Tag Archives: mother

Cleveland Abduction (2015) Rated TV-14

Posted on December 16, 2019 by laurarachel4

A single mother is the first victim of kidnapper Ariel Castro and spends 11 years in captivity before she is rescued. Starring Taryn Manning, Raymond Cruz, and Katie Sarife. This film is based on the true story of Michelle Knight, … Continue reading →

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A Foreign Affair (2003) Rated PG-13

Posted on December 13, 2019 by laurarachel4

Two brothers choose to find a traditional wife after the loss of their mother, who took care of them. Starring Tim Blake Nelson, David Arquette, and Lois Smith. This film is nothing like I expected. It isn’t really a comedy – … Continue reading →

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Boyhood (2014) Rated R

Posted on November 12, 2019 by laurarachel4

Boyhood follows the life of Mason from early adolescent to college age. Starring Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, and Elijah Smith. This film is experimental in the way it shows a character change as time goes by. It’s filmed over 12 … Continue reading →

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Relative Race (BYUtv) Rated TV-G

Posted on October 26, 2019 by laurarachel4

A race uses DNA as a roadmap around the United States as four teams race to find their family members to win $25,000. Starring Rolexis Delaney and Dan Debenham. Bring your tissues when you watch this show. Each leg of … Continue reading →

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The Turning Point (1977) Rated PG

Posted on October 13, 2019 by laurarachel4

When a young woman joins a ballet company, her mother, a former ballerina, confronts her own decision years ago to forgo work for family. Starring Anne Bancroft, Shirley MacLaine, and Tom Skerritt. The film takes us behind the scenes of … Continue reading →

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My New Best Friend (2015) Rated TV-PG

Posted on August 21, 2019 by laurarachel4

A hard-nosed K-9 cop befriends a girl whose mother is seriously ill; along the way, they both discover the family they never knew they needed. Starring James Denton, Lilah Fitzgerald, and Laura Mennell. This film is rather depressing despite the … Continue reading →

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Merry Ex-Mas (2014) Rated NR

Posted on July 23, 2019 by laurarachel4

A man is stranded with his ex-wife, her boyfriend, her mother, and their daughter during a blizzard at Christmas time. Starring Kristy Swanson, Dean Cain, and Lochlyn Munro. This is definitely not one of the better Christmas movies. It doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Dumbo (2019) Rated PG

Posted on July 11, 2019 by laurarachel4

A young elephant is born with large ears that enable him to fly. Starring Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, and Danny DeVito. If you thought that the original was sad and depressing, this one exceeds the original in the sadness. What’s … Continue reading →

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sMothered (TLC) Rated TV-14

Posted on July 7, 2019 by laurarachel4

This series focuses on four sets of mother/daughter duos who take their bonds to the extreme. Starring Cristina Bertolli, Carly Crispino, and Kathy Crispino. This is a show that highlights dysfunctional relationships. It also highlights the fact that these women … Continue reading →

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Supernatural (WB) Rated TV-14

Posted on June 28, 2019 by laurarachel4

A pair of brothers follow in their father’s footsteps as hunters who fight evil supernaturals that roam the earth. Starring Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, and Misha Collins. This show is written well. The brothers have a backstory together that I … Continue reading →

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