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Genius Junior (NBC) Rated NR

Posted on June 28, 2018 by laurarachel4

Young Geniuses compete in a game show where they test their knowledge. Starring Neil Patrick Harris, Aiden, and Ashley. This game show is fun to watch – these kids have studied hard, and it shows. They answer questions faster than I … Continue reading →

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Everything Will Be Fine (2015) Rated NR

Posted on June 17, 2018 by laurarachel4

While mindlessly driving around town, a writer accidentally hits and kills a child. Starring James Franco, Peter Miller, and Gilbert Wahiakeron. This film really delves into forgiveness and guilt. Franco plays the writer brilliantly as he struggles with the consequences of … Continue reading →

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Life As We Know It (2010) Rated PG-13

Posted on June 5, 2018 by laurarachel4

Two single adults become guardians to their best friends’ daughter. Starring Katherine Heigl, Josh Duhamel, and Josh Lucas. This is one of those cute little rom-com films. It doesn’t have anything of too much substance, but it does have some laughs … Continue reading →

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Killing Eve (BBCAmerica) Rated TV-14

Posted on May 23, 2018 by laurarachel4

A security operative hunts down an assassin. Based on the novellas by Luke Jennings. Starring Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer, and Fiona Shaw. This is another amazing, character-driven show with two female leads. The two women are strong, smart, and just doing their … Continue reading →

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The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1932) Rated NR

Posted on May 14, 2018 by laurarachel4

A Chinese warlord and an engaged Christian missionary fall in love. Starring Barbara Stanwyck, Nils Asther, and Toshia Mori. The Bitter Tea of General Yen is one of the first films to deal with interracial romance. As this was made before films were … Continue reading →

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Call Me By Your Name (2017) Rated R

Posted on May 8, 2018 by laurarachel4

In the 1980s, a teen in Italy falls for an older man. Based on the book by André Aciman. Starring Armie Hammer, Timothée Chalamet, and Michael Stuhlbarg. This film left a bad taste in my mouth. The premise of the film … Continue reading →

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All the Money in the World (2017) Rated R

Posted on May 3, 2018 by laurarachel4

The story of the kidnapping of John Paul Getty III in Rome, 1973. Starring Michelle Williams, Christopher Plummer, and Mark Wahlberg. With all the hoopla surrounding this film and the changing of actors as well as the Oscar nominations, you’d think this … Continue reading →

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Music City (CMT) Rated TV-PG

Posted on April 12, 2018 by laurarachel4

A group of musicians tries to make it big in Nashville. Starring Jackson Boyd, Rachyl Degman, and Alisa Fuller. The only positive thing about this show is that it seems to revolve around a single character, Rachyl Degman. Degman is married to an … Continue reading →

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The Place Beyond the Pines (2012) Rated R

Posted on April 9, 2018 by laurarachel4

A motorcycle stunt rider starts robbing banks to provide for his family, putting him in a rookie cop’s line of fire. Starring Ryan Gosling, Craig Van Hook, and Eva Mendes. The film starts out strong as we move through 15 years … Continue reading →

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Back (Sundance) Rated TV-14

Posted on March 26, 2018 by laurarachel4

 Two estranged foster brothers join up to take on the family business when their father dies. Starring David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Louise Brealey. This black comedy  is brilliant. As with most  British comedy, it starts out slow but gains momentum. The … Continue reading →

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