Tag Archives: cia

New Shows This Fall on TV 2014

Posted on August 13, 2014 by laurarachel4

   Madam Secretary (CBS) Tea Leoni plays a former CIA agent whose former boss, now the president of the United States, asks her to take on the role of Secretary of State after an accident claims the life of the … Continue reading →

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A Good Day to Die Hard (2013) Rated R

Posted on September 13, 2013 by laurarachel4

John McClane heads to Russia to find his son, who happens to be working undercover for the CIA. Starring Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney, Sebastian Koch, Cole Hauser I’m not a huge Die Hard fan but this film seems to take … Continue reading →

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Homeland (Showtime) Rated TV-MA

Posted on January 8, 2013 by laurarachel4

A top CIA agent believes a former POW was turned by al-Qaeda. Starring Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin, Rupert Friend Based on the Israeli tv show, Prisoners of War.  Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa did an excellent job at bring this show to the U.S. screen. I … Continue reading →

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Tony Scott (1944-2012)

Posted on August 28, 2012 by laurarachel4

(1944-2012)  Deja Vu (2006) Rated PG-13 ATF agent Doug Carlin finds himself dogged by feelings of déjà vu as he investigates a bombing on a New Orleans ferry. Should he shrug off the unsettling sensation, or can it help him … Continue reading →

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Missing (ABC)

Posted on April 22, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated TV-14 When her son is kidnap, former CIA agent Becca Winstone sets out to find him. Starring Ashley Judd, Cliff Curtis, Adriano Giannini, Nick Eversman, Laura Donnelly This show runs like a movie. It intrigued me to the point … Continue reading →

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Top Films of 2011

Posted on January 15, 2012 by laurarachel4

I just realized I haven’t posted my top films of 2011. I’ve been so busy…Too many movies, so little time.  So, here is my list and as usual these films aren’t necessary released in 2011 but that I saw for … Continue reading →

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Hanna (2011)

Posted on October 15, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 Hanna is raised by her ex-CIA operative father to become a skilled assassin. Starring Saoirse Ronan, Eric Bana, Vicky Krieps, Cate Blanchett Hanna is on the line whether it’s  a good film. I say it’s a great film. Hanna … Continue reading →

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Person of Interest (CBS)

Posted on October 2, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR An Ex-CIA agent and a billionaire join forces to stop violent crimes with the aid of a computer that will predict the events. Starring Michael Emerson, Jim Caviezel, Kevin Chapman The stories aren’t new but the actors and … Continue reading →

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Chaos (CBS)

Posted on April 22, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR This show is confusion. Is it a comedy, is it a drama, what is it? This is the worst show I have seen this spring. The writing is the worst. If you are going to do a show … Continue reading →

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Chris O’Donnell

Posted on September 24, 2010 by laurarachel4

The Company (2007) Rated NR Inspired by the book by Robert Littell, this historical miniseries follows rookie CIA agent Jack McCauliffe as he trains under the watchful eye of mentor Harvey Torriti, aka the Sorcerer, during the Cold War. Meanwhile, fellow … Continue reading →

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