Category Archives: M

The Long Road Home (2017) Rated TV-MA

Posted on December 11, 2017 by laurarachel4

 The American forces in Iraq are ambushed in a Baghdad neighborhood. Based on the book by Martha Raddatz. Starring E.J. Bonilla, Darius Homayoun, Jon Beavers, Josh Blaylock, Joey Luthman, Jorge Diaz, Franklin Silverio, Joshua Brennan, Thomas McDonell, Devonne Palmer, Charlie Parrish, Micah Pediford, Devyn Placide, Ian Quinlan, Carter Redwood, Alex Ross, Nirav Sevak, Ezekiel Z. Swinford. This … Continue reading →

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The Murder Castle (2017) Rated TV-14

Posted on December 9, 2017 by laurarachel4

 In 1893, Chicago prepares for the World’s Fair. Unbeknownst to the tourists, there is a serial killer in town who disguises his murder castle as a hotel. Starring   Shawn Parr, Hugh Scully This is an intriguing show which incorporates both reenactments … Continue reading →

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Marvel’s Inhumans (ABC) Rated TV-PG

Posted on December 7, 2017 by laurarachel4

 A group of superhumans fight to protect themselves. Starring Anson Mount, Serinda Swan, Ken Leung, Eme Ikwuakor, Isabelle Cornish, Ellen Woglom, Iwan Rheon, Sonya Balmores. This show was a big disappointment. The scripts are a joke that even good acting fails to redeem. The show is … Continue reading →

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Under the Dome (CBS) Rated TV-14

Posted on December 4, 2017 by laurarachel4

 A mysterious force surrounds the small town of Chester’s Mill, Maine. Trapping the people inside from the outside world, they must learn from each other to understand the dome they live under. Based on the book by Stephen King.  Starring Mike … Continue reading →

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Drop the Mic (TBS) Rated TV-14

Posted on November 30, 2017 by laurarachel4

 Four celebrities are pitted against each other in a rap battle royale. Starring Joshua Silverstein, Hailey Baldwin, Method Man This show is only good if you really like rap. I don’t really like rap. Yes, it’s cool to see celebrities that you don’t … Continue reading →

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Flypaper (2011) Rated NR

Posted on November 21, 2017 by laurarachel4

 A man is caught between two robberies at the same bank with the teller that he is secretly in love with. Starring Patrick Dempsey, Ashley Judd, Tim Blake Nelson, Mekhi Phifer, Jeffrey Tambor. I enjoyed this film. It’s not perfect: at times it falls … Continue reading →

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Boy Band (ABC) Rated NR

Posted on November 19, 2017 by laurarachel4

A reality show that tries out amateur singers for a new boy band. Starring Rita Ora, Nick Carter, Emma Bunton, Tim Mosley, Sergio Calderon, Drew Ramos, Jaden Gray, Marcus Pendleton, Michael Conor, Chance Perez, Mikey Jimenez, Brady Tutton. I actually enjoyed this reality show. It doesn’t try to be anything more than … Continue reading →

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Beat Shazam (FOX) Rated TV-PG

Posted on November 15, 2017 by laurarachel4

Teams race to name songs the fastest to win a million dollars. Starring Jamie Foxx, October Gonzalez, DJ Irie. A modern take on “Name That Tune,” this show is fun to watch. It’s crazy to see teams guess songs after only two seconds … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1986) Rated NR

Posted on November 2, 2017 by laurarachel4

 In the 1840s, two boys get into mischief with body snatchers and girls. Based on the book by Mark Twain. Starring Simon Hinton, Scott Higgins, Jane Harders, Michael Pate. A brilliant, animated rendition of a classic story, this film is perfect for children. It’s … Continue reading →

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Les Misérables (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 24, 2017 by laurarachel4

 In 19th Century France, ex-convict Jean Valjean takes on a factory workers daughter, changing both their lives. Starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Sacha Baron Cohen, Helena Bonham Carter, Eddie Redmayne, Aaron Tveit. I’m sorry to say that I’ve never been a fan of Les Misérables. … Continue reading →

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