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A Dog’s Purpose (2017) Rated PG

Posted on May 20, 2017 by laurarachel4

A dog looks for his purpose in life through many lifetimes. Based on the book by W. Bruce Cameron. Starring Josh Gad, Dennis Quaid, Peggy Lipton, Britt Robertson This film takes you on the emotional roller coaster of this one … Continue reading →

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Last Ounce of Courage (2012) Rated PG

Posted on May 13, 2017 by laurarachel4

The son of a fallen soldier tries to reconnect with his grandfather who is still grieving for his child. Starring Marshall R. Teague, Jennifer O’Neill, Rusty Joiner. This film suffers from a lack of focus on the main story, however … Continue reading →

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Last Ride (2009) Rated NR

Posted on April 9, 2017 by laurarachel4

A boy travels across Australia with his dad, who is wanted for a violent crime. Based on the novel by Denise Young. Starring Hugo Weaving, Tom Russell, Anita Hegh. Brilliant acting, gorgeous cinematography, and a compelling story line make this … Continue reading →

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The Institute (2017) Rated R

Posted on April 6, 2017 by laurarachel4

In 19th century Baltimore, a girl grieving her parents’ deaths voluntary checks herself into a mental institute. Starring Vincent Alvas, Pamela Anderson, Carmen Argenziano, Josh Duhamel, James Franco, Eric Roberts, Tim Blake Nelson. This is the worst film I have … Continue reading →

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Joseph (1995) Rated NR

Posted on March 3, 2017 by laurarachel4

The biblical story of Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. Starring Ben Kingsley, Paul Mercurio, Martin Landau, Lesley Ann Warren, Monica Bellucci. Both historically accurate and entertaining, I thoroughly enjoyed this version of the story of … Continue reading →

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Searching for Sugar Man (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on March 1, 2017 by laurarachel4

Two South Africans search for their musical hero, Rodriguez. Starring Stephen ‘Sugar’ Segerman, Dennis Coffey, Mike Theodore, Rodriguez,  Craig Bartholomew Strydom, Malik Bendjelloul. In Searching for Sugar Man, a couple of South Africans search for their favorite musician who seems … Continue reading →

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Argo (2012) Rated R

Posted on February 27, 2017 by laurarachel4

A CIA agent goes undercover as a Hollywood film producer to rescue six Americans in Tehran during the U.S. hostage crisis in Iran in 1980. Starring Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Victor Garber, Tate Donovan, Kyle Chandler, … Continue reading →

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3 Sailors and a Girl (1953) Rated NR

Posted on December 27, 2016 by laurarachel4

Three Navy men happen to run into a producer who encourages them to invest in his new show. Once they meet the woman starring in it, they are sold. Based on the play, The Butter and Egg Man by George S. … Continue reading →

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One For the Money (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 3, 2016 by laurarachel4

 Stephanie Plum is newly single and unemployed when she gets a job at her cousin’s bail bond business. Her first job has her chasing an old friend. Starring Katherine Heigl, Jason O’Mara, Daniel Sunjata, John Leguizamo, Sherri Shepherd, Debbie Reynolds. … Continue reading →

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Love and Friendship (2016) Rated PG

Posted on August 25, 2016 by laurarachel4

Lady Susan visits her in-laws to find a match for both her daughter and herself. Based on the book, Lady Susan by Jane Austen. Starring Kate Beckinsale, Morfydd Clark, Tom Bennett, Chloë Sevigny, Stephen Fry. Lady Susan is a lesser … Continue reading →

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