Category Archives: British Films

Egypt (2005) Rated NR

Posted on May 4, 2018 by laurarachel4

A dramatization of the discoveries of ancient Egypt from exploring the tombs to the discovery of the Rosetta Stone. Starring  Andrew Sachs, Stuart Graham, and Julian Wadham. This miniseries dramatizes the discoveries of ancient Egypt, from Howard Carter, who discovered Tutankhamun’s … Continue reading →

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Back (Sundance) Rated TV-14

Posted on March 26, 2018 by laurarachel4

 Two estranged foster brothers join up to take on the family business when their father dies. Starring David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Louise Brealey. This black comedy  is brilliant. As with most  British comedy, it starts out slow but gains momentum. The … Continue reading →

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Rise of Animals: Triumph of the Vertebrates (BBC) Rated TV-PG

Posted on March 1, 2018 by laurarachel4

 David Attenborough reveals the journey of a group of animals as they evolve and how they define us. Starring  David Attenborough. This series tells the story of the evolution of animals as they emerged from the water. The whole series … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Christopher Robin (2017) Rated PG

Posted on February 25, 2018 by laurarachel4

 The film follows the life of A.A. Milne as he creates the stories behind Winnie-the-Pooh. Starring Vicki Pepperdine, Margot Robbie, Domhnall Gleeson. I thought this was a wonderful, behind-the-scenes portrayal of Milne’s life as he created the stories of Winnie-the-Pooh. There … Continue reading →

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Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough (2015) Rated NR

Posted on February 24, 2018 by laurarachel4

David Attenborough revisits the Great Barrier Reef to explore exposed coral as well as diving deep to find coral which has yet to be seen. Starring David Attenborough. This is a gorgeous journey into the depths of one of the … Continue reading →

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All’s Well That Ends Well (1981) Rated NR

Posted on February 23, 2018 by laurarachel4

Helena loves Bertram. He is of noble birth, she is not. He is sick; she has a cure and wants to marry him, but does he want to marry her? Starring Celia Johnson, Ian Charleson, Michael Hordern. I’m not a big … Continue reading →

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The Imposter (2012) Rated R

Posted on February 17, 2018 by laurarachel4

A documentary of a young man from Spain who convinces a Texas family that he is their 16-year-old son. Starring Nicholas Barclay, Carey Gibson, Bryan Gibson. This story takes you down twists and turns as you try to figure out who … Continue reading →

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Now is Good (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on January 3, 2018 by laurarachel4

 A girl with leukemia has a list of things she would like to get done before she dies. The list includes losing her virginity. Based on the book, Before I Die by Jenny Downham. Starring Dakota Fanning, Jeremy Irvine, Paddy Considine. … Continue reading →

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The Moody Blues: Days of Future Passed Live (2017) Rated NR

Posted on December 31, 2017 by laurarachel4

The Moody Blues play though their album Days of Future Passed live. Starring Graeme Edge, Justin Hayward, John Lodge. The Moody Blues perform their album Days of Future Passed live at the Toronto’s Sony Centre. The performances are intertwined with interviews … Continue reading →

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The Deep Blue Sea (2011) Rated R

Posted on December 21, 2017 by laurarachel4

A woman married to a British judge is caught in an explosive love affair with a Royal Air Force pilot. Starring Ann Mitchell, Jolyon Coy, Karl Johnson, Rachel Weisz, Simon Russell Beale, Tom Hiddleston. This film was difficult to watch. The wife is a complex character … Continue reading →

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