Tag Archives: holiday

A Holiday Trap (2017) Rated TV-PG

Posted on January 13, 2018 by laurarachel4

A soon-to-be-divorced couple on the way to their lawyer’s office gets stuck in an elevator. Starring Lucia Walters, Colin Lawrence, Alistair Abell. This short is another taste of holiday magic. (Spoiler alert) While a married couple is stuck in an elevator, … Continue reading →

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My Christmas Grandpa (2017) Rated TV-PG

Posted on January 9, 2018 by laurarachel4

 An elderly owner of a shop gets invited to Christmas dinner by a little girl. Starring Vivica A. Fox, Bill Cobbs, Ricco Ross, Ariel Trent. I loved these Lifetime movie Christmas shorts this year. They take a little story and remind us … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas (2016) Rated TV-Y

Posted on January 2, 2018 by laurarachel4

 On Christmas Eve, Elmo’s dad tells him the story of how leaving cookies for Santa came about. Starring Alan Muraoka, Suki Lopez, Caroll Spinney, Jim Gaffigan, Audra McDonald. If your kids love Sesame Street, this Christmas special is a cute one to watch. … Continue reading →

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Wish Upon a Christmas (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on December 20, 2017 by laurarachel4

A corporate actuary heads back to her home town to shut down a factory run by an ex-boyfriend. Starring Larisa Oleynik, Aaron Ashmore, Linda Darlow, Alan Thicke. This film hits all the right notes for a holiday TV movie. There is the widower … Continue reading →

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‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (1974) Rated TV-G

Posted on December 16, 2017 by laurarachel4

When a town learns that Santa isn’t coming to visit them this year because of an insulting letter, they band together to make it right. Starring Joel Grey, Tammy Grimes, John McGiver, George Gobel. This is the perfect retelling of the classic book ‘Twas … Continue reading →

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Eight Crazy Nights (2002) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 27, 2017 by laurarachel4

An alcoholic with a criminal record is forced to perform community service while coming to terms with his bad habits. Starring Adam Sandler, Jackie Sandler, Austin Stout, Kevin Nealon, Rob Schneider, Jon Lovitz, Tyra Banks. As a fan of many of Sandler’s films, I was looking forward … Continue reading →

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Holiday Affair (1949) Rated NR

Posted on March 16, 2017 by laurarachel4

A sales clerk romances the young widow who got him fired. Based on the story, Christmas Gift by John D. Weaver. Starring Robert Mitchum, Janet Leigh, Wendell Corey. If you need to get into the holiday spirit, this is the … Continue reading →

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Honeymoon For One (2011) Rated NR

Posted on January 27, 2017 by laurarachel4

A woman finds her fiancé is cheating on her the week before her wedding. To get over him, she goes on her honeymoon alone. Starring Nicollette Sheridan, Patrick Baladi, Diarmuid Noyes, Greg Wise. Yes, this is another typical Hallmark romance. … Continue reading →

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Legend of the Christmas Flower: The Classic Tale of the Poinsettia (1995) Rated NR

Posted on January 10, 2017 by laurarachel4

Eight-year old Juanito and his grandfather leave their small mountain village and embark upon the adventure of a lifetime. Along the way, Juanito encounters a journey of a different type and discovers the true spirit of Christmas – the gift … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve Films 2016

Posted on December 28, 2016 by laurarachel4

 Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001) Rated R A British woman is determined to improve herself while she looks for love in a year in which she keeps a personal diary.    Forrest Gump (1994) Rated PG-13 Forrest Gump, while not intelligent, … Continue reading →

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