Category Archives: War

Lone Survivor (2013) Rated R

Posted on February 19, 2015 by laurarachel4

Based on the true events of the mission Operation Red Wings to go after Taliban leader Ahmad Shah. Based on the book, Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster, Eric Bana To me, this … Continue reading →

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Manhattan (WGN) Rated TV-14

Posted on December 11, 2014 by laurarachel4

The show takes place in Los Alamos, New Mexico as a group of scientists create the first atomic bomb. It follows the families of the scientists as will as scientists themselves with the making of the bomb. Starring Rachel Brosnahan, … Continue reading →

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Phantom (2013) Rated R

Posted on August 30, 2013 by laurarachel4

During the height of the Cold War, a nuclear Soviet Submarine goes missing. On board is a battle tested captain and a rogue KGB agent. Unbeknownst to the world the battle to stop WWIII is underway. Based on the story … Continue reading →

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The Shopworn Angel (1938) Rated G

Posted on August 29, 2013 by laurarachel4

A Texan GI is sent to New York for basic training before being shipped out to WWI. While there he meets a worldly actress and falls for her. Starring Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Walter Pidgeon, Hattie McDaniel I really enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Hemingway’s Adventures of a Young Man (1962) Rated NR

Posted on August 16, 2013 by laurarachel4

A Young man from Midwestern America longs to be a writer. To do this he must learn about life. Based on Ernest Hemingway’s autobiography short stories on Nick Adams and A Farewell to Arms. Starring Richard Beymer, Diane Baker, Corinne Calvet … Continue reading →

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Wake Island (1942) Rated NR

Posted on June 5, 2013 by laurarachel4

Wake Island tells the story of the military garrison on Wake Island after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Starring Brian Donlevy, Macdonald Carey, Robert Preston This is a story that gets lost in the Pearl Harbor attack. Right after the … Continue reading →

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To Hell and Back (1955) Rated NR

Posted on June 4, 2013 by laurarachel4

The true story of Audie Murphy, who is the most decorated hero in the Army. Starring Audie Murphy, Marshall Thompson, Charles Drake I  love that this film is realistic and uses real soldiers in the marching scenes. I believe this is … Continue reading →

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The Bible (HistoryChannel) Rated PG-13

Posted on March 14, 2013 by laurarachel4

This miniseries takes on the Bible in ten hours. Starring Keith David, Diogo Morgado, Darwin Shaw If you want a fast paced, no meat overview of the Bible this series is for you. Mark Burnett and Roma Downey took on … Continue reading →

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Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970)

Posted on May 2, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated G Tora! Tora! Tora! tells both sides, the Japanese and American, to the Pearl Harbor attack during World War II. Starring Martin Balsam, Sô Yamamura, Joseph Cotten With everyone stating that the special effects were outstanding and what a great … Continue reading →

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Hugo (2011)

Posted on April 25, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated PG Hugo, an orphan 12-year-old, lives in the walls of a persian train station. He meets the daughter of Georges Méliès, a former filmmaker, who has a key that Hugo needs. Starring Ben Kingsley, Sacha Baron Cohen, Asa Butterfield, … Continue reading →

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