Category Archives: D

Finding Neverland (2004) Rated PG

Posted on May 5, 2021 by laurarachel4

  The story of J.M. Barrie and his friendship with a family that inspired Peter Pan. Starring Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet, and Julie Christie. This film brings to life the events and lives that inspired Peter Pan. Barrie is wonderfully … Continue reading →

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Big Fish (2003) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 1, 2021 by laurarachel4

  A son tries to sort facts from fiction about his father’s life. Starring Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, and Billy Crudup.  This is a brilliant film about a father and son’s relationship. Will Bloom heads home to see his dad … Continue reading →

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Extinction: The Facts (2020) Rated NR

Posted on April 29, 2021 by laurarachel4

  To date, there are millions of species that are at risk for extinction. Sir David Attenborough explores how biodiversity can have consequences for us. Starring David Attenborough. I have never been one to think that we’ll destroy the planet. … Continue reading →

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For Real: The Story of Reality TV (E!) Rated TV-PG

Posted on April 27, 2021 by laurarachel4

Andy Cohen takes us into the world of Reality TV, how it started, the different genres, and its biggest names. Starring Andy Cohen, Jonathan Murray, and Rod Aissa. I thought this was an interesting show where Cohen dives into the … Continue reading →

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Genius Aretha (NatGeo) Rated TV-14

Posted on April 23, 2021 by laurarachel4

Aretha Franklin’s relationship between her father, her marriage, and her music career are depicted. Starring Cynthia Erivo, Malcolm Barrett, and Patrice Covington. This series is touted as the best of the Genius anthology, but I hate to say it – … Continue reading →

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Stand by Me (1986) Rated R

Posted on April 19, 2021 by laurarachel4

After a death of a friend, a group of friends heads off into the woods to find the body. Based on Stephen King’s short story, The Body. Starring Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O’Connell. This film is … Continue reading →

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Damien (A&E) Rated TV-14

Posted on April 18, 2021 by laurarachel4

After discovering his origins, Damien Thorn copes with the knowledge that he is the Anti-Christ. Starring Bradley James, Megalyn Echikunwoke, and Omid Abtahi. I think this show doesn’t understand what the Anti-Christ should be. Here is a man who knows … Continue reading →

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The Exterminating Angel (1962) Rated UR

Posted on April 16, 2021 by laurarachel4

The guests at a dinner party find themselves unable to leave. Starring Silvia Pinal, Enrique Rambal, Claudio Brook, Jacqueline Andere, and José Baviera. This film is surrealism at its finest. The plot and story are not really explained, and the title … Continue reading →

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The Gloaming (Starz) Rated TV-MA

Posted on April 13, 2021 by laurarachel4

Detectives Molly McGee and Alex O’Connell team up to find the killer of an unidentified woman, but they too share a tragic past. Starring Emma Booth, Ewen Leslie, and Aaron Pedersen. This series has the mystery element down, but the … Continue reading →

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American History X (1998) Rated R

Posted on April 12, 2021 by laurarachel4

A former neo-Nazi tries to prevent his younger brother from going down the same path as him. Starring Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, and Beverly D’Angelo. I was not impressed with this film. Neither the story or the characters pull you … Continue reading →

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