Category Archives: Rated NR

Submergence (2017) Rated NR

Posted on May 17, 2018 by laurarachel4

James More is held captive by jihadist fighters off the coast of Africa; across the ocean, Danielle Flinders prepares to submerge into the Greenland Sea. While More and Flinders are separately confined, they each remember their romance from the year before. … Continue reading →

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The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1932) Rated NR

Posted on May 14, 2018 by laurarachel4

A Chinese warlord and an engaged Christian missionary fall in love. Starring Barbara Stanwyck, Nils Asther, and Toshia Mori. The Bitter Tea of General Yen is one of the first films to deal with interracial romance. As this was made before films were … Continue reading →

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I am MLK, Jr. (2018) Rated NR

Posted on May 13, 2018 by laurarachel4

The documentary explores the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and his impact on the Civil Rights Movement. Starring Martin Luther King, Carmelo Anthony, and Nick Cannon. This film doesn’t seem to be a documentary about MLK Jr per se. … Continue reading →

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Civilizations (PBS) Rated NR

Posted on May 6, 2018 by laurarachel4

The story of art from the first of human history through present day. Starring Liev Schreiber, Simon Schama, and Mary Beard. As with most shows that revolve around the beginning of time or civilizations, this show misrepresents the timeline of life. … Continue reading →

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Egypt (2005) Rated NR

Posted on May 4, 2018 by laurarachel4

A dramatization of the discoveries of ancient Egypt from exploring the tombs to the discovery of the Rosetta Stone. Starring  Andrew Sachs, Stuart Graham, and Julian Wadham. This miniseries dramatizes the discoveries of ancient Egypt, from Howard Carter, who discovered Tutankhamun’s … Continue reading →

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Super Fun Night (ABC) Rated NR

Posted on May 2, 2018 by laurarachel4

A group of female friends decides to have a “Super Fun Night” every Friday night. Starring  Rebel Wilson, Kevin Bishop, and Liza Lapira. Yes, the show is exactly what you expect it to be: three friends go out and party … Continue reading →

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The Book of Esther (2013) Rated NR

Posted on April 20, 2018 by laurarachel4

Esther becomes the new queen to  King Xerxes of Persia. Starring  Jen Lilley, Linda Bisesti, and John Clement. I wish I could recommend this film but I can not. The film uses the Biblical story of Esther as a base, … Continue reading →

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Pope: The Most Powerful Man (CNN) Rated NR

Posted on April 17, 2018 by laurarachel4

CNN goes into the Vatican to show the power behind the Pope and the history of the office. Starring Liam Neeson, Alexandru Aldea, and Mark P Galbraith. This docuseries tells the history of the papacy starting with Peter and continuing with the … Continue reading →

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Miss Grant Takes Richmond (1949) Rated NR

Posted on April 8, 2018 by laurarachel4

A secretary unknowingly takes a job working for a bookie who is masquerading as a real estate agent. Starring Lucille Ball, William Holden, and Janis Carter. This film is a classic farce. Lucille Ball shows off her comedic talents before she … Continue reading →

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The Wedding Chapel (2013) Rated NR

Posted on April 3, 2018 by laurarachel4

While home visiting her mom, Sarah finds herself entangled in rescuing a church that’s in danger of closing. Starring Emmanuelle Vaugier, Shelley Long, and Mark Deklin. I wish I could enjoy this film more than I did. The Wedding Chapel is … Continue reading →

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