Category Archives: D

Loaded (AMC) Rated NR

Posted on April 8, 2024 by laurarachel4

Four friends become millionaires when they sell their video game company. Starring Jim Howick, Samuel Anderson, and Nick Helm. This show is like Halt and Catch Fire, but it’s the British version. However, I wasn’t as impressed with this show; … Continue reading →

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Christmas at Dollywood (2019) Rated TV-G

Posted on April 7, 2024 by laurarachel4

 An event planner travels home for Christmas and ends up doing an event for Dollywood. Starring Danica McKellar, Niall Matter, and Zoë Noelle Baker.  This film is a wonderful commercial for Dollywood and all things Dolly Parton. The writing isn’t … Continue reading →

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Bird of Paradise (1951) Rated NR

Posted on April 6, 2024 by laurarachel4

An island princess falls in love with a Frenchman against her family’s wishes. Starring Debra Paget, Louis Jourdan, and Jeff Chandler.  This is a beautiful film. However, it’s not perfect; the script has some issues with consistency. It starts with … Continue reading →

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Garage Sale Mystery: The Beach Murder (2017) Rated NR

Posted on April 5, 2024 by laurarachel4

Jennifer helps a widow when foul play looks to be involved in her husband’s death. This is the eighth film in the series.  Based on the series by Suzi Weinert. Starring Lori Loughlin, Sarah Strange, and Steve Bacic. While this … Continue reading →

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Austin Found (2017) Rated TV-MA

Posted on April 3, 2024 by laurarachel4

A woman attempts a scheme to make her family into celebrities, but things don’t go as planned. Starring Linda Cardellini, Skeet Ulrich, and Craig Robinson. This film is interesting to say the least. The mother fakes the kidnapping of her … Continue reading →

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Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes (2023) Rated TV-14

Posted on March 30, 2024 by laurarachel4

 A documentary of the work of Max Roach as his groundbreaking sounds and ambitions challenged his career. Starring Maya Angelou, Gary Bartz, and Harry Belafonte. This film gives us the highlights of a life well lived. The talking heads tell … Continue reading →

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American Ripper (2017) Rated TV-14

Posted on March 29, 2024 by laurarachel4

This docuseries examines the life of H.H. Holmes, one of the first serial killers in the US. Starring Jeff Mudgett, Amaryllis Fox, and Conor Hall. While this series lacks on factual points, it is educational in who Holmes was. I … Continue reading →

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America in Color (Smithsonian) Rated TV-PG

Posted on March 27, 2024 by laurarachel4

This series brings key points in American history to life from black and white media to color. Starring Eric Meyers, Max Beesley, and Stephen Mangan. This series takes key moments in US history that were filmed or pictured in black … Continue reading →

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Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely (2023) Rated TV-14

Posted on March 26, 2024 by laurarachel4

 Floyd Abrams is an attorney at law that fights for the first amendment rights. Starring Floyd Abrams, Dan Abrams, and Ronnie Abrams. This film takes us down the road of Abrams’ life, the start of realizing that there is a … Continue reading →

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A Merry Friggin’ Christmas (2014) Rated PG-13

Posted on March 23, 2024 by laurarachel4

A father and his family must spend Christmas with his estranged relatives and he realizes that he left his son’s gifts at home. Now, he must make an eight-hour trip before Christmas morning with his father in order to make … Continue reading →

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