Tag Archives: death

I Saw the Light (2015) Rated R

Posted on August 27, 2016 by laurarachel4

The story of Hank Williams’ short life, including his rise to fame and the impact it had on his health. Based on the book, Hank Williams: The Biography by Colin Escott, George Merritt, and William MacEwen. Starring Tom Hiddleston, Elizabeth … Continue reading →

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Red Dog (2011) Rated PG

Posted on May 7, 2016 by laurarachel4

Based on the legendary true story of the Red Dog, who united a community while searching for his long-lost master. Based on the book, Red Dog by Louis de Bernieres. Starring Josh Lucas, Rachael Taylor, Rohan Nichol, Koko, Keisha Castle-Hughes. … Continue reading →

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The Doors (1991) Rated R

Posted on March 7, 2016 by laurarachel4

The story of  Doors frontman Jim Morrison from the start of the group to his death. Starring Val Kilmer, Meg Ryan, Kyle MacLachlan, Kevin Dillon, Billy Idol, Debi Mazar, Mimi Rogers, Crispin Glover. This film immerses the viewer into a … Continue reading →

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People Like Us (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on March 6, 2016 by laurarachel4

A son settling his father’s estate after his death discovers a sister he never knew, that brings them both to re-examine their lives. Starring Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks, Michael Hall D’Addario, Michelle Pfeiffer, Olivia Wilde, Jon Favreau This film is … Continue reading →

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Angel From Hell (CBS) Rated NR

Posted on February 9, 2016 by laurarachel4

Allison has a new friend; she’s just not sure if she is some crazy person or her guardian angel. Starring Maggie Lawson, Kyle Bornheimer, Kevin Pollak, Jane Lynch. This show has some funny moments, but it needs work. I just … Continue reading →

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We Bought A Zoo (2011) Rated PG

Posted on February 1, 2016 by laurarachel4

A family struggling after the loss of their wife and mother moves to Southern California to buy a zoo. Based on the memoir by Benjamin Mee. Starring Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church, Elle Fanning. This great, feel-good film … Continue reading →

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A Matador’s Mistress (2008) Rated UR

Posted on January 8, 2016 by laurarachel4

Manolete visits his mother and remembers his life. Starring Adrien Brody, Penélope Cruz, Santiago Segura, Ann Mitchell, Juan Echanove. This film is based on the life of Manuel Laureano Rodríguez Sánchez, a bullfighter in Spain. The film tells of the … Continue reading →

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Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011) Rated PG-13

Posted on November 21, 2015 by laurarachel4

A nine-year-old, autistic inventor searches for the lock to a key his father left him after he died in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Based on the novel by Jonathan Safran Foer.  Starring Tom Hanks, Thomas Horn, … Continue reading →

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Tut (2015) Rated NR

Posted on October 8, 2015 by laurarachel4

A miniseries about King Tutankhamun’s reign. Starring Ben Kingsley, Avan Jogia, Sibylla Deen, Alexander Siddig, Kylie Bunbury, Peter Gadiot, Iddo Goldberg, Nonso Anozie, Alistair Toovey, Steve Toussaint, Kaizer Akhtar, Geoffrey Burton, Leon Lopez When I first heard about this miniseries, I was excited to see how his story would translate onto the screen, … Continue reading →

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Rosewood (FOX) Rated TV-14

Posted on September 30, 2015 by laurarachel4

A private Miami pathologist uses state of the art equipment to uncover secrets about the cause of death of his corpses. Starring Morris Chestnut, Jaina Lee Ortiz, Gabrielle Dennis, Anna Konkle, Lorraine Toussaint I rather enjoyed this show. It isn’t anything new among the myriad … Continue reading →

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