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Tales from the Hollywood Hills: Natica Jackson (1987) Rated NR

Posted on July 17, 2015 by laurarachel4

An actress has an illicit love affair which could ruin her career in 1930s Hollywood. Starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Hector Elizondo, George Murdock, Holland Taylor This is an interesting concept but poorly conceived movie. The script is an compilation of two stories … Continue reading →

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Frozen (2013) Rated PG

Posted on April 11, 2014 by laurarachel4

Inspired by the story “The Snow Queen” by Hans Christian Andersen. Anna goes looking for her sister, Elsa who happens to be the Snow Queen. Starring Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad, Alan Tudyk I know lots of … Continue reading →

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Crisis (NBC) Rated NR

Posted on March 26, 2014 by laurarachel4

A secret service agent on the first day of his job must cross moral and legal lines to find the truth in the highest levels of power and corruption. Starring Dermot Mulroney, Rachael Taylor, Lance Gross, James Lafferty, Max Martini, … Continue reading →

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Resurrection (ABC) Rated TV-14

Posted on March 20, 2014 by laurarachel4

In the small town of Arcadia, Missouri deceased loved ones return. Based on the book, The Returned by Jason Mott. Starring Omar Epps, Frances Fisher, Matt Craven, Devin Kelley, Mark Hildreth, Samaire Armstrong, Landon Gimenez, Kurtwood Smith, The show is … Continue reading →

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New Shows This Fall on TV 2013

Posted on July 29, 2013 by laurarachel4

 Low Winter Sun (AMC) Low Winter Sun, adapted from a British series, centers on a pair of corrupt Detroit cops with underworld ties. They murder one of their own in the pilot episode,  the reasons why and the aftershocks are revealed … Continue reading →

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Butter (2011) Rated R

Posted on May 2, 2013 by laurarachel4

At the Iowa state fair, a young foster girl is pitted against a determined housewife in the butter craving contest. Starring Jennifer Garner,  Ty Burrell, Garrett Schenck This film takes something, as boring as butter craving and makes it entertaining. As … Continue reading →

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Category 6: Day of Destruction (2004) Rated UR

Posted on April 21, 2013 by laurarachel4

Three tornadoes touch down in downtown Chicago while the power goes down. Starring Thomas Gibson, Nancy McKeon, Chandra West, Randy Quaid, Dianne Wiest This is the worst miniseries I have ever seen and I’m not exaggerating. It takes disaster films … Continue reading →

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Michael Clarke Duncan (1957-2012)

Posted on September 4, 2012 by laurarachel4

(1957-2012)  The Green Mile (1999) Rated R On death row in a Southern prison, gentle giant John Coffey possesses the mysterious power to heal people’s ailments. When the cellblock’s head guard recognizes Coffey’s miraculous gift, he tries desperately to help … Continue reading →

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Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Posted on June 12, 2011 by laurarachel4

 All About Eve (1950) Rated G Writer-director Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s sharp script anchors this story about New York City theater life, with Bette Davis playing an aging Broadway diva who employs a starstruck fan as her assistant, only to learn … Continue reading →

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