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Citizen Hearst: An American Experience Special (2021) Rated NR

Posted on October 3, 2021 by laurarachel4

 A chronological telling of William Randolph Hearst’s life and media empire. Starring Peter Krause, Robert Chiles, and Stephen Hearst.  This is a brilliant documentary that exposes how our modern media began, and it’s salacious. It also highlights the politicalness of the times … Continue reading →

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Land (2021) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 3, 2021 by laurarachel4

A bereaved woman decides to live off the grid. Starring Robin Wright, Demián Bichir, and Sarah Dawn Pledge. This film was a pleasant surprise. I wasn’t expecting the story to head in the direction it did. Robin Wright was also … Continue reading →

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The Chase (ABC) Rated TV-PG

Posted on February 8, 2021 by laurarachel4

This game show competes professional quizzers against contestants for money. Starring Sara Haines, James Holzhauer, and Ken Jennings. This show is interesting – we have the contestants competing against Jeopardy winners. The frustration I have with this show is that … Continue reading →

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First Sunday (2008) Rated PG-13

Posted on December 8, 2020 by laurarachel4

Two petty criminals try to rob a church, but someone on the staff beat them to it, so they spend the night with the staff to get the money. Starring Ice Cube, Katt Williams, and Tracy Morgan. This film is … Continue reading →

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Outcast (2014) Rated NR

Posted on December 6, 2020 by laurarachel4

A warrior teams with the son and daughter of a deposed Chinese Emperor as they fight against their other brother who’s after them. Starring Alexandre Bailly, Bozhao Wang, and Nicolas Cage. This is a typical Chinese warrior film. The story … Continue reading →

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The Flight Before Christmas (2015) Rated TV-PG

Posted on October 8, 2020 by laurarachel4

Two strangers share a room after they are snow bound in Montana. Starring Mayim Bialik, Ryan McPartlin, and Reginald VelJohnson. I do think Lifetime is giving Hallmark a run for their money. Lifetime is more realistic than Hallmark, and it’s … Continue reading →

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An Elf’s Story: The Elf on the Shelf (2011) Rated NR

Posted on October 4, 2020 by laurarachel4

An elf tries to help a boy believe in the Christmas magic. Starring Leslie Bellair, Brendan Dooling, and Evie Eikhoff. I have yet to figure out the obsession with the Elf on the Shelf. It’s just one more thing that … Continue reading →

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Love Fraud (2020) Rated TV-MA

Posted on September 29, 2020 by laurarachel4

This docuseries follows the search for Richard Scott Smith, who marries women for their money and then leaves them. The series is in real time as the women who have been left behind band together to catch him. Starring Jason … Continue reading →

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Christmas Comes Home to Canaan (2011) Rated TV-G

Posted on May 30, 2020 by laurarachel4

Daniel’s son gets hit by a car and is sent to physical therapy, but along the way, the therapist and Daniel fall in love. Starring Billy Ray Cyrus, Gina Holden, and Emily Tennant. This Christmas film tries to go deeper … Continue reading →

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Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (2007) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 18, 2020 by laurarachel4

Captain Barbossa, Will Turner, Elizabeth Swann, and Jack Sparrow come together to fight one last battle. Starring Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, and Orlando Bloom. This final installment of a trilogy is one of the worst. They have the typical pirate … Continue reading →

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