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The Night They Saved Christmas (1984) Rated NR

Posted on June 28, 2021 by laurarachel4

An oil company wants to drill in the Arctic right where Santa lives. Santa enlists the help of a mother and son to convince the father, who works for the oil company, not to drill. Starring Jaclyn Smith, Art Carney, Paul … Continue reading →

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Ulee’s Gold (1997) Rated R

Posted on June 8, 2021 by laurarachel4

Ulee is a beekeeper just trying to keep his family together, but his son’s cohorts have other ideas. Starring Peter Fonda, Patricia Richardson, and Christine Dunford. This film isn’t what I expected; it’s slow-paced films as the story unfolds. It … Continue reading →

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The Confirmation (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 19, 2021 by laurarachel4

A divorced father and his son spend a weekend together and discover more about family bonding. Starring Clive Owen, Maria Bello, and Jaeden Martell. This is one of those films that is just enjoyable to watch. Here we have a … Continue reading →

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Big Fish (2003) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 1, 2021 by laurarachel4

  A son tries to sort facts from fiction about his father’s life. Starring Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, and Billy Crudup.  This is a brilliant film about a father and son’s relationship. Will Bloom heads home to see his dad … Continue reading →

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The Patriot (2000) Rated R

Posted on March 7, 2021 by laurarachel4

A farmer is driven to lead the Colonial Militia during the American Revolution when a British officer kills his son. Starring Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, and Joely Richardson. This is not a historical film about the Revolutionary War. It’s a … Continue reading →

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The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) Rated PG

Posted on March 5, 2021 by laurarachel4

A couple, whose son gets kidnapped in Morocco, sets off an international scheme. Starring James Stewart, Doris Day, and Brenda de Banzie. This film is a remake of the 1934 film, both directed by Alfred Hitchcock. I will say that I … Continue reading →

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Room (2015) Rated R

Posted on February 17, 2021 by laurarachel4

A woman and her son are held captive in a room for 7 years and when they are released, the son gets to experience the outside world for the first time. Starring Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay, and Sean Bridgers. This … Continue reading →

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Love Finds You in Sugarcreek (2014) Rated TV-PG

Posted on January 6, 2021 by laurarachel4

A baseball player and his son are lost in America and find themselves in Amish country. Their truck has broken down, so three Amish ladies hire him to do work around the house. This sparks the interest of the local … Continue reading →

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The Witmans (2020) Rated TV-14

Posted on December 5, 2020 by laurarachel4

This documentary tells the story of the Witman family whose teenage son gets murdered, and their other son is the suspect. Starring Zach Witman, Ron Witman, and Sue Witman. This documentary touts that it is documenting the fractured policies of … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Take It with You (1938) Rated NR

Posted on August 18, 2020 by laurarachel4

A man from a rich family gets engaged to a woman from and eccentric family. Starring Jean Arthur, Lionel Barrymore, and James Stewart. This film is a cute romp of humor. It takes on the social and class messages of … Continue reading →

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