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Killing Lincoln (2013) Rated UR

Posted on February 26, 2018 by laurarachel4

The compelling events surrounding the assassination of President Lincoln. Based on the book by Bill O’Reilly. Starring Tom Hanks, Regen Wilson, Billy Campbell. Killing Lincoln dives deeper into the events around Lincoln’s assassination by taking us into the past of John Wilkes … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Christopher Robin (2017) Rated PG

Posted on February 25, 2018 by laurarachel4

 The film follows the life of A.A. Milne as he creates the stories behind Winnie-the-Pooh. Starring Vicki Pepperdine, Margot Robbie, Domhnall Gleeson. I thought this was a wonderful, behind-the-scenes portrayal of Milne’s life as he created the stories of Winnie-the-Pooh. There … Continue reading →

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Alice in Wonderland (1999) Rated PG

Posted on February 6, 2018 by laurarachel4

 Alice falls down a rabbit hole and enters the world of Wonderland. Starring  Robbie Coltrane, Whoopi Goldberg, Ben Kingsley. This film combines the stories Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll. Now, most Alice in Wonderland films … Continue reading →

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American Assassin (2017) Rated R

Posted on January 27, 2018 by laurarachel4

After the death of his girlfriend, Mitch Rapp is looking for revenge, when he is recruited by the CIA. Based on the book by Vince Flynn. Starring Dylan O’Brien, Charlotte Vega, Christopher Bomford, Michael Keaton, Sanaa Lathan, Shiva Negar, Scott Adkins, Taylor … Continue reading →

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Now is Good (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on January 3, 2018 by laurarachel4

 A girl with leukemia has a list of things she would like to get done before she dies. The list includes losing her virginity. Based on the book, Before I Die by Jenny Downham. Starring Dakota Fanning, Jeremy Irvine, Paddy Considine. … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938) Rated TV-G

Posted on December 28, 2017 by laurarachel4

Tom Sawyer and his friend Huckleberry Finn have great adventures on the Mississippi.  Based on the novel by Mark Twain. Starring Tommy Kelly, May Robson, Walter Brennan. This is the first film adaptation of the novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer that was … Continue reading →

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‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (1974) Rated TV-G

Posted on December 16, 2017 by laurarachel4

When a town learns that Santa isn’t coming to visit them this year because of an insulting letter, they band together to make it right. Starring Joel Grey, Tammy Grimes, John McGiver, George Gobel. This is the perfect retelling of the classic book ‘Twas … Continue reading →

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Safe Haven (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on December 12, 2017 by laurarachel4

 A young woman with a past comes to Southport, North Carolina where she bonds with a widower. Based on the book by Nicholas Sparks. Starring Julianne Hough, Irene Ziegler, Jon Kohler, Josh Duhamel, Cobie Smulders. Although I have always been a fan of Nicholas … Continue reading →

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The Long Road Home (2017) Rated TV-MA

Posted on December 11, 2017 by laurarachel4

 The American forces in Iraq are ambushed in a Baghdad neighborhood. Based on the book by Martha Raddatz. Starring E.J. Bonilla, Darius Homayoun, Jon Beavers, Josh Blaylock, Joey Luthman, Jorge Diaz, Franklin Silverio, Joshua Brennan, Thomas McDonell, Devonne Palmer, Charlie Parrish, Micah Pediford, Devyn Placide, Ian Quinlan, Carter Redwood, Alex Ross, Nirav Sevak, Ezekiel Z. Swinford. This … Continue reading →

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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1986) Rated NR

Posted on December 8, 2017 by laurarachel4

 Huckleberry Finn is a precocious boy who rebels against society and escapes down the Mississippi River for adventure. Based on the book by Mark Twain. Starring Patrick Day, Anne Shropshire, Sada Thompson, Lillian Gish. A fantastic retelling of the classic book by Mark Twain. … Continue reading →

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