Category Archives: War

Turn: Washington’s Spies (AMC) Rated NR

Posted on September 22, 2017 by laurarachel4

Ā This series follows Abe Woodhull as he bands together a group of friends to formĀ  The Culper Ring, a group of spies who turned the tide in the American Revolution.Ā  Based on the book, Washington’s Spies: The Story of America’s … Continue reading →

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Battle Hymn (1957) Rated NR

Posted on September 15, 2017 by laurarachel4

Ā A bomber pilot turned minister rejoins the service during the Korean War.Ā  Based on the true story ofĀ  Colonel Dean E. Hess and his book, Battle Hymn, 1956 autobiography. StarringĀ Rock Hudson,Ā Anna Kashfi,Ā Dan Duryea,Ā Alan Hale Jr. This film is unlike any … Continue reading →

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Lincoln (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on July 2, 2017 by laurarachel4

As the civil war rages on, Lincoln struggles with battles in his own cabinet. Based on the book, Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin. Starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, … Continue reading →

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Hacksaw Ridge (2016) Rated R

Posted on March 25, 2017 by laurarachel4

WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, one of the firstĀ conscientious objector who earned Medal of Honor during the Battle of Okinawa. Starring Andrew Garfield, Richard Pyros, Jacob Warner, Hugo Weaving Hacksaw Ridge highlights the battle where Pfc. Doss earned … Continue reading →

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Six (History) Rated TV-MA

Posted on February 9, 2017 by laurarachel4

Navy SEAL Team Six attempts to eliminate a Taliban leader in Afghanistan when they discoverĀ  an American working for the enemy. Starring Barry Sloane, Kyle Schmid, Juan Pablo Raba, Edwin Hodge, Brianne Davis, Nadine Velazquez, Dominic Adams, Walton Goggins, Nondumiso … Continue reading →

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War Dogs (2016) Rated R

Posted on December 21, 2016 by laurarachel4

Based on the true story of two friends, who won a contract from the Pentagon to arm the United State’s allies in Afghanistan. Starring Miles Teller, Steve Lantz, Gregg Weiner, Jonah Hill I have to say this film isn’t half … Continue reading →

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Return to the Hiding Place (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on December 2, 2016 by laurarachel4

When the Nazis start killing the Jews in Holland, a group of boys fight to save the innocents. Starring John Rhys-Davies, Mimi Sagadin, Craig Robert Young. Although it has its share of flaws, this film does offer a different perspective … Continue reading →

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Resistance Movement (2013) Rated NR

Posted on November 26, 2016 by laurarachel4

Three teenagers risk their lives to tell the truth about the Nazi’s in Germany. Based on the true story of the Helmuth Hubener group. Starring Joseph Paul Branca, Caleb Jenson, Dashiell Wolf. I was unfamiliar with the story of these … Continue reading →

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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016) Rated R

Posted on August 17, 2016 by laurarachel4

A journalist chronicles herĀ work in Ā Afghanistan. Based on the book, The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and PakistanĀ by Ā Kim Barker. Starring Tina Fey, Margot Robbie, Martin Freeman, Alfred Molina, Christopher Abbott, Billy Bob Thornton. This film was not the … Continue reading →

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The Mountain Road (1960) Rated NR

Posted on June 23, 2016 by laurarachel4

A U.S. Major is assigned to blow up military installations in order to stop the advancing Japanese. Based on the novel by Theodore H. White. Starring James Stewart, Lisa Lu, Glenn Corbett. This movie, although not the best of its … Continue reading →

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