Tag Archives: historical

Victoria & Albert: The Royal Wedding (2018) Rated TV-PG

Posted on February 9, 2019 by

Historian Lucy Worsley with a team of experts recreates the wedding of Victoria and Albert. Starring Etienne Dutoy, Nicholas Frentz, and Abbie Garland. Lucy Worsley is a historian of English Aristocrats. This TV movie is a wonderful recreation of the wedding between … Continue reading →

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Salem (WGN) Rated TV-MA

Posted on February 3, 2019 by

Salem takes a look at what started the Salem Witch trials in 1692. Starring  Janet Montgomery, Shane West, and Seth Gabel. I will say this show has no historical accuracy except that there was a witch trial that took place. … Continue reading →

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Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle (2018) Rated TV-14

Posted on December 26, 2018 by

A docuseries that looks at the Jonestown Massacre 40 years later. Starring Jason John Cicalese, Matt Zako, and Jack Schrader. This is an amazing documentary on the history of the people’s temple and the culmination of the murders that happened in Jonestown. … Continue reading →

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Blackkklansman (2018) Rated R

Posted on December 14, 2018 by

Ron Stallworth, an African-American police officer in Colorado Springs, CO, infiltrates the local Ku Klux Klan branch with the help of a fellow officer who happens to be Jewish. Based on real events in the book  Black Klansman: Race, Hate, … Continue reading →

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The Last Emperor (1987) Rated TV-14

Posted on November 9, 2018 by

The story of the final Emperor of China. Starring  John Lone, Joan Chen, and Peter O’Toole. This is a long biopic on the sixty years of the Emperor of China. It’s interesting, but it’s not the best explained historical film. … Continue reading →

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The Thanksgiving House (2013) Rated TV-G

Posted on June 23, 2018 by

A lawyer inherits a house in Plymouth only to discover that it may be a historical treasure. Starring Emily Rose, Justin Bruening, and Julia Jones. This is one of those Hallmark films that is just another predictable romantic movie. The actors … Continue reading →

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Winchester (2018) Rated PG-13

Posted on June 15, 2018 by

Sarah Winchester, the widow of the late Winchester dynasty, builds her mansion for the souls that have been harmed by the rifle her family made. Starring Helen Mirren, Sarah Snook, and Finn Scicluna-O’Prey. This film is based on the true story … Continue reading →

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No Place on Earth (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 30, 2018 by

A cave exploration in Ukraine discovers a place where World War II survivors lived. Starring Saul Stermer, Sam Stermer, and Sonia Dodyk. This is a great documentary that showcases human perseverance. During World War II a group of Jews lived in … Continue reading →

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Pope: The Most Powerful Man (CNN) Rated NR

Posted on April 17, 2018 by

CNN goes into the Vatican to show the power behind the Pope and the history of the office. Starring Liam Neeson, Alexandru Aldea, and Mark P Galbraith. This docuseries tells the history of the papacy starting with Peter and continuing with the … Continue reading →

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Darkest Hour (2017) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 10, 2018 by

It’s the year 1940, and Winston Churchill becomes the British Prime Minister. During his first few weeks in office, he must decide whether or not he will negotiate with Adolf Hitler. Starring Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Ben Mendelsohn. Unlike … Continue reading →

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