Tag Archives: magic

Mary and the Witch’s Flower (2017) Rated PG

Posted on May 21, 2018 by laurarachel4

A strange flower grants magic to a young girl. Based on the book The Little Broomstick by Mary Stewart. Starring Ruby Barnhill, Jim Broadbent, Ewen Bremner, and Kate Winslet. This is the first film from Studio Ponoc, the company founded by a producer from Studio Ghibli. … Continue reading →

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The Birthday Wish (2017) Rated TV-G

Posted on January 25, 2018 by laurarachel4

 A woman who wants her boyfriend to propose wishes to know her future on her birthday. Starring Jessy Schram, Luke Macfarlane, Marcus Rosner. This is a delightful Hallmark romance. It has just the right amount of magic to keep the story … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Snowman (2017) Rated TV-PG

Posted on January 15, 2018 by laurarachel4

 A woman who helps the neighborhood kids build a snowman dreams of the perfect guy. Starring Erin Boyes, Anthony Konechny, Islie Hirvonen. This short Christmas romance, while kind of cute, is probably the worst I’ve seen this year. It was hard … Continue reading →

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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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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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A Boyfriend for Christmas (2004) Rated TV-G

Posted on November 27, 2016 by laurarachel4

On Christmas Day, Santa brings together two people who will hopefully overcome deception. Starring Kelli Williams, Patrick Muldoon, Charles Durning. This is one of the better Hallmark films of the Christmas season. It combines the magic of the season with … Continue reading →

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The Last Witch Hunter (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 24, 2016 by laurarachel4

The last witch hunter is there to protect humans from the magic of the witches. Starring Vin Diesel, Rose Leslie, Elijah Wood, Michael Caine. Predictable but charming, this film has some merits but not quite enough to recommend it.  Leslie’s … Continue reading →

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Christmas in Paradise (2007) Rated TV-PG

Posted on October 17, 2015 by laurarachel4

Two families take a cruise to San Juan for Christmas. Starring Charlotte Ross, Colin Ferguson, Devon Werkheiser This was an unusual Christmas film. Two families who have both lost a spouse take a Caribbean cruise to forget their troubles for Christmas.  As they … Continue reading →

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Christmas Mail (2010) Rated TV-PG

Posted on October 15, 2015 by laurarachel4

A mysterious woman who works at the post office, answering mail sent to Santa, captures the heart of a disillusioned mail carrier. Starring Ashley Scott, A.J. Buckley, Lochlyn Munro This is a cute romantic comedy for the Christmas season. I enjoyed watching A.J. … Continue reading →

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Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell (2015) Rated NR

Posted on July 3, 2015 by laurarachel4

Based on the best-selling novel from Susanna Clarke, Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell. Magic is long-lost in England until Mr. Norrell comes out to play, and Jonathan Strange, a novice with magic, begin a battle of the minds. Starring Bertie … Continue reading →

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