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Escaping Evil: My Life in a Cult (A&E) Rated NR

Posted on July 5, 2024 by laurarachel4

This docuseries features people who have experienced life in a cult, as the former believers tell their story through interviews and reenactments. Starring Rosslyn Luke, Sam Fontana, and Derrick R. Means. This docuseries brings different cults to life as the … Continue reading →

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G.I. Jane (1997) Rated R

Posted on October 22, 2023 by laurarachel4

 A female senator enrolls a woman into the Combined Reconnaissance Team training. Starring Demi Moore, Viggo Mortensen, and Anne Bancroft.  This film is excellent in the fact that it shows what it’s like for a woman in a male-dominated military … Continue reading →

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The Prisoner (2009) Rated NR

Posted on May 6, 2023 by laurarachel4

A government agent is kidnapped and sent to a remote village. Starring Ian McKellen, Jim Caviezel, and Ruth Wilson.  Having not seen the original 1960 version, I rather enjoyed this reimagining of the story. The story changes from the cold … Continue reading →

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Love & Mercy (2014) Rated PG-13

Posted on January 9, 2021 by laurarachel4

 In the 60s, The Beach Boys’ leader, Brian Wilson, struggles with his mental illness while writing the song, “Love & Mercy.” Starring Paul Dano, John Cusack, and Elizabeth Banks. This film bounces back and forth between two periods in Wilson’s … Continue reading →

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Waco: Madman or Messiah (A&E) Rated TV-14

Posted on February 20, 2018 by laurarachel4

 A miniseries, told by interviews of survivors with video and  audio recordings, telling the story of how David Koresh came to power as a prophet and the standoff at the compound. Starring Mike Caruso, Brigette Griffith, Michael Lake This miniseries takes us … Continue reading →

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Gangster Squad (2013) Rated R

Posted on December 3, 2017 by laurarachel4

 In 1949, Los Angeles is run by gangsters. To end the corruption, a team of cops take down the leader and work for peace in the city. Starring Sean Penn, Holt McCallany, Wade Williams, Josh Brolin. There are great reviews out there about this … Continue reading →

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The Master (2012) Rated R

Posted on September 11, 2017 by laurarachel4

 A veteran becomes enthralled with The Cause and its charismatic leader.  Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Price Carson, Mike Howard, Laura Dern, Rami Malek, Jesse Plemons, Amy Adams, Philip Seymour Hoffman I didn’t find this film particular enjoyable. I didn’t particularly enjoy the characters. There wasn’t a single character that … Continue reading →

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Six (History) Rated TV-MA

Posted on February 9, 2017 by laurarachel4

Navy SEAL Team Six attempts to eliminate a Taliban leader in Afghanistan when they discover  an American working for the enemy. Starring Barry Sloane, Kyle Schmid, Juan Pablo Raba, Edwin Hodge, Brianne Davis, Nadine Velazquez, Dominic Adams, Walton Goggins, Nondumiso … Continue reading →

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The Bounty (1984) Rated PG

Posted on September 12, 2016 by laurarachel4

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 →

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Lone Survivor (2013) Rated R

Posted on February 19, 2015 by laurarachel4

Based on the true events of the mission Operation Red Wings to go after Taliban leader Ahmad Shah. Based on the book, Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster, Eric Bana To me, this … Continue reading →

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