Tag Archives: subplots

The Judge (2014) Rated TV-14

Posted on December 14, 2019 by laurarachel4

A big city lawyer returns to his childhood home where his father is a judge on trial for murder. Starring Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall, and Vera Farmiga. I love these types of stories, the classic drama of a long … Continue reading →

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Santa Fe Trail (1940) Rated NR

Posted on May 23, 2019 by laurarachel4

In 1854, a group of graduates from West Point heads out to Kansas, where they’ll keep the peace, so the railroad construction continues onto Santa Fe. Starring Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, and Raymond Massey. The film is about the … Continue reading →

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The Man with the Golden Arm (1955) Rated TV-14

Posted on May 14, 2019 by laurarachel4

A junkie works with drug addiction while his wife and card sharks put him down. Starring Frank Sinatra, Eleanor Parker, and Kim Novak. What makes this film is Sinatra, who plays the junkie battling his demons while the people around … Continue reading →

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Thor: The Dark World (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on January 16, 2019 by laurarachel4

Dr. Jane Foster finds Aether after hundreds of years of it being hidden by the gods of Asgard. She becomes the host and is sent to Asgard before the Dark Elf Malekith can use her as a weapon. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, and … Continue reading →

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Emperor (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on January 8, 2019 by laurarachel4

As the Japanese surrender after World War II, General Fellers must decide whether or not Emperor Hirohito will hang as a war criminal. Starring Matthew Fox, Tommy Lee Jones, and Eriko Hatsune. This film covers the aftermath of World War II … Continue reading →

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Low Winter Sun (AMC) Rated NR

Posted on August 13, 2018 by laurarachel4

Murder, corruption, deception, and revenge ensue when Detroit detective, Frank Agnew kills another cop. Starring Mark Strong, Lennie James, and James Ransone. I was rather disappointed when I watched this season of the show. The writing is lackluster for AMC. With both … Continue reading →

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The Hunters (2013) Rated PG

Posted on June 27, 2018 by laurarachel4

A family of archaeologists tracks down artifacts from fairy tales around the world. Starring Victor Garber, Michelle Forbes, and Alexa PenaVega. This show is very similar to The Librarians series except for the subplots. For the most part, the film is mediocre. There … Continue reading →

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How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) Rated PG

Posted on March 25, 2015 by laurarachel4

Continuing story of Hiccup and Toothless as they try to go ahead with keeping peace in Berk. Starring Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera, Jonah Hill, T.J. Miller, Kristen Wiig, Djimon Hounsou, Kit Harington Another great … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Without Snow (1980) Rated NR

Posted on January 8, 2015 by laurarachel4

A divorced woman moves to a new town to rebuild her life, she joins a church choir but runs into personality conflicts in the group. Starring Michael Learned, John Houseman, Ramon Bieri, James Cromwell This film seems to be ok, … Continue reading →

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Top of the Lake (2013) Rated TV-MA

Posted on May 6, 2014 by laurarachel4

When a pregnant 12-year-old Tui is found trying to drown herself in a New Zealand lake. Detective Robin Griffin is on the case to discover how Tui got to the place she’s in but then Tui disappears. Starring Elisabeth Moss, Thomas M. … Continue reading →

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