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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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Signed, Sealed, Delivered: One in a Million (2016) Rated NR

Posted on September 30, 2021 by laurarachel4

A woman requests to retrieve a letter to her ex due to it containing a lottery ticket. Starring Eric Mabius, Kristin Booth, and Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe. This film in the series of Signed Sealed Delivered features the beginning of the romance … Continue reading →

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O.J. : Made in America (2016) Rated TV-MA

Posted on September 24, 2021 by laurarachel4

A chronicle of the rise and fall of O.J. Simpson while exploring race and celebrity in America. Starring Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Mike Albanese, and Muhammad Ali. I thought this is an interesting look at how O.J. grew up and how race … Continue reading →

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No Man of God (2021) Rated NR

Posted on September 21, 2021 by laurarachel4

 The film takes us into the relationship between FBI analyst Bill Hagmaier and serial killer Ted Bundy during his final years on death row. Starring Elijah Wood, Luke Kirby, and Aleksa Palladino.  I was hoping for more insight into Bundy … Continue reading →

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Miracles from Heaven (2016) Rated PG

Posted on September 20, 2021 by laurarachel4

This film follows the incredible true story of the Beam family. Based on the book Miracles from Heaven: A Little Girl and Her Amazing Story of Healing by Christy Wilson Beam. Starring Jennifer Garner, Kylie Rogers, and Martin Henderson. This is … Continue reading →

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Matchmaker Santa (2012) Rated TV-G

Posted on September 15, 2021 by laurarachel4

 As a little girl, Melanie Hogan wished for her own Prince Charming with a love affair like her parents had. Starring Lacey Chabert, Florence Henderson, and John Ratzenberger. This is one of those cute, silly Hallmark films, but it wasn’t one … Continue reading →

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Black Hills (1947) Rated NR

Posted on September 14, 2021 by laurarachel4

 Two frontiersmen try to avenge a struggling rancher. Starring  Eddie Dean, White Cloud, and Roscoe Ates.  This film is a B Western made in the 40s. It doesn’t have much going for it, and it’s the last theatrical film that … Continue reading →

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Hail, Caesar! (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 13, 2021 by laurarachel4

A Hollywood fixer in the 1950s works at keeping the stars in line. Starring Josh Brolin, George Clooney, and Alden Ehrenreich. This Coen brothers’ film pokes fun at Hollywood. The story is interesting and fun, but it doesn’t know what … Continue reading →

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CIA vs. Bin Laden: First In (2021) Rated NR

Posted on September 10, 2021 by laurarachel4

 It is now 20 years after 9/11 and 10 years after Bin Laden’s death. This documentary reveals the CIA’s 10-year hunt for Bin Laden.  I thought this film did a wonderful job at putting the hunt for and killing of Bin … Continue reading →

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Gods of Egypt (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 8, 2021 by laurarachel4

Mortal hero Bek teams with the god Horus against Set, the god of darkness who is after the throne of Egypt. Starring Brenton Thwaites, John Samaha, and Courtney Eaton. I can’t figure this film out. It’s based on the ancient Egypt deities; … Continue reading →

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