Category Archives: Crime

The Girl on the Train (2016) Rated R

Posted on January 11, 2022 by laurarachel4

A divorcee entangles her life into a missing person investigation. Based on the book by Paula Hawkins. Starring Emily Blunt, Haley Bennett, and Rebecca Ferguson. I love a story that takes a twist and a turn that you aren’t expecting. … Continue reading →

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Landscapers (2021) Rated TV-MA

Posted on January 5, 2022 by laurarachel4

 A British couple becomes the focus of an investigation of two bodies buried in the back yard of a house in England. Starring Olivia Colman, David Thewlis, and Kate O’Flynn.  This miniseries is based on a true story. There is … Continue reading →

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Money Monster (2016) Rated R

Posted on December 22, 2021 by laurarachel4

A financial TV host and his producer find themselves in a hostage situation with an investor. Starring George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Jack O’Connell. Well, this film is a disappointment. It’s slow burning with lack of thrill. Mostly, the film consists of … Continue reading →

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Friends Speak (Reelz) Rated NR

Posted on December 7, 2021 by laurarachel4

 Friends Speak brings you the perspective of those who were friends with notorious criminals or their victims.  Starring Richard Koy, Talia Sargent, and Hudsynn Grace Kennedy. This show interviews friends and family of those that committed horrendous acts. The friends … Continue reading →

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Bull (CBS) Rated TV-14

Posted on December 6, 2021 by laurarachel4

Dr. Bull uses psychology, human intuition, and high-tech data to figure out how jurors, attorneys, witnesses, and the accused come to a conclusion in a trial. Starring Michael Weatherly, Geneva Carr, and Jaime Lee Kirchner. Weatherly is really a typecast. … Continue reading →

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Great Escapes with Morgan Freeman (History) Rated NR

Posted on December 3, 2021 by laurarachel4

 Morgan Freeman takes a look at the biggest jail breaks from some of the most famous prisons in the world. Starring Morgan Freeman, Andrew Patrick Nelson, and Devyn Sandidge.  I’ve always enjoyed Freeman’s shows on the History channel. He does … Continue reading →

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Sinners and Saints (2010) Rated R

Posted on November 17, 2021 by laurarachel4

 Two New Orleans cops fight against a gang. Starring Johnny Strong, Kevin Phillips, Costas Mandylor  This film is a low budget cop thriller. It’s overzealous with the action, and it shows its lack of budget throughout. The dialogue drags on … Continue reading →

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CSI: Vegas (CBS) Rated TV-14

Posted on November 3, 2021 by laurarachel4

 When a threat to the crime lab comes into play, the brilliant team of forensic investigators both old and new come together to preserve and  serve justice in Vegas. Starring Paula Newsome, Matt Lauria, and Mandeep Dhillon.  First off, I’m … Continue reading →

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RoboCop (2014) Rated PG-13

Posted on November 2, 2021 by laurarachel4

In 2028 Detroit, a cop is injured on the job, and a business has figured out how to make a half human-half robot police officer. Starring Joel Kinnaman, Gary Oldman, and Michael Keaton. This film engages the concept of having … Continue reading →

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The Gambler (2014) Rated R

Posted on October 26, 2021 by laurarachel4

A gambler and professor, Jim Bennett, has debts that cause him to borrow from his mother and a loan shark. To make matters worse, he has a relationship with one of his students. Based on a short novel by Fyodor … Continue reading →

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