Category Archives: Biography

Elway to Marino (2013) Rated TV-G

Posted on May 29, 2019 by

In the spring of 1983, six quarterbacks are selected in the first round of drafts, the most ever with Elway, the first, to Marino, the sixth. Starring Tom Selleck, Ernie Accorsi, and Bruce Allen. This documentary covers the 1983 draft … Continue reading →

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Santa Fe Trail (1940) Rated NR

Posted on May 23, 2019 by

In 1854, a group of graduates from West Point heads out to Kansas, where they’ll keep the peace, so the railroad construction continues onto Santa Fe. Starring Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, and Raymond Massey. The film is about the … Continue reading →

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Jesus: His Life (History) Rated TV-PG

Posted on May 1, 2019 by

This documentary retells the story of Jesus’ life through the eyes of the people around him, explained with a historically and biblically accurate perspective. Starring Houda Echouafni, Cassie Bradley, and Greg Barnett. This tv show presents both a dramatic retelling … Continue reading →

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Dolores (2017) Rated NR

Posted on April 29, 2019 by

A documentary that focuses on Dolores Huerta, who was a wife and mother that helped start the farmer’s union in the 1950s. Starring Dolores Huerta, Martin Luther King, and Luis Valdez. Dolores, along with Cesar Chavez, is a co-founder of … Continue reading →

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Jersey Boys (2014) Rated R

Posted on April 28, 2019 by

The story of four boys from the wrong side of the tracks who join to form the group, The Four Seasons. Starring Vincent Piazza, John Lloyd Young, and Steve Schirripa. I saw the Broadway show of this film a year … Continue reading →

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Stan & Ollie (2018) Rated PG

Posted on April 20, 2019 by

Laurel and Hardy used to be the world’s famous comedic duo, but they try to reignite their act on what becomes their last tour together. Starring Steve Coogan, John C. Reilly, and Shirley Henderson. Seriously, this film leaves much to … Continue reading →

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Son of God (2014) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 14, 2019 by

The life of Jesus is depicted from his birth through his crucifixion and resurrection. Starring Diogo Morgado, Greg Hicks, and Adrian Schiller. I struggled with this sequel to The Bible film last year. The Bible was done well; this one was … Continue reading →

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Diana (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 11, 2019 by

A film chronicles the last two years of Diana’s life. Starring Naomi Watts, Cas Anvar, and Charles Edwards. This film focuses on the relationship between Princess Diana and Dr. Hasnat Khan. The focus is on the love story between the … Continue reading →

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Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018) Rated R

Posted on March 25, 2019 by

Writer Lee Israel is down on her luck with her writing when she discovers a way to make money by forging other writers’ letters. Based on the book, Can You Ever Forgive Me?: Memoirs of a Literary Forger by Lee … Continue reading →

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First Man (2018) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 27, 2019 by

 A film that looks at the life of astronaut, Neil Armstrong, as he prepares for the mission to the moon, on July 20, 1969. Based on the book, First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong, by  James R. Hansen. … Continue reading →

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