Tag Archives: performance

Secret Summer (2016) Rated TV-PG

Posted on April 17, 2016 by laurarachel4

An appraiser’s client wants to buy out a small town library. She heads to the town to close up the deal, and meets a local writer. Starring Lindsey Shaw, Derek Theler, Chiara Aurelia, Emily Rose, Lucas Bryant, Isaiah Washington. Wow, this … Continue reading →

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The Nun’s Story (1959) Rated PG

Posted on April 11, 2016 by laurarachel4

Sister Luke struggles with her faith through crisis, disappointments, and WWII.  Based on the novel by Kathryn Hulme. Starring Audrey Hepburn, Peter Finch, Edith Evans, Colleen Dewhurst. This remarkable, heart-rending film reveals the inner struggle of a young nun as … Continue reading →

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Gimme Shelter (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 5, 2016 by laurarachel4

A pregnant teenager runs away from her abusive mother to find her father. Starring Rosario Dawson, Brendan Fraser, Vanessa Hudgens, James Earl Jones. This is one of the best films I have seen this year. Hudgens’ performance is compelling, as … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 2, 2016 by laurarachel4

An Irish immigrant settles in Brooklyn, New York in the 1950s. When she falls in love with a New Yorker, she must decide which life to lead. Starring Saoirse Ronan, Hugh Gormley, Brid Brennan, Julie Walters, Emily Bett Rickards, Jim … Continue reading →

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Backtrack (2015) Rated R

Posted on March 31, 2016 by laurarachel4

A psychologist realizes that his patients are actually ghosts from his past. Starring Adrien Brody, Sam Neill, Robin McLeavy. Adrien Brody plays the psychologist who realizes that his patients are ghosts from his past, trying to unblock his memory of … Continue reading →

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Albert Nobbs (2011) Rated R

Posted on January 26, 2016 by laurarachel4

Albert Nobbs is actually a woman in late 19th century Ireland, where it is discouraged for women to live independently. She looks for a way to escape the lie she lives. Based on the novella by George Moore. Starring Glenn … Continue reading →

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Angels and Ornaments (2014) Rated NR

Posted on December 26, 2015 by laurarachel4

A woman wishes for romance at Christmas, and an angel shows up at door.  She must then decide between the man she is seeing and the friend who has always been there. Starring Jessalyn Gilsig, Sergio Di Zio, Graham Abbey, … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Tree Miracle (2013) Rated G

Posted on December 20, 2015 by laurarachel4

A down-on-their-luck family must learn what is important in life. Starring Kevin Sizemore, Claudia Esposito, Terry Kiser, Jill Whelan, Barrett Carnahan, Emily Capehart, Siomha Kenney. I loved the overall message of this film; it just could have been told a … Continue reading →

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Treasure Island (2012) Rated NR

Posted on December 3, 2015 by laurarachel4

Jim Hawkins is the only one who can successfully get a schooner to an island full of treasure. Based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. Starring Eddie Izzard, Toby Regbo, Rupert Penry-Jones, Donald Sutherland, Elijah Wood, Shirley Henderson. This … Continue reading →

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Grandfathered (FOX) Rated TV-14

Posted on October 14, 2015 by laurarachel4

A bachelor discovers that he is both a father and a grandfather. Starring John Stamos, Paget Brewster, Josh Peck, Christina Milian, Ravi Patel, Kelly Jenrette, Layla Golfieri, Emelia Golfieri This show doesn’t bring anything new to the bachelor becoming a family man concept, although John Stamos is handsome … Continue reading →

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