Category Archives: M

Scrooge (1970) Rated G

Posted on September 18, 2020 by

A musical retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol. Starring Albert Finney, Edith Evans, and Kenneth More. This is the quintessential film of the classic Dickens’ tale. Finney is a joy to watch as Scrooge, who then has a change of … Continue reading →

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My Sweet Audrina (2016) Rated TV-14

Posted on September 7, 2020 by

Living in her family’s secluded mansion, Audrina is haunted by her older sister, the first Audrina. The first Audrina was left in the woods after an attack. Based on the book by  Virginia C. Andrews. Starring India Eisley, William Moseley, and James … Continue reading →

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Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery (2015) Rated NR

Posted on September 2, 2020 by

At Christmas, Hannah comes to the bakery to check on things only to discover another body. Based on the book by Joanna Fluke. Starring  Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison, and Barbara Niven. This is another great story of the series, Murder She Baked, … Continue reading →

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Helter Skelter (Epix) Rated TV-MA

Posted on August 25, 2020 by

It’s been over 50 years since Charles Manson and his followers committed their heinous crimes. This miniseries tells the story of Manson from his childhood through his crimes with interviews from the people who knew him and those that witnessed his … Continue reading →

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Childhood’s End (2015) Rated NR

Posted on July 25, 2020 by

After peaceful Aliens have taken over the Earth, humanity learns how this utopia with the aliens work. Based on the book by Arthur C. Clarke. Starring Mike Vogel, Osy Ikhile, and Daisy Betts. This miniseries has too much going on for … Continue reading →

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10.5: Apocalypse (2006) Rated NR

Posted on July 18, 2020 by

A massive earthquake causes a chain of reactions that will threaten two large nuclear reactors. Starring Kim Delaney, Dean Cain, and David Cubitt. This miniseries is like all the other disaster miniseries. There aren’t logical storylines or technical accuracies. It’s … Continue reading →

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A Diva’s Christmas Carol (2000) Rated PG

Posted on July 8, 2020 by

In this take on Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, a pop singer gets a reality check by the three spirits of Christmas. Starring Vanessa Williams, Rozonda ‘Chilli’ Thomas, and John Taylor. This is a VH1 made-for-TV movie, so they acquired all … Continue reading →

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Saints & Strangers (2015) Rated NR

Posted on June 22, 2020 by

This miniseries presents the story of the Mayflower and the first year of the pilgrims in America. Starring Vincent Kartheiser, Kalani Queypo, and Tatanka Means. This miniseries does a fairly good job and gives us an even view of the … Continue reading →

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Inside the Vatican (2019) Rated NR

Posted on May 21, 2020 by

Filmed inside the Vatican for one year, the filmmakers give us a look at the workings of the inner sanctum of this independent City State. Starring Paul Gallagher and Pope Francis. This miniseries takes us behind the scenes of the … Continue reading →

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Merle Haggard: Salute to A Country Legend (2020) Rated TV-PG

Posted on May 13, 2020 by

This TV special gives us the highlights from the one night concert on Merle Haggard’s 80th birthday showcasing his music. Starring Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney, and Billy Gibbons. This TV special is just a concert of Haggard’s music performed by … Continue reading →

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