Tag Archives: inheritance

Taboo (FX) Rated TV-MA

Posted on January 10, 2023 by laurarachel4

Adventurer James Keziah Delaney returns home to London during the war of 1812 to rebuild his father’s shipping business, but the government and other competitors want his inheritance. Starring Tom Hardy, David Hayman, and Jonathan Pryce. This show has so … Continue reading →

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Queen Sugar (OWN) Rated TV-14

Posted on December 30, 2021 by laurarachel4

Queen Sugar follows the story of three siblings, one of which moves from Los Angeles to Louisiana, where they share inheritance of a sugar cane farm from their father. Based on the book by Natalie Baszile. Starring Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, … Continue reading →

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The Goodwin Games (FOX) Rated TV-14

Posted on September 3, 2017 by laurarachel4

 Three estranged siblings come together for their father’s funeral where they discover that his inheritance will be awarded to the winner of the games they played in childhood. Starring Becki Newton, Scott Foley, T.J. Miller, Melissa Tang, Kat Foster. Although the premise sounds intriguing, this … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Legacy (2015) Rated PG

Posted on March 9, 2016 by laurarachel4

A privileged young man must change his ways to receive his inheritance. Starring  Raquel Welch, Doug Jones, Brian Dennehy, Logan Bartholomew, Myko Olivier, Katie McClellan. This was the worst of the three films in this Hallmark series. A bad case of … Continue reading →

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War and Peace (2016) Rated TV-14

Posted on February 5, 2016 by laurarachel4

The Russian conflict with Napoleon is heating up, and six families’ lives are changed forever. Based on the novel by Leo Tolstoy. Starring Paul Dano, James Norton, Lily James, Aneurin Barnard, Jessie Buckley, Olivia Ross. This updated version of Tolstoy’s … Continue reading →

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Jane Eyre (1970) Rated NR

Posted on July 30, 2015 by laurarachel4

An orphan, Jane Eyre is sent to the Lowood School. Upon graduation, she accepts a position as governess for the petulant daughter of the imposing Edward Rochester.  Despite many obstacles, love grows between them. Based on the book by Charlotte … Continue reading →

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James Garner (1928-2014)

Posted on July 20, 2014 by laurarachel4

   Move Over, Darling (1963) Rated NR Five years after his wife, Ellen, disappears at sea in a plane crash, successful lawyer Nick Arden decides it’s time to move on: He has Ellen declared legally dead, remarried and sets off … Continue reading →

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New Summer TV Shows 2013

Posted on April 23, 2013 by laurarachel4

 Goodwin Games (Fox) Three estranged siblings come together upon their father’s death. When they discover that their father left them a sizable inheritance once they answer some questions about their lives, à la Trivia Pursuit style. Premieres May 20th.  Mistresses … Continue reading →

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Frank Capra

Posted on January 3, 2012 by laurarachel4

 Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) Rated NR Stellar performances highlight this delightfully witty adaptation of the hit Broadway play about two dotty spinsters with a peculiar avocation: helping lonely old gents by poisoning them and burying them in the cellar. … Continue reading →

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