Category Archives: Crime

Ties That Bind (UPtv) Rated TV-PG

Posted on September 9, 2015 by laurarachel4

A tough female detective takes in her brother’s children when he is convicted of aggravated assault. Starring Kelli Williams, Jonathan Scarfe, Dion Johnstone, Natasha Calis, Mitchell Kummen, Matreya Scarrwener, Rhys Matthew Bond This show isn’t well-written, and the acting is little over … Continue reading →

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Public Morals (TNT) Rated TV-MA

Posted on September 7, 2015 by laurarachel4

This show is set in the 1960s New York City, where the police have a Public Morals Division which walks the line between morality and criminality. Starring Edward Burns, Michael Rapaport, Elizabeth Masucci, Austin Stowell, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Wass Stevens, Katrina … Continue reading →

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The Ghost Writer (2010) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 4, 2015 by laurarachel4

A ghostwriter, hired to help write the memoir of a former Prime Minister, uncovers secrets that put his own life in danger. Adapted from the book, The Ghost, by Robert Harris. Starring Ewan McGregor, Jon Bernthal, Tim Preece, Jim Belushi, Timothy … Continue reading →

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Aquarius (NBC) Rated TV-14

Posted on July 19, 2015 by laurarachel4

A 1960s cop goes undercover to track down Charles Manson and the Manson family before the killing spree. Starring David Duchovny, Grey Damon, Gethin Anthony A historical fiction piece, the show takes the basic story of Manson and embellishes it … Continue reading →

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Perfect High (2015) Rated TV-14

Posted on July 12, 2015 by laurarachel4

Amanda, the perfect teen, gets introduced to prescription drug-sharing from her friends, which of course escalates to a heroin addiction.  Inspired by a true story. Starring Bella Thorne, Ross Butler, Daniela Bobadilla This film reminded me of those after school … Continue reading →

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Mr. Robot (USA) Rated TV-MA

Posted on July 7, 2015 by laurarachel4

A young computer programmer, who struggles with an anti-social disorder, gets recruited by a mysterious anarchist. Starring Rami Malek, Carly Chaikin, Portia Doubleday, Martin Wallström, Christian Slater This has to be one of the better shows on TV now, and it … Continue reading →

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Dishonored Lady (1947) Rated NR

Posted on July 2, 2015 by laurarachel4

Madeleine Damien is the fashion editor of a top magazine by day and a party girl at night. When her lifestyle brings her to the brink of a breakdown, her psychiatrist advises her to quit her job, move to a … Continue reading →

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The Outsiders (1983) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 28, 2015 by laurarachel4

Tensions rise between two rival gangs when one gang’s member kills another member from the opposing gang. Based on  the adaptation of the book by the same name, written  by S. E. Hinton. Starring C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Ralph … Continue reading →

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Fast Five (2011) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 20, 2015 by laurarachel4

Dominic Toretto and his crew go up against a Brazilian drug lord to buy back their freedom. Starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris Fast 5 is a seamless transition from the earlier films’ street racing theme … Continue reading →

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Lizzie Borden Chronicles (2015) Rated NR

Posted on May 11, 2015 by laurarachel4

This series chronicles the life of Lizzie Borden after her trial for the murder of her parents. Starring Christina Ricci, Clea Duvall, Cole Hauser, Dylan Taylor In this post-trial look at Lizzie Borden’s life, of which very little has been … Continue reading →

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