Category Archives: reviews

Wrong Man (STARz) Rated TV-MA

Posted on June 22, 2018 by

A docuseries investigates three prisoners who claim they have wrongful convictions. Starring Ronald Kuby, Sue-Ann Robinson, Joe Kennedy, and Ira Todd. The Wrong Man follows investigators as they reexamine criminal cases of inmates who claim their innocence after years of incarceration. They uncover … Continue reading →

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Malaya (1949) Rated NR

Posted on June 21, 2018 by

A newspaperman convinces the government to steal rubber from the Japanese. Starring Spencer Tracy, James Stewart, and Valentina Cortese. This is a compelling story of a disreputable man who says that he can smuggle rubber out of British Malaya. Although it’s a … Continue reading →

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Annihilation (2018) Rated R

Posted on June 20, 2018 by

A biologist heads off on a secret expedition where the laws of nature don’t apply. Based on the book series, The Southern Reach, by Jeff VanderMeer. Starring Natalie Portman, Benedict Wong, and Sonoya Mizuno. The film has fantastic cinematography; its visual … Continue reading →

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The Split (2018) Rated TV-MA

Posted on June 19, 2018 by

A family of female lawyers must face their past when their dad, who has been absent for thirty years, comes back. Starring Afolabi Alli, Barry Atsma, and Fiona Button. The premise of this show starts intriguingly as each sister seems to … Continue reading →

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Dracula (NBC) Rated TV-14

Posted on June 18, 2018 by

Dracula travels back to London to extract revenge against those who hurt him years ago. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman who reminds him of his first love. Starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Jessica De Gouw, and … Continue reading →

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Everything Will Be Fine (2015) Rated NR

Posted on June 17, 2018 by

While mindlessly driving around town, a writer accidentally hits and kills a child. Starring James Franco, Peter Miller, and Gilbert Wahiakeron. This film really delves into forgiveness and guilt. Franco plays the writer brilliantly as he struggles with the consequences of … Continue reading →

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Betrayal (ABC) Rated TV-14

Posted on June 16, 2018 by

Sara, an unhappily married woman, has an affair with a lawyer from a powerful family. Starring Hannah Ware, Henry Thomas, and Wendy Moniz. This show isn’t fun to watch; the characters hurt others because of the hurt they feel themselves. Their … Continue reading →

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Winchester (2018) Rated PG-13

Posted on June 15, 2018 by

Sarah Winchester, the widow of the late Winchester dynasty, builds her mansion for the souls that have been harmed by the rifle her family made. Starring Helen Mirren, Sarah Snook, and Finn Scicluna-O’Prey. This film is based on the true story … Continue reading →

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When Calls the Heart (2013) Rated TV-G

Posted on June 14, 2018 by

City girl, Elizabeth Thatcher leaves the comfort of her home to become a school teacher on the frontier, based on the book by Janette Oke. Starring Maggie Grace, Stephen Amell, and Poppy Drayton. This movie inspired the series of the same … Continue reading →

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Cedar Cove (Hallmark) Rated NR

Posted on June 13, 2018 by

Based on the book series by Debbie Macomber, Cedar Cove follows the life of Judge Olivia Lockhart in the town of Cedar Cove. Starring Andie MacDowell, Dylan Neal, and Sarah Smyth. This is a wonderful series that highlights the ups and downs … Continue reading →

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