Tag Archives: dramatic

388 Arletta Avenue (2011) Rated TV-MA

Posted on July 16, 2019 by laurarachel4

A young couple is unnerved by a stalker. Starring Nick Stahl, Mia Kirshner, and Devon Sawa. This film is shot in the style of the “found footage” that horror films are going for these days. The couple, unbeknownst to them, … Continue reading →

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The Night Shift (NBC) Rated TV-14

Posted on February 26, 2019 by laurarachel4

A group of Army vets return home and work in a Texas hospital. Starring Eoin Macken, Jill Flint, and Brendan Fehr. I felt that this show is a “been there and done that” show. It’s not anything new. We’ve seen … Continue reading →

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A Private War (2018) Rated R

Posted on February 20, 2019 by laurarachel4

War correspondent, Marie Colvin, traveled the world in war-torn countries to give voice to the voiceless; with her photographer, she embarks on the assignment to Homs. Starring Rosamund Pike, Greg Wise, and Alexandra Moen. The film is based on a Vanity Fair … Continue reading →

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Kidding (Showtime) Rated TV-MA

Posted on September 22, 2018 by laurarachel4

Jeff, a kids’ show host, struggles to keep his sanity and his family together. Starring  Jim Carrey, Frank Langella, and Catherine Keener. This show is amazing – it’s brilliance is found in Jeff’s dealing with the loss of his son, … Continue reading →

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The Eleven (A&E) Rated TV-14

Posted on November 5, 2017 by laurarachel4

 The Eleven investigates the murder of eleven teenage girls after a letter from a convicted murderer is found that leads to a confession. Starring Lise Olsen, Fred Paige The show incorporates interviews with family, convicted murderer Edward Harold Bell and law … Continue reading →

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Royal Wives at War (2016) Rated PG

Posted on October 23, 2017 by laurarachel4

 The Queen Mother and Wallis Simpson reminisce the year, 1936, when King Edward VIII gave up the throne for the woman he loves. Starring Gina McKee, Emma Davies, Nick Waring This film incorporates dramatic scenes with actors portraying the characters and giving interviews about … Continue reading →

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Safety Not Guaranteed (2012) Rated R

Posted on June 18, 2017 by laurarachel4

A reporter investigates an ad placed in the paper for a companion to time travel. Starring Aubrey Plaza, Lauren Carlos, Basil Harris, Jake Johnson. This film was not what I expected at all. It is very well written with well-rounded … Continue reading →

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Mr. Selfridge (PBS) Rated PG

Posted on April 29, 2017 by laurarachel4

Based on the real-life story of the American founder of London’s department store, Selfridge’s. Based on the book, Shopping, Seduction & Mr Selfridge by Lindy Woodhead. Starring Ron Cook, Jeremy Piven, Tom Goodman-Hill. A brilliantly executed show, I was pleasantly … Continue reading →

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Argo (2012) Rated R

Posted on February 27, 2017 by laurarachel4

A CIA agent goes undercover as a Hollywood film producer to rescue six Americans in Tehran during the U.S. hostage crisis in Iran in 1980. Starring Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Victor Garber, Tate Donovan, Kyle Chandler, … Continue reading →

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Mars (NatGeo) Rated TV-PG

Posted on December 7, 2016 by laurarachel4

The first manned voyage to Mars in 2033 starts the colonization of the planet. Starring Jihae, Alberto Ammann, Clémentine Poidatz, Ben Cotton, Nicholas Wittman, Kata Sarbó. This series is a combination of real National Geographic documentary and fictional drama.  I … Continue reading →

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