Tag Archives: beliefs

Daddy’s Home 2 (2017) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 25, 2024 by laurarachel4

 Now that the blended family has learned to work together, they add in the grandfathers this Christmas. Starring Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, and Mel Gibson. I really enjoy the premise of these films with the mix of a blended family … Continue reading →

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The Exorcist: Believer (2023) Rated R

Posted on January 28, 2024 by laurarachel4

 Two girls disappear in the woods, and three days later, they emerge but don’t remember what happened during those three days. Hours after the event, the girls start having odd behavior. Starring Lafortune Joseph, Leslie Odom Jr., and Gastner Legerme.  … Continue reading →

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Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. (2023) Rated PG-13

Posted on July 25, 2023 by laurarachel4

When her family moves from the city to the suburbs, pre-teen Margaret struggles with friends, religion, and puberty. Based on the book by Judy Blume. Starring Abby Ryder Fortson, Rachel McAdams, and Kathy Bates.  This film and the book present … Continue reading →

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Joe Papp in Five Acts (2012) Rated NR

Posted on June 19, 2022 by laurarachel4

 Joe Papp is a producer and director who believes theater is for everyone, regardless of status or race. Starring Olympia Dukakis, David Hare, and David Henry Hwang.  Joe Papp is someone I could agree with and also disagree with. I … Continue reading →

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The Real O’Neals (ABC) Rated TV-PG

Posted on May 28, 2021 by laurarachel4

A family’s bond is strengthened when one of them comes out as gay. Starring Martha Plimpton, Jay R. Ferguson, and Noah Galvin. This show starts out as a traditional sitcom, but everyone seems to have problems. I know sitcoms are … Continue reading →

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Trumbo (2015) Rated R

Posted on March 24, 2021 by laurarachel4

In 1947, Dalton Trumbo was one of the top screenwriters until he and other artists were blacklisted for their political beliefs. Starring Bryan Cranston, Michael Stuhlbarg, and David Maldonado. This film tells the story of Trumbo, a screenwriter in Hollywood … Continue reading →

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Rise (NBC) Rated TV-14

Posted on April 15, 2018 by laurarachel4

Rise follows a high school drama club that is run by a passionate teacher. Starring Josh Radnor, Marley Shelton, and Auli’i Cravalho. I was so looking forward to this show, alas, I am very disappointed. I thought this would be amazing … Continue reading →

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War and Peace (2016) Rated TV-14

Posted on February 5, 2016 by laurarachel4

The Russian conflict with Napoleon is heating up, and six families’ lives are changed forever. Based on the novel by Leo Tolstoy. Starring Paul Dano, James Norton, Lily James, Aneurin Barnard, Jessie Buckley, Olivia Ross. This updated version of Tolstoy’s … Continue reading →

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