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Churchill’s Secret (2016) Rated PG

Posted on March 2, 2017 by laurarachel4

Prime Minister Winston Churchill suffers a stroke, unbeknownst to the world, during the summer of 1953. Based on the book, The Churchill Secret: KBO by Jonathan Smith. Starring Michael Gambon, Romola Garai, Lindsay Duncan, Daisy Lewis, Matthew Macfadyen. As a … Continue reading →

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 20, 2017 by laurarachel4

A shy freshman is taken under the wings of a couple of seniors. Based on the book by Stephen Chbosky.  Starring Logan Lerman, Dylan McDermott, Kate Walsh, Nina Dobrev, Paul Rudd, Emma Watson, Mae Whitman, Joan Cusack. Wow, this movie … Continue reading →

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Headhunters (2011) Rated R

Posted on January 26, 2017 by laurarachel4

A headhunter tracks down a valuable painting from a mercenary. Based on the book by Jo Nesbø. Starring Aksel Hennie, Synnøve Macody Lund, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. This is a solid film about a headhunter who takes on a job, but in … Continue reading →

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The Accountant (2016) Rated R

Posted on January 23, 2017 by laurarachel4

A math genius unlocks the books of his current client, and when the feds start closing in on him, the body counts start rising. Starring Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons, Jon Bernthal, Jeffrey Tambor, John Lithgow, Jean Smart. This … Continue reading →

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Albert (2016) Rated TV-G

Posted on January 14, 2017 by laurarachel4

Albert is a tiny fir tree that dreams of becoming Empire City’s famous Christmas tree. Based on the book, Albert: The Little Tree with Big Dreams by Aaron Eisenberg and Will Eisenberg. Starring Katie Crown, John DiMaggio, Judah Friedlander, Rob … Continue reading →

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Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on January 9, 2017 by laurarachel4

Jacob discovers a mystery that crosses time when he finds Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. Based on the book by Ransom Riggs. Starring Eva Green, Asa Butterfield, Samuel L. Jackson, Judi Dench, Rupert Everett, Allison Janney, Chris O’Dowd. This is … Continue reading →

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Game of Thrones (HBO) Rated TV-MA

Posted on November 1, 2016 by laurarachel4

Civil War breaks out in Westeros, and the children of the former rulers vie for power. Based on the book series by George R.R. Martin. Starring Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington. I have not read the books by … Continue reading →

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The Jungle Book (2016) Rated PG

Posted on September 13, 2016 by laurarachel4

A boy raised by wolves is threatened by the tiger, Shere Khan, and now he must decide whether he will live with humans or remain in the jungle. Starring Neel Sethi, Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba, Lupita Nyong’o, Scarlett … Continue reading →

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The Bounty (1984) Rated PG

Posted on September 12, 2016 by laurarachel4

The story of Lieutenant Bligh, whose cruelty leads to mutiny on his ship. Based on the book, Captain Bligh and Mr. Christian by Richard Hough. Starring Mel Gibson, Anthony Hopkins, Laurence Olivier, Daniel Day-Lewis, Liam Neeson. I thought this film … Continue reading →

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One For the Money (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 3, 2016 by laurarachel4

 Stephanie Plum is newly single and unemployed when she gets a job at her cousin’s bail bond business. Her first job has her chasing an old friend. Starring Katherine Heigl, Jason O’Mara, Daniel Sunjata, John Leguizamo, Sherri Shepherd, Debbie Reynolds. … Continue reading →

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