Tag Archives: emotional

6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain (2017) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 7, 2024 by laurarachel4

A snowboarder gets lost in the Sierra Mountains during a snowstorm, and he’s pushed to the brink of survival. Based on a true story. Starring Josh Hartnett, Mira Sorvino, and Sarah Dumont. This underrated film is one that seems to … Continue reading →

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Vertigo (1958) Rated PG

Posted on March 4, 2024 by laurarachel4

A former police detective takes a job trailing a woman who could be disturbed. Starring James Stewart, Kim Novak, and Barbara Bel Geddes. This film is intense. It’s one of the best films in history and one of Alfred Hitchcock’s … Continue reading →

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The Pledge (2011) Rated NR

Posted on January 24, 2024 by laurarachel4

A sixteen-year-old boy who doesn’t care about anything moves from New York to a small town in West Virginia. Starring Barrett Carnahan, Terry Kiser, and Emily Capehart. You can tell this film is low-budget. The acting isn’t the best – … Continue reading →

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The Lovely Bones (2009) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 18, 2023 by laurarachel4

 A young woman who was murdered watches over her family and her killer as she battles between the desire for vengeance and for her family to heal. Based on the book by Alice Sebold.  Starring Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, and … Continue reading →

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Sing (2016) Rated PG

Posted on May 26, 2023 by laurarachel4

In a city of humanoid animals, a theater owner puts on a singing competition in order to save the theater. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, and Seth MacFarlane. This film is a fun animation where the characters are engaging and … 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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Sound of Christmas (2016) Rated TV-G

Posted on November 10, 2022 by laurarachel4

A piano teacher falls for a widower who is planning to close down her music school. Starring Lindy Booth, Robin Dunne, and Micah Kalisch. I love Lindy Booth, and in this film she stands out as a likeable character. Dunne … Continue reading →

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The Secret Life of Pets (2016) Rated PG

Posted on November 6, 2022 by laurarachel4

A terrier’s quiet life is disrupted when his owner brings home a new dog. Starring Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, and Kevin Hart. This film has typical movie themes. We have two main characters at odds from the start. One is … Continue reading →

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Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey (1977) Rated TV-G

Posted on September 22, 2022 by laurarachel4

An outcast donkey in Roman Judea finds his destiny on the way to Bethlehem. Starring Roger Miller, Brenda Vaccaro, and Paul Frees. This is one of the lesser-known Rankin/Bass productions. Although, it is one of my favorites during the holiday … Continue reading →

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The Man Who Fell to Earth (Showtime) Rated TV-MA

Posted on June 3, 2022 by laurarachel4

 An alien arrives on Earth with the mission to find a human to save his species. Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Naomie Harris, and Annelle Olaleye. This show has a great premise and interesting characters, but it lacks in the areas that … Continue reading →

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