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The Lovely Bones (2009) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 18, 2023 by laurarachel4

 A young woman who was murdered watches over her family and her killer as she battles between the desire for vengeance and for her family to heal. Based on the book by Alice Sebold.  Starring Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, and … Continue reading →

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Curious Caterer: Grilling Season (2022) Rated TV-PG

Posted on September 16, 2023 by laurarachel4

 Caterer Goldy Berry reunites with Detective Schultz when a realtor is murdered. Based on the book series by Diane Mott Davidson. Starring Nikki Deloach, Andrew W. Walker, and Jaycie Dotin.  This new Hallmark mystery series is becoming a favorite. I’m … Continue reading →

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Inferno (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 22, 2023 by laurarachel4

Robert Langdon wakes up with amnesia and teams up with Dr. Brooks, who’s fighting against a deadly global plot. Based on the book series by Dan Brown. Starring Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones, and Omar Sy. I have never read any … Continue reading →

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Last Seen Alive (2022) Rated R

Posted on July 8, 2022 by laurarachel4

A wife disappears after stopping for gas and the husband looks for her in the town’s criminal underbelly. Starring Gerard Butler, Jaimie Alexander, and Russell Hornsby.  This film has a tone that it’s ripped from the headlines. The plot is … Continue reading →

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Dune (2021) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 20, 2022 by laurarachel4

The adaptation of Frank Herbert’s epic science fiction novel of a son from a noble family who’s entrusted with the most valuable element in the galaxy. Starring Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, and Oscar Isaac.  I will, again, state my disclaimer … Continue reading →

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Queen Sugar (OWN) Rated TV-14

Posted on December 30, 2021 by laurarachel4

Queen Sugar follows the story of three siblings, one of which moves from Los Angeles to Louisiana, where they share inheritance of a sugar cane farm from their father. Based on the book by Natalie Baszile. Starring Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses (TBS) Rated NR

Posted on December 9, 2021 by laurarachel4

Superfans of Harry Potter compete from different Potter houses for the house cup. Starring Helen Mirren, Pete Davidson, and Matthew Lewis. Can I just ask, why didn’t they come up with this game show sooner? I’m not a Potterhead, but … Continue reading →

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The Beast Must Die (AMC) Rated TV-14

Posted on August 12, 2021 by laurarachel4

A mother tracks down her son’s killer by a hit and run and plots to kill him from within his house. Based on the book by Nicholas Blake. Starring Cush Jumbo, Billy Howle, and Douggie McMeekin. I have not read … Continue reading →

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on June 21, 2021 by laurarachel4

Katniss and a team of rebels prepare for the final battle that’ll decide of the fate of Panem. Based on the book, Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Liam Hemsworth. First, I will state that I … Continue reading →

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Shadowhunters (Freeform) Rated TV-14

Posted on September 22, 2020 by laurarachel4

On her birthday, after the disappearance of her mother, Clary learns she has a gift that is supernatural. Based on the book series by Cassandra Clare. Starring Katherine McNamara, Dominic Sherwood, and Alberto Rosende. This series is one that is made for … Continue reading →

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