Tag Archives: mother

Ride (2014) Rated R

Posted on April 19, 2024 by laurarachel4

A mother travels to California to convince her son to go back to school. Starring Helen Hunt, Brenton Thwaites, and Julie Dretzin. This film is quintessentially Helen Hunt. It takes on the mother that can’t let her child go. She … Continue reading →

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Austin Found (2017) Rated TV-MA

Posted on April 3, 2024 by laurarachel4

A woman attempts a scheme to make her family into celebrities, but things don’t go as planned. Starring Linda Cardellini, Skeet Ulrich, and Craig Robinson. This film is interesting to say the least. The mother fakes the kidnapping of her … Continue reading →

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The Red Pony (1973) Rated UR

Posted on February 13, 2024 by laurarachel4

 A young farm boy who struggles with his father gets attached to a red pony. Based on the novel by John Steinbeck.  Starring Henry Fonda, Maureen O’Hara, and Ben Johnson. I think this is a fine representation of Steinbeck’s novel. … Continue reading →

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The Birthday Cake (2021) Rated R

Posted on January 25, 2024 by laurarachel4

 On the 10th Anniversary of his father’s death, his mother sent him on a mission to deliver a birthday cake to his Uncle, a mob boss. Starring Shiloh Fernandez, Val Kilmer, and Ewan McGregor.  This film has an interesting premise. … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Catch (2017) Rated TV-G

Posted on January 19, 2024 by laurarachel4

A single mother, who owns a diner, is inspired by her high-school boyfriend coming back into town. Starring Nikki Deloach, Andrew W. Walker, and Chance Hurstfield. This film is a typical Hallmark movie. We have a single mom struggling with … Continue reading →

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Little Men (1998) Rated PG

Posted on August 20, 2023 by laurarachel4

Two homeless boys find their way to Plumfield, the rural boarding school run by Jo March and her husband, Friedrich Bhaer. Based on the book by Louisa May Alcott. Starring Kathleen Fee, Michael Caloz, and Mariel Hemingway. The lesser-known sequel … Continue reading →

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New This Week in Theaters, July 20, 2023

Posted on July 20, 2023 by laurarachel4

   Barbie (PG-13)Opens on Friday, July 21Starring: Margot Robbie, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Ryan Gosling  Barbie suffers a crisis that leads her to question her world and her existence.  Oppenheimer (R)Opens on Friday, July 21Starring: Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr.  … Continue reading →

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Matriarch of Murder? (ID) Rated TV-14

Posted on June 24, 2023 by laurarachel4

 A young mother is found on the tracks, murdered. Starring Daniel Lee Bixler Jr., Vera Jo Reigle Messersmith, and Nicole Peters. I’m trying to figure out this show. Is the title a reflection of the victim or the matriarch that … Continue reading →

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Burden of Proof (HBO) Rated TV-14

Posted on June 16, 2023 by laurarachel4

After his sister’s disappearance, a brother searches for answers. Starring Savannah Bruffey, Wade Hunt Williams, and Kim Winter Mako.  What makes a true crime series good is a great mystery, and the mystery of Jennifer Pandos’ disappearance is a big … Continue reading →

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Andi Mack (Disney) Rated TV-G

Posted on June 15, 2023 by laurarachel4

A coming of age show about a girl who finds her family isn’t exactly who she believed them to be. Starring Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Joshua Rush, and Sofia Wylie. I thought this show was brilliantly written. Andi finds out that … Continue reading →

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