Tag Archives: school

Big Shot (Disney+) Rated TV-PG

Posted on January 19, 2023 by laurarachel4

 A college coach gets fired from his job and takes on a teaching and coaching position at a private girls school. Starring John Stamos, Jessalyn Gilsig, and Sophia Mitri Schloss.  A top-notch basketball coach is relieved from his job and … Continue reading →

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Sound of Christmas (2016) Rated TV-G

Posted on November 10, 2022 by laurarachel4

A piano teacher falls for a widower who is planning to close down her music school. Starring Lindy Booth, Robin Dunne, and Micah Kalisch. I love Lindy Booth, and in this film she stands out as a likeable character. Dunne … Continue reading →

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Try Harder! (2021) Rated NR

Posted on May 10, 2022 by laurarachel4

Seniors at one of the best high schools in the country vie for acceptance to elite colleges in the country. Starring Alvan Cai, Shealand Fairchild, and Rachael Schmidt.  I know this documentary wanted to showcase the pressure kids in high … Continue reading →

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The Trouble with Angels (1966) Rated PG

Posted on November 28, 2021 by laurarachel4

Two young students at a private school keep the nuns on their toes with their antics. Based on the book Life with Mother Superior by Jane Trahey. Starring Rosalind Russell, Binnie Barnes, Camilla Sparv, and Hayley Mills. This film is from its … Continue reading →

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School Ties (1992) Rated PG-13

Posted on November 10, 2021 by laurarachel4

A star quarterback is given the opportunity to attend a prep school where he has to hide his Jewish heritage. Starring Brendan Fraser, Matt Damon, and Chris O’Donnell. This film seems to struggle with its own identity, and so does … Continue reading →

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9/11: The Legacy (2021) Rated NR

Posted on October 5, 2021 by laurarachel4

 The stories and healing in the eyes of the children who were impacted on 9/11. Starring Ada Rosario Dolch and Heather Ordover. This film interviews children that have been affected by 9/11. They interviewed children who lost a parent and … Continue reading →

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Power Book III: Raising Kanan (Starz) Rated TV-MA

Posted on August 5, 2021 by laurarachel4

A prequel to the series, Power, follows the early years of the character Kanan Stark as he starts in the drug game and becomes the rapper 50 Cent. Starring Mekai Curtis, Patina Miller, and London Brown. This show is one … Continue reading →

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School of Rock (Nickelodeon) Rated TV-Y7

Posted on May 4, 2021 by laurarachel4

The adventures of Dewey Finn, a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school, where he instructs the students in the art of rock ‘n’ roll. Starring Breanna Yde, Ricardo Hurtado, and Jade Pettyjohn. This is a TV show based on … Continue reading →

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Words and Pictures (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 6, 2021 by laurarachel4

An art teacher and an English teacher come together and form a rivalry at their school to find if words or pictures are more important. Starring Clive Owen, Juliette Binoche, and Bruce Davison. The premise of the this film is … Continue reading →

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One Christmas Wish (2015) Rated TV-PG

Posted on September 5, 2020 by laurarachel4

A college student places an ad for a family for Christmas. Based on a true story. Starring Amber Riley, Matreya Fedor, and Priscilla Faia. This film is both heartbreaking as well as heartwarming. Jackie Turner, played by Riley, has had a hard … Continue reading →

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