Tag Archives: Historical

In the Heart of the Sea (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 12, 2016 by laurarachel4

Based on the story of the  whaling ship Essex that was sunk by a whale, which in turn inspired the story Moby Dick. Starring  Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson, Michelle Fairley, Tom Holland. This is a compelling story, obscured … Continue reading →

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Join or Die with Craig Ferguson (History) Rated NR

Posted on April 10, 2016 by laurarachel4

A talk show hosted by Craig Ferguson who comically debates Historical  topics. Starring Craig Ferguson, Shadoe Stevens This show is a cross between a game show and talk show. It’s great that they have Craig Ferguson as the host, his sense of … Continue reading →

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Suffragette (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on March 3, 2016 by laurarachel4

A story based on the Suffragette movement of the early 1900s. Starring Grace Stottor, Anne-Marie Duff, Geoff Bell, Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter, Romola Garai, Brendan Gleeson, Meryl Streep. A fictional perspective of the suffragette movement, this film glorifies the … Continue reading →

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Plymouth Adventure (1952) Rated NR

Posted on November 30, 2015 by laurarachel4

The dramatic journey of the Pilgrims’ journey to Virginia aboard the Mayflower in 1620, with their unexpected landing in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Based on The Plymouth Adventure 1950 novel by Ernest Gébler. Starring Spencer Tracy, Gene Tierney, Van Johnson, Leo Genn, Barry … Continue reading →

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Texas Rising (2015) Rated NR

Posted on June 22, 2015 by laurarachel4

Based on the Texas revolution against Mexico and how the Texas Rangers were created. Starring Bill Paxton, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Olivier Martinez, Thomas Jane, Crispin Glover, Jeremy Davies, Rhys Coiro, Christopher McDonald, Max Thieriot, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Robert Knepper, Chad Michael … Continue reading →

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The Boxtrolls (2014) Rated PG

Posted on June 7, 2015 by laurarachel4

An orphaned boy is raised by a group of underground trolls who rummage for trash. Based on the children’s book, Here Be Monsters by Alan Snow. Starring Ben Kingsley, Jared Harris, Nick Frost, Tracy Morgan This is your typical kid’s movie. … Continue reading →

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U-571 (2000) Rated PG-13

Posted on June 6, 2015 by laurarachel4

A group of WWII Navy sailors infiltrate a German submarine to steal their Enigma cipher machine. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel, Jon Bon Jovi First, this is a fictional story based loosely on true events performed by the … Continue reading →

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James Cameron

Posted on June 2, 2015 by laurarachel4

  Titanic (1997) Rated PG-13 This cinematic spectacle follows society girl Rose and penniless artist Jack as they fall in love just as tragedy strikes. Rereleased for the 100th anniversary of the Titanic disaster, the stirring romance remains timeless.   … Continue reading →

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Finding Jesus: Faith. Fact. Forgery. (CNN) Rated NR

Posted on March 24, 2015 by laurarachel4

A documentary series looking at six artifacts that are mentioned in the Gospels. Starring Adam Bond, Mehdi Aissaoui, Mark Goodacre, Taha Mesbah, Candida R. Moss I have to say, I was quite impressed with this series. Several times, I was … 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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