Tag Archives: American

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 discover  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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The Americans (FX) Rated TV-MA

Posted on December 4, 2016 by laurarachel4

Two KGB agents go undercover as an American married couple to spy on the U.S. government. Starring Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Keidrich Sellati, Holly Taylor, Noah Emmerich. This multi-layered show appears to be about undercover spies, but reveals a deeper layer … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of Tintin (2011) Rated PG

Posted on October 24, 2016 by laurarachel4

The reporter Tintin and Captain Haddock set off to look for a sunken ship that was commanded by Haddock’s ancestor. Based on the comic book series by Hergé. Starring Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis, Daniel Craig, Nick Frost, Simon Pegg, Toby … Continue reading →

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Mao’s Last Dancer (2009) Rated PG

Posted on July 29, 2016 by laurarachel4

A film based on the life of Li Cunxin, a boy who was plucked from his tiny village in communist China to dance. Based on the autobiography of Li Cunxin. Starring Chi Cao, Bruce Greenwood, Penne Hackforth-Jones, Kyle MacLachlan. Wow, … Continue reading →

Posted in 2009, Australian Films, Biography, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Music, Rated PG, Romance | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Guilt (Freeform) Rated TV-14

Posted on July 18, 2016 by laurarachel4

An American in London finds her roommate has been murdered. Starring Emily Tremaine, Jorge Leon Martinez, Cristian Solimeno. I thought this show had potential.   I was expecting a fictional version of the Amanda Knox case, but this was not nearly … Continue reading →

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The American West (2016) Rated TV-14

Posted on June 19, 2016 by laurarachel4

This miniseries chronicles the American West from 1865 to 1890. Starring Jonathan C. Stewart, Mo Brings Plenty, Deborah Lee Douglas, Joshua David McLerran, Bert Thomas Morris, Glynn Praesel, David H. Stevens, Will Strongheart, Erik Young. This docu-series talks about the … Continue reading →

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Bully (2001) Rated R

Posted on May 10, 2016 by laurarachel4

A group of teenagers conspire to murder a friend whose emotional, physical and sexual bullying has become too much. Based on the 1993 murder of Bobby Kent. Starring Brad Renfro, Bijou Phillips, Rachel Miner, Nick Stahl, Michael Pitt. This gritty … Continue reading →

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Z (1969) Rated PG

Posted on May 5, 2016 by laurarachel4

After the murder of a prominent leftist, an investigator tries to uncover the truth, while government officials cover their tracks. Based on the novel Z by Vassilis Vassilikos. Starring Yves Montand, Irene Papas, Jean-Louis Trintignant. Based on the true story … Continue reading →

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Bridge of Spies (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 11, 2016 by laurarachel4

During the Cold War, a New York lawyer is recruited to defend a Soviet spy in court. This leads to him helping the CIA exchange the spy for an American pilot. Based on true events. Starring  Mark Rylance, Domenick Lombardozzi, … Continue reading →

Posted in 2015, Biography, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated PG-13, reviews, Thrillers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

The Portrait of a Lady (1996) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 9, 2015 by laurarachel4

An American girl inherits a fortune and gets into a relationship with a gentleman who turns her life into a nightmare. Adapted from Henry James’s novel of the same name. Starring Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, Barbara Hershey, Mary-Louise Parker, Shelley Winters, Shelley Duvall, Christian Bale, Viggo Mortensen This … Continue reading →

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