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McFarland, USA (2015) Rated PG

Posted on June 16, 2024 by laurarachel4

 After losing his football coaching job, Coach Jim White takes on the new cross country team. Starring Kevin Costner, Ramiro Rodriguez, and Carlos Pratts.  I question the historical accuracy of this film. Disney created it with the formula that seems … Continue reading →

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Beauty and the Beast (2017) Rated PG

Posted on May 20, 2023 by laurarachel4

The live-action Disney story of a selfish prince whose curse can only be broken by true love. Starring Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, and Luke Evans. I was rather disappointed with this new live-action reimagined version. While the film holds close … Continue reading →

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Gone with the Wind (1939) Rated NR

Posted on May 7, 2021 by laurarachel4

  An affluent woman tries to uphold her lifestyle while the Civil War rages around her. Based on the book by Margaret Mitchell. Starring Thomas Mitchell, Barbara O’Neil, and Vivien Leigh. This film, to me, is still one of the … Continue reading →

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Whip It (2009) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 4, 2021 by laurarachel4

In small town in Texas, a misfit discovers a roller derby league in the city. Starring Sarah Habel, Shannon Eagen, and Edward Austin Kelly. To me, there was nothing special about this film. It’s the typical story of the outcast … Continue reading →

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Love in the Time of Corona (Freeform) Rated TV-14

Posted on September 27, 2020 by laurarachel4

Four interwoven lives tell a story of romance during a time of quarantine. Starring Ava Bellows, Gil Bellows, and L. Scott Caldwell. This show is bad. I mean really bad. It’s so badly written. I will say that it shows what it … Continue reading →

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Brother Bear 2 (2006) Rated G

Posted on December 17, 2019 by laurarachel4

An old friend needs Kenai’s help despite Koda’s frustration. Starring Patrick Dempsey, Mandy Moore, and Jeremy Suarez. First off, I wasn’t fond of the first Brother Bear, but I am a fan of Patrick Dempsey, so I must see the … Continue reading →

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Eight Below (2006) Rated PG

Posted on December 15, 2019 by laurarachel4

Weather forces two Antarctic explorers to leave their sled teams behind in a fight for survival. Starring Paul Walker, Bruce Greenwood, and Moon Bloodgood. This film follows two explorers as they try to do their work in the elements, but … Continue reading →

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McLintock! (1963) Rated TV-14

Posted on May 21, 2019 by laurarachel4

McLintock is a rancher that works at keeping the peace amongst the farmers, ranchers, land-grabbers, Indians, and corrupt government officials. Based on William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. Starring John Wayne, Maureen O’Hara, and Patrick Wayne. John Wayne plays … 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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