Tag Archives: grief

Jackie (2016) Rated R

Posted on May 18, 2023 by laurarachel4

After the assassination of President Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy must work through her grief and trauma in order to protect her children and her husband’s legacy. Starring Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard, and Greta Gerwig. There are a lot of films that … Continue reading →

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Longmire (A&E) Rated NR

Posted on February 14, 2020 by laurarachel4

 Longmire is a dedicated sheriff in Wyoming following the death of his wife he faces his job with a brave face and a dry wit. Based on the book series by Craig Johnson. Starring Robert Taylor, Katee Sackhoff, Lou Diamond … Continue reading →

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Too Young to Die (Netflix) Rated NR

Posted on October 24, 2019 by laurarachel4

A series represents the lives and deaths of celebrities that passed away way too young. Starring Paul Bendelow, Karla Schlender, and Tim Kazurinsky. This was an interesting show, as the celebrities’ friends, families, and coworkers talk about their loved one’s … Continue reading →

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Summer Snow (2014) Rated PG

Posted on June 21, 2017 by laurarachel4

A family still grieving the loss of their wife and mother learns how to continue on. Starring Rachel Eggleston,  David Chisum, Cameron Goodman. I keep hoping that these Christian film will succeed in their writing and production, but I am … 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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Manchester by the Sea (2016) Rated R

Posted on March 26, 2017 by laurarachel4

An uncle returns home to care for his nephew after his brother dies. Starring  Casey Affleck, Ben O’Brien, Kyle Chandler This film is not spectacular drama but it is a great story. We have two brothers both of whom had … Continue reading →

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Silver Linings Playbook (2012) Rated R

Posted on October 19, 2016 by laurarachel4

After a stint in a mental institution, a former teacher moves in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife, all while meeting a new girl who sees him for who he really is. Starring Bradley Cooper, Jennifer … Continue reading →

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Hats Off to Christmas! (2013) Rated TV-PG

Posted on July 31, 2016 by laurarachel4

In a small town Christmas shop, the boss’s son comes home to learn the family business. Starring Haylie Duff, Antonio Cupo, Jay Brazeau, Sean Michael Kyer. This is one of Hallmark’s cuter Christmas films. It is more realistic than most.  … Continue reading →

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Time of the Wolf (2002) Rated G

Posted on May 18, 2015 by laurarachel4

A boy befriends a wolf after the loss of his parents. Starring Burt Reynolds, Marthe Keller, Devin Douglas Drewitz, Jason Priestley This film is reminiscent of other wolf-related films like The Journey of Natty Gann, A Cry of the Wild, … Continue reading →

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Love Happens (2009)

Posted on February 18, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 A widower and self-help guru falls for a florist but will his dormant grief  threaten the romance. Starring Aaron Eckhart, Jennifer Aniston, Dan Fogler, Martin Sheen, Judy Greer, Frances Conroy This film was painful to watch. The character Eloïse played … Continue reading →

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