Category Archives: Historical

America: Promised Land (History) Rated NR

This series showcases the history of immigration in the U.S., including interviews with ancestors of those who immigrated here. Starring Corey Johnson, Milton Schorr, and Scot Cooper. This is one of those shows on the History Channel that needs more … Continue reading

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America’s War on Drugs (History) Rated TV-14

This miniseries takes us through the last five decades as the CIA goes from fighting communism to allying itself with the mafia and drug lords. Starring Richard Stratton, Ty Hurley, and Sam Shoubber. I thought this show did a wonderful … Continue reading

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Andy Cohen’s Then and Now (Bravo) Rated NR

Andy Cohen goes through events of three different years (1989, 1994, and 2000) to compare them with today. Starring Andy Cohen, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Gayle King. I’m not really a fan of Andy Cohen. Sometimes I like him, but other … Continue reading

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The Son (AMC) Rated TV-14

A multigenerational family tells the story of America’s birth through the eyes of an oil empire. Starring Pierce Brosnan, Jacob Lofland, and Henry Garrett. AMC has been cranking out great series the last for years. They are wonderful in their … Continue reading

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Silence (2016) Rated R

In the 17th Century, two Jesuit Priests travel to Japan to find their mentor, who may be an apostate. Based on the novel by Shūsaku Endō. Starring Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver, and Liam Neeson. Wow! The film does a wonderful … Continue reading

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WWII in HD (2009) Rated TV-PG

Follow the lives of soldiers during WWII in unseen color footage. Starring Gary Sinise, Charles Scheffel, and Rob Lowe. This series takes old footage and transfers it into high-definition color. It’s not perfect because the footage is old, but it’s … Continue reading

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Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico (CNN) Rated NR

Eva Longoria travels around Mexico exploring the food of the culture. Starring Eva Longoria, Roberto Solis, and Luis Ronson. I first questioned this show since Stanley Tucci’s show is doing so well and wondered if CNN was capitalizing on it. … Continue reading

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Africa’s Great Civilizations (PBS) Rated TV-PG

Henry Louis Gates Jr. takes us through the ages of Africa from its birth to modern day. Starring Henry Louis Gates Jr., Malik Kaddu, and Diany Samba-Bandza. This series takes us into civilizations in Africa that made cultural acheivements thoughout … Continue reading

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Moon Landing Live (2019) Rated NR

A documentary compiles NASA footage and news broadcasts of the first moon landing in 1969. Starring Neil Armstrong, and Buzz Aldrin. As a person born after 1969, I really appreciate films that put together historical events so we can rewatch … Continue reading

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She Said (2022) Rated R

New York Times reporters break a story that helps ignite the #MeToo movement and break the silence around Hollywood’s subject of sexual assaults. Starring Lola Petticrew, Katherine Laheen, and Zoe Kazan.  The one thing I disliked about this film is … Continue reading

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