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Jerry Weintraub (1937-2015)

Posted on July 6, 2015 by laurarachel4

(1937-2015)    Ocean’s Eleven (2001) Rated PG-13 Hollywood’s A list stars come together to pull off the most daring heist Las Vegas has ever known…11 men, 3 casinos, 150 million dollars, 1 chance to pull it off.  The Karate Kid … Continue reading →

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New This Week in Theaters, July 3rd, 2015

Posted on July 2, 2015 by laurarachel4

Terminator: Genisys Rated PG-13 Opens on Wednesday, July 1 Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Emilia Clarke, Jai Courtney John Connor sends Kyle Reese back in time to protect Sarah Connor, but when he arrives in 1984, nothing is as he expected it … Continue reading →

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Native American Healing in the 21st Century (1997) Rated G

Posted on June 14, 2015 by laurarachel4

This film is comprehensive look at the healing practices of American Indians and how those natural remedies are applicable to today’s society. Starring Dr. Ron J. Anderson, Gregg Howard Although this film gave me a greater appreciation for the many … Continue reading →

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An American Christmas Carol (1979) Rated NR

Posted on May 27, 2014 by laurarachel4

Based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, London is transformed to Concord, New Hampshire during the great depression. Starring Henry Winkler, David Wayne, Chris Wiggins Benedict Slade is the modern Mr. Scrooge without the cruelty that Scrooge is. Slade is more … Continue reading →

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Much Ado About Nothing (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 14, 2014 by laurarachel4

A modern telling of Shakespeare’s classic, Much Ado About Nothing. It focuses on two sets of couples in love and their play on words. Starring Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof, Nathan Fillion, Clark Gregg I’m not a huge fan of Shakespeare … Continue reading →

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Star in the Night (1945) Rated NR

Posted on December 28, 2013 by laurarachel4

A modern telling of the Christmas story with a sprinkle of A Christmas Carol. Starring J. Carrol Naish, Donald Woods, Rosina Galli This short story won Best Short Subject in 1946 at the Academy Awards. There is no doubt that … Continue reading →

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New Shows This Fall on TV 2013

Posted on July 29, 2013 by laurarachel4

 Low Winter Sun (AMC) Low Winter Sun, adapted from a British series, centers on a pair of corrupt Detroit cops with underworld ties. They murder one of their own in the pilot episode,  the reasons why and the aftershocks are revealed … Continue reading →

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Pitch Perfect (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 1, 2013 by laurarachel4

A group of a Cappella girls compete against an all male group. Starring Anna Kendrick, Skylar Astin, Ben Platt, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp, Rebel Wilson, Adam Devine, Elizabeth Banks This is a funny musical without the typical breaking out in song … Continue reading →

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Ripper Street (BBCAmerica) Rated NR

Posted on January 20, 2013 by laurarachel4

Ripper Street takes place 6 months after the last Jack the Ripper murder and we follow the Detectives as they investigate the other deaths in Whitechapel. Starring Matthew Macfadyen, Jerome Flynn, Adam Rothenberg I was a little disappointed in this … Continue reading →

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New Shows This Fall on TV 2012

Posted on July 19, 2012 by laurarachel4

 Go On (NBC) An irreverent yet charming sportscaster who, after a loss, finds solace from members of his mandatory group therapy sessions. -IMDB Premieres Sept. 11th Animal Practice (NBC) An animal loving veterinarian who despises the pet owners. -IMDB Premieres Sept. … Continue reading →

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