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Murders at the Boarding House (Oxygen) Rated NR

Posted on May 15, 2021 by laurarachel4

  When the Sacramento police get a missing persons report from a social worker, they head to the boarding house where the man was staying. The elderly landlady is friendly and helpful, but when they discover human remains in her … Continue reading →

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My Grandparents’ War (PBS) Rated NR

Posted on May 9, 2021 by laurarachel4

  Actors learn about the life and death decisions that their grandparents made during World War 2. Starring Caroline Catz, Helena Bonham Carter, and Mark Rylance. British actors learn what their grandparents did during the Second World War. Each one … Continue reading →

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Big Fish (2003) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 1, 2021 by laurarachel4

  A son tries to sort facts from fiction about his father’s life. Starring Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, and Billy Crudup.  This is a brilliant film about a father and son’s relationship. Will Bloom heads home to see his dad … Continue reading →

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Pooch Perfect (ABC) Rated NR

Posted on April 9, 2021 by laurarachel4

Ten professional dog groomers compete to win a prize of $100,000. Starring Rebel Wilson. This show must only be interesting to other dog groomers. For the most part, it’s uninteresting. I know a number of people want to say this … Continue reading →

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Words and Pictures (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 6, 2021 by laurarachel4

An art teacher and an English teacher come together and form a rivalry at their school to find if words or pictures are more important. Starring Clive Owen, Juliette Binoche, and Bruce Davison. The premise of the this film is … Continue reading →

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Lincoln: Divided We Stand (CNN) Rated NR

Posted on April 1, 2021 by laurarachel4

This miniseries looks at the life and journey of our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln. Starring Sterling K. Brown, Conan O’Brien, and Anthony Carvello. I was a little bit nervous about how CNN was going to portray Pres. Lincoln. Will they … Continue reading →

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If/Then (Theater)

Posted on March 28, 2021 by laurarachel4

If/Then tells the story of 38-year-old Elizabeth, who moves to New York City to start a fresh life. The story tells it as she decides which decision to make, IF she makes a decision, THEN what happens. Starring Idina Menzel, … Continue reading →

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Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From the Heart (2016) Rated NR

Posted on February 18, 2021 by laurarachel4

The postables find a 200-year-old valentine that could change history, while each one deals with a heartbreak outside of work. Starring Eric Mabius, Kristin Booth, and Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe. As with most of the Signed, Sealed, Delivered installments, this film … Continue reading →

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All Creatures Great and Small (PBS) Rated TV-PG

Posted on February 16, 2021 by laurarachel4

The adventures of a small town veterinarian practice in the 1930s and 40s in the countryside of Yorkshire. Based on the series by James Herriot. Starring Nicholas Ralph, Anna Madeley, and Samuel West. I was pleasantly surprised by this remake … Continue reading →

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The Eisen Hour (Epix) Rated NR

Posted on February 7, 2021 by laurarachel4

Each week, Rich Eisen sits down and chats with personalities from the world of entertainment and sports. Starring Rich Eisen. This is another talk show that gives us a look at celebrities’ lives. What I like about this show is … Continue reading →

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