Tag Archives: fortune

Survive the Raft (Discovery) Rated NR

Posted on January 18, 2024 by laurarachel4

 Nine candidates sail on a boat for 21 days to win a fortune. Starring Nate Boyer, Tara Colucci, and Merissa Underwood. The premise is interesting: take a bunch of people on a social experiment to see them interact with those … Continue reading →

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The Engagement Clause (2016) Rated TV-PG

Posted on July 3, 2022 by laurarachel4

An executive must find herself a husband by Christmas in order to inherit a fortune. Starring Jes Macallan, Coby Ryan McLaughlin, and April Bowlby. This film is more of a romantic comedy than a Christmas romance. The film’s focus is … Continue reading →

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The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) Rated NR

Posted on March 21, 2022 by laurarachel4

A spoiled heir to a fortune comes between his mother and the man she loves. Based on the book by Booth Tarkington. Starring Joseph Cotten, Dolores Costello, and Anne Baxter. I’m a little surprised that everyone hypes this film up … Continue reading →

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First Cow (2019) Rated PG-13

Posted on August 27, 2020 by laurarachel4

A cook travels with a group of fur trappers to Oregon where he meets a Chinese immigrant. They go on a journey to find their fortune and become successful business associates. Starring Alia Shawkat, John Magaro, and Dylan Smith. This … Continue reading →

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Hero (2014) Rated NR

Posted on April 16, 2019 by laurarachel4

A little league coach pursues fame and fortune, which causes broken relationships around him, including his relationship with his son. Determined to fix those relationships, he starts a new little league team of fathers and sons. Starring Burgess Jenkins, Mark … Continue reading →

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The Personality Kid (1934) Rated NR

Posted on December 7, 2018 by laurarachel4

Ritzy McCarty is a professional fighter who is managed by his wife, Joan. She wants him to continue fighting only until they have money, but he wants more. Starring Pat O’Brien, Glenda Farrell, and Claire Dodd. This is just a snippet … Continue reading →

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Meet the Peetes (Hallmark) Rated TV-G

Posted on March 5, 2018 by laurarachel4

This reality series follows the Peetes as they raise their kids, work on their charity, and live with Holly’s mother. Starring Rodney Peete Jr., Rodney Peete, Dolores Robinson. This series is structured like a typical reality TV show, with one notable … Continue reading →

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The Portrait of a Lady (1996) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 9, 2015 by laurarachel4

An American girl inherits a fortune and gets into a relationship with a gentleman who turns her life into a nightmare. Adapted from Henry James’s novel of the same name. Starring Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, Barbara Hershey, Mary-Louise Parker, Shelley Winters, Shelley Duvall, Christian Bale, Viggo Mortensen This … Continue reading →

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The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on March 21, 2014 by laurarachel4

A magician who performs a show that’s stale must improve for a younger audience. Starring Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi, Olivia Wilde, Jim Carrey, James Gandolfini, Alan Arkin, Jay Mohr When I watched the trailer to this film, I thought, “This film … Continue reading →

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