Category Archives: Miniseries

War and Peace (2016) Rated TV-14

Posted on February 5, 2016 by laurarachel4

The Russian conflict with Napoleon is heating up, and six families’ lives are changed forever. Based on the novel by Leo Tolstoy. Starring Paul Dano, James Norton, Lily James, Aneurin Barnard, Jessie Buckley, Olivia Ross. This updated version of Tolstoy’s … Continue reading →

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Treasure Island (2012) Rated NR

Posted on December 3, 2015 by laurarachel4

Jim Hawkins is the only one who can successfully get a schooner to an island full of treasure. Based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. Starring Eddie Izzard, Toby Regbo, Rupert Penry-Jones, Donald Sutherland, Elijah Wood, Shirley Henderson. This … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of Edwin Drood (2012) Rated NR

Posted on November 26, 2015 by laurarachel4

A Masterpiece production of Charles Dickens’ unfinished book, The  Mystery of Edwin Drood. Starring Matthew Rhys, Freddie Fox, Tamzin Merchant. This has to be one of the worst productions I have seen depicting one of Charles  Dickens’ works. I’m not … Continue reading →

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Tut (2015) Rated NR

Posted on October 8, 2015 by laurarachel4

A miniseries about King Tutankhamun’s reign. Starring Ben Kingsley, Avan Jogia, Sibylla Deen, Alexander Siddig, Kylie Bunbury, Peter Gadiot, Iddo Goldberg, Nonso Anozie, Alistair Toovey, Steve Toussaint, Kaizer Akhtar, Geoffrey Burton, Leon Lopez When I first heard about this miniseries, I was excited to see how his story would translate onto the screen, … Continue reading →

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The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe (2015) Rated TV-MA

Posted on August 2, 2015 by laurarachel4

A miniseries that chronicles the life of Marilyn Monroe as she juggled her private secrets with her public image. Based on the book,  The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe by J. Randy Taraborrelli. Starring Susan Sarandon, Kelli Garner, Embeth Davidtz, Giacomo Gianniotti I … Continue reading →

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Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell (2015) Rated NR

Posted on July 3, 2015 by laurarachel4

Based on the best-selling novel from Susanna Clarke, Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell. Magic is long-lost in England until Mr. Norrell comes out to play, and Jonathan Strange, a novice with magic, begin a battle of the minds. Starring Bertie … Continue reading →

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Barabbas (2012) Rated NR

Posted on June 24, 2015 by laurarachel4

Based on the story of Barabbas, the man whose life was spared in place of  Jesus for the crucifixion. Starring Billy Zane, Cristiana Capotondi, Filippo Nigro For a man with such significance to the outcome of the gospel story, mentioned … Continue reading →

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Texas Rising (2015) Rated NR

Posted on June 22, 2015 by laurarachel4

Based on the Texas revolution against Mexico and how the Texas Rangers were created. Starring Bill Paxton, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Olivier Martinez, Thomas Jane, Crispin Glover, Jeremy Davies, Rhys Coiro, Christopher McDonald, Max Thieriot, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Robert Knepper, Chad Michael … Continue reading →

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Lizzie Borden Chronicles (2015) Rated NR

Posted on May 11, 2015 by laurarachel4

This series chronicles the life of Lizzie Borden after her trial for the murder of her parents. Starring Christina Ricci, Clea Duvall, Cole Hauser, Dylan Taylor In this post-trial look at Lizzie Borden’s life, of which very little has been … Continue reading →

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The Slap (NBC) Rated TV-14

Posted on May 7, 2015 by laurarachel4

A family is torn apart when a family member slaps another relative’s misbehaving child. Based on the novel The Slap by Christos Tsiolkas. Starring Brian Cox, Melissa George, Lucas Hedges, Marin Ireland, Makenzie Leigh, Thandie Newton, Zachary Quinto, Thomas Sadoski, … Continue reading →

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