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Suicide Squad (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 18, 2022 by laurarachel4

A government agency recruits the most dangerous incarcerated super-villains for a new task force. Starring Will Smith, Jaime FitzSimons, and Ike Barinholtz. I was disappointed with this film. For one thing, there isn’t much substance, which for superhero films you … Continue reading →

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The U.S. and the Holocaust (2022) Rated TV-14

Posted on October 17, 2022 by laurarachel4

A documentary looks at the U.S.’s involvement with the Holocaust and the challenge to democracy. Starring Guy Stern, Deborah Lipstadt, and Rebecca Erbelding. I was not impressed with this new documentary from Ken Burns. This one toes the line of … Continue reading →

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Storks (2016) Rated PG

Posted on October 16, 2022 by laurarachel4

Storks no longer deliver babies; they have moved on to delivering packages, but when an order comes in for a baby, a delivery stork must find a way to deliver it. Starring Andy Samberg, Katie Crown, and Kelsey Grammer. This … Continue reading →

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DreamWorks Holiday Classics (2011) Rated UR

Posted on October 15, 2022 by laurarachel4

The classic holiday stories feature the characters of Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon, and Madagascar. Starring Ben Stiller, David Schwimmer, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jay Baruchel, and Gerard Butler. This holiday classic includes Christmas tales from each of … Continue reading →

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Dreamworks Happy Holidays from Madagascar (Netflix) Rated TV-PG

Posted on October 13, 2022 by laurarachel4

This series has the characters of Madagascar celebrate both Valentine’s and Christmas-themed stories. Starring Jung Hyun Kim, Ben Stiller, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Chris Rock. The series includes three of Madagascar’s short films that revolve around the holidays. It’s good … Continue reading →

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Solace (2015) Rated R

Posted on October 12, 2022 by laurarachel4

A psychic works for the FBI in order to find a serial killer. Starring Anthony Hopkins, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Abbie Cornish. For the most part, this film has an interesting premise. The storyline is that there’s a serial killer … Continue reading →

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A Family Reunion Christmas (2019) Rated NR

Posted on October 11, 2022 by laurarachel4

The McKellans celebrate the holiday season with family, forgiveness, and empathy. Starring Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Anthony Alabi, and Talia Jackson. This is a short Christmas TV Special. I haven’t watched the series before, but while the family gets together for the … Continue reading →

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Second Star to the Left (2001) Rated NR

Posted on October 10, 2022 by laurarachel4

A hamster, a rabbit, and a guinea pig are on a journey to deliver a present that was lost by Santa. Starring Hugh Laurie, Barbara Windsor, and Mark Williams. This short story about the Christmas season is cute. The little … Continue reading →

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Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 9, 2022 by laurarachel4

After escaping the maze, the runners now face new challenges in a desolate landscape. Based on the book by James Dashner. Starring Dylan O’Brien, Ki Hong Lee, and Kaya Scodelario. This continuing story from the trilogy is less desirable than … Continue reading →

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The Happening (2008) Rated R

Posted on September 30, 2022 by laurarachel4

A family struggles to survive a plague that causes people to commit suicide. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Zooey Deschanel, and John Leguizamo. This film isn’t the best of M. Night Shyamalan’s films, but it still has the classic storytelling that is … Continue reading →

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