Tag Archives: historically

Hidden Letters (2022) Rated NR

 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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The Good Lord Bird (2020) Rated TV-MA

The abolitionist John Brown takes an enslaved boy as a member of his family, who becomes a witness at the raid of Harpers’ Ferry. Based on the book by James McBride. Starring Ethan Hawke, Joshua Caleb Johnson, and Beau Knapp. … Continue reading

Posted in 2020, Based on a Novel, Drama, films, Historical, Miniseries, Movie reviews, movies, Rated TV-MA, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Marie de Nazareth (1995) Rated NR

In Nazareth, a young girl lives a normal life until she is visited by an Angel and told she will give birth to a boy named Jesus. Starring Myriam Muller, Didier BienaimĆ©, and Eric Jakobiak. This film has some positive … Continue reading

Posted in 1995, Biblical Films, Drama, films, French Film, Movie reviews, movies, Rated NR, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Jesus: His Life (History) Rated TV-PG

This documentary retells the story of Jesus’ life through the eyes of the people around him, explained with a historically and biblically accurate perspective. Starring Houda Echouafni, Cassie Bradley, and Greg Barnett. This tv show presents both a dramatic retelling … Continue reading

Posted in 2019, Biblical Films, Biography, Drama, Historical, History Channel, Rated TV-PG, reviews, Tv Shows | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Return to the Hiding Place (2013) Rated PG-13

When the Nazis start killing the Jews in Holland, a group of boys fight to save the innocents. Starring John Rhys-Davies, Mimi Sagadin, Craig Robert Young. Although it has its share of flaws, this film does offer a different perspective … Continue reading

Posted in 2013, Drama, films, Historical, Movie reviews, movies, Rated PG-13, reviews, Thrillers, War | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Bounty (1984) Rated PG

The story of Lieutenant Bligh, whose cruelty leads to mutiny on his ship. Based on the book, Captain Bligh and Mr. Christian by Richard Hough. Starring Mel Gibson, Anthony Hopkins, Laurence Olivier, Daniel Day-Lewis, Liam Neeson. I thought this film … Continue reading

Posted in 1984, Action, Adventure, British Films, Drama, films, Historical, Movie reviews, movies, Rated PG, reviews, Romance | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Mary and Joseph: A Story of Faith (1979) Rated NR

The romantic story behind Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus. Starring Blanche Baker, Lloyd Bochner, Colleen Dewhurst, Jeff East. The one major problem withĀ thisĀ take on the Christmas story is the romanticism of Ā Mary and Joseph. I’m not saying … Continue reading

Posted in 1979, Biblical Films, Biography, Canadian Films, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated NR, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Countess (2009) Rated TV-MA

A 17th century Hungarian countess becomes a serial killer of virgin girls to stay young. Based onĀ the true story of Elizabeth BĆ”thory. Starring Julie Delpy, Daniel Brühl, William Hurt I agree that this isn’t historically accurate film. I believe Julie … Continue reading

Posted in 2009, Based on a True Story, Biography, Drama, films, French Film, German Film, Historical, Horror, Movie reviews, movies, Rated TV-MA, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Wolf Hall (BBC) Rated PG-13

Based on two books by Hilary Mantel, Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies. It’s 1500 England where we see the rise of Thomas Cromwell during King Henry VIII’s reign. Starring Mark Rylance, Damian Lewis, Claire Foy, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Joss … Continue reading

Posted in 2015, Based on a Novel, BBC, British Films, Drama, Historical, Masterpiece, Miniseries, Rated PG-13, reviews, Tv Shows | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

The Story of David (1976) Rated PG

The life of King David from the Bible. Starring Timothy Bottoms, Anthony Quayle, Norman Rodway, Oded Teomi, Jane Seymour This, I must say is the most historically accurate Biblically based film I’ve ever seen. The costumes to the setting. Everything … Continue reading

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