Tag Archives: costumes

The Measure of a Man (2011) Rated NR

Posted on November 4, 2017 by laurarachel4

 A father is dying and his daughter remembers his life and questions what makes a man. Starring Jarin Stevens, Jennica Schwartzman, Jules Hartley The premise of the film is great and that is as good as this film gets. I really wish it … Continue reading →

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Still Star-Crossed (ABC) Rated TV-14

Posted on June 13, 2017 by laurarachel4

After the death of Romeo and Juliet, the Montagues and the Capulets try to overcome the loss of the teenagers. Starring Torrance Coombs, Ebonee Noel, Medalion Rahimi, Julio Perillán. Historically inaccurate, with costumes that don’t represent the time period, this … Continue reading →

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The Danish Girl (2015) Rated R

Posted on April 21, 2016 by laurarachel4

The fictitious story based on the lives of  Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. Based on the novel of the same name by David Ebershoff. Starring Alicia Vikander, Eddie Redmayne, Tusse Silberg, Amber Heard, Matthias Schoenaerts. Sets, costumes, makeup- this film has … Continue reading →

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War and Peace (2016) Rated TV-14

Posted on February 5, 2016 by laurarachel4

The Russian conflict with Napoleon is heating up, and six families’ lives are changed forever. Based on the novel by Leo Tolstoy. Starring Paul Dano, James Norton, Lily James, Aneurin Barnard, Jessie Buckley, Olivia Ross. This updated version of Tolstoy’s … Continue reading →

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The Artist (2011) Rated PG-13

Posted on January 16, 2016 by laurarachel4

A silent movie star meets a young dancer, and they fall in love. When talkies come on the scene, it sends both their careers into opposite directions. Starring Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo, John Goodman, James Cromwell, Uggie. This is a … Continue reading →

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Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on December 13, 2015 by laurarachel4

The huntsman is sent by the Evil Queen to kill Snow White, but instead he becomes her protector and mentor against the Queen. Starring Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron. This is a dark spin on Grimm’s fairy tale of Snow … Continue reading →

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Plymouth Adventure (1952) Rated NR

Posted on November 30, 2015 by laurarachel4

The dramatic journey of the Pilgrims’ journey to Virginia aboard the Mayflower in 1620, with their unexpected landing in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Based on The Plymouth Adventure 1950 novel by Ernest Gébler. Starring Spencer Tracy, Gene Tierney, Van Johnson, Leo Genn, Barry … Continue reading →

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The Astronaut Wives Club (ABC) Rated NR

Posted on July 14, 2015 by laurarachel4

The Astronaut Wives tells the true story of the women who stood beside their men during the space race. Based on Lily Koppel’s book, The Astronaut Wives Club: A True Story. Starring JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Yvonne Strahovski, Dominique McElligott, Odette Annable, … Continue reading →

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The Countess (2009) Rated TV-MA

Posted on April 25, 2015 by laurarachel4

A 17th century Hungarian countess becomes a serial killer of virgin girls to stay young. Based on the true story of Elizabeth Báthory. Starring Julie Delpy, Daniel Brühl, William Hurt I agree that this isn’t historically accurate film. I believe Julie … Continue reading →

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Wolf Hall (BBC) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 15, 2015 by laurarachel4

Based on two books by Hilary Mantel, Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies. It’s 1500 England where we see the rise of Thomas Cromwell during King Henry VIII’s reign. Starring Mark Rylance, Damian Lewis, Claire Foy, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Joss … Continue reading →

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