Tag Archives: books

Love Begins (2011)

Posted on October 17, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG The prequel to the Love Series on Hallmark. We watch as Clark Davis falls in love with Ellen Barlow. Starring Wes Brown, Julie Mond, Abigail Mavity, Nancy McKeon Nothing new to the story. We know they will fall … Continue reading →

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Sybil (2007)

Posted on October 5, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR Suffering from dissociative identity disorder, Sybil seeks treatment from a psychiatrist after attempting suicide. During the sessions, Sybil recalls the physical and sexual harm inflicted on her as a child by her mentally ill mother. Starring Jessica Lange, Tammy … Continue reading →

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Raintree County (1957)

Posted on October 3, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR A Southern belle lures a young pacifist from his high school sweetheart. Then the Civil War breaks out and the belle’s past comes back to haunt them. Starring Montgomery Clift, Elizabeth Taylor, Eva Marie Saint At first, you … Continue reading →

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The Secret Circle (CW)

Posted on September 21, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR Based on the young adult series by L. J. Smith, the same writer as The Vampire Diaries. The show focuses on Cassie Blake, a teenager who learns she comes from a long line of witches. Starring Britt Robertson, … Continue reading →

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Winter’s Bone (2010)

Posted on September 12, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated R Deep in the Ozarks a resilient teen goes on the trail of her missing, drug-dealing father when his absence jeopardizes the family’s safety. Wow, no wonder Jennifer Lawrence won awards. Her portrayal of the teen is amazing. The casting … Continue reading →

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True Grit (2010)

Posted on September 11, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 A tough U.S. Marshal helps a stubborn young woman track down her father’s murderer. This remake of the 1969 version is almost as good. The Coens’ did a wonderful job with cinematography by Roger Deakins in the film. It looks authentic … Continue reading →

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Gormenghast (2000)

Posted on August 30, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR Gormenghast is a neo-gothic BBC miniseries based on the books written by Mervyn Peake. Steerpike dreams of taking control of the kingdom Gormenghast. He was born to work in the castle’s kitchen but he works his way up the into … Continue reading →

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The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)

Posted on August 21, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated R Mick Haller runs his law office in the backseat of his Lincoln Town car. While defending an affluent womanizer Louis Roulet, who was charged with assault,  Haller’s past comes back to bite him including the truth behind his current … Continue reading →

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Love and Other Drugs (2010)

Posted on August 1, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated R A Pharmaceutical representative falls in love while trying to become the top sales rep. It’s based off the book Hard Sell: The Evolution of a Viagra Salesman by Jamie Reidy. I have some beef with this film. One, I … Continue reading →

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Kes (1969)

Posted on July 24, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 Kes is a story about a boy who was bullied and ousted by everyone around him. He finds an injured Kestrel which the boy nurses back to health. It’s an emotional story of friendship and loyalty. Wow. This story does take … Continue reading →

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