Tag Archives: Historical

Angola: Get Up and Go (2012) Rated NR

Posted on September 21, 2026 by laurarachel4

This documentary explores the history and challenges facing Angola in the aftermath of the decades-long Angolan Civil War and the resilience of the local Catholic community. Starring Domingos das Neves, Laurentina Alberto Chilombo Simoes, and Joao Domingos. This short film … Continue reading →

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Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America (HBOMAX) Rated TV-MA

Posted on August 23, 2026 by laurarachel4

Sketch comedy that explores various historical moments. Starring Larry David, Samuel L. Jackson, and Barack Obama. I’ve not been a great fan of Larry David; he is hit or miss with comedy. These sketches are very much the same thing. … Continue reading →

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The Hillside Strangler (MGM+) Rated NR

Posted on February 22, 2026 by laurarachel4

 Follows the case of two serial killers in Los Angeles during the 1970s. Starring Kenneth Bianchi, Frank Salerno I really wished this documentary was better than it was, especially considering who produced the series. It had the cheaply made feel. … Continue reading →

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New Orleans: Soul of a City (2025) Rated NR

Posted on January 8, 2026 by laurarachel4

A documentary about New Orleans 20 years after Katrina, highlighting its culture in music, food, and traditions. Starring Wendell Pierce, Louis Armstrong, and James Carville. CNN isn’t the best place to get your information; however, this series does provide some … Continue reading →

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Hidden Letters (2022) Rated NR

Posted on June 2, 2024 by laurarachel4

 Two Chinese women try to balance their lives with their traditional identity and their modern lifestyles. Starring Xin Hu, Simu Wu, and He Yanxin. This film tells of the Chinese women’s life, especially today as it is hard trying to … Continue reading →

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Young Guns II (1990) Rated PG-13

Posted on March 21, 2024 by laurarachel4

Billy the Kid and his band head to Mexico while being followed by Sheriff Pat Garrett, which comes to a face off at the border. Starring Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, and Lou Diamond Phillips. This a sequel to the first … 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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The Eagle (2011) Rated PG-13

Posted on January 30, 2024 by laurarachel4

 In Roman Britain, a young soldier is on a quest to honor his father’s memory by finding the golden eagle from his legion. Starring Channing Tatum, István Göz, and Bence Gerö. Sometimes I consider a good film one that I … Continue reading →

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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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A United Kingdom (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 19, 2023 by laurarachel4

The story of King Seretse Khama of Botswana and his marriage to a British white woman that sent his country into political and diplomatic turmoil. Starring David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, and Tom Felton. Khama is the president of a free … Continue reading →

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