Category Archives: Biography

TIME: The Kalief Browder Story (2017) Rated TV-MA

Posted on March 29, 2023 by laurarachel4

Kalief Browder was 16 when he was arrested for stealing a backpack. He spent three years in jail awaiting trial. The case was never prosecuted, and he was released only to commit suicide. Starring Jay-Z, Kalief Browder, and Venida Browder. … Continue reading →

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Blossoms in the Dust (1941) Rated NR

Posted on March 27, 2023 by laurarachel4

When Edna Gladney discovers how the government treats children without parents, she opens a home for foundlings and orphans. Starring Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, and Felix Bressart. This film does tug at your heart strings as it covers the life … Continue reading →

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The Story of Diana (2017) Rated NR

Posted on March 12, 2023 by laurarachel4

 This film tells the story of Diana and how she changed the face of celebrity. Starring Jess Cagle, King Charles III, and Hillary Clinton.  This isn’t just about how Diana was but how she changed the way the media showcases … Continue reading →

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Sun Records (CMT) Rated TV-14

Posted on March 6, 2023 by laurarachel4

This series follows Sam Phillips as he starts up Sun Records which brings us the talent of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and many more. Starring Chad Michael Murray, Margaret Anne Florence, and Keir O’Donnell. This show had … Continue reading →

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Christine (2016) Rated R

Posted on February 4, 2023 by laurarachel4

This is the story of Christine Chubbuck, a 1970s TV reporter struggling with depression, who commits suicide on the job. Starring Rebecca Hall, Michael C. Hall, and Tracy Letts. I so wanted to see a good movie about Christine’s life. … Continue reading →

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Snowden (2016) Rated R

Posted on January 5, 2023 by laurarachel4

An NSA employee releases thousands of classified documents to the press that show their illegal surveillance techniques.  Starring Melissa Leo, Zachary Quinto, wJoseph Gordon-Levitt. This film is brilliant in the fact that it gives the story of Edward Snowden – … Continue reading →

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Shaq (HBO) Rated NR

Posted on December 11, 2022 by laurarachel4

The life of Shaquille O’Neal as he moves from a boy to a young sports phenom to a cultural figure. Starring Rick Fox, Dwyane Wade, and Pat Riley.  This show interviews O’Neal’s family and friends and tells the story of … Continue reading →

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The Dolly Sisters (1945) Rated NR

Posted on October 23, 2022 by laurarachel4

Two sisters become entertainers in the early 1900s. Based on a true story. Starring Betty Grable, John Payne, and June Haver. This film is the fictional story of the Dolly sisters, who were identical twins that became famous during WWI … Continue reading →

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Mafia’s Greatest Hits (AHC) Rated NR

Posted on September 21, 2022 by laurarachel4

This series showcases the different eras of the Mafia’s rise and fall. Starring Colin Tierney, Selwyn Raab, and Thomas Reppetto.  The series gives us the backgrounds of different outlaws in their ranks while also showcasing how the FBI and law … Continue reading →

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Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on August 25, 2022 by laurarachel4

An heiress longs to be an opera singer but has a terrible singing voice. Based on a true story. Starring Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant, and Simon Helberg. This film doesn’t really have a cinematic problem. The main issue I have … Continue reading →

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