Tag Archives: grandmother

Sweet Surrender (2014) Rated TV-14

Posted on January 20, 2024 by laurarachel4

 Tom Campbell comes back home after serving in the Army. His ex-girlfriend is now the mayor, and his grandmother leaves him her B&B. Starring Adam Mayfield, Arielle Kebbel, and Haylie Duff.  This is one of those Hallmark films that gets … Continue reading →

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Emil and the Detectives (1964) Rated NR

Posted on October 15, 2023 by laurarachel4

Emil heads to Berlin to see his grandmother and along the way he runs into robbers who’ve stolen his money. He and a group of young detectives search for it. Based on the book by  Erich Kästner. Starring Walter Slezak, … Continue reading →

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Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer (2000) Rated TV-G

Posted on December 6, 2022 by laurarachel4

A youth embarks on a journey to find his grandmother and discover that Santa is real. Starring Elmo Shropshire, Michele Lee, and Susan Blu. There are a lot of things about this animated adventure that make its status as a … Continue reading →

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The Irresistible Blueberry Farm (2016) Rated TV-G

Posted on January 26, 2022 by laurarachel4

A woman receives a letter from her grandmother to bring to a man that’s living in her childhood home in Maine. Based on the book, The Irresistible Blueberry Bakeshop & Cafe by Mary Simses. Starring Alison Sweeney, Marc Blucas, and … Continue reading →

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Wish You Well (2013) Rated NR

Posted on August 12, 2020 by laurarachel4

Two children come of age during the 1940s at their grandmother’s home. Based on the book by David Baldacci. Starring Ellen Burstyn, Mackenzie Foy, and Josh Lucas. This film is a slow-moving story and a simple tale. You just get … Continue reading →

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Petals on the Wind (2014) Rated TV-14

Posted on March 31, 2019 by laurarachel4

Petals on the Wind, the sequel to Flowers in the Attic (2014),  takes place a decade after the Dollanganger children escape from their grandparents’ attic. The secrets that the Dollanganger children try to hide about their past won’t stay hidden; Cathy … Continue reading →

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Man in an Orange Shirt (PBS) Rated TV-14

Posted on July 3, 2018 by laurarachel4

Two couples, one living in the post-WWII era and the other in present day, deal with the challenges in their lives. Starring Julian Morris, Vanessa Redgrave, and Oliver Jackson-Cohen. I was unsure about this miniseries as the couples are gay, but … Continue reading →

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Saige Paints the Sky (2013) Rated TV-G

Posted on January 20, 2018 by laurarachel4

 Saige is a talented artist who loves horses. She’s a typical nine-year old, but when she discovers that her art class is cut by the school, she must find the courage to save her class and a friendship with the … Continue reading →

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From Time to Time (2009) Rated PG

Posted on November 18, 2017 by laurarachel4

 A boy visiting his grandmother discovers he can travel between two centuries and unlocks family history mysteries. Based on the book, The Chimneys of Green Knowe by Lucy M. Boston. Starring Alex Etel, Timothy Spall, Maggie Smith, Dominic West. I wanted to watch this … Continue reading →

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Louis Jourdan (1921-2015)

Posted on February 15, 2015 by laurarachel4

(1921-2015)  The Best of Everything (1959) Rated NR Rona Jaffe’s best-selling novel gets the high-gloss Hollywood treatment in this romantic drama about the travails of three single roommates employed at a Manhattan publishing company. Their troubles run the gamut — … Continue reading →

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