Tag Archives: detroit

RoboCop (2014) Rated PG-13

Posted on November 2, 2021 by laurarachel4

In 2028 Detroit, a cop is injured on the job, and a business has figured out how to make a half human-half robot police officer. Starring Joel Kinnaman, Gary Oldman, and Michael Keaton. This film engages the concept of having … Continue reading →

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RoboCop (1987) Rated R

Posted on January 1, 2019 by laurarachel4

In the distant future, in a dystopian and crime-ridden Detroit, an injured cop returns to the force as a cyborg. Starring Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, and Dan O’Herlihy. This is a great sci-fi movie. We have a future world that is … Continue reading →

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Low Winter Sun (AMC) Rated NR

Posted on August 13, 2018 by laurarachel4

Murder, corruption, deception, and revenge ensue when Detroit detective, Frank Agnew kills another cop. Starring Mark Strong, Lennie James, and James Ransone. I was rather disappointed when I watched this season of the show. The writing is lackluster for AMC. With both … Continue reading →

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10 Streets That Changed America (PBS) Rated TV-PG

Posted on July 26, 2018 by laurarachel4

A documentary highlights ten streets that changed America. Starring Michelle Young and Geoffrey Baer. This is a great documentary that highlights the history of ten streets that changed America. The film talks about the history of certain streets from Native American … Continue reading →

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New This Week on DVD, December 12, 2017

Posted on December 12, 2017 by laurarachel4

 Kingsman: The Golden Circle (R) When their headquarters are destroyed and the world is held hostage, the Kingsman’s journey leads them to the discovery of an allied spy organization in the US. These two elite secret organizations must band together … Continue reading →

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Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story (2013) Rated PG

Posted on July 4, 2017 by laurarachel4

The story of the 1973 hockey season when Gordie Howe returns to the ice at age 44. Starring Michael Shanks, Kathleen Robertson, Martin Cummins. An emotionally stirring experience, this film tells the story of hockey great Gordie Howe who comes … Continue reading →

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Vanishing on 7th Street (2010) Rated R

Posted on September 13, 2015 by laurarachel4

A group of survivors try to fight off an invasion of darkness with light. Starring Hayden Christensen, John Leguizamo, Thandie Newton This movie lacked true thriller appeal, but the premise was interesting.  There isn’t too much frightening about people who … Continue reading →

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New Shows This Fall on TV 2013

Posted on July 29, 2013 by laurarachel4

 Low Winter Sun (AMC) Low Winter Sun, adapted from a British series, centers on a pair of corrupt Detroit cops with underworld ties. They murder one of their own in the pilot episode,  the reasons why and the aftershocks are revealed … Continue reading →

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