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The Train Robbers (1973) Rated PG

Posted on November 6, 2017 by laurarachel4

 A gun man is hired by a widow to locate her husband’s gold that he stole in order to return it to the rightful owner and start anew. Starring John Wayne, Ann-Margret, Rod Taylor This film is a classic. It’s  a classic in … Continue reading →

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Admissions (2004) Rated PG

Posted on October 14, 2017 by laurarachel4

The Brighton family has its share of secrets which are about to be uncovered. Emily Brighton is intellectually disabled due to a fall when she was young, and her mother blames herself. Evie is Emily’s sister, who loves to read … Continue reading →

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Unlocked (2017) Rated R

Posted on October 6, 2017 by laurarachel4

 A CIA interrogator unknowingly gets involved with a plot of a biological attack. Starring Noomi Rapace, Orlando Bloom, Toni Collette, John Malkovich, Michael Douglas. I really enjoyed this film. Although the twists and turns it took were not surprising, they added intrigue to the story. The script … Continue reading →

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The Faculty (1998) Rated R

Posted on July 14, 2017 by laurarachel4

High school students believe that their teachers are aliens from another world. Starring Jordana Brewster, Clea DuVall, Laura Harris, Josh Hartnett, Salma Hayek, Famke Janssen, Bebe Neuwirth. This thriller is both entertaining and suspenseful. It is a familiar concept, but … Continue reading →

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Life (2017) Rated R

Posted on July 10, 2017 by laurarachel4

A group of scientists discover a dormant life form from Mars which is now a threat to life on Earth. Starring Hiroyuki Sanada, Ryan Reynolds, Rebecca Ferguson, Jake Gyllenhaal. An unoriginal film reminiscent of Alien, it fails from the start when … Continue reading →

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Safety Not Guaranteed (2012) Rated R

Posted on June 18, 2017 by laurarachel4

A reporter investigates an ad placed in the paper for a companion to time travel. Starring Aubrey Plaza, Lauren Carlos, Basil Harris, Jake Johnson. This film was not what I expected at all. It is very well written with well-rounded … Continue reading →

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Split (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 9, 2017 by laurarachel4

When three girls get kidnap by a man who has 23 distinct personalities, they must escape before the 24th one gets unleashed.  Starring James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy, Betty Buckley Although, this film is a typical M. Night Shyamalan film, I … Continue reading →

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Miss Sloane (2016) Rated R

Posted on May 2, 2017 by laurarachel4

Elizabeth Sloane is a lobbyist who is willing to break the rules to get the results that she wants. Starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jessica Chastain, Michael Stuhlbarg, Mark Strong, John Lithgow, Alison Pill, Sam Waterston. I have mixed feelings about this … Continue reading →

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The Accountant (2016) Rated R

Posted on January 23, 2017 by laurarachel4

A math genius unlocks the books of his current client, and when the feds start closing in on him, the body counts start rising. Starring Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons, Jon Bernthal, Jeffrey Tambor, John Lithgow, Jean Smart. This … Continue reading →

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The Last Witch Hunter (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 24, 2016 by laurarachel4

The last witch hunter is there to protect humans from the magic of the witches. Starring Vin Diesel, Rose Leslie, Elijah Wood, Michael Caine. Predictable but charming, this film has some merits but not quite enough to recommend it.  Leslie’s … Continue reading →

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