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What Happens at the Abbey (E!) Rated NR

Posted on September 15, 2023 by laurarachel4

This reality show goes behind the scenes of the bar “The Abbey,” a local hot spot in LA. Starring Kim Senser, Billy Reilich, and Murray Swanby. I was not impressed by this series. Reality TV has hit a new low … Continue reading →

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I’m Dying up Here (Showtime) Rated TV-MA

Posted on September 7, 2023 by laurarachel4

This series is based on the start of stand-up comedy in the 1970s, a golden age when stand-up comedians were revered. Based on the book by William Knoedelseder. Starring Melissa Leo, Ari Graynor, and Michael Angarano. This show is not … Continue reading →

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Silicon Valley (HBO) Rated TV-MA

Posted on May 12, 2023 by laurarachel4

A Silicon Valley engineer works at making his own start-up company. Starring Thomas Middleditch, Josh Brener, and Martin Starr. I have a hard time understanding the praise of this show. Maybe it’s because the show revolves around business, and I … Continue reading →

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Throwing Shade (TVLand) Rated TV-14

Posted on January 26, 2023 by laurarachel4

A late-night talk show hosted by Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi based on their Funny Or Die podcast. Starring Erin Gibson, Bryan Safi, and Maxwell Hamilton. This talk show runs in Funny Or Die format. For the most part, the … Continue reading →

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Big Business (1929) Rated NR

Posted on January 17, 2023 by laurarachel4

 Laurel and Hardy try to sell Christmas trees but get into an arguement with a homeowner. Starring Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, and James Finlayson.  This is a classic Laurel and Hardy short. It’s a holiday short as they are Christmas … Continue reading →

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Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life (2016) Rated PG

Posted on December 19, 2022 by laurarachel4

After the principal destroys Rafe’s sketchbook he and his best friend decide to destroy the principal’s book of rules. Based on the series by James Patterson. Starring Griffin Gluck, Lauren Graham, and Alexa Nisenson. This is a good family film. … Continue reading →

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I Love That for You (Showtime) Rated TV-MA

Posted on May 8, 2022 by laurarachel4

A woman who has overcome childhood leukemia dreams of being a host on a shopping network. Starring Bess Armstrong, Vanessa Bayer, and Molly Shannon.  I was pleasantly surprised by this show. It’s well written and is a wonderful, understated comedy. … Continue reading →

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Wait Until Dark (1967) Rated NR

Posted on December 4, 2021 by laurarachel4

A blind woman is terrorized by a group of thugs looking for drugs in her apartment. Based on the play by Frederick Knott. Starring Audrey Hepburn, Alan Arkin, and Richard Crenna. This is one of those films that you think you … Continue reading →

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Timeline (2003) Rated PG-13

Posted on November 19, 2021 by laurarachel4

A group of archaeologists get trapped in time when they try to save a comrade. The group must survive 14th century France in order to come back to the 21st. Based on the book by Michael Crichton. Starring Paul Walker, Frances … Continue reading →

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The Bronze (2015) Rated R

Posted on October 22, 2021 by laurarachel4

A washed-up former Olympic Bronze medalist reluctantly trains an up and coming gymnast. Starring Melissa Rauch, Gary Cole, Thomas Middleditch, Sebastian Stan, Cecily Strong, Haley Lu Richardson, and Craig Kilborn. This film is interesting. It’s one of the better written … Continue reading →

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