Tag Archives: historically accurate

Les Misérables (2018) Rated TV-14

Posted on May 4, 2019 by laurarachel4

Based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel, we follow Jean Valjean as he evades capture by Inspector Javert. Starring Dominic West, David Oyelowo, and Adeel Akhtar. Masterpiece always does a fine job at bringing novels to life. Although, they do allow … Continue reading →

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Reign (CW) Rated TV-14

Posted on May 29, 2018 by laurarachel4

Mary, Queen of Scots, goes to France with her marriage agreement to Francis II in place. Starring Adelaide Kane, Megan Follows, and Celina Sinden. The only true and historically accurate part of this show’s depiction of the life of Mary, Queen … Continue reading →

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Civilizations (PBS) Rated NR

Posted on May 6, 2018 by laurarachel4

The story of art from the first of human history through present day. Starring Liev Schreiber, Simon Schama, and Mary Beard. As with most shows that revolve around the beginning of time or civilizations, this show misrepresents the timeline of life. … Continue reading →

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Killing Lincoln (2013) Rated UR

Posted on February 26, 2018 by laurarachel4

The compelling events surrounding the assassination of President Lincoln. Based on the book by Bill O’Reilly. Starring Tom Hanks, Regen Wilson, Billy Campbell. Killing Lincoln dives deeper into the events around Lincoln’s assassination by taking us into the past of John Wilkes … Continue reading →

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Turn: Washington’s Spies (AMC) Rated NR

Posted on September 22, 2017 by laurarachel4

 This series follows Abe Woodhull as he bands together a group of friends to form  The Culper Ring, a group of spies who turned the tide in the American Revolution.  Based on the book, Washington’s Spies: The Story of America’s … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of St. Louis (1957) Rated PG

Posted on July 23, 2017 by laurarachel4

The story of Charles Lindbergh’s solo flight across the Atlantic ocean. Based on the book by Charles Lindbergh. Starring James Stewart, Murray Hamilton, Patricia Smith. One of Stewart’s best films, he embodies the essence of Lindbergh with ease. Mostly focused … Continue reading →

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Young Guns (1988) Rated R

Posted on June 23, 2017 by laurarachel4

A group of young men, lead by Billy the Kid, hunt down the killers of the rancher who was their benefactor. Starring Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, Charlie Sheen, Dermot Mulroney, Jack Palance, Terry O’Quinn. Young Guns tells … Continue reading →

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Still Star-Crossed (ABC) Rated TV-14

Posted on June 13, 2017 by laurarachel4

After the death of Romeo and Juliet, the Montagues and the Capulets try to overcome the loss of the teenagers. Starring Torrance Coombs, Ebonee Noel, Medalion Rahimi, Julio Perillán. Historically inaccurate, with costumes that don’t represent the time period, this … Continue reading →

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Grace of Monaco (2014) Rated UR

Posted on July 25, 2015 by laurarachel4

The story of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier III during the political dispute with France’s president Charles De Gaulle in the early 60s. Starring Nicole Kidman, Tim Roth, Frank Langella, Paz Vega, Parker Posey, Milo Ventimiglia Unlike the promotional spots led one … Continue reading →

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