Tag Archives: father

Ulee’s Gold (1997) Rated R

Posted on June 8, 2021 by laurarachel4

Ulee is a beekeeper just trying to keep his family together, but his son’s cohorts have other ideas. Starring Peter Fonda, Patricia Richardson, and Christine Dunford. This film isn’t what I expected; it’s slow-paced films as the story unfolds. It … Continue reading →

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The Confirmation (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 19, 2021 by laurarachel4

A divorced father and his son spend a weekend together and discover more about family bonding. Starring Clive Owen, Maria Bello, and Jaeden Martell. This is one of those films that is just enjoyable to watch. Here we have a … Continue reading →

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Steve Jobs (2015) Rated R

Posted on May 10, 2021 by laurarachel4

This film goes behind the scenes of three different product launches and focuses on the man behind the digital revolution, Steve Jobs. Starring Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, and Seth Rogen. This film doesn’t dive into the life of Jobs; it … Continue reading →

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Big Fish (2003) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 1, 2021 by laurarachel4

  A son tries to sort facts from fiction about his father’s life. Starring Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, and Billy Crudup.  This is a brilliant film about a father and son’s relationship. Will Bloom heads home to see his dad … Continue reading →

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Frasier (NBC) Rated TV-PG

Posted on April 25, 2021 by laurarachel4

Dr. Frasier Crane moves back home to Seattle, where his father moves in with him and he works as a radio psychiatrist. Starring Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, and David Hyde Pierce. Frasier is a spinoff from the television show Cheers. It’s a brilliantly written … Continue reading →

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Genius Aretha (NatGeo) Rated TV-14

Posted on April 23, 2021 by laurarachel4

Aretha Franklin’s relationship between her father, her marriage, and her music career are depicted. Starring Cynthia Erivo, Malcolm Barrett, and Patrice Covington. This series is touted as the best of the Genius anthology, but I hate to say it – … Continue reading →

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The House on Seahorse Bay (2019) Rated NR

Posted on April 15, 2021 by laurarachel4

The Colemans inherit a beach house on a tropical island. Sixteen-year-old Lucy convinces her dad to rebuild the place, and, along the way, they learn about her late mother. Starring Andrew Buckland, Fabrice Chaperon, and Anthony Coleman. This film is … Continue reading →

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Kenan (NBC) Rated TV-PG

Posted on April 5, 2021 by laurarachel4

A recently widowed father tries to raise his kids while living with his father-in-law. Starring Kenan Thompson, Chris Redd, and Kimrie Lewis. This show’s storyline is nothing new. How many comics have lost their wives and live with their in-laws? … Continue reading →

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Lincoln: Divided We Stand (CNN) Rated NR

Posted on April 1, 2021 by laurarachel4

This miniseries looks at the life and journey of our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln. Starring Sterling K. Brown, Conan O’Brien, and Anthony Carvello. I was a little bit nervous about how CNN was going to portray Pres. Lincoln. Will they … Continue reading →

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Young Rock (NBC) Rated TV-PG

Posted on March 14, 2021 by laurarachel4

This series looks at the childhood years of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. Starring Dwayne Johnson, Joseph Lee Anderson, and Ana Tuisila. I was surprised they even greenlit this show. I know Dwayne Johnson is interesting, and I know he grew up in an … Continue reading →

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