Tag Archives: America

Zombieland (2009) Rated R

Posted on October 11, 2021 by laurarachel4

A group of misfits travels across America during a zombie apocalypse, each person with their own agenda. Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, and Emma Stone. This film is a fun romp across America while fighting zombies. There isn’t much depth … Continue reading →

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O.J. : Made in America (2016) Rated TV-MA

Posted on September 24, 2021 by laurarachel4

A chronicle of the rise and fall of O.J. Simpson while exploring race and celebrity in America. Starring Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Mike Albanese, and Muhammad Ali. I thought this is an interesting look at how O.J. grew up and how race … Continue reading →

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Fight the Power: The Protests That Changed America (2021) Rated NR

Posted on July 4, 2021 by laurarachel4

A documentary focuses on key impacts of protests on the evolution of the United States, from past to present. Starring Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jelani Cobb, and Robyn Muncy.  There are a couple of problems with this film. Abdul-Jabbar tells us the … Continue reading →

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Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten (2021) Rated NR

Posted on June 24, 2021 by laurarachel4

100 years later, we look at the explosion of violence that happened in the Black Wall Street district of Tulsa that was destroyed by a mob of white residents. Starring Michel Martin. This documentary helps bring to light the history … Continue reading →

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ZIWE (Showtime) Rated TV-MA

Posted on June 18, 2021 by laurarachel4

ZIWE hosts a variety show that challenges the comforts of America with race, politics, and cultural issues. Starring Ziwe Fumudoh, Cole Escola, and Patti Harrison. At first glance, I really thought this show was stupid. I’m still thinking it’s not … Continue reading →

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Pride (FX) Rated TV-MA

Posted on June 11, 2021 by laurarachel4

A six-part series chronicles the history of LGBTQ in America. Starring Ceyenne Doroshow, Susan Stryker, and Tez Anderson. This series, surprisingly, starts in the 1950s, at a time when the gays and lesbians were in the closet and families turned … Continue reading →

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Trumbo (2015) Rated R

Posted on March 24, 2021 by laurarachel4

In 1947, Dalton Trumbo was one of the top screenwriters until he and other artists were blacklisted for their political beliefs. Starring Bryan Cranston, Michael Stuhlbarg, and David Maldonado. This film tells the story of Trumbo, a screenwriter in Hollywood … Continue reading →

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American Crime Story: The People v. O. J. Simpson (FX) Rated TV-MA

Posted on March 9, 2021 by laurarachel4

An anthology series centered around America’s most notorious crimes and criminals. Starring Sarah Paulson, Annaleigh Ashford, and Sterling K. Brown. This series follows infamous crimes and criminals. The first episode covers the trial of O.J. Simpson. The filmmakers follow the … Continue reading →

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Love Finds You in Sugarcreek (2014) Rated TV-PG

Posted on January 6, 2021 by laurarachel4

A baseball player and his son are lost in America and find themselves in Amish country. Their truck has broken down, so three Amish ladies hire him to do work around the house. This sparks the interest of the local … Continue reading →

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The Revenant (2015) Rated R

Posted on December 15, 2020 by laurarachel4

A frontiersman fights for survival during a fur trading expedition in the 1820s when left for dead after being mauled by a bear. Based on the book, The Revenant: A Novel of Revenge by Michael Punke. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, … Continue reading →

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