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Promised Land (2012) Rated R

Posted on December 6, 2017 by laurarachel4

 A sales man for a natural gas company experiences hard truths when visiting a small town.  Starring Matt Damon, Benjamin Sheeler, Terry Kinney, Hal Holbrook, Frances McDormand. This film takes on fracking (hydraulic fracturing) that has raised concerns over the safety of drilling. I knew … Continue reading →

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Under the Dome (CBS) Rated TV-14

Posted on December 4, 2017 by laurarachel4

 A mysterious force surrounds the small town of Chester’s Mill, Maine. Trapping the people inside from the outside world, they must learn from each other to understand the dome they live under. Based on the book by Stephen King.  Starring Mike … Continue reading →

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Noel Coward’s Present Laughter (2017) Rated NR

Posted on November 28, 2017 by laurarachel4

 A self-obsessed actor juggles his weaning career, his ex-wife, and his friends’ personal lives. Starring Matt Bittner, Kate Burton, Ellen Harvey, Kevin Kline, Cobie Smulders. Being previously unfamiliar with the play Present Laughter, it was a treat to see it performed on “Great … Continue reading →

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Evil Things (TLC) Rated TV-14

Posted on November 20, 2017 by laurarachel4

Real people recount the unusual and evil incidents that have happened to them. Starring Don Baldaramos, William Daubert. This story explores the validity of unexplained incidents in the lives of real people. Using both interviews and reenactments, we are invited to consider … Continue reading →

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The Disappearance of Maura Murray (Oxygen) Rated NR

Posted on November 12, 2017 by laurarachel4

A young nursing student leaves school and vanishes without a trace on February 9, 2004. Her disappearance has fueled a legion of controversy. The show tries to unravel the misinformation and facts to uncover what happened to Maura Murray on that … Continue reading →

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The Story of Us with Morgan Freeman (NatGeo) Rated NR

Posted on November 8, 2017 by laurarachel4

 Morgan Freeman travels the world to talk to people from different cultures about the fundamentals of life. Each episode takes on a topic, including: love, belief, power, war and peace, rebellion and freedom. Starring Morgan Freeman. This series disappointed me. … Continue reading →

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Royal Wives at War (2016) Rated PG

Posted on October 23, 2017 by laurarachel4

 The Queen Mother and Wallis Simpson reminisce the year, 1936, when King Edward VIII gave up the throne for the woman he loves. Starring Gina McKee, Emma Davies, Nick Waring This film incorporates dramatic scenes with actors portraying the characters and giving interviews about … Continue reading →

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Face Value (BET) Rated TV-14

Posted on October 19, 2017 by laurarachel4

A game show where two teams guess what answers people on the street will give to questions. Starring Deon Cole, Tiffany Haddish. This is an entertaining game show where  two teams must judge a person by their appearance. Haddish goes out on … Continue reading →

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VICE Guide to Film (Viceland) Rated NR

Posted on October 4, 2017 by laurarachel4

 An insider’s look into today’s directors. Actors and filmmakers alike talk about their films and what makes them great. Starring James Franco, Harmony Korine, Errol Morris, Zak Penn. This show focuses mainly on the more controversial film directors of our time. There is only … Continue reading →

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The Real Problem with the NFL Kneeling

Posted on September 29, 2017 by laurarachel4

I have tried to stay on the sidelines regarding the controversy of the kneeling NFL players. I usually don’t like to talk about anything but films or TV shows on this blog, but this is getting out of hand. From … Continue reading →

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