Tag Archives: life

Danica (2017) Rated TV-14

Posted on April 21, 2024 by laurarachel4

 A behind-the-scenes look at Danica Patrick’s life as a racing superstar. Starring Danica Patrick. This film was supposed to be a background look into the sport of racing and Danica’s life, and while we get a good look at Danica’s … Continue reading →

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Nuremberg: Nazis on Trial (2006) Rated NR

Posted on April 17, 2024 by laurarachel4

A documentary miniseries that profiles the defendants at the Nuremberg trials. Starring Matthew Macfadyen, Richard Overy, and John Dolibois. This miniseries brings to life the story of three Nazis that were on trial after the fall of Nazi Germany. It … Continue reading →

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Cookie’s Fortune (1999) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 14, 2024 by laurarachel4

 An old woman in a small town passes away, which causes conflict amongst her family. Starring Glenn Close, Julianne Moore, and Liv Tyler.  This film is a wonderful combination of comedy and drama as a rich widow dies and her … Continue reading →

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Bird of Paradise (1951) Rated NR

Posted on April 6, 2024 by laurarachel4

An island princess falls in love with a Frenchman against her family’s wishes. Starring Debra Paget, Louis Jourdan, and Jeff Chandler.  This is a beautiful film. However, it’s not perfect; the script has some issues with consistency. It starts with … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Headlines: Escaping the NXIVM Cult with Gretchen Carlson (2019) Rated TV-14

Posted on April 2, 2024 by laurarachel4

 Catherine Oxenberg discusses how she got her daughter out of the NXIVM cult. Starring Frank Parlato, Gretchen Carlson, and Catherine Oxenberg.  This TV special has Gretchen talking with Catherine Oxenberg on the depth of her daughter’s trap in the cult, … Continue reading →

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Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes (2023) Rated TV-14

Posted on March 30, 2024 by laurarachel4

 A documentary of the work of Max Roach as his groundbreaking sounds and ambitions challenged his career. Starring Maya Angelou, Gary Bartz, and Harry Belafonte. This film gives us the highlights of a life well lived. The talking heads tell … Continue reading →

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American Ripper (2017) Rated TV-14

Posted on March 29, 2024 by laurarachel4

This docuseries examines the life of H.H. Holmes, one of the first serial killers in the US. Starring Jeff Mudgett, Amaryllis Fox, and Conor Hall. While this series lacks on factual points, it is educational in who Holmes was. I … Continue reading →

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An American Tail: Fievel Goes West (1991) Rated G

Posted on March 28, 2024 by laurarachel4

 Fievel’s family decides to go west, thinking it’s safer from the city cats. Starring Phillip Glasser, James Stewart, and Erica Yohn.  When I first watched this film years ago, I remember not being impressed and wasn’t sure if the original … Continue reading →

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America in Color (Smithsonian) Rated TV-PG

Posted on March 27, 2024 by laurarachel4

This series brings key points in American history to life from black and white media to color. Starring Eric Meyers, Max Beesley, and Stephen Mangan. This series takes key moments in US history that were filmed or pictured in black … Continue reading →

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Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely (2023) Rated TV-14

Posted on March 26, 2024 by laurarachel4

 Floyd Abrams is an attorney at law that fights for the first amendment rights. Starring Floyd Abrams, Dan Abrams, and Ronnie Abrams. This film takes us down the road of Abrams’ life, the start of realizing that there is a … Continue reading →

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