Tag Archives: America

My Giant (1998) Rated PG

A Hollywood agent stumbles upon a giant living in Romania and decides he’d be the perfect movie star. Starring Billy Crystal, Kathleen Quinlan, and Gheorghe Muresan. This film isn’t a bad movie. It’s not the best, but it is definitely … Continue reading

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Finding Normal (2013) Rated NR

Dr. Lisa Leland is on her way to a wedding when she runs into the law in small town, Normal, N.C.Ā  When she has a decision to make, jail or community service, she opts for community service. She is sentenced … Continue reading

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American Style (CNN) Rated TV-PG

American StyleĀ focuses on the fashion and pop culture that defines America through the years. StarringĀ Eric Avila, Jeffrey Banks, and Todd Boyd. Allegedly, this show follows America through the decades of fashion, but it actually covers the history of American culture … Continue reading

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Blue Caprice (2013) Rated R

A boy is drawn to America and a dangerous father figure, inspired by theĀ 2002 Beltway sniper attacks. StarringĀ Tequan Richmond, April Yvette Thompson, and Isaiah Washington. This film tells the story ofĀ Lee Malvo and John Allen Muhammad, how they met, how … Continue reading

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Emperor (2012) Rated PG-13

As the Japanese surrender after World War II, General Fellers must decide whether or not Emperor Hirohito will hang as a war criminal. StarringĀ Matthew Fox, Tommy Lee Jones, and Eriko Hatsune. This film covers the aftermath of World War II … Continue reading

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Out of the Furnace (2013) Rated R

Rodney Baze has disappeared, and law enforcement is slow to act, so his brother takes things into his own hands. StarringĀ Woody Harrelson, Dendrie Taylor, and Carl Ciarfalio. This film starts as an action film, but I have to say it … Continue reading

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BlacKkKlansman (2018) Rated R

Ron Stallworth, an African-American police officer in Colorado Springs, CO, infiltrates the local Ku Klux Klan branch with the help of a fellow officer who happens to be Jewish. Based on real events in the bookĀ  Black Klansman: Race, Hate, … Continue reading

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The Angel of Pennsylvania Avenue (1996) Rated TV-PG

A father is wrongfully convicted, and his children travel to Washington D.C. seeking his release in time for Christmas. StarringĀ Diana Scarwid, Robert Urich, and Tegan Moss. This is a heartwarming true story of siblings who travel to Washington during The … Continue reading

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Drinks, Crime and Prohibition (Smithsonian) Rated TV-PG

A miniseries highlights the pros and cons of the American Prohibition. StarringĀ Branford Parker. I thought this miniseries did a fine job taking on the different parts of the American Prohibition and explaining the reasons behind it. The series covers the … Continue reading

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10 Streets That Changed America (PBS) Rated TV-PG

A documentary highlights ten streets that changed America. StarringĀ Michelle Young and Geoffrey Baer. This is a great documentary that highlights the history of ten streets that changed America. The film talks about the history of certain streets from Native American … Continue reading

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