Category Archives: T

Beauty and the Beast (CW) Rated TV-14

Posted on February 18, 2016 by laurarachel4

A detective falls in love with a former soldier who is in hiding from the government after being turned into a beast. Starring Kristin Kreuk, Jay Ryan, Nina Lisandrello. I had such high hopes for this show, having been a … Continue reading →

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Easy Money: Life Deluxe (2013) Rated UR

Posted on February 13, 2016 by laurarachel4

JW is now in exile in the U.S. but still determined to find out what happened to his sister. Based on the novels by Jens Lapidus. Starring Matias Varela, Joel Kinnaman, Martin Wallström. As with the other Easy Money films, … Continue reading →

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Bridge of Spies (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 11, 2016 by laurarachel4

During the Cold War, a New York lawyer is recruited to defend a Soviet spy in court. This leads to him helping the CIA exchange the spy for an American pilot. Based on true events. Starring  Mark Rylance, Domenick Lombardozzi, … Continue reading →

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Safe House (2012) Rated R

Posted on January 28, 2016 by laurarachel4

A CIA agent in charge of a safe house gets a notorious fugitive when the safe house is attacked. Now, both the agent and fugitive are on the run. Starring Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Vera Farmiga, Brendan Gleeson, Sam Shepard, … Continue reading →

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South of Hell (WE) Rated TV-NR

Posted on December 6, 2015 by laurarachel4

Maria Abascal is a demon hunter for hire.  Her secret power exists in the fact that she herself is possessed by a demon. Starring Mena Suvari, Zachary Booth, Lamman Rucker, Paulina Singer, Drew Moerlein, Bill Irwin, Dana Foxworth. Although the … Continue reading →

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Mission: Impossible II (2000) Rated PG-13

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Aimee

Ethan Hunt must find a rogue agent in possession of a deadly virus.  To do so, he enlists the help of his new love interest: a thief and the former girlfriend of his targeted enemy.  Starring Tom Cruise, Thandie Newton, … Continue reading →

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Quantico (ABC) Rated TV-14

Posted on October 25, 2015 by laurarachel4

A young group of FBI recruits at Quantico face scrutiny when one of them is suspected to be a terrorist. Starring Priyanka Chopra, Jake McLaughlin, Johanna Braddy This is one of the best shows of the season.  The storyline is strong, with effective … Continue reading →

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The Player (NBC) Rated TV-14

Posted on October 3, 2015 by laurarachel4

An organization of gamblers bet on how crimes will end. A former intelligence officer “works” for them in Las Vegas. Starring Philip Winchester, Damon Gupton, Wesley Snipes, Charity Wakefield The premise of the show is rather preposterous: a group of rich people who love to gamble … Continue reading →

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The Imitation Game (2014) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 1, 2015 by laurarachel4

During World War II, Alan Turing cracked the German enigma code that changed the war and the world with computers. Based on the book, Alan Turing: The Enigma by Andrew Hodges. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Allen Leech, Mark Strong There is no … Continue reading →

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Zoo (CBS) Rated TV-14

Posted on September 28, 2015 by laurarachel4

A scientist tries to figure out what’s behind a streak of violent animal attacks. Based on the novel of the same name by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge. Starring James Wolk, Kristen Connolly, Nonso Anozie, Billy Burke I’m torn about this show (no pun … Continue reading →

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