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Street Smart (1987) Rated R

Posted on August 5, 2020 by laurarachel4

A New York journalist lies about a fake pimp but is actually describing a real pimp that’s up for murder. Starring Christopher Reeve, Kathy Baker, and Mimi Rogers. This film is a brilliant story of life on the streets. It represents … Continue reading →

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Christmas Land (2015) Rated TV-G

Posted on July 29, 2020 by laurarachel4

A woman plans to sell the Christmas tree farm that she inherits until she meets the townspeople and her lawyer. Starring Nikki Deloach, Luke Macfarlane, and Maureen McCormick. This is another formulaic film made by Hallmark. For the most part, … Continue reading →

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It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (FX) Rated TV-MA

Posted on July 28, 2020 by laurarachel4

Five friends own an Irish pub in Philadelphia. Starring Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, and Rob McElhenney. This show has some comedy to it. The chemistry between the friends works, while some are funnier than others. There isn’t much character depth … Continue reading →

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The Vote (2020) Rated PG

Posted on July 10, 2020 by laurarachel4

The vote chronicles the campaign for women’s right to vote. Starring Kate Burton, Audra McDonald, Laura Linney, Patricia Clarkson, and Mae Whitman. This year marks the one-hundredth year since the ratification of the 19th Amendment for women’s right to vote. … Continue reading →

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Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) Rated R

Posted on May 3, 2020 by laurarachel4

A spy organization recruits a street smart kid into their training program. Starring Adrian Quinton, Colin Firth, and Mark Strong. This is one of the best spy films that I have seen. It’s action-packed with a great story to go … Continue reading →

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Reclaim (2014) Rated R

Posted on November 30, 2019 by laurarachel4

A couple travels to Haiti to complete the adoption of their daughter but instead uncovers a scam that will risk their lives and their daughter’s life. Starring John Cusack, Ryan Phillippe, and Rachelle Lefevre. This film is not what I … Continue reading →

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Midsommar (2019) Rated R

Posted on November 29, 2019 by laurarachel4

A couple on the verge of breaking up visits a rural town in Sweden during their mid-summer festival. Starring Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor, and Vilhelm Blomgren. This is a bizarre film as the couple finds that the town is cult. … Continue reading →

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Allegiance (NBC) Rated TV-14

Posted on August 29, 2019 by laurarachel4

A rookie CIA analyst learns that his family is part of a Russian sleeper cell. Starring Hope Davis, Scott Cohen, and Margarita Levieva. This show is boring and has very bad writing. It might have been interesting if they tried … Continue reading →

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Pearson (USA) Rated TV-14

Posted on July 30, 2019 by laurarachel4

  An attorney enters the complex world of Chicago politics. Starring Gina Torres, Bethany Joy Lenz, and Simon Kassianides. This show is boring. It’s supposed to be interesting with smart dialogue, but it lacks charisma. Gina Torres is an excellent … Continue reading →

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Ophelia (2018) Rated PG-13

Posted on July 28, 2019 by laurarachel4

A retelling of Hamlet that provides Ophelia’s side of the story. Starring Naomi Watts, Daisy Ridley, and Clive Owen. This film is definitely a retelling of Hamlet. It’s not your typical Shakespearean story. In this telling, Ophelia isn’t crazy and … Continue reading →

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