Tag Archives: human

Civilizations (PBS) Rated NR

Posted on May 6, 2018 by

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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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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The Shape of Water (2017) Rated R

Posted on April 21, 2018 by

At a research facility in the 1960s, a janitor befriends an amphibious creature. Starring Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, and Richard Jenkins. This is the story of a lonely woman who falls in love with an amphibious creature. The film has full frontal … Continue reading →

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We’ll Meet Again (PBS) Rated PG

Posted on February 18, 2018 by

The personal stories of the reunion of people helping people during some of America’s historic events. Hosted by Ann Curry. This series is a wonderful look at human goodness during significant American events.  In each episode, meet people whose paths … Continue reading →

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Bullet Head (2017) Rated R

Posted on January 19, 2018 by

 Three career criminals are holed up in an abandoned  warehouse with cops closing in on them and a killer dog on the loose. Starring Adrien Brody, John Malkovich, Antonio Banderas. This film is Cujo on steroids. I think writer/director Paul Solet … Continue reading →

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My Christmas Grandpa (2017) Rated TV-PG

Posted on January 9, 2018 by

 An elderly owner of a shop gets invited to Christmas dinner by a little girl. Starring Vivica A. Fox, Bill Cobbs, Ricco Ross, Ariel Trent. I loved these Lifetime movie Christmas shorts this year. They take a little story and remind us … Continue reading →

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Downward Dog (ABC) Rated TV-PG

Posted on December 2, 2017 by

 A dog tries to understand human relationships. Starring Allison Tolman, Samm Hodges, Lucas Neff, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Ned the Dog. I’m not surprised this show was canceled. If you want to see a good show about a dog that tries to understand humans, Wilfred does it … Continue reading →

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Life (2017) Rated R

Posted on July 10, 2017 by

A group of scientists discover a dormant life form from Mars which is now a threat to life on Earth. Starring Hiroyuki Sanada, Ryan Reynolds, Rebecca Ferguson, Jake Gyllenhaal. An unoriginal film reminiscent of Alien, it fails from the start when … Continue reading →

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101 Dalmatians (1996) Rated G

Posted on June 28, 2017 by

Live-action film to the story of 101 Dalmatians written by Dodie Smith. Starring Glenn Close, Jeff Daniels, Joely Richardson, Joan Plowright, Hugh Laurie. This live-action film is based on the book and the 1961 animated film by the same name. … Continue reading →

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Madiba (2017) Rated TV-PG

Posted on February 26, 2017 by

A miniseries based on the life of Nelson Mandela. Starring Laurence Fishburne, Orlando Jones, David Harewood, Michael Nyqvist, Terry Pheto, Jason Kennett, Kate Liquorish, Hlomla Dandala, Meren Reddy. I was really looking forward to this miniseries with hopes that BET … Continue reading →

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