Category Archives: Biography

Killing Lincoln (2013) Rated UR

Posted on February 26, 2018 by laurarachel4

The compelling events surrounding the assassination of President Lincoln. Based on the book by Bill O’Reilly. Starring Tom Hanks, Regen Wilson, Billy Campbell. Killing Lincoln dives deeper into the events around Lincoln’s assassination by taking us into the past of John Wilkes … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Christopher Robin (2017) Rated PG

Posted on February 25, 2018 by laurarachel4

 The film follows the life of A.A. Milne as he creates the stories behind Winnie-the-Pooh. Starring Vicki Pepperdine, Margot Robbie, Domhnall Gleeson. I thought this was a wonderful, behind-the-scenes portrayal of Milne’s life as he created the stories of Winnie-the-Pooh. There … Continue reading →

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The Imposter (2012) Rated R

Posted on February 17, 2018 by laurarachel4

A documentary of a young man from Spain who convinces a Texas family that he is their 16-year-old son. Starring Nicholas Barclay, Carey Gibson, Bryan Gibson. This story takes you down twists and turns as you try to figure out who … Continue reading →

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The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story (2017) Rated TV-MA

Posted on February 16, 2018 by laurarachel4

 An anthology series centered around America’s most notorious crimes and criminals. Starring Edgar Ramírez, Ricky Martin, Penélope Cruz, Darren Criss, Max Greenfield. The second series in this anthology takes on the murder of Versace. The story jumps from the murder of Versace to the … Continue reading →

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Marshall (2017) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 5, 2018 by laurarachel4

Thurgood Marshall starts his career as a lawyer covering a case that would change his life. Starring Chadwick Boseman, Josh Gad, Kate Hudson. In this film, we see the case that propelled Marshall to the national front lines as the leading … Continue reading →

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Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House (2017) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 3, 2018 by laurarachel4

 Mark Felt, who under the name of “Deep Throat” helped journalists uncover the Watergate scandal in 1972. Based on the autobiography by Mark Felt.  Starring Liam Neeson, Diane Lane, Marton Csokas. The film covers Mark Felt’s journey leading up to the … Continue reading →

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This is Bob Hope… (2017) Rated NR

Posted on January 21, 2018 by laurarachel4

 A look at the life of Bob Hope. Starring Gracie Allen, Woody Allen, Ann-Margret. This documentary covers Hope’s life from his childhood all the way to his days with the USO. The documentary includes interviews with both family and friends as … Continue reading →

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Joan Baez 75th Birthday Celebration (2016) Rated NR

Posted on December 27, 2017 by laurarachel4

 Joan Baez celebrated her 75th birthday on  Saturday, January 27, 2016 at New York’s historic Beacon Theatre. The concert spans her 50+ years as a musician with live performances and special guests. Starring  David Bromberg, Jackson Browne, Mary Chapin Carpenter, … Continue reading →

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Who Killed Tupac? (A&E) Rated TV-14

Posted on December 22, 2017 by laurarachel4

 Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump leads a group to investigate the death of Tupac. Starring Lolita Files, P. Frank Williams I thought this would be an interesting case of who would’ve shot Tupac. Thinking that they would analyze the evidence to see … Continue reading →

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Hyde Park on the Hudson (2012) Rated R

Posted on November 26, 2017 by laurarachel4

A weekend at Hyde Park in 1939 where President Franklin Roosevelt, his wife Eleanor, his mistress Margaret “Daisy” Suckley, and the King and Queen of England all come for picnic. Starring Bill Murray, Laura Linney, Samuel West. On this particular weekend, … Continue reading →

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