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Shanghai (2010) Rated R

Posted on August 6, 2024 by laurarachel4

 In the early 1940s, an American expat goes to Shanghai to investigate the death of his friend. Starring John Cusack, Gong Li, and Chow Yun-Fat.  As it is shot like a noir film, the cinematography is beautiful, but it lacks … Continue reading →

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Christmas at the Chateau (2019) Rated TV-PG

Posted on April 9, 2024 by laurarachel4

 Three sisters try to save their beloved home from the bank before Christmas. Starring Kinsey Leigh Redmond, Justen Jones, and Jeffrey Staab.  This film has a lot of the basic Christmas movie themes. We have the big bad bank coming … Continue reading →

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Vertigo (1958) Rated PG

Posted on March 4, 2024 by laurarachel4

A former police detective takes a job trailing a woman who could be disturbed. Starring James Stewart, Kim Novak, and Barbara Bel Geddes. This film is intense. It’s one of the best films in history and one of Alfred Hitchcock’s … Continue reading →

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The Shadow Riders (1982) Rated PG

Posted on February 16, 2024 by laurarachel4

Two brothers return home from the Civil War and discover that some relatives were kidnapped by renegade Confederates. Based on a novel by Louis L’Amour. Starring Tom Selleck, Sam Elliott, and Dominique Dunne. This is a typical western. What I … Continue reading →

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The Rare Breed (1966) Rated NR

Posted on February 5, 2024 by laurarachel4

An English woman and her daughter enlist a cowboy to help get their bull to mate with their longhorns. Starring James Stewart, Maureen O’Hara, and Brian Keith. This is different than the usual westerns. However, the film has the quintessential … Continue reading →

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Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990) Rated R

Posted on June 1, 2023 by laurarachel4

To stop a witch from eating him, a boy tells her tales of horror. Starring Debbie Harry, David Forrester, and Matthew Lawrence. This film includes the four different stories the boy tells the witch. Each one is written by a … Continue reading →

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The Secret Life of Pets (2016) Rated PG

Posted on November 6, 2022 by laurarachel4

A terrier’s quiet life is disrupted when his owner brings home a new dog. Starring Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, and Kevin Hart. This film has typical movie themes. We have two main characters at odds from the start. One is … Continue reading →

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Spidey and His Amazing Friends (Disney) Rated TV-Y7

Posted on November 4, 2022 by laurarachel4

Follow a young Spider-Man and his friends as they take down foes. Starring Benjamin Valic, Jakari Fraser, and Lily Sanfelippo. This show highlights the Marvel universe in smaller details. Peter Parker is a young man who has been bitten by … Continue reading →

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Two Rode Together (1961) Rated NR

Posted on June 6, 2021 by laurarachel4

A corrupt marshal and an army friend negotiate the release of white captives from the Comanches, but their reintegration into society has its consequences. Based on the book Comanche Captives by Will Cook. Starring James Stewart, Richard Widmark, and Shirley … Continue reading →

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Santa Hunters (2014) Rated TV-G

Posted on September 16, 2020 by laurarachel4

Four children try to claim that Santa is real. Starring Benjamin Flores Jr., Breanna Yde, and Mace Coronel. This film has a cute premise, but it lacks direction and has a hard time figuring out what type of movie it is. It … Continue reading →

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