Escape from a Nazi Death Camp (2014) Rated NR

Posted on August 16, 2023 by laurarachel4

On October 14, 1943, the inmates of the Sobibor death camp fought back with the biggest prison breakout of World War II. Starring Eric Meyers, Andreas Beckett, and Georg Nikolloff.

PBS interviews the remaining survivors of the Sobibor prison break. They tell their side of the story: how they planned the escape, how they survived it, and the aftermath. They recount the horrors of living in a place made to kill them and also the journey to come back to life after survival. This film is wonderfully made as the survivors go back to the land that was created to be the last place for them. This is a film worth the watch.

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Tiffany Haddish Does Shark Week (Discovery) Rated NR

Posted on August 15, 2023 by laurarachel4

 Tiffany Haddish is joining scientists in the study of sharks’ sex life. Starring Toby Daly-Engel, Tiffany Haddish, and Craig O’Connell. 

This is one of those shows where Discovery brings a celebrity into the life of shark week. Shark week is the week where their programing all revolves around the study of sharks. This show, I believe, is made for the comedic reprieve of learning about shark life. This is supposed to bring the funny into the learning. Now, Haddish knew what she had to do to bring the laughs; although, it’s hard to find her humorous while the scientists attempt to explain what they’re trying to study. It missed the boat; she isn’t that funny, and whike she tries, her jokes fall flat. I would have loved to see her be serious about the topic rather than making jokes about it. This special is not worth the watch. 

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New This Week on DVD, August 15, 2023

Posted on August 15, 2023 by laurarachel4

 

 Asteroid City (PG-13)

Following a writer on his world famous fictional play about a grieving father who travels with his tech-obsessed family to small rural Asteroid City to compete in a junior stargazing event, only to have his world view disrupted forever. Starring Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Jason Schwartzman

 The Machine (R)

Bert’s drunken past catches up with him 20 years down the road when he and his father are kidnapped by those Bert wronged 20 years ago while drunk on a college semester abroad in Russia. Starring Bert Kreischer, Mark Hamill, Jimmy Tatro 

 Nefarious (R)

On the day of his scheduled execution, a convicted serial killer gets a psychiatric evaluation during which he claims he is a demon, and further claims that before their time is over, the psychiatrist will commit three murders of his own. Starring Sean Patrick Flanery, Jordan Belfi, Stelio Savante 

 Crime Science: Season One (NR)

Crime Science travels to Singapore, India, and the United Arab Emirates to explore how technology in its various avatars is assisting law enforcement. Starring Christopher Syn

 Balthazar: Series 5 (TV-14)

Facing a series of complex murder cases, new police commander Hélène Bach must learn to work with the brilliant yet exasperating Raphaël, who can make the dead speak like no-one else. Starring Tomer Sisley, Yannig Samot, Philypa Phoenix 

 Monster High: The Movie (TV-PG)

Follows a half human and half werewolf, as she finally finds a place where she fits, but, when a devious plan to destroy Monster High threatens to reveal her identity, she must learn to embrace her true monster heart and save the day. Starring Miia Harris, Ceci Balagot, Nayah Damasen 

Synopsis by IMDB. 

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Class (BBCAmerica) Rated TV-14

Posted on August 14, 2023 by laurarachel4

Six students at the Coal Hill Academy have to deal with everyday life while also having to handle the effects of time travel. Starring Katherine Kelly, Greg Austin, and Jordan Renzo.

I am one of the few people in the world that have yet to see a single episode of Doctor Who. Although, I understand pop culture enough to appreciate the Doctor Who series. This series is difficult to follow as you try to understand who and what these characters are. I understood the concept of the school, but the writing was lacking for someone who hasn’t seen Doctor Who. Then you have the pacing, which doesn’t give us time to understand everything that’s happening or the effects it has on the characters. It’s a show that’s not worth the watch.

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Time for Us to Come Home for Christmas (2020) Rated TV-G

Posted on August 13, 2023 by laurarachel4

 Five guests are invited back to an Inn for Christmas. Starring Lacey Chabert, Stephen Huszar, and Lini Evans.

This is a cute romance with a nostalgic twist, and Chabert as the Hallmark belle is just as sweet. It’s wonderfully written, even if I figured out who sent them before the characters did. The big issue I have with this story is that the other four guests couldn’t care less who sent them. They answered Sarah’s questions, but to help her uncover the mystery? Nope, doesn’t matter to them, except of course the love interest. He’s the only one trying to help her uncover the clues. It’s just weird and out of place that Sarah’s the only one who cares. This film is not worth the watch. 

 

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Airport Security: Rome (NATGEO) Rated NR

Posted on August 12, 2023 by laurarachel4

The security at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport works around the clock to keep both the airport and their country free from criminal activity. Starring Giovanni Casavola, Mario Carraretto, and Giada Crivella.

This show is Season 8 of the series To Catch a Smuggler. It’s an interesting reality show that follows airport police (this time in Rome) work to keep criminal activity at bay. This is a tireless job as they not only protect their airports and their country but other countries in the world by preventing these criminals from getting to their destinations. It’s interesting to watch where these criminals try to hide their activities but also how they change their behavior once they are discovered. I’m amazed that people still try to do illegal activity. This show is worth the watch.

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Andy Cohen’s Then and Now (Bravo) Rated NR

Posted on August 11, 2023 by laurarachel4

Andy Cohen goes through events of three different years (1989, 1994, and 2000) to compare them with today. Starring Andy Cohen, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Gayle King.

I’m not really a fan of Andy Cohen. Sometimes I like him, but other times, he is annoying – and this is one of those times. There really is no point of looking at the events of the past and wondering how they would have happened if they happened today. It’s the past, and those things happened. Although they changed the world – some for good, others for bad – none of  it needs to be discussed today, especially when they have a left-leaning slant to the commentary. This series is not worth the watch.

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New This Week in Theaters, August 10, 2023

Posted on August 10, 2023 by laurarachel4

 

The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023) - IMDb The Last Voyage of the Demeter (R)
Opens on Friday, August 11
Starring: Corey Hawkins, Aisling Franciosi, Liam Cunningham

A crew sailing from Carpathia to England find that they are carrying very dangerous cargo.

Go West (2023) - IMDb Go West (NR)
Opens on Friday, August 11
Starring: Sean Astin, Natalie Madsen, Whitney Call 

A crazy group of pioneers brave the harsh elements and numerous mishaps to travel thousands of miles out west to find a place to call home.

Jules (2023) - IMDb Jules (PG-13)
Opens on Friday, August 11
Starring: Ben Kingsley, Harriet Sansom Harris, Zoe Winters 

Milton lives a quiet life of routine in a small western Pennsylvania town, but finds his day upended when a UFO and its extra-terrestrial passenger crash land in his backyard.

Gadar 2 (2023) - IMDb Gadar 2 (NR)
Opens on Friday, August 11
Starring: Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, Utkarsh Sharma

India’s most loved family of Tara, Sakeena and Jeete; 22 years after its predecessor. Set against the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971, Tara Singh, once again, will face every enemy to protect the honor of country and family.


Inside Man (2023) - IMDb Inside Man (NR)
Opens on Friday, August 11
Starring: Emile Hirsch, Jake Cannavale, Lucy Hale 

Based on true events, a disgraced police detective seeking redemption by going undercover to expose a violent crime syndicate. But as he sinks deeper into the mob, the price for absolution may be higher than he can afford.


The Pod Generation (2023) - Film and sessions - Pathé Switzerland The Pod Generation (PG-13)
Opens on Friday, August 11
Starring: Emilia Clarke, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Vinette Robinson 

In a not-so-distant future, tech giant Pegazus offers couples the opportunity to share their pregnancies via detachable artificial wombs or pods. And so begins Rachel and Alvy’s wild ride to parenthood in this brave new world. Starring 

Medusa Deluxe (2022) - IMDb Medusa Deluxe (R)
Opens on Friday, August 11
Starring: Luke Pasqualino, Lilit Lesser, Clare Perkins 

A murder mystery set in a competitive hairdressing contest. Extravagance and excess collide, as the death of a contestant sows seeds of division in a community whose passion for hair verges on obsession.

Match Me If You Can (2023) - IMDb Match Me If You Can (NR)
Opens on Friday, August 11
Starring: Georgina Reilly, Wilson Bethel, Brian George 

When a female computer nerd is rejected by an online dating service as “unmatchable,” she declares war on the dating service, becoming a reluctant spokeswoman for all the frustrated singles out there. Problem is: The dating service swears they didn’t reject her.

Synopsis by IMDB. 

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Wedding Crashers (2005) Rated R

Posted on August 10, 2023 by laurarachel4

 Two womanizing friends become wedding crashers to find women. Starring Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, and Christopher Walken. 

This film has its funny moments. While the premise is nothing that makes the men likeable, the actors are good and know how to make the scenes funny, even if you’re not a fan of that type of humor. The film was made because of the number of top named actors that carried it. It’s over the top, but that’s part of its charm. While the writing leaves a lot to be desired, the film tries to overcome the fact that these men are not honorable by turning them into romantic comedy gentlemen. Thus, the ending is unbelievable, but since it’s a romantic comedy, there has to be a happy ending. This film is not worth the watch. 

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Truth and Iliza (Freeform) Rated NR

Posted on August 9, 2023 by laurarachel4

Iliza hosts a talkshow with special guests and comedy sketches. Starring Niccole Thurman, Justin Michael Stevenson, Tai Brown, and Iliza Shlesinger.

This show is stupid; it’s another left leaning mentality who believes everyone should think like they do. Luckily, it’s only a half-hour show. For the most part, it’s not funny, and while it’s a little cleaner than the other late-night shows, it’s still not clean enough for me. I’m just tired of them trying to throw their ideology in our faces, and having it on a channel that is geared to young adults makes it all the more despicable. This show is not worth the watch.

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