Tag Archives: substance

The Happy Elf (2005) Rated NR

Posted on February 16, 2026 by laurarachel4

 Based on Grammy-winner Harry Connick, Jr.’s song. The story follows one of Santa’s helpers when he decides to bring Christmas joy to a sad little town called Bluesville. Starring Harry Connick Jr., Rob Paulsen, Carol Kane, and Mickey Rooney. This … Continue reading →

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The Beauty (FX) Rated TV-MA

Posted on February 8, 2026 by laurarachel4

It is based on the comic book, The Beauty, written by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley. A sexually transmitted treatment, The Beauty, spreads rapidly with deadly side effects. The FBI starts to investigate the history of the drug and … Continue reading →

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Killer Photo (2015) Rated TV-14

Posted on September 17, 2024 by laurarachel4

 A woman and her husband are stalked by an anonymous person. Starring AnnaLynne McCord, Mark Ghanimé, and Gracyn Shinyei.  I really struggled with this film. I thought it was poorly written. There were so many plot holes that I wondered … Continue reading →

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The Beguiled (2017) Rated R

Posted on August 3, 2024 by laurarachel4

A wounded Union soldier arrives at a girl’s school in Virginia during the end of the Civil War. Starring Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, and Kirsten Dunst. This is a remake of the 1971 film, and this version has a number … Continue reading →

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The Beach (2000) Rated R

Posted on January 23, 2024 by laurarachel4

 On vacation in Thailand, Richard finds a solitary beach paradise. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tilda Swinton, and Daniel York.  This film revolves around the expectations of a vacation in Thailand. It also highlights the reality that paradise isn’t always what we … Continue reading →

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Haywire (2011) Rated R

Posted on October 31, 2023 by laurarachel4

 A black ops soldier seeks revenge when she was betrayed during a mission. Starring Gina Carano, Michael Angarano, and Channing Tatum.  This script is not the best. There are some inconsistencies in the storyline. Although, it has good action and … Continue reading →

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Babylon (2022) Rated R

Posted on February 21, 2023 by laurarachel4

A tale of excess and ambition during the early years of Hollywood. Starring J.C. Currais, Diego Calva, and Jimmy Ortega. This film is trying to showcase Babylon in a realistic view of excess and ambition. This is truly what Babylon … Continue reading →

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Suicide Squad (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 18, 2022 by laurarachel4

A government agency recruits the most dangerous incarcerated super-villains for a new task force. Starring Will Smith, Jaime FitzSimons, and Ike Barinholtz. I was disappointed with this film. For one thing, there isn’t much substance, which for superhero films you … Continue reading →

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29 Palms (2002) Rated R

Posted on February 15, 2022 by laurarachel4

The story follows a bag of money and the people who touch it. Starring Jeremy Davies, Michael Lerner, Litefoot, and Chris O’Donnell. This film has more style than substance. The story follows a bag of money as it goes from … Continue reading →

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SS-GB (BBC) Rated TV-MA

Posted on November 12, 2021 by laurarachel4

 A British homicide detective investigates a murder in a German-occupied England in a parallel universe where the Nazis won World War II. Based on a novel by Len Deighton. Starring Sam Riley, James Cosmo, and Rainer Bock. The BBC does … Continue reading →

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