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Smoke: Marijuana + Black America (2020) Rated NR

Posted on November 30, 2020 by laurarachel4

This documentary follows the history of Marijuana in the black communities. Starring Kamala D. Harris, Nasir “Nas” Jones, and Cory Booker. I’m still not a fan of Marijuana – even with all the positive usage of the drug, I still … Continue reading →

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Sicario (2015) Rated R

Posted on September 11, 2020 by laurarachel4

An FBI agent is called into a government task force that is fighting the war on drugs at the Mexican-United States border. Starring Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, and Josh Brolin. This film takes us into the world of drug smuggling. We … Continue reading →

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Hot Pursuit (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on March 28, 2020 by laurarachel4

A “by the book” cop is in charge of bringing in the wife of a drug boss. Starring Reese Witherspoon, Sofía Vergara, and Matthew Del Negro. This is one of those female buddy films, and it relies on the likeability … Continue reading →

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Killing Blue (1988) Rated R

Posted on January 3, 2020 by laurarachel4

A police commissioner and his assistant team together to solve murders in Berlin’s underground drug and prostitution ganglands. Starring Armin Mueller-Stahl, Morgan Fairchild, and Frank Stallone. This film doesn’t make sense. It’s takes place in Berlin, but everyone speaks English. … Continue reading →

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The Man with the Golden Arm (1955) Rated TV-14

Posted on May 14, 2019 by laurarachel4

A junkie works with drug addiction while his wife and card sharks put him down. Starring Frank Sinatra, Eleanor Parker, and Kim Novak. What makes this film is Sinatra, who plays the junkie battling his demons while the people around … Continue reading →

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Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018) Rated R

Posted on October 15, 2018 by laurarachel4

The drug war across the Mexican border has escalated to terrorists crossing the border. To fight them, FBI agent Matt Graver reteams with mercurial Alejandro. Starring Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin, and Isabela Moner. This film has the same taste that the … Continue reading →

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Patrick Melrose (2018) Rated TV-MA

Posted on May 30, 2018 by laurarachel4

Following the death of his father, Patrick Melrose tries to overcome his addictions and demons that stem from his abusive father and indifferent mother. Based on the book by Edward St Aubyn. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Sebastian Maltz. … Continue reading →

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Snitch (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 4, 2018 by laurarachel4

A father goes undercover for the DEA to free his son after he is imprisoned for a drug deal. Starring Dwayne Johnson, Barry Pepper, Jon Bernthal. This film is based off of a change in the drug trafficking laws, which makes … Continue reading →

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The Last Stand (2013) Rated R

Posted on January 22, 2018 by laurarachel4

 A small town sheriff must stop a drug cartel before they get to Mexico. Starring  Arron Shiver, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Titos Menchaca, Luis Guzman, Forest Whitaker. There is nothing original or notable about this lackluster film. Although it is fun to see … Continue reading →

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Take Me Home Tonight (2011) Rated R

Posted on January 30, 2017 by laurarachel4

Four years after graduation, a high school genius uses his sister’s Labor Day party to make a move on his high school crush. Starring Topher Grace, Anna Faris, Dan Fogler, Teresa Palmer, Chris Pratt, Michael Ian Black. This movie did … Continue reading →

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