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Rick Steves’ Art of Europe (PBS) Rated NR

Posted on February 9, 2023 by laurarachel4

Rick Steves takes you on a journey exploring art from prehistoric times to the Modern Age. Starring Rick Steves. In this series, Steves takes us on a journey through time as we look at art from different periods and places. … Continue reading →

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She Said (2022) Rated R

Posted on January 9, 2023 by laurarachel4

New York Times reporters break a story that helps ignite the #MeToo movement and break the silence around Hollywood’s subject of sexual assaults. Starring Lola Petticrew, Katherine Laheen, and Zoe Kazan.  The one thing I disliked about this film is … Continue reading →

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Robbie the Reindeer in Legend of the Lost Tribe (2002) Rated NR

Posted on January 7, 2023 by laurarachel4

Robbie and the reindeer have a business that offers tours. Starring Ardal O’Hanlon, Jane Horrocks, and Steve Coogan. I was rather disappointed with these films. While this one was cuter than the original film, I didn’t like how adult the … Continue reading →

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Sam & Kate (2022) Rated R

Posted on December 7, 2022 by laurarachel4

A son returns home to help care for his aging father. Starring Henry Thomas, Dustin Hoffman, and Sissy Spacek.  There are a couple of things I liked about this film and there are some things I didn’t like. One is … Continue reading →

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Reframed: Marilyn Monroe (CNN) Rated NR

Posted on January 31, 2022 by laurarachel4

 This show reframes the life and legacy of Marilyn Monroe. Starring Mira Sorvino, Ellen Burstyn, and Amber Tamblyn.  This show talks about reframing what we know about Marilyn. The talking heads are mostly actors, and I question their knowledge about … Continue reading →

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The Big Leap (FOX) Rated TV-14

Posted on September 27, 2021 by laurarachel4

A group of diverse dancers compete in a reality show that’s putting on a remake of “Swan Lake.” Starring McKenzie Chinn, Karen Rodriguez, and Sammy Arechar. This show is one of those “Oh, no! Not another reality dance show drama.” … Continue reading →

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Love’s Abiding Joy (2006) Rated PG

Posted on February 16, 2020 by laurarachel4

Missie and Willie Lahaye move west and settle, but still, hardships continue as Missie wants to teach and Willie attends to their young daughter. Life and death happen as they both try to survive the harsh reality of the west. … Continue reading →

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Mary, Mother of Jesus (1999) Rated PG-13

Posted on November 6, 2019 by laurarachel4

The telling of Mary’s life before conception, during pregnancy, and the birth of Jesus. Starring Christian Bale, Pernilla August, and Melinda Kinnaman. This film is one that doesn’t include historically accurate storytelling. There is a lot that they take out … Continue reading →

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Malaya (1949) Rated NR

Posted on June 21, 2018 by laurarachel4

A newspaperman convinces the government to steal rubber from the Japanese. Starring Spencer Tracy, James Stewart, and Valentina Cortese. This is a compelling story of a disreputable man who says that he can smuggle rubber out of British Malaya. Although it’s a … Continue reading →

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Django Unchained (2012) Rated R

Posted on October 5, 2017 by laurarachel4

With help from a bounty hunter, a freed slave sets out to rescue his wife from a plantation owner. Starring Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kerry Washington, Samuel L. Jackson. I’m not usually a Quentin Tarantino fan but there are ones that I enjoy … Continue reading →

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