Tag Archives: case

The Central Park Five (2012) Rated NR

Posted on November 16, 2017 by laurarachel4

This documentary examines the rape of a woman in Central Park in 1989 for which five black and Latino boys were convicted. Years later, a serial rapist confessed to the crime. Starring Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana, Kharey Wise, Matias Reyes. This is … Continue reading →

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The Disappearance of Natalee Holloway (Oxygen) Rated NR

Posted on September 28, 2017 by laurarachel4

Natalee Holloway disappeared in Aruba in May 2005, and her father has never stopped looking for her. Now, with a new informant he hopes to find her remains. Starring  Dave Holloway, T.J. Ward, Gabriel. I’m glad that the family of Natalee Holloway … Continue reading →

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The Abduction (1996) Rated NR

Posted on August 7, 2017 by laurarachel4

Kate and Paul’s marriage started off as happy but, with each passing year, Paul becomes more abusive. Kate finally gets the courage to leave, but Paul has a hard time letting go. Based on the true story of the case … Continue reading →

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Trial & Error (NBC) Rated TV-PG

Posted on April 11, 2017 by laurarachel4

A series that spoofs crime shows. A lawyer from the Northeast has his first case in a murder trial where a poetry professor is accused of killing his wife. Starring Nicholas D’Agosto, Jayma Mays, Steven Boyer, Krysta Rodriguez, Sherri Shepherd, John Lithgow. … Continue reading →

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The Paperboy (2012) Rated R

Posted on March 11, 2017 by laurarachel4

A reporter returns to his home town to investigate a case involving a death row inmate. Based on the book by Pete Dexter. Starring Zac Efron, Matthew McConaughey, Nicole Kidman, John Cusack, David Oyelowo,  Macy Gray. This film over the … Continue reading →

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The Killing of JonBenet: The Truth Uncovered (A&E) Rated TV-14

Posted on January 31, 2017 by laurarachel4

Re-examination of key evidence and new information of the murder of JonBenét Ramsey. This show takes the Ramseys’ side and talks about evidence that points to an intruder who committed this crime. It’s interesting to watch, but I don’t believe that … Continue reading →

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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 Last Panthers (Sundance) Rated NR

Posted on April 26, 2016 by laurarachel4

As an independent claims specialist, Naomi’s  job is to recover stolen diamonds. Also on the case is police officer Khalil. The trail takes them across Europe and into an underground group. Starring Samantha Morton, Tahar Rahim, John Hurt, Goran Bogdan, … Continue reading →

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Irrational Man (2015) Rated R

Posted on February 23, 2016 by laurarachel4

A disillusioned philosophy professor finds the will to live when he plans to kill a judge. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, Joe Stapleton, Parker Posey. This film is quintessential, comical, complex Woody Allen. Phoenix plays the professor in search of … Continue reading →

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Scream Queens (FOX) Rated TV-14

Posted on September 29, 2015 by laurarachel4

A college campus is traumatized when a mass murderer starts killing off members of a sorority. Starring Emma Roberts, Lea Michele, Abigail Breslin, Keke Palmer, Billie Lourd, Jamie Lee Curtis This is the worst show I’ve seen yet this season. It’s a satirical show based on … Continue reading →

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