Category Archives: British Films

Spy in the Wild (PBS) Rated TV-PG

Posted on January 8, 2023 by laurarachel4

Animatronic creatures are put into the wild to observe their behavior. Starring David Tennant, Philip Dalton, and Frederique Olivier. This series is brilliant with its concept of using cameras that infiltrate the animals’ habitats in order to learn more about … Continue reading →

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Robbie the Reindeer in Legend of the Lost Tribe (2002) Rated NR

Posted on January 7, 2023 by laurarachel4

Robbie and the reindeer have a business that offers tours. Starring Ardal O’Hanlon, Jane Horrocks, and Steve Coogan. I was rather disappointed with these films. While this one was cuter than the original film, I didn’t like how adult the … Continue reading →

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SAS Rogue Heroes (Epix) Rated TV-MA

Posted on December 5, 2022 by laurarachel4

       Based on the book by Ben Macintyre about the creation of the Special Forces unit. Starring Connor Swindells, Jack O’Connell, and Jacob Ifan.  While the miniseries entertains and tells the story of Britain trying to hold onto … Continue reading →

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Second Star to the Left (2001) Rated NR

Posted on October 10, 2022 by laurarachel4

A hamster, a rabbit, and a guinea pig are on a journey to deliver a present that was lost by Santa. Starring Hugh Laurie, Barbara Windsor, and Mark Williams. This short story about the Christmas season is cute. The little … Continue reading →

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Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on August 25, 2022 by laurarachel4

An heiress longs to be an opera singer but has a terrible singing voice. Based on a true story. Starring Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant, and Simon Helberg. This film doesn’t really have a cinematic problem. The main issue I have … Continue reading →

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The Lost Colony of Roanoke: New Evidence (2022) Rated NR

Posted on June 5, 2022 by laurarachel4

A joint team of investigators from the U.S. and U.K. seeks to find out what really happened to the Roanoke colony. Starring Scott Dawson and Mark Horton Genres. This is an interesting documentary. We have a couple of scientists excavating … Continue reading →

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Shameless (Netflix) Rated TV-MA

Posted on March 6, 2022 by laurarachel4

This series follows the lives and relationships of the Gallagher family in Manchester. Starring David Threlfall, Rebecca Atkinson, and Alice Barry. This is the British version of the show Shameless. The Brits really do a wonderful job at comedy. While … Continue reading →

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Princess Margaret: The Rebel Royal (2018) Rated NR

Posted on October 12, 2021 by laurarachel4

A documentary on the younger sister of Queen Elizabeth during the social changes of the 60s and 70s. Starring Craig Brown, Anne de Courcy, and Lady Glenconner.  This film documents the life of Princess Margaret, the spare heir. We see … Continue reading →

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Eye in the Sky (2015) Rated R

Posted on September 4, 2021 by laurarachel4

A military officer is in command of an operation against terrorists, but when a girl enters the kill zone, it triggers an international dispute about the implications of modern warfare. Starring Faisa Hassan, Aisha Takow, and Armaan Haggio. This is … Continue reading →

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Dancing on the Edge (2013) Rated TV-MA

Posted on August 28, 2021 by laurarachel4

In the 1930s, a black jazz band rises to fame and becomes entangled in intrigue, mystery, and suspense of the London society. Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Matthew Goode, and Joanna Vanderham. This miniseries has a lot going for it, but it … Continue reading →

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