Tag Archives: fictional

The Yellow Birds (2017) Rated R

Posted on September 8, 2024 by laurarachel4

 Two soldiers navigate the horrors of war. When one comes back home, he struggles with the promise he made before leaving on tour. Based on the book by Kevin Powers. Starring Alden Ehrenreich, Daniel Jose Molina, and Mikey Collins.  While … Continue reading →

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Ren Faire (HBO) Rated TV-14

Posted on July 30, 2024 by laurarachel4

 The king of the largest Renaissance festival retires and needs to find a replacement while three people fight for the job. Starring Louie Migliaccio, George Coulam, and Jeffrey Baldwin.  I think this series would do better if it took the … Continue reading →

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Law & Order True Crime (2017) Rated TV-14

Posted on July 15, 2024 by laurarachel4

The story behind the murders of a Hollywood movie executive and his former beauty queen wife by their sons, the Menendez brothers. Starring Edie Falco, Gus Halper, and Miles Gaston Villanueva. This miniseries brings the courtroom drama to life as … Continue reading →

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Omen IV: The Awakening (1991) Rated UR

Posted on July 7, 2024 by laurarachel4

 A couple adopts a child that they know nothing about and learn that she is next in line to be the antichrist. Starring Faye Grant, Michael Woods, and Michael Lerner.  To me, a true horror film takes on something that … Continue reading →

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McFarland, USA (2015) Rated PG

Posted on June 16, 2024 by laurarachel4

 After losing his football coaching job, Coach Jim White takes on the new cross country team. Starring Kevin Costner, Ramiro Rodriguez, and Carlos Pratts.  I question the historical accuracy of this film. Disney created it with the formula that seems … Continue reading →

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The Real Story (Smithsonian) Rated TV-PG

Posted on June 3, 2024 by laurarachel4

A documentary that looks at the true stories behind hit films. Starring Corey Johnson, David Harewood, and Paul McGann. This series takes on popular films and looks at the true stories behind them. It’s always interesting to see what story … Continue reading →

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Manhunt (Discovery) Rated TV-14

Posted on April 10, 2024 by laurarachel4

An in-depth look at the FBI’s tracking down of Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber. Starring Sam Worthington, Jeremy Bobb, and Desmond Harrington. This miniseries is intriguing and interesting as the FBI tries to figure out who the Unabomber is. This miniseries … Continue reading →

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Will (TNT) Rated TV-MA

Posted on March 19, 2024 by laurarachel4

A reinvented life of William Shakespeare when he comes to London to make a name for himself as a playwright. Starring Laurie Davidson, Olivia DeJonge, and Ewen Bremner. I was looking forward to this series. I’ve never been a Shakespeare … Continue reading →

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Torchlighters: The Richard Wurmbrand Story (2008) Rated NR

Posted on February 20, 2024 by laurarachel4

 In communist Romania Richard Wurmbrand does not bow down to the government and lands in prison. Starring Mihail Somanescu. I’ve always enjoyed the Torchlighters series. They tell the stories of Christians standing up for their faith and are usually short … Continue reading →

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The Land of Israel with Jon Voight: God’s Story (Newsmax) Rated NR

Posted on February 4, 2024 by laurarachel4

 Jon Voight takes the viewer through the Holy Land with Biblical stories. Starring Jon Voight, Steven Paul, and Chaim N. Cunin.  I had mixed feelings about this series. I watched the first one and was rather annoyed by Steven Paul  … Continue reading →

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