Monthly Archives: May 2018

Witches of East End (Lifetime) Rated TV-14

Posted on May 24, 2018 by laurarachel4

The adventures of a mother and her three daughters, who are unaware that they come from a family of witches. Based on the books by Melissa de la Cruz. Starring Julia Ormond, Mädchen Amick, and Jenna Dewan Tatum. This was a fun … 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 Originals (CW) Rated TV-14

Posted on May 22, 2018 by laurarachel4

A family of original vampires heads back home to the city they built to dominate those who have crossed them. Starring Joseph Morgan, Daniel Gillies, and Charles Michael Davis. This show is a spin-off of The Vampire Diaries. Having enjoyed The … Continue reading →

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New This Week on DVD, May 22, 2018

Posted on May 22, 2018 by laurarachel4

 Game Night (R) A group of friends who meet regularly for game nights find themselves entangled in a real-life mystery. Starring Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams, Kyle Chandler  Red Sparrow (R) A young Russian intelligence officer is assigned to seduce a first-tour … Continue reading →

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Mary and the Witch’s Flower (2017) Rated PG

Posted on May 21, 2018 by laurarachel4

A strange flower grants magic to a young girl. Based on the book The Little Broomstick by Mary Stewart. Starring Ruby Barnhill, Jim Broadbent, Ewen Bremner, and Kate Winslet. This is the first film from Studio Ponoc, the company founded by a producer from Studio Ghibli. … Continue reading →

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The Millers (CBS) Rated TV-PG

Posted on May 20, 2018 by laurarachel4

A divorced reporter is looking forward to single life when his parents’ marriage begins to unravel. Starring J.B. Smoove, Nelson Franklin, and Margo Martindale. The show is interesting, and I thought that once it found its footing, the show would be … Continue reading →

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Marcia Clark Investigates the First 48 (A&E) Rated TV-14

Posted on May 19, 2018 by laurarachel4

Marcia Clark investigates the first 48 hours of high-profile cases. Starring Marcia Clark. Marcia Clark brings her talents and abilities to high-profile investigations. Though she doesn’t offer any new evidence or details, she recounts the investigations and highlights the case’s lack of … Continue reading →

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The Michael J. Fox Show (NBC) Rated NR

Posted on May 18, 2018 by laurarachel4

A comedy inspired by the life of Michael J. Fox. Starring Michael J. Fox, Betsy Brandt, and Wendell Pierce. I was really rooting for this show. I’ve always enjoyed watching Fox, but this show just doesn’t seem to fit him. Surprisingly, … Continue reading →

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New This Week in Theaters, May 17, 2018

Posted on May 17, 2018 by laurarachel4

 How to Talk to Girls at Parties (R) Opens on Friday, May 18 Starring: Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, Ruth Wilson An alien touring the galaxy breaks away from her group and meets two young inhabitants of the most dangerous place in … Continue reading →

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Submergence (2017) Rated NR

Posted on May 17, 2018 by laurarachel4

James More is held captive by jihadist fighters off the coast of Africa; across the ocean, Danielle Flinders prepares to submerge into the Greenland Sea. While More and Flinders are separately confined, they each remember their romance from the year before. … Continue reading →

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