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Emil and the Detectives (1964) Rated NR

Posted on October 15, 2023 by laurarachel4

Emil heads to Berlin to see his grandmother and along the way he runs into robbers who’ve stolen his money. He and a group of young detectives search for it. Based on the book by  Erich Kästner. Starring Walter Slezak, … Continue reading →

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The Blind Side (2009) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 13, 2023 by laurarachel4

 The story of Michael Oher, a homeless teenage boy, who was taken in by a family that helps him achieve his dreams. Starring Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, and Quinton Aaron.  While all true story films tend to exaggerate on the … Continue reading →

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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) Rated G

Posted on September 17, 2023 by laurarachel4

A boy hopes to get a golden ticket to visit and tour Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory. Based on the book by Roald Dahl. Starring Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, and Peter Ostrum. This is a classic film that is beautifully … Continue reading →

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20th Century Women (2016) Rated R

Posted on June 11, 2023 by laurarachel4

The story of a teenage boy who is raised by multiple women in 1979. Starring Annette Bening, Elle Fanning, and Greta Gerwig. This is a coming-of-age film, but it falls short of connecting to teenage angst. The pacing is long … Continue reading →

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Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990) Rated R

Posted on June 1, 2023 by laurarachel4

To stop a witch from eating him, a boy tells her tales of horror. Starring Debbie Harry, David Forrester, and Matthew Lawrence. This film includes the four different stories the boy tells the witch. Each one is written by a … Continue reading →

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TIME: The Kalief Browder Story (2017) Rated TV-MA

Posted on March 29, 2023 by laurarachel4

Kalief Browder was 16 when he was arrested for stealing a backpack. He spent three years in jail awaiting trial. The case was never prosecuted, and he was released only to commit suicide. Starring Jay-Z, Kalief Browder, and Venida Browder. … Continue reading →

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Shaq (HBO) Rated NR

Posted on December 11, 2022 by laurarachel4

The life of Shaquille O’Neal as he moves from a boy to a young sports phenom to a cultural figure. Starring Rick Fox, Dwyane Wade, and Pat Riley.  This show interviews O’Neal’s family and friends and tells the story of … Continue reading →

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Tut: A Century of Secrets (2022) Rated NR

Posted on November 27, 2022 by laurarachel4

The world’s leading Egyptologists are looking into the discovery of King Tut’s tomb and its mysteries to learn more about the boy king. Starring Josh Gates and Zahi Hawass. I liked this show. It brings up the mysteries that surround … Continue reading →

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You’ve Got a Friend (2007) Rated NR

Posted on November 21, 2022 by laurarachel4

A boy who recently lost his parents turns to the town recluse to help him make a soapbox racer. Starring John Schneider, Dylan McLaughlin, and Jason Brooks. This is one of those feel-good Hallmark films. It’s a family film where … Continue reading →

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The Polar Express (2004) Rated G

Posted on October 27, 2022 by laurarachel4

A boy goes on a journey to the North Pole while learning friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. Based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg. Starring Tom Hanks, Leslie Zemeckis, and Eddie Deezen. The one thing going for … Continue reading →

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