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Naming the Dead (NatGeo) Rated TV-14

Posted on January 11, 2026 by laurarachel4

The DNA project works with police to identify victims in cold cases and bring closure to the families who don’t know what happened to their loved ones. Starring Jammy Kasongo. This is a brilliant show. It walks us through the … Continue reading →

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The Porter (PBS) Rated TV-MA

Posted on August 28, 2024 by laurarachel4

 Black railway workers join together to make the first black union. Starring Aml Ameen, Ronnie Rowe, Mouna Traoré  This series could have been better. I really wish I could’ve gotten more into the story. The filming was on the dark … Continue reading →

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Torchlighters: The Richard Wurmbrand Story (2008) Rated NR

Posted on February 20, 2024 by laurarachel4

 In communist Romania Richard Wurmbrand does not bow down to the government and lands in prison. Starring Mihail Somanescu. I’ve always enjoyed the Torchlighters series. They tell the stories of Christians standing up for their faith and are usually short … Continue reading →

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The Land of Israel with Jon Voight: God’s Story (Newsmax) Rated NR

Posted on February 4, 2024 by laurarachel4

 Jon Voight takes the viewer through the Holy Land with Biblical stories. Starring Jon Voight, Steven Paul, and Chaim N. Cunin.  I had mixed feelings about this series. I watched the first one and was rather annoyed by Steven Paul  … Continue reading →

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I’m Dying up Here (Showtime) Rated TV-MA

Posted on September 7, 2023 by laurarachel4

This series is based on the start of stand-up comedy in the 1970s, a golden age when stand-up comedians were revered. Based on the book by William Knoedelseder. Starring Melissa Leo, Ari Graynor, and Michael Angarano. This show is not … Continue reading →

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Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk (2016) Rated R

Posted on April 27, 2023 by laurarachel4

A 19-year-old returns home from a tour of duty and struggles with the realities of the peaceful life at home against the war he left behind. Starring Joe Alwyn, Garrett Hedlund, and Arturo Castro. Is this supposed to be a … Continue reading →

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Next Stop, Christmas (2021) Rated TV-G

Posted on January 2, 2023 by laurarachel4

 A doctor is planning on having Christmas alone until her commuter train takes her home in 2011. Starring Lyndsy Fonseca, Chandler Massey, and Erika Slezak.  This is a cute Hallmark film and doesn’t have the traditional storyline either. We have … Continue reading →

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Perry Como’s Christmas in the Holy Land (1980) Rated NR

Posted on November 28, 2022 by laurarachel4

Perry Como celebrates Christmas in Israel with visits to Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Starring Perry Como, Richard Chamberlain, and Ilanit. Como does his traditional Christmas special in the land of the Holy. While the show is interesting and the music is … Continue reading →

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Lightyear (2022) Rated PG

Posted on September 23, 2022 by laurarachel4

Buzz Lightyear spends years trying to make it back home. Starring Chris Evans, Keke Palmer, and Peter Sohn.  I’m rather surprised by this film and it’s not a good surprise. First, this film must be a stand-alone film. It’s not … Continue reading →

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Shark Queens (NatGeo) Rated TV-PG

Posted on August 26, 2022 by laurarachel4

 A study of the top female predators in the oceans to see if they are the ones ruling the waters. Starring Amuche Chukudebelu and Alison Towner. I was actually disappointed by this show. It’s one thing to go below and … Continue reading →

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