Category Archives: Historical

Affectionately Yours, Screwtape: The Devil and C.S. Lewis (2007) Rated PG

Posted on March 25, 2024 by laurarachel4

A volume of letters between two devils that gives insight to the spiritual struggle around us. Starring Scott Calhoun, Carissa Dallis, and Bruce L. Edwards. This is an interesting film. I do think that The Screwtape Letters should be made … Continue reading →

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Will (TNT) Rated TV-MA

Posted on March 19, 2024 by laurarachel4

A reinvented life of William Shakespeare when he comes to London to make a name for himself as a playwright. Starring Laurie Davidson, Olivia DeJonge, and Ewen Bremner. I was looking forward to this series. I’ve never been a Shakespeare … Continue reading →

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The Land of Israel with Jon Voight: God’s Story (Newsmax) Rated NR

Posted on February 4, 2024 by laurarachel4

 Jon Voight takes the viewer through the Holy Land with Biblical stories. Starring Jon Voight, Steven Paul, and Chaim N. Cunin.  I had mixed feelings about this series. I watched the first one and was rather annoyed by Steven Paul  … Continue reading →

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America: Promised Land (History) Rated NR

Posted on September 23, 2023 by laurarachel4

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

Posted on September 21, 2023 by laurarachel4

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

Posted on August 11, 2023 by laurarachel4

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

Posted on July 26, 2023 by laurarachel4

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

Posted on July 22, 2023 by laurarachel4

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

Posted on May 10, 2023 by laurarachel4

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

Posted on April 29, 2023 by laurarachel4

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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