Category Archives: Drama

Wings (1927) Rated NR

Posted on December 2, 2019 by laurarachel4

Two men, one rich and one middle class, fall in love with the same woman and become fighter pilots in World War I. Starring Clara Bow, Charles ‘Buddy’ Rogers, and Richard Arlen. This film took me by surprise. It is … Continue reading →

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Midsommar (2019) Rated R

Posted on November 29, 2019 by laurarachel4

A couple on the verge of breaking up visits a rural town in Sweden during their mid-summer festival. Starring Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor, and Vilhelm Blomgren. This is a bizarre film as the couple finds that the town is cult. … Continue reading →

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Ben-Hur (1959) Rated TV-PG

Posted on November 25, 2019 by laurarachel4

A Jewish prince is sent into slavery by a Roman friend; once released, he comes back for revenge. Based on the book, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace. Starring Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, and Haya Harareet. This … Continue reading →

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Gone Girl (2014) Rated R

Posted on November 14, 2019 by laurarachel4

When a wife disappears, the media focus surrounds her husband, wondering whether or not he is innocent. Based on the book by Gillian Flynn. Starring Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, and Neil Patrick Harris. This is a wonderful adaptation of the … Continue reading →

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Godfather of Harlem (Epix) Rated TV-MA

Posted on November 13, 2019 by laurarachel4

A show depicts the life of Bumpy Johnson, a gangster in 1960s Harlem. Starring Lucy Fry, Forest Whitaker, and Demi Singleton. Bumpy returns to Harlem after being in the Alcatraz penitentiary for 11 years. He’s coming back to a new … Continue reading →

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Boyhood (2014) Rated R

Posted on November 12, 2019 by laurarachel4

Boyhood follows the life of Mason from early adolescent to college age. Starring Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, and Elijah Smith. This film is experimental in the way it shows a character change as time goes by. It’s filmed over 12 … Continue reading →

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Brothers (2009) Rated R

Posted on November 10, 2019 by laurarachel4

A young man comforts his brother’s wife and child after his brother is missing in action. Starring Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Natalie Portman. This film has brilliant performances from all three of the actors, Maguire, who plays the veteran … Continue reading →

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The Ark (2015) Rated TV-PG

Posted on November 8, 2019 by laurarachel4

A retelling of the story of Noah and the ark. Starring David Threlfall, Joanne Whalley, and Ashley Walters. This is an interesting retelling of the Bible story. It is not historically or Biblically accurate. The story expands not just to … Continue reading →

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Mary, Mother of Jesus (1999) Rated PG-13

Posted on November 6, 2019 by laurarachel4

The telling of Mary’s life before conception, during pregnancy, and the birth of Jesus. Starring Christian Bale, Pernilla August, and Melinda Kinnaman. This film is one that doesn’t include historically accurate storytelling. There is a lot that they take out … Continue reading →

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Marie de Nazareth (1995) Rated NR

Posted on November 4, 2019 by laurarachel4

In Nazareth, a young girl lives a normal life until she is visited by an Angel and told she will give birth to a boy named Jesus. Starring Myriam Muller, Didier Bienaimé, and Eric Jakobiak. This film has some positive … Continue reading →

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