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All I Want for Christmas Is You (2017) Rated G

A young Mariah Carey wishes for a dog for Christmas. Starring Mariah Carey, Breanna Yde, and Henry Winkler. I know it seems like this film is narcissistic, but if you look past that it revolves around Carey, it’s a child’s … Continue reading

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Bird of Paradise (1951) Rated NR

An island princess falls in love with a Frenchman against her family’s wishes. Starring Debra Paget, Louis Jourdan, and Jeff Chandler.  This is a beautiful film. However, it’s not perfect; the script has some issues with consistency. It starts with … Continue reading

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The Perfect Summer (2013) Rated NR

A teenage boy is uprooted from the city he loves and moves to a beach town where everyone surfs. Can he make the change work for him? Starring Eric Roberts, Sydney Penny, and Adam Horner. This is a surprisingly good … Continue reading

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A Wish Come True (2015) Rated TV-G

On the night of her 30th birthday, Lindsay wishes that all her birthday wishes come true. Starring Megan Park, Benjamin Hollingsworth, and Anthony Lemke. This film is a typical Hallmark movie romance. Although, the casting needed some adjustment as the … Continue reading

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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (2014) Rated PG

 Alexander, always seems to have a bad day but when the worst day of his life seems to happen the bad day expands to his family. Based on the book by Judith Viorst. Starring Steve Carell, Jennifer Garner, Ed Oxenbould … Continue reading

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The Lamp (2011) Rated TV-PG

A couple’s marriage is falling apart after the death of their son, until a stranger gives them a gift of a lamp which will grant them three wishes. Starring Roger Nix, Jason London, Meredith Salenger, Muse Watson, Louis Gossett Jr. … Continue reading

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Christmas Do-Over (2006) Rated PG

Kevin wants to be included with his son and ex-wife for Christmas; then his son wishes for Christmas to be everyday, and Kevin gets stuck reliving Christmas day after day. Starring Jay Mohr, Daphne Zuniga, David Millbern. To be honest, … Continue reading

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Christmas Angel (2012) Rated NR

Christmas wishes are granted in front of an abandoned house, which leads a girl to discover a woman living there. Starring Della Reese, Teri Polo, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Kevin Sorbo, Izabela Vidovic. What a treat this film is!  Clean, uplifting, and … Continue reading

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The Wishing Tree (2012) Rated NR

A Christmas tree that is decorated with handwritten wishes helps a group of orphaned students find a sense of family. Starring Jason Gedrick, Erica Cerra, Richard Harmon. This was a great Hallmark Christmas film. It’s a story about redemption, love, … Continue reading

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Louis Jourdan (1921-2015)

(1921-2015)  The Best of Everything (1959) Rated NR Rona Jaffe’s best-selling novel gets the high-gloss Hollywood treatment in this romantic drama about the travails of three single roommates employed at a Manhattan publishing company. Their troubles run the gamut — … Continue reading

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