Tag Archives: classics

Mickey’s Christmas Carol (1983) Rated G

Posted on September 17, 2022 by laurarachel4

The classic Charles Dickens Christmas Carol is portrayed by classic Disney animated characters. Starring Alan Young, Wayne Allwine, and Hal Smith. This is one of those classics that should be watched every season, especially if you enjoy Dickens’ classic Christmas … Continue reading →

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The Rocker (2008) Rated PG-13

Posted on November 25, 2021 by laurarachel4

In the 80s, a drummer is dropped by his band right before they hit it big. Now, twenty years later, he sees his comeback happen when he is asked to play with his nephew’s band. Starring Rainn Wilson, Christina Applegate, … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Melody (2015) Rated TV-G

Posted on November 1, 2020 by laurarachel4

A widowed mother returns home after the loss of her job, where upon she meets her childhood rival and their families try to show them the Christmas spirit. Starring Lacey Chabert, Brennan Elliott, and Kathy Najimy. This film doesn’t have … Continue reading →

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Michael Bublé’s Christmas in Hollywood (2015) Rated TV-PG

Posted on December 24, 2019 by laurarachel4

Michael Bublé celebrates the holiday season in this festive Christmas special. Starring Michael Bublé, Céline Dion, and Tori Kelly. I was not impressed with this Christmas special. I didn’t enjoy the song choices by most of the guest performers. However, … Continue reading →

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The Love Bug (1968) Rated G

Posted on July 20, 2017 by laurarachel4

A race car driver finds a Volkswagen bug that seems to have a mind of its own. Starring Dean Jones, Michele Lee, David Tomlinson, Buddy Hackett. This Disney classic is such fun to watch. Jones is wonderful as Jim, the … Continue reading →

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Holiday Affair (1949) Rated NR

Posted on March 16, 2017 by laurarachel4

A sales clerk romances the young widow who got him fired. Based on the story, Christmas Gift by John D. Weaver. Starring Robert Mitchum, Janet Leigh, Wendell Corey. If you need to get into the holiday spirit, this is the … Continue reading →

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Pocketful of Miracles (1961)

Posted on April 6, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR I’ve seen some classics and I’ve always enjoyed Frank Capra’s films but this film left something to be desired. I don’t know, it just didn’t hit me quite right.  Bette Davis did a fantastic job to go from … Continue reading →

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2010 In Review

Posted on January 8, 2011 by laurarachel4

The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health: The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads Fresher than ever. Crunchy numbers A Boeing 747-400 passenger jet can hold … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Carol (1938)

Posted on January 6, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR This is, by far, my most favorite of the adaptions to A Christmas Carol. I loved it. Reginald Owen is the best Scrooge ever! To find out later that he wasn’t even suppose to have the role makes … Continue reading →

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Ebbie (1995)

Posted on December 7, 2010 by laurarachel4

Rated NR This was an interesting movie. It’s an updated version of A Christmas Carol, I know another version and this version has a female Scrooge that’s very modern. She owns a store and not a bank. Ms. Scrooge seemed to give … Continue reading →

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