Tag Archives: remake

Annie (2014) Rated PG

Posted on December 21, 2019 by

A foster child has her life change when a mayoral candidate takes her in as a campaign move. Starring Jamie Foxx, Quvenzhané Wallis, and Rose Byrne. Seriously, this film leaves out everything that made the original Annie special. There was … Continue reading →

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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (2014) Rated PG

Posted on December 8, 2019 by

 Alexander, always seems to have a bad day but when the worst day of his life seems to happen the bad day expands to his family. Based on the book by Judith Viorst. Starring Steve Carell, Jennifer Garner, Ed Oxenbould … Continue reading →

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12 Dates of Christmas (2011) Rate PG

Posted on October 25, 2019 by

Kate has a terrible blind date on Christmas Eve, where she relives the day over and over again. Starring Laura Miyata, Vijay Mehta, and Amy Smart. This is another holiday film that has the premise of Groundhog Day. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Aladdin (2019) Rated PG

Posted on September 16, 2019 by

A street urchin and a vizier both vie for a magic lamp that makes all your dreams come true. Starring Will Smith, Mena Massoud, and Naomi Scott. I wasn’t impressed by Disney’s live-action remake. The songs are not memorable; they … Continue reading →

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Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (Nick) Rated TV-G

Posted on August 10, 2019 by

A remake of the hit game show where adults answer grade-school questions with the help of a group of kids to win money. Starring John Cena, Cooper Stutler, and Jamir Vega. This time around, you can tell the kids are … Continue reading →

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Pet Sematary (2019) Rated R

Posted on August 2, 2019 by

A doctor and his wife move to rural Maine with their family, where they discovered a hidden burial ground. Starring Jason Clarke, Amy Seimetz, and John Lithgow. This is not a scary remake. There was no meaning to the Pascow … Continue reading →

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Endless Love (2014) Rated PG-13

Posted on July 6, 2019 by

A story of a boy and girl whose instant connection sparks a love affair that becomes reckless once the parents try to force them apart. Starring Alex Pettyfer, Gabriella Wilde, and Bruce Greenwood. It’s shocking that this remake seems to … Continue reading →

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Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas (2014) Rated TV-G

Posted on June 22, 2019 by

A musical animation of the movie Elf, a human who was raised in the North Pole by Elves. Starring Jim Parsons, Mark Hamill, and Rachael MacFarlane. This is an ok animated remake of the Elf (2003) movie. The Christmas songs … Continue reading →

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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947) Rated NR

Posted on January 14, 2019 by

A clumsy daydreamer gets caught up in a conspiracy. Based on the story by James Thurber and Rosemary Thurber. Starring Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, and Boris Karloff. I will say – this film is more comical and interesting than the remake … Continue reading →

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Legacies (CW) Rated TV-14

Posted on November 8, 2018 by

The next series from The Vampire Diaries follows Hope Mikaelson’s life. Starring Danielle Rose Russell, Aria Shahghasemi, and Kaylee Bryant. This show is like a reincarnation of The Vampire Diaries. We switch from watching the lives of the Salvatore brothers and the Mikaelson clan from The … Continue reading →

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