Tag Archives: Retired

The Prince (2014) Rated R

Posted on January 29, 2024 by laurarachel4

When a retired assassin’s daughter is kidnapped, he is brought back into the job in order to find her. Starring Jason Patric, Jessica Lowndes, and Gia Mantegna. Obviously, this is a film that has been done before. It sells itself … Continue reading →

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A Grandpa for Christmas (2007) Rated TV-PG

Posted on June 1, 2022 by laurarachel4

A retired song and dance man becomes a grandfather to a granddaughter he’s never met. Starring Ernest Borgnine, Katherine Helmond, and Juliette Goglia. This is one of the many Hallmark fares that come around every year. Although, this one doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Kevin Can Wait (CBS) Rated TV-PG

Posted on December 10, 2021 by laurarachel4

A retired police officer tries to take care of kids as a single parent. Starring Kevin James, Taylor Spreitler, and Ryan Cartwright. This is a typical comedy show between a husband and wife. It has its moments of laughter, but, … Continue reading →

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Unforgiven (1992) Rated R

Posted on August 19, 2021 by laurarachel4

A retired gunslinger takes on one last job with his old partner and a young wannabe gunslinger. Starring Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, and Morgan Freeman. This is a quintessential Western film. It has everything a classic Western has: a hero, … Continue reading →

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The Intern (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 27, 2021 by laurarachel4

A retired widower decides to go back to work and becomes a intern for an online fashion site. Starring Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, and Rene Russo. This is an interesting concept. I thought Nancy Meyers could’ve gone down the … Continue reading →

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Almost Paradise (WGN) Rated NR

Posted on April 6, 2020 by laurarachel4

A former DEA agent moves to the Philippines to retire as an owner of a gift store. Starring Arthur Acuña, Nonie Buencamino, and Christian Kane. This show has a good premise, and I think they could have fun telling the … Continue reading →

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Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector (NBC) Rated TV-14

Posted on February 12, 2020 by laurarachel4

A retired forensic criminologist teams up with a young detective to catch America’s criminals. Based on the book series by Jeffery Deaver. Starring Claire Coffee, Russell Hornsby, and Arielle Kebbel. This film is based on the book and film of … Continue reading →

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Red 2 (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on November 3, 2018 by laurarachel4

A Retired C.I.A. agent reunites his team to track down a missing nuclear device. Starring  Bruce Willis, John Malkovich, and Mary-Louise Parker. This film is pretty much the same as the first Red. It’s got the comedy and the action like … Continue reading →

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The Reading Room (2005) Rated PG

Posted on October 16, 2018 by laurarachel4

Making good on a promise for his wife, a widower, opens a reading room for people to learn to read, but problems in the neighborhood threaten the room. Starring James Earl Jones, Joanna Cassidy, and Douglas Spain. This is a great … Continue reading →

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Black Lightning (CW) Rated TV-14

Posted on January 23, 2018 by laurarachel4

 A retired superhero becomes  an avenger for justice. Starring William Catlett, Gregg Henry, Cress Williams. A couple of observations from the first episode:  1. I love Cress Williams. I’m glad he’s back on TV. 2. I really dislike how they are … Continue reading →

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