Tag Archives: highlights

1968: The Year That Changed America (CNN) Rated NR

Posted on March 8, 2026 by laurarachel4

 A series that highlights the shift in politics during the year of 1968. Starring Dan Rather, Renee Graham, Tim Naftali I just watched this series recently and it’s a good thing. If I had watched it in 2018 before covid, … Continue reading →

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Matter of Mind: My Parkinson’s (2024) Rated NR

Posted on June 8, 2024 by laurarachel4

 Three families battle Parkinson’s, finding ways to  combat and fight the disease that’s killing them. Starring Veronica Garcia-Hayes, Peter Dunlap-Shohl, and Juan Solano. This film highlights three different people battling Parkinson’s. Each one has a different story and is still … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Headlines: Escaping the NXIVM Cult with Gretchen Carlson (2019) Rated TV-14

Posted on April 2, 2024 by laurarachel4

 Catherine Oxenberg discusses how she got her daughter out of the NXIVM cult. Starring Frank Parlato, Gretchen Carlson, and Catherine Oxenberg.  This TV special has Gretchen talking with Catherine Oxenberg on the depth of her daughter’s trap in the cult, … Continue reading →

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Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes (2023) Rated TV-14

Posted on March 30, 2024 by laurarachel4

 A documentary of the work of Max Roach as his groundbreaking sounds and ambitions challenged his career. Starring Maya Angelou, Gary Bartz, and Harry Belafonte. This film gives us the highlights of a life well lived. The talking heads tell … Continue reading →

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John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) Rated R

Posted on October 30, 2023 by laurarachel4

After he returns to the criminal world, John Wick learns there is a bounty on his head. Starring Keanu Reeves, Riccardo Scamarcio, and Ian McShane. The John Wick series tends to have over-the-top action. Although, he seems to be indestructible. … Continue reading →

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Maps to the Stars (2014) Rated R

Posted on October 4, 2023 by laurarachel4

A celebrity family chases fame, each other, and their past. Starring Julianne Moore, Mia Wasikowska, and John Cusack. This film is the typical over-the-top David Cronenburg movie. The characters are over-the-top. The story is over-the-top. The dialogue is hilarious and ridiculous … Continue reading →

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I’m Dying up Here (Showtime) Rated TV-MA

Posted on September 7, 2023 by laurarachel4

This series is based on the start of stand-up comedy in the 1970s, a golden age when stand-up comedians were revered. Based on the book by William Knoedelseder. Starring Melissa Leo, Ari Graynor, and Michael Angarano. This show is not … Continue reading →

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Hunted (CBS) Rated TV-PG

Posted on February 17, 2023 by laurarachel4

A group of contestants is on the run from the FBI and US Marshals. Starring Max Wachtel, Michael Rosenbaum, and Hilmar Skagfield. This show highlights how the authorities track people down. I don’t get all the rules of the game. … Continue reading →

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Shaq (HBO) Rated NR

Posted on December 11, 2022 by laurarachel4

The life of Shaquille O’Neal as he moves from a boy to a young sports phenom to a cultural figure. Starring Rick Fox, Dwyane Wade, and Pat Riley.  This show interviews O’Neal’s family and friends and tells the story of … Continue reading →

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Bump (CW) Rated NR

Posted on September 12, 2022 by laurarachel4

An unexpected teen pregnancy complicates the lives of two families. Starring Nathalie Morris, Claudia Karvan, and Carlos Sanson Jr. This show leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Here we have a teen pregnancy that throws a curve ball not … Continue reading →

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