Tag Archives: Career

Genius Aretha (NatGeo) Rated TV-14

Posted on April 23, 2021 by laurarachel4

Aretha Franklin’s relationship between her father, her marriage, and her music career are depicted. Starring Cynthia Erivo, Malcolm Barrett, and Patrice Covington. This series is touted as the best of the Genius anthology, but I hate to say it – … Continue reading →

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Josephine Baker: The Story of an Awakening (2018) Rated NR

Posted on February 28, 2021 by laurarachel4

Josephine Baker was born into poverty in Missouri in 1906. She moved to France where she became a dancer and hailed as the Queen of Paris. She joined the French Resistance and became a civil rights activist. Starring Léonie Simaga, … Continue reading →

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Burnt (2015) Rated R

Posted on December 1, 2020 by laurarachel4

A top chef has destroyed his career with drugs and an ego. After he cleans up, he heads back to London to redeem himself at a restaurant that’s working on getting three Michelin stars. Starring Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, and Daniel … Continue reading →

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Richard Jewell (2019) Rated R

Posted on July 7, 2020 by laurarachel4

American security guard, Richard Jewell, goes from hero to suspect in the 1996 Centennial Park bombing. Starring Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell, and Brandon Stanley. This film showcases how the 1996 Centennial Park bombing transformed Jewell’s life. Jewell was always … Continue reading →

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Mad Mel: The Rise and Fall of a Hollywood Icon (2010) Rated NR

Posted on May 25, 2020 by laurarachel4

A look at the rise and fall of Mel Gibson in Hollywood. Starring Robert Downey Jr. and Mel Gibson. This is a journalist’s view on the rise and fall of Gibson’s career in Hollywood. It’s the opinions of these journalists … Continue reading →

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Merle Haggard: Salute to A Country Legend (2020) Rated TV-PG

Posted on May 13, 2020 by laurarachel4

This TV special gives us the highlights from the one night concert on Merle Haggard’s 80th birthday showcasing his music. Starring Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney, and Billy Gibbons. This TV special is just a concert of Haggard’s music performed by … Continue reading →

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A&E Biography: Kenny Rogers (2020) Rated TV-PG

Posted on May 11, 2020 by laurarachel4

A biography of Kenny Rogers, where friends and family are interviewed mixed with his farewell performance in Nashville, Tennessee. Starring Charles Esten, Idina Menzel, and Dolly Parton. This is a wonderful look back at the life and career of Kenny … Continue reading →

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Garth Brooks: The Road I’m On (A&E) Rated NR

Posted on December 31, 2019 by laurarachel4

A look at the life of Garth Brooks from the start of his career to now. Starring Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood. Brooks and his family open up about their life and his career in this documentary. What we learn … Continue reading →

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Flying Home (2014) Rated NR

Posted on December 4, 2019 by laurarachel4

A businessman must choose between a deal that would make his career or the woman he loves. Starring Jamie Dornan, Anthony Head, and Ali Suliman. I rather enjoyed this film. It’s not the best romance, but I really enjoyed Dornan’s … Continue reading →

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In a Man’s World (Bravo) Rated TV-PG

Posted on November 24, 2019 by laurarachel4

A group of women tackles gender issues while going undercover as men. Starring Lou Elsey and Dave Elsey. At first, I thought, “oh, no, another show that wants to push the agenda that women and men aren’t equal,” but this … Continue reading →

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