Tag Archives: fiction

America: Promised Land (History) Rated NR

Posted on September 23, 2023 by laurarachel4

This series showcases the history of immigration in the U.S., including interviews with ancestors of those who immigrated here. Starring Corey Johnson, Milton Schorr, and Scot Cooper. This is one of those shows on the History Channel that needs more … Continue reading →

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The Serpent Queen (Starz) Rated TV-MA

Posted on October 19, 2022 by laurarachel4

A tv series that is based on the book by Leonie Frieda on the life of Catherine de Medici. Starring Samantha Morton, Amrita Acharia, and Enzo Cilenti.  Starz does a wonderful job at bringing these historical figures to life. While … Continue reading →

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Big Fish (2003) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 1, 2021 by laurarachel4

  A son tries to sort facts from fiction about his father’s life. Starring Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, and Billy Crudup.  This is a brilliant film about a father and son’s relationship. Will Bloom heads home to see his dad … Continue reading →

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The Magicians (SYFY) Rated TV-14

Posted on March 3, 2021 by laurarachel4

A group of students are recruited to a secret academy where they learn that the magic they believe is fiction is, in fact, real. Based on the book series by Lev Grossman. Starring Stella Maeve, Hale Appleman, and Arjun Gupta. … Continue reading →

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A Very British Murder with Lucy Worsley (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on March 2, 2021 by laurarachel4

This documentary takes a look at murders from British history, starting with Jack the Ripper and on to Agatha Christie’s mysteries. Starring Lucy Worsley, Michael Kirk, and Ian Burney. This is a brilliant documentary. Lucy Worsley knows her history, and … Continue reading →

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Tenet (2020) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 5, 2021 by laurarachel4

Armed with one word, Tenet, the protagonist travels through the world of international espionage. Starring Juhan Ulfsak, Jefferson Hall, and Ivo Uukkivi. This film travels through 6 different timelines. Christopher Nolen is known for these time-bending films, and this one … Continue reading →

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Self/less (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 11, 2020 by laurarachel4

A dying man transfers his consciousness into a younger body. Starring Ryan Reynolds, Natalie Martinez, and Matthew Goode. This film has a wonderful premise but loses sight of what story it wants to tell. It starts with the older dying … 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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The Book of Negroes (2015) Rated NR

Posted on March 16, 2015 by laurarachel4

We follow the life of Aminata who was kidnapped in Africa to be enslaved in South Carolina, as she work to get back to home land. Based on the novel by Lawrence Hill. Starring Aunjanue Ellis, Lyriq Bent, Ben Chaplin, Allan … Continue reading →

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This Magic Moment (2013) Rated NR

Posted on August 26, 2013 by laurarachel4

A movie set comes to small town America and the star of the film uses her new small town guy friend to make her ex-boyfriend and co-star jealous. This, of course, causes confusion when reality and fiction lines get blurred. … Continue reading →

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