Tag Archives: books

The Christmas Secret (2000) Rated G

Posted on May 4, 2016 by laurarachel4

A scientist sets out to prove reindeer can fly, and along the way he learns the meaning of faith, family, and Christmas. Based on the book Flight of the Reindeer by Robert Sullivan. Starring Richard Thomas, Beau Bridges, Maria Pitillo. … Continue reading →

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The Danish Girl (2015) Rated R

Posted on April 21, 2016 by laurarachel4

The fictitious story based on the lives of  Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. Based on the novel of the same name by David Ebershoff. Starring Alicia Vikander, Eddie Redmayne, Tusse Silberg, Amber Heard, Matthias Schoenaerts. Sets, costumes, makeup- this film has … Continue reading →

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Hap and Leonard (Sundance) Rated TV-MA

Posted on April 8, 2016 by laurarachel4

Straight-laced Hap Collins spent time in prison in the 60’s rather than be drafted in the Vietnam War. Leonard Pine, a Vietnam vet, is Hap’s best friend. When Hap’s ex-wife shows up with a get rich plan, things turn bloody.  … Continue reading →

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Hotel Berlin (1945) Rated NR

Posted on March 18, 2016 by laurarachel4

At the end of WWII, a member of the German underground escapes the Gestapo by hiding in the Hotel Berlin. Based on the book, Hotel Berlin ’43 by Vicki Baum. Starring Faye Emerson, Helmut Dantine, Raymond Massey, Peter Lorre. This … Continue reading →

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The Shootist (1976) Rated PG

Posted on March 11, 2016 by laurarachel4

A dying gunfighter wants to spend his last days with as little pain as possible and to die with dignity. Based on the novel by  Glendon Swarthout. Starring John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, James Stewart, John Carradine. This was … Continue reading →

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Eat Pray Love (2010) Rated PG-13

Posted on March 10, 2016 by laurarachel4

A divorced woman takes a trip around the world to find herself. Based on the book by Elizabeth Gilbert. Starring Julia Roberts, I. Gusti Ayu Puspawati, Hadi Subiyanto, Billy Crudup, Viola Davis, James Franco, Javier Bardem, Richard Jenkins. Eh, this … Continue reading →

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Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2011) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 8, 2016 by laurarachel4

A fisheries expert is approached by a sheik to bring fly fishing to the desert. Based on the novel by Paul Torday. Starring Amr Waked, Emily Blunt, Catherine Steadman, Ewan McGregor, Kristin Scott Thomas. This isn’t one of the better … Continue reading →

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We Bought A Zoo (2011) Rated PG

Posted on February 1, 2016 by laurarachel4

A family struggling after the loss of their wife and mother moves to Southern California to buy a zoo. Based on the memoir by Benjamin Mee. Starring Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church, Elle Fanning. This great, feel-good film … Continue reading →

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The Shannara Chronicles (MTV) Rated TV-14

Posted on January 31, 2016 by laurarachel4

Based on the novels by Terry Brooks. A series chronicling the history of adventure, war, and evil between four lands. Starring Austin Butler, Poppy Drayton, Ivana Baquero, Manu Bennett, Aaron Jakubenko, Emilia Burns, John Rhys-Davies. I was surprised to see … Continue reading →

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Albert Nobbs (2011) Rated R

Posted on January 26, 2016 by laurarachel4

Albert Nobbs is actually a woman in late 19th century Ireland, where it is discouraged for women to live independently. She looks for a way to escape the lie she lives. Based on the novella by George Moore. Starring Glenn … Continue reading →

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