Category Archives: Biography

Biography: Jeff Dunham – Talking Heads (2019) Rated TV-PG

Posted on November 5, 2023 by laurarachel4

 Ventriloquist/comic Jeff Dunham’s life is highlighted through interviews of family and friends. Starring Judd Apatow, Gary Brightwell, and Johnny Carson.  Biography always does a wonderful job at bringing people’s lives together. This episode has Dunham taking us back to his … Continue reading →

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Gandhi (1982) Rated PG

Posted on October 24, 2023 by laurarachel4

 The film chronicles the life of an Indian lawyer turned activist. Starring Ben Kingsley, Rohini Hattangadi, and Roshan Seth.  The performance of Kingsley as Gandhi is excellent. There are a number of things I dislike about the film that aren’t … Continue reading →

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The Blind Side (2009) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 13, 2023 by laurarachel4

 The story of Michael Oher, a homeless teenage boy, who was taken in by a family that helps him achieve his dreams. Starring Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, and Quinton Aaron.  While all true story films tend to exaggerate on the … Continue reading →

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Noble (2014) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 6, 2023 by laurarachel4

A woman who had a difficult childhood looks into her past to find who she is. Starring Deirdre O’Kane, Sarah Greene, and Brendan Coyle. This film is not the best, but it does tell a wonderful story about how a … Continue reading →

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Amelia (2009) Rated PG

Posted on September 22, 2023 by laurarachel4

 A look at the legendary Amelia Earhart as she flies around the world. Starring Hilary Swank, Richard Gere, and Ewan McGregor.  I know a lot of people don’t like this film. I also feel that this film is looking at … Continue reading →

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A United Kingdom (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 19, 2023 by laurarachel4

The story of King Seretse Khama of Botswana and his marriage to a British white woman that sent his country into political and diplomatic turmoil. Starring David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, and Tom Felton. Khama is the president of a free … Continue reading →

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Brian’s Song (1971) Rated G

Posted on August 31, 2023 by laurarachel4

Based on the true story of the friendship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers, Chicago Bears Receivers. Based on the book, I Am Third by Gale Sayers. Starring James Caan, Billy Dee Williams, and Jack Warden.  This was filmed months … Continue reading →

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Natalee Holloway (2009) Rated PG-13

Posted on August 22, 2023 by laurarachel4

Based on the true crime of Natalee Holloway’s disappearance in Aruba. Starring Tracy Pollan, Grant Show, and Catherine Dent. Lifetime is known to produce movies based on real-life sagas. I do think the way this case was handled was a … Continue reading →

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Nancy O’Dell Remembers (Reelz) Rated TV-PG

Posted on July 12, 2023 by laurarachel4

Nancy O’Dell remembers the surprising deaths that left the world stunned. Starring Nancy O’Dell. This is one of those shows that just highlights deaths we all remember. She takes the side that she remembers covering the stories as the days … Continue reading →

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BlackBerry (2023) Rated R

Posted on July 2, 2023 by laurarachel4

 The story of the BlackBerry and the rise and fall of the first cell phone. Starring Jay Baruchel, Glenn Howerton, and Matt Johnson. The film does a good job at telling the story of the BlackBerry from the start. The … Continue reading →

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