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Lost Horizon (1937)

Posted on February 22, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR Although, nothing in this movie stands out as bad, I wasn’t feeling it. It felt long-it was 132 minutes-and none of the characters appealed to me. This film was directed by one of my favorites Frank Capra and … Continue reading →

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Oscar Films Worth a Watch 2011

Posted on February 20, 2011 by laurarachel4

 Cimarron (1931) Rated NR Director Wesley Ruggles’ sweeping adaptation of Edna Ferber’s classic American novel was the first Western to win the Best Picture Oscar. Richard Dix stars as Yancey Cravat, a larger-than-life pioneer and newspaperman who moves his family … Continue reading →

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Sundays at Tiffany’s (2010)

Posted on February 9, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG Based on James Patterson book by the same name, this film uses an element of fantasy. It’s a very captivating  film and the cast has  a good chemistry between them probably from all their Charmed days. Even though, … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Films 2011

Posted on February 7, 2011 by laurarachel4

The Princess Bride (1987) Rated PG In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen, murderous princes, Sicilians and rodents of unusual size. But even … Continue reading →

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Babylon A.D. (2008)

Posted on February 1, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 This movie could be somewhat confusing. The story was at times choppy and perplexing. The special effects were either good or bad, depending on the scene. The one thing I did enjoy about this movie was where I believe the director … Continue reading →

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An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving (2008)

Posted on January 18, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR This film was another movie based on a short story. This peculiar film was based on Louisa May Alcott’s story. Although, the filmmakers used the book it of course isn’t the book. If you watch the film hoping for … Continue reading →

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The American (2010)

Posted on January 17, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated R This film is very slow-paced with little action and not much dialogue. Anton Corbijn uses imagery and color to tell his story. It’s so slow it boarders on boring until the last thirty minutes then all your questions … Continue reading →

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Madam Bovary (1949)

Posted on January 13, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR This film brings out the moral of the story to Madam Bovary. It tells us how greed and envy can devour a person to death. It’s wonderfully portrayed adaptation. Jennifer Jones plays a marvelous job at Madam Bovary … Continue reading →

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An Old Fashioned Christmas (2010)

Posted on January 10, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR I absolutely loved this film more than the first film, An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving. I don’t know if it was because of the conflict between the characters or that it took place in Ireland. I felt the writing … Continue reading →

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One Christmas (1994)

Posted on January 9, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR One Christmas is an autobiographical story of Truman Capote’s life. This film is not for the weak of heart. It tugs at your heart-strings. Even though, it is a heartfelt Christmas film, I didn’t enjoy it. The characters weren’t intriguing, although, … Continue reading →

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