Tag Archives: books

Odd Thomas (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on July 9, 2014 by laurarachel4

A young man with telepathic abilities tries to stop a tragedy from happening. Based on the book by Dean R Koontz. Starring Anton Yelchin, Ashley Sommers, Leonor Varela, Willem Dafoe I have always thought Dean Koontz’s books would work well as a … Continue reading →

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An American Christmas Carol (1979) Rated NR

Posted on May 27, 2014 by laurarachel4

Based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, London is transformed to Concord, New Hampshire during the great depression. Starring Henry Winkler, David Wayne, Chris Wiggins Benedict Slade is the modern Mr. Scrooge without the cruelty that Scrooge is. Slade is more … Continue reading →

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American Movie (1999) Rated R

Posted on May 26, 2014 by laurarachel4

A documentary on a filmmaker’s journey to complete his low-budget film. Starring Mark Borchardt, Tom Schimmels,  Monica Borchardt I watched this film because so many people said it was great film on showing the hardship of getting a movie made. … Continue reading →

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Rosemary’s Baby (1968) Rated R

Posted on May 16, 2014 by laurarachel4

A pregnant woman fears that her baby may be chosen for an occult ritual. Based on the novel Rosemary’s Baby by Ira Levin. Starring Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon Although, I get what all the fuss is about surrounding this film … Continue reading →

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Philomena (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 12, 2014 by laurarachel4

A woman forced to give up her son for adoption goes looking for him decades later. Based on the book, The Lost Child of Philomena Lee by Martin Sixsmith. Starring Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Mare Winningham I … Continue reading →

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Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 5, 2014 by laurarachel4

A chronicle of Nelson Mandela’s life from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa. Based on the book by Nelson Mandela. Starring Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge … Continue reading →

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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 26, 2014 by laurarachel4

Continuing story of The Hunger Games based on the book Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. Katniss and Peeta must now fight for their lives in 75th Quarter Quell Hunger Games. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, Jack Quaid, Woody Harrelson, Josh … Continue reading →

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The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) Rated R

Posted on April 25, 2014 by laurarachel4

Based on the true story of Jordan Belfort, who rises through the ranks of wall street by corruption. Based on Belfort’s book by the same name. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, Matthew McConaughey, Kyle Chandler, Rob Reiner, Jon … Continue reading →

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The 100 (CW) Rated TV-14

Posted on April 10, 2014 by laurarachel4

Set 97 years into the future after a nuclear war on Earth makes it uninhabitable. The space station that carries the survivors has reached its limit. So they send a group of teenage delinquents down on Earth to see if … Continue reading →

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The Wolverine (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 6, 2014 by laurarachel4

The Wolverine is summoned to Japan by an old acquaintance where he is embroiled in a conflict that forces him to face his own demons. Based on the Wolverine mini-series by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller. Starring Hugh Jackman, Tao … Continue reading →

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