Category Archives: Drama

Rush (USA) Rated TV-14

Posted on May 16, 2019 by laurarachel4

Doctor Rush is an on-call doctor who takes unusual cases. He’s discreet and not associated with any hospital, and his clients pay cash.  He also enjoys life and doesn’t plan on changing until an old flame shows up. Starring Tom … Continue reading →

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The Man with the Golden Arm (1955) Rated TV-14

Posted on May 14, 2019 by laurarachel4

A junkie works with drug addiction while his wife and card sharks put him down. Starring Frank Sinatra, Eleanor Parker, and Kim Novak. What makes this film is Sinatra, who plays the junkie battling his demons while the people around … Continue reading →

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A Star is Born (1937) Rated NR

Posted on May 12, 2019 by laurarachel4

A young woman comes to Hollywood and dreams of stardom but only achieves the fame with an alcoholic, former leading man whose stardom is behind him. Starring Janet Gaynor, Fredric March, and Menjou. The first version of A Star is … Continue reading →

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Replicas (2018) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 11, 2019 by laurarachel4

A scientist is obsessed with bringing back his dead family. Starring Keanu Reeves, Alice Eve, and Thomas Middleditch. The premise of the film is interesting, and if it were executed right, it would be an awesome film to watch. This … Continue reading →

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The Snows of Kilimanjaro (1952) Rated TV-PG

Posted on May 9, 2019 by laurarachel4

A writer reminisces his life as he lies dying from an infection in the shadow of Kilimanjaro. Based on the book by Ernest Hemingway. Starring Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward, and Ava Gardner. This film isn’t one that has a lot … Continue reading →

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Extant (CBS) Rated TV-14

Posted on May 7, 2019 by laurarachel4

An astronaut becomes pregnant on a 13-month solo mission. Starring Halle Berry, Pierce Gagnon, and Grace Gummer. This show has too much going on. There are too many plot lines that are overpowering the show. It’s almost like the creators … Continue reading →

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Les Misérables (2018) Rated TV-14

Posted on May 4, 2019 by laurarachel4

Based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel, we follow Jean Valjean as he evades capture by Inspector Javert. Starring Dominic West, David Oyelowo, and Adeel Akhtar. Masterpiece always does a fine job at bringing novels to life. Although, they do allow … Continue reading →

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Jesus: His Life (History) Rated TV-PG

Posted on May 1, 2019 by laurarachel4

This documentary retells the story of Jesus’ life through the eyes of the people around him, explained with a historically and biblically accurate perspective. Starring Houda Echouafni, Cassie Bradley, and Greg Barnett. This tv show presents both a dramatic retelling … Continue reading →

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The Strain (FX) Rated TV-MA

Posted on April 30, 2019 by laurarachel4

The CDC (Center for Disease Control) investigates a mysterious outbreak against humanity. Based on the novel trilogy of the same name by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan. Starring Corey Stoll, David Bradley, and Kevin Durand. Having not read the books, … Continue reading →

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Jersey Boys (2014) Rated R

Posted on April 28, 2019 by laurarachel4

The story of four boys from the wrong side of the tracks who join to form the group, The Four Seasons. Starring Vincent Piazza, John Lloyd Young, and Steve Schirripa. I saw the Broadway show of this film a year … Continue reading →

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