Tag Archives: investigate

Spotlight (2015) Rated R

Posted on February 20, 2021 by laurarachel4

The true story of the Boston Globe’s uncovering the child molestations and cover-ups within the Catholic Archdiocese. Starring Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, and Rachel McAdams. This film is brilliant. It showcases real journalism, which is something we no longer have. … Continue reading →

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Sharp Objects (HBO) Rated TV-MA

Posted on September 2, 2018 by laurarachel4

A reporter confronts her past when she returns home to investigate a murder. Based on the book by Gillian Flynn. Starring Amy Adams, Patricia Clarkson, and Chris Messina. This show starts slow. It’s directed by  Jean-Marc Vallée from Big Little Lies, … Continue reading →

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Sherlock Gnomes (2018) Rated PG

Posted on July 13, 2018 by laurarachel4

Garden gnomes are disappearing across London, and Gnomeo and Juliet recruit Sherlock Gnomes to investigate. Starring Kelly Asbury, Mary J. Blige, and Emily Blunt. I was surprised after the first Gnome film that they made a sequel. Although, I really think … Continue reading →

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Unforgotten (PBS) Rated TV-MA

Posted on April 27, 2018 by laurarachel4

Police begin an investigation after the discovery of a young man’s bones are found in a home’s basement. Starring  Nicola Walker, Sanjeev Bhaskar, and Jordan Long. This series takes many different avenues to find the killer. It seems like everyone … Continue reading →

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The Alienist (TNT) Rated TV-MA

Posted on February 9, 2018 by laurarachel4

 A crime reporter and a psychologist team up to investigate a serial killer in New York. Based on the novel “The Alienist” by Caleb Carr. Starring Daniel Brühl, Luke Evans, Dakota Fanning This is a show that I’ve anticipated. It’s an interesting … Continue reading →

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Who Killed Tupac? (A&E) Rated TV-14

Posted on December 22, 2017 by laurarachel4

 Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump leads a group to investigate the death of Tupac. Starring Lolita Files, P. Frank Williams I thought this would be an interesting case of who would’ve shot Tupac. Thinking that they would analyze the evidence to see … Continue reading →

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The Paperboy (2012) Rated R

Posted on March 11, 2017 by laurarachel4

A reporter returns to his home town to investigate a case involving a death row inmate. Based on the book by Pete Dexter. Starring Zac Efron, Matthew McConaughey, Nicole Kidman, John Cusack, David Oyelowo,  Macy Gray. This film over the … Continue reading →

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Channel Zero: Candle Cove (SYFY) Rated NR

Posted on October 31, 2016 by laurarachel4

An anthology series about the stories of Creepypastas, Candle Cove is the story of a child psychiatrist who goes home to investigate the disappearance of his twin brother and other children back in the 80’s. Based on the story Candle … Continue reading →

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The X-Files (Fox) Rated TV-14

Posted on February 2, 2016 by laurarachel4

A pair of FBI agents investigates the unexplained. Starring David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi. I confess, I never did watch the original show, so I can’t compare between the two.  I have had it on my viewing bucket list, … Continue reading →

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Garage Sale Mystery: The Deadly Room (2015) Rated NR

Posted on July 31, 2015 by laurarachel4

Jennifer continues to use her intuitive skills to investigate a friend’s death in a home that has a “cursed” room. This third installment in the series from Hallmark is based on Suzi Weinert’s novel Garage Sale Stalker. Starring Lori Loughlin, Sarah Strange, … Continue reading →

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