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Atlas Shrugged: Part I (2011) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 23, 2015 by laurarachel4

Based on the novel by  Ayn Rand. Railroad executive Dagny Taggart and steel mogul Henry Rearden fight against the authoritarian government of the United States. Starring Taylor Schilling, Grant Bowler, Matthew Marsden I didn’t find this film too bad. It played on … Continue reading →

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Jonathan Crombie (1966-2015)

Posted on April 20, 2015 by laurarachel4

(1966-2015) As we all are reeling from the death of Gil, um er, Jonathan. I look back at the films I enjoyed most. I was also so very lucky to have seen him perform live in The Drowsy Chaperone, which … Continue reading →

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Wolf Hall (BBC) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 15, 2015 by laurarachel4

Based on two books by Hilary Mantel, Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies. It’s 1500 England where we see the rise of Thomas Cromwell during King Henry VIII’s reign. Starring Mark Rylance, Damian Lewis, Claire Foy, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Joss … Continue reading →

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The Book of Negroes (2015) Rated NR

Posted on March 16, 2015 by laurarachel4

We follow the life of Aminata who was kidnapped in Africa to be enslaved in South Carolina, as she work to get back to home land. Based on the novel by Lawrence Hill. Starring Aunjanue Ellis, Lyriq Bent, Ben Chaplin, Allan … Continue reading →

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Fresh Off the Boat (ABC) Rated NR

Posted on March 6, 2015 by laurarachel4

Eddie Huang’s Taiwanese family moves from Washington D.C. to Orlando, Florida, all the while trying to live the American dream. Based on the book, Fresh Off the Boat: A Memoir by Eddie Huang. Starring Randall Park, Constance Wu, Hudson Yang, … Continue reading →

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Limitless (2011) Rated PG-13

Posted on March 3, 2015 by laurarachel4

A pill helps a writer tap into 100% of his brain’s abilities. Based on the novel The Dark Fields by Alan Glynn. Starring Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro, Abbie Cornish, Anna Friel Ah, we already use 100% of our brain, they should have … Continue reading →

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Lone Survivor (2013) Rated R

Posted on February 19, 2015 by laurarachel4

Based on the true events of the mission Operation Red Wings to go after Taliban leader Ahmad Shah. Based on the book, Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster, Eric Bana To me, this … Continue reading →

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Paper Angels (2014) Rated NR

Posted on December 23, 2014 by laurarachel4

Two families, whose lives are in turmoil,  have their worlds overlap in this holiday film. Starring Matthew Settle, Rustin Gresiuk, Josie Bissett This film uses the paper angel trees from the Salvation Army as a back drop to the story. … Continue reading →

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One-Eyed Jacks (1961) Rated NR

Posted on December 18, 2014 by laurarachel4

After a bank robbery, the two partners go on the run. One takes the money and leaves the other to get caught. Once he gets out of prison, he goes after he’s partner. Starring Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Katy Jurado … Continue reading →

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The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011) Rated NR

Posted on December 17, 2014 by laurarachel4

A documentary of the history of film from 1886 to present day. Starring Mark Cousins, Juan Diego Botto Mark Cousins, who is a film critic in the UK, both directed and narrated this film. His narration can be a bit … Continue reading →

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