Tag Archives: dies

I Am Dying (2015) Rated TV-14

Posted on January 14, 2020 by laurarachel4

A documentary follows the last days of 32-year-old Renee Heidtman. We see her family and friends help care for her and come to terms with Renee’s impending death. Starring Renee Heidtman. This documentary is an intimate look at Renee’s last … Continue reading →

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Tulsa (1949) Rated NR

Posted on January 7, 2020 by laurarachel4

When a rancher dies during a feud with an oil company, his daughter decides to take over the business. Starring Susan Hayward, Robert Preston, and Pedro Armendariz. This film takes on the oil industry. We have big oil companies who … Continue reading →

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A Foreign Affair (2003) Rated PG-13

Posted on December 13, 2019 by laurarachel4

Two brothers choose to find a traditional wife after the loss of their mother, who took care of them. Starring Tim Blake Nelson, David Arquette, and Lois Smith. This film is nothing like I expected. It isn’t really a comedy – … Continue reading →

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Dead Like Me (Showtime) Rated TV-14

Posted on August 20, 2019 by laurarachel4

After being killed by a falling toilet, Georgia (George) becomes a grim reaper that rescues souls before they die. Starring Ellen Muth, Callum Blue, and Jasmine Guy. I love this show. You can’t take it too seriously, but I love … Continue reading →

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My Giant (1998) Rated PG

Posted on June 19, 2019 by laurarachel4

A Hollywood agent stumbles upon a giant living in Romania and decides he’d be the perfect movie star. Starring Billy Crystal, Kathleen Quinlan, and Gheorghe Muresan. This film isn’t a bad movie. It’s not the best, but it is definitely … Continue reading →

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Akeelah and the Bee (2006) Rated PG

Posted on January 5, 2018 by laurarachel4

A girl tries to make it to the National Spelling Bee. Starring Keke Palmer, Laurence Fishburne, Angela Bassett. This is one of the many spelling bee films that came out around the same time. Although this film was highly praised, I … Continue reading →

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Now is Good (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on January 3, 2018 by laurarachel4

 A girl with leukemia has a list of things she would like to get done before she dies. The list includes losing her virginity. Based on the book, Before I Die by Jenny Downham. Starring Dakota Fanning, Jeremy Irvine, Paddy Considine. … Continue reading →

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Heartland Son (2004) Rated NR

Posted on April 5, 2017 by laurarachel4

A former high school football star returns home after his father dies and must come to terms with both the ghosts from his past and his present problems. Starring Richard Archer, Jaime Luchuck, Stephen G. Black. Painfully slow and ultimately unfulfilling, this … Continue reading →

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Manchester by the Sea (2016) Rated R

Posted on March 26, 2017 by laurarachel4

An uncle returns home to care for his nephew after his brother dies. Starring  Casey Affleck, Ben O’Brien, Kyle Chandler This film is not spectacular drama but it is a great story. We have two brothers both of whom had … Continue reading →

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My Two Dads (1987) Rated TV-G

Posted on February 3, 2017 by laurarachel4

When Marcy dies, she leaves her teenage daughter in the care of the two men who could be the father. Starring Paul Reiser, Staci Keanan, Florence Stanley, Greg Evigan. Of course the premise to this show was a little farfetched, … Continue reading →

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