Category Archives: 2019

The Chronicle Mysteries (Hallmark) Rated NR

A podcaster investigates cold cases and true crime for her podcast. Starring Alison Sweeney, Benjamin Ayres, and Olivia Steele Falconer. I was not impressed with this series. I felt the writing was weak, and while Sweeney and Ayres had some … Continue reading

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American Nightmare (ID) Rated NR

This true crime series mixes home videos with crime scene videos so viewers can see the mystery in plain sight. Starring Craig Lee Thomas, Kevin Wayne Walker, and Heather Cazes. This is an interesting take on true crime, and it’s … Continue reading

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Hailey Dean Mysteries: Death on Duty (2019) Rated TV-PG

 Hailey Dean investigates the death of her investigator friend, Finch’s old marine buddy. Starring Kellie Martin, Viv Leacock, and Matthew MacCaull.  This film really is poorly written, more so than other Hallmark films. The dialogue is a little stilted.  The … Continue reading

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The Parent Trip (BYUTV) Rated NR

 Celebrities take their parents on adventure trips of a lifetime. Starring Marty Cook, Keshia Knight Pulliam, and James Maslow.  This is a fun family show where parents get to do crazy adventures with their celebrity kids. It’s fun to watch … Continue reading

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Moon Landing Live (2019) Rated NR

A documentary compiles NASA footage and news broadcasts of the first moon landing in 1969. Starring Neil Armstrong, and Buzz Aldrin. As a person born after 1969, I really appreciate films that put together historical events so we can rewatch … Continue reading

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A Family Reunion Christmas (2019) Rated NR

The McKellans celebrate the holiday season with family, forgiveness, and empathy. Starring Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Anthony Alabi, and Talia Jackson. This is a short Christmas TV Special. I haven’t watched the series before, but while the family gets together for the … Continue reading

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The Good, The Bad, The Hungry (2019) Rated NR

Two competitors tell their story of their years-long rivalry at competitive eating. Starring Joey Chestnut, Takeru Kobayashi, and George Shea. Kobayashi brought competitive eating to the U.S., and this film brings his story and that of his competitor Chestnut as … Continue reading

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One Child Nation (2019) Rated R

Nanfu Wang is a product of China’s one-child policy. After moving to the U.S. and becoming a filmmaker, she decided to come home and look at the policy that she grew up with in comparison with other countries’ stances on … Continue reading

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Euphoria (HBO) Rated TV-MA

 A look at a group of high schoolers as they struggle with drugs, sex, and violence. Starring Hunter Schafer, Zendaya, and Angus Cloud  I would say that this show is a realistic look at some high schoolers’ lives that revolve … Continue reading

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The Fixers (BYUtv) Rated NR

A reality TV series where experienced builders go to remote locations around the world to build a structure in need. Starring Nick Apostolides, Ariel Myren, and Kirin Stone. This show is great. They take experienced carpenters into remote areas in … Continue reading

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