Category Archives: M

Magpie Murders (PBS) Rated NR

Posted on November 3, 2022 by laurarachel4

An editor is drawn into a web of intrigue when she goes looking for a famous author’s last chapter. Based on the book by Anthony Horowitz. Starring Conleth Hill, Lesley Manville, and Tim McMullan. This is another brilliant storytelling by … Continue reading →

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Surprise! Instant Xmas Carol (TBS) Rated TV-14

Posted on October 20, 2022 by laurarachel4

Celebrity carolers go around the country to find people who need cheering up. They surprise them with a new rendition of a classic Christmas song. Starring Conan O’Brien, Rashida Jones, and Charles Barkley. This show, at first glance, looks like … Continue reading →

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The U.S. and the Holocaust (2022) Rated TV-14

Posted on October 17, 2022 by laurarachel4

A documentary looks at the U.S.’s involvement with the Holocaust and the challenge to democracy. Starring Guy Stern, Deborah Lipstadt, and Rebecca Erbelding. I was not impressed with this new documentary from Ken Burns. This one toes the line of … Continue reading →

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Star (FOX) Rated TV-14

Posted on October 14, 2022 by laurarachel4

A group of women joins together in a band while living in Atlanta. Starring Jude Demorest, Brittany O’Grady, and Ryan Destiny. This series revolves around issues and drama. There is nothing redeeming about the show. It’s sad that they have … Continue reading →

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Monarch (FOX) Rated TV-14

Posted on September 25, 2022 by laurarachel4

The Romans have created a country music dynasty and now it’s time for the next generation to step up to the plate. Starring Martha Higareda, Kevin Cahoon, and Ava Grace.  This show has to be the worst new show of … Continue reading →

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Mariah’s World (E!) Rated TV-PG

Posted on September 15, 2022 by laurarachel4

A series that follows Mariah Carey as she prepares for her “Sweet Sweet Fantasy” world tour. Starring Mariah Carey, Aurora Rosselli, and Bryan Tanaka. I think this show is a train wreck ready to happen. While Mariah has a mystique … Continue reading →

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Lego Frozen Northern Lights (2016) Rated TV-Y7

Posted on September 9, 2022 by laurarachel4

Elsa, Anna, and their friends search for the Northern Lights. Starring Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff, and Josh Gad. This show has a mixture of both Lego stories and Frozen characters. While the show tries to make the Lego characters look … Continue reading →

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Children of the Underground (FX) Rated TV-MA

Posted on September 8, 2022 by laurarachel4

A documentary follows Faye Yager, who created an underground network that hides women and children who have been in alleged abusive relationships. Starring Gloria Steinem and Sally Jessy Raphael. While the series sounds interesting and the story is compelling, I … Continue reading →

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Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music (2016) Rated NR

Posted on July 23, 2022 by laurarachel4

This documentary follows the history of recorded music with interviews that talk about the different sounds of innovation and experimentation that came through music. Starring Dermot Mulroney, Todd Boyd, and Questlove. This is one of the best documentaries I’ve seen … Continue reading →

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Tom Swift (CW) Rated TV-14

Posted on July 20, 2022 by laurarachel4

 A billionaire whose father has disappeared is thrust into a world of unexplained conspiracies. Starring Tian Richards, Ashleigh Murray, and Marquise Vilson.  This is the summer’s worst green-lighted show. It’s bad. I don’t see how CW thought this show was … Continue reading →

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