Category Archives: B

Heleno (2011) Rated R

Posted on October 17, 2019 by

A biography of the life of Brazil’s soccer player, Heleno de Freitas. Starring Rodrigo Santoro, Alinne Moraes, and Angie Cepeda. This film tries to give an accurate presentation of the life of de Freitas. It’s shot in black and white, … Continue reading →

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Driven (2018) Rated R

Posted on September 30, 2019 by

A drama about John DeLorean and his friendship with Jim Hoffman, an FBI informant. Starring Erin Moriarty, Lee Pace, and Jason Sudeikis. I’m not sure how much truth there is to this story, but the film doesn’t have the best … Continue reading →

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Broke and Famous (Reelz) Rated TV-PG

Posted on September 25, 2019 by

When celebrities get rich and famous, the money rolls in, but when money management and career problems intersect, the money dries up. Starring Paul Lalonde, Wyatt Dorion, and Carmine Iacono. This show follows the rise of the celebrity to the … Continue reading →

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Space Men (PBS) Rated TV-PG

Posted on August 16, 2019 by

U.S. Air Force pilots and scientists work at starting the United States space program. Starring Francis French and Michael Murphy. This episode tells the story of Project Manhigh, where the first Air Force pilots and scientists lay the groundwork to … Continue reading →

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Charlie St. Cloud (2010) Rated PG-13

Posted on August 11, 2019 by

Charlie’s and his brother Sam are in a car accident in which Sam passes away. After the accident, Charlie is given a gift of seeing loved ones that have passed. Based on the book, The Death and Life of Charlie … Continue reading →

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The Frozen Ground (2013) Rated TV-MA

Posted on August 9, 2019 by

A state trooper partners with a woman who escapes from the serial killer, Robert Hansen. Based on actual events. Starring Nicolas Cage, Vanessa Hudgens, and John Cusack. This film is based on a true story. It’s not a documentary, but … Continue reading →

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Wives and Daughters (1999) Rated TV-PG

Posted on July 29, 2019 by

A country doctor’s daughter has to contend with a stepmother, an incorrigible stepsister, and the town gossips, all the while in love with a man who thinks of her as a friend. Based on the book of the same name … Continue reading →

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Bleak House (BBC) Rated TV-PG

Posted on July 21, 2019 by

An estate battle caused by multiple confusing wills hangs over the heads of the heirs. Based on the novel by Charles Dickens. Starring Anna Maxwell Martin, Denis Lawson, and Carey Mulligan. BBC always does an excellent job of bringing period … Continue reading →

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All Creatures Great and Small (BBC) Rated NR

Posted on July 14, 2019 by

The trials and misadventures of a country vet in the 1940s. Based on the books, If Only They Could Talk and It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet, by James Herriot. Starring Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, and Peter Davison. The show … Continue reading →

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Tempting Fate (2019) Rated TV-14

Posted on June 26, 2019 by

Gabby meets a younger man that puts her marriage in jeopardy. Based on the book by Jane Green. Starring Daniel Bacon, Emilija Baranac, and Elizabeth Bowen. This story is captivating. We see an inside look at a marriage that is … Continue reading →

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