Category Archives: B

Unbroken: Path to Redemption (2018) Rated PG-13

Posted on January 15, 2019 by laurarachel4

When the war ends, the battle begins. When Louis Zamperini comes home from the war, he meets, falls in love with, and marries his love. The battle begins – the guilt and PTSD from the war take a toll on … Continue reading →

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966) Rated NR

Posted on December 28, 2018 by laurarachel4

A Grinch plans to steal Christmas from the Whos down in Whoville. Based on the book by Dr. Seuss. Starring Boris Karloff, June Foray, and Dal McKennon. This is a classic Christmas story. It’s one of the best animations from Chuck … Continue reading →

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Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle (2018) Rated TV-14

Posted on December 26, 2018 by laurarachel4

A docuseries that looks at the Jonestown Massacre 40 years later. Starring Jason John Cicalese, Matt Zako, and Jack Schrader. This is an amazing documentary on the history of the people’s temple and the culmination of the murders that happened in Jonestown. … Continue reading →

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Dallas Buyers Club (2013) Rated R

Posted on December 24, 2018 by laurarachel4

In 1985, when Ron Woodroof is diagnosed with AIDS, he discovers that he’ll have to buck the system to get the drugs he needs for himself as well as others who are diagnosed with the disease. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, … Continue reading →

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Austenland (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on December 18, 2018 by laurarachel4

Obsessed with Jane Austen, a woman goes to Austenland, a theme park, to meet her Mr. Darcy. Based on the book by Shannon Hale. Starring Keri Russell, JJ Feild, and Bret McKenzie. I really had high hopes for this film, being … Continue reading →

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BlacKkKlansman (2018) Rated R

Posted on December 14, 2018 by laurarachel4

Ron Stallworth, an African-American police officer in Colorado Springs, CO, infiltrates the local Ku Klux Klan branch with the help of a fellow officer who happens to be Jewish. Based on real events in the book  Black Klansman: Race, Hate, … Continue reading →

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Ender’s Game (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on December 13, 2018 by laurarachel4

In the near future, an alien race attacks Earth; Ender Wiggins is recruited to an élite force to help save the human race. Based on the book by Orson Scott Card. Starring Asa Butterfield, Harrison Ford, and Hailee Steinfeld. The books … Continue reading →

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The Fifth Estate (2013) Rated R

Posted on December 2, 2018 by laurarachel4

The story of Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange, as Wikileaks exposes deceptions and corruptions of power. Starring Peter Capaldi, David Thewlis, and Anatole Taubman. Benedict Cumberbatch plays the founder, Julian Assange. I have to say it was an interesting portrayal. Cumberbatch portrays him … Continue reading →

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Fruitvale Station (2013) Rated R

Posted on November 15, 2018 by laurarachel4

Based on the true story of Oscar Grant III’s last day before he was fatality shot at the Fruitvale Station in 2008. Starring Michael B. Jordan, Melonie Diaz, and Octavia Spencer. I have mixed feelings about this film. At times, I thought … Continue reading →

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The Last Emperor (1987) Rated TV-14

Posted on November 9, 2018 by laurarachel4

The story of the final Emperor of China. Starring  John Lone, Joan Chen, and Peter O’Toole. This is a long biopic on the sixty years of the Emperor of China. It’s interesting, but it’s not the best explained historical film. … Continue reading →

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