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The Adventures of Huck Finn (1993) Rated PG

Posted on October 22, 2017 by laurarachel4

 Young Huck Finn yearns for adventure, he leaves his home with a runaway slave Jim to head down the Mississippi to free states. Based on the book by Mark Twain. Starring Elijah Wood, Courtney B. Vance, Robbie Coltrane, Jason Robards, Ron Perlman, Anne Heche This … Continue reading →

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Unlocked (2017) Rated R

Posted on October 6, 2017 by laurarachel4

 A CIA interrogator unknowingly gets involved with a plot of a biological attack. Starring Noomi Rapace, Orlando Bloom, Toni Collette, John Malkovich, Michael Douglas. I really enjoyed this film. Although the twists and turns it took were not surprising, they added intrigue to the story. The script … Continue reading →

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The Vietnam War (PBS) Rated TV-MA

Posted on October 1, 2017 by laurarachel4

 A documentary from Ken Burns about The Vietnam War. Starring Peter Coyote. This documentary begins with the Vietnamese revolution against the French colonial occupation of Vietnam in 1858, which led to the divide of Vietnam in Geneva. From there,  the United … Continue reading →

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Déjà Vu (2006) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 25, 2017 by laurarachel4

 After a ferry bomb goes off in New Orléans, an ATF agent uses experimental surveillance technology to find the bomber. Starring Denzel Washington, Paula Patton, Val Kilmer, Jim Caviezel, Adam Goldberg, Elden Henson, Bruce Greenwood, Elle Fanning. Wow, this film is a ride. With quick cuts from one … Continue reading →

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Turn: Washington’s Spies (AMC) Rated NR

Posted on September 22, 2017 by laurarachel4

 This series follows Abe Woodhull as he bands together a group of friends to form  The Culper Ring, a group of spies who turned the tide in the American Revolution.  Based on the book, Washington’s Spies: The Story of America’s … Continue reading →

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She’s All That (1999) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 14, 2017 by laurarachel4

 A high school jock takes a bet that he can turn an unattractive girl into the prom queen. Starring Freddie Prinze Jr., Rachael Leigh Cook, Matthew Lillard, Paul Walker, Kevin Pollak, Anna Paquin, Kieran Culkin, Lil’ Kim, Gabrielle Union, Dulé Hill. This is Can’t Buy Me Love for the 90’s. … Continue reading →

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Abraham (1993) Rated NR

Posted on September 13, 2017 by laurarachel4

 The Old Testament story of Abraham and his family as  they are tested by God. Starring Andrea Prodan, Gottfried John, Kevin McNally, Richard Harris, Barbara Hershey. This portrayal of the life of Abraham did an excellent job of incorporating both the historical and biblical aspects … Continue reading →

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Rust and Bone (2012) Rated R

Posted on September 9, 2017 by laurarachel4

Alain leaves Belgium for Antibes to live with his sister and brother in-law after he is put in charge of his young son. There he befriends Stephanie, a killer whale trainer, and their relationship deepens after an accident. Based on Craig … Continue reading →

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Get Shorty (Epix) Rated NR

Posted on September 8, 2017 by laurarachel4

 A TV show based on the novel by Elmore Leonard about a mobster turned movie producer. Starring Sean Bridgers, Carolyn Dodd, Isaac Keys, Chris O’Dowd, Lidia Porto, Goya Robles, Ray Romano, Lucy Walters. Epix tends to create good quality series, and this show is no exception. O’Dowd puts … Continue reading →

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A Family Man (2016) Rated R

Posted on September 2, 2017 by laurarachel4

 A headhunter struggles to gain control of his job placement and meet his family obligations. Starring Alison Brie, Willem Dafoe, Gerard Butler, Gretchen Mol, Alfred Molina. There is nothing original about this story. Basically, a man makes work his life, and as he climbs the … Continue reading →

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