Category Archives: Historical

Joseph (1995) Rated NR

Posted on March 3, 2017 by laurarachel4

The biblical story of Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. Starring Ben Kingsley, Paul Mercurio, Martin Landau, Lesley Ann Warren, Monica Bellucci. Both historically accurate and entertaining, I thoroughly enjoyed this version of the story of … Continue reading →

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Argo (2012) Rated R

Posted on February 27, 2017 by laurarachel4

A CIA agent goes undercover as a Hollywood film producer to rescue six Americans in Tehran during the U.S. hostage crisis in Iran in 1980. Starring Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Victor Garber, Tate Donovan, Kyle Chandler, … Continue reading →

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Victoria (PBS) Rated TV-PG

Posted on February 15, 2017 by laurarachel4

The life of Queen Victoria from her ascension to the throne and  her courtship and marriage to Prince Albert. Starring Jenna Coleman, Daniela Holtz, Adrian Schiller, Catherine Flemming, Margaret Clunie, Tommy Knight, Anna Wilson-Jones, Eve Myles, Nell Hudson, Ferdinand Kingsley The … Continue reading →

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David and Bathsheba (1951) Rated NR

Posted on February 13, 2017 by laurarachel4

King David enters into an affair with Bathsheba after watching her bathe from the rooftop. Starring Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward, Raymond Massey, Jayne Meadows. This film tells the story of King David from 2 Samuel. We start with David already … Continue reading →

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Six (History) Rated TV-MA

Posted on February 9, 2017 by laurarachel4

Navy SEAL Team Six attempts to eliminate a Taliban leader in Afghanistan when they discover  an American working for the enemy. Starring Barry Sloane, Kyle Schmid, Juan Pablo Raba, Edwin Hodge, Brianne Davis, Nadine Velazquez, Dominic Adams, Walton Goggins, Nondumiso … Continue reading →

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Six Wives with Lucy Worsley (PBS) Rated TV-PG

Posted on February 7, 2017 by laurarachel4

Lucy Worsley travels back in time to remember the wives of King Henry VIII. Starring  Lucy Worsley, Nicholas Agnew, Scott Arthur, Claire Cooper, Fiona Edgington, Alison Garner Lucy Worsley takes historical documents to dramatize the historical facts of the wives … Continue reading →

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The Star of Bethlehem (2007) Rated NR

Posted on December 18, 2016 by laurarachel4

Frederick A. Larson studies the star of Bethlehem, including where it came from and why it appeared when it did. Starring Frederick A. Larson. This is an amazing documentary about the Star of Bethlehem. If you haven’t seen it, it … Continue reading →

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Return to the Hiding Place (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on December 2, 2016 by laurarachel4

When the Nazis start killing the Jews in Holland, a group of boys fight to save the innocents. Starring John Rhys-Davies, Mimi Sagadin, Craig Robert Young. Although it has its share of flaws, this film does offer a different perspective … Continue reading →

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Resistance Movement (2013) Rated NR

Posted on November 26, 2016 by laurarachel4

Three teenagers risk their lives to tell the truth about the Nazi’s in Germany. Based on the true story of the Helmuth Hubener group. Starring Joseph Paul Branca, Caleb Jenson, Dashiell Wolf. I was unfamiliar with the story of these … Continue reading →

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Behold a Pale Horse: America’s Last Chance (2012) Rated PG

Posted on November 20, 2016 by laurarachel4

Documentary showing the loss of American personal liberties from a Christian perspective.   Starring Michael Scout Adam, Alfred Adask, Katherine Albrecht, Charlie Daniels. This fascinating film highlights what is happening in America regarding our personal liberties. There are conspiracy theories galore.  … Continue reading →

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