Tag Archives: substance

Speak No Evil (2024) Rated R

Posted on September 22, 2026 by laurarachel4

A family is invited to a country house with friends where they discover the homeowner’s dark side. Starring James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, and Scoot McNairy. This premise has been done before, and it’s not surprising where they go with this … Continue reading →

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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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