Tag Archives: storytelling

Big Little Lies (HBO) Rated TV-MA

Posted on May 9, 2023 by laurarachel4

The lives of upper-class mothers who have children at a private school unravel when a single mother arrives at the school. Starring Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, and Shailene Woodley. This is storytelling at its finest. The story tells the ending … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017, Crime, Drama, HBO, Rated TV-MA, reviews, Tv Shows | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Black Adam (2022) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 23, 2023 by laurarachel4

An Egyptian god is released from his tomb and now unleashes his wrath of justice in the modern world. Starring Dwayne Johnson, Aldis Hodge, and Pierce Brosnan. Now, I know DC struggles with making their comics come to life and … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022, Action, Adventure, Based on a Comic Book, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated PG-13, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Tower (2016) Rated TV-14

Posted on February 19, 2023 by laurarachel4

This film recalls the tragedy at the University of Texas clock tower on August 1, 1966, as the survivors tell their stories through animation and archival footage. Starring Monty Muir, Violett Beane, and Cole Bee Wilson. This is brilliant storytelling … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016, Animation, Documentary, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated TV-14, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

SAS Rogue Heroes (Epix) Rated TV-MA

Posted on December 5, 2022 by laurarachel4

       Based on the book by Ben Macintyre about the creation of the Special Forces unit. Starring Connor Swindells, Jack O’Connell, and Jacob Ifan.  While the miniseries entertains and tells the story of Britain trying to hold onto … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022, Action, Based on a Novel, British Films, Drama, Epix, Miniseries, Rated TV-MA, reviews, Tv Shows | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Yvonne Orji: A Whole Me (2022) Rated TV-14

Posted on November 17, 2022 by laurarachel4

 Yvonne Orji does a stand up routine on friendship, dating, adulting, and guys mixed with short dramedies of her conversations. Starring Yvonne Orji, Chinedu Unaka, and Nneoma Okorie. Orji has moments of comedic timing, but other times, it’s not so … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022, Comedy, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated TV-14, reviews, Tv Shows, TV Special | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Secret Life of Pets (2016) Rated PG

Posted on November 6, 2022 by laurarachel4

A terrier’s quiet life is disrupted when his owner brings home a new dog. Starring Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, and Kevin Hart. This film has typical movie themes. We have two main characters at odds from the start. One is … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016, Adventure, Animation, films, Kids Movies, Movie reviews, movies, Rated PG, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Magpie Murders (PBS) Rated NR

Posted on November 3, 2022 by laurarachel4

An editor is drawn into a web of intrigue when she goes looking for a famous author’s last chapter. Based on the book by Anthony Horowitz. Starring Conleth Hill, Lesley Manville, and Tim McMullan. This is another brilliant storytelling by … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022, Based on a Novel, Drama, Masterpiece, Mysteries, PBS, Rated NR, reviews, Tv Shows | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Happening (2008) Rated R

Posted on September 30, 2022 by laurarachel4

A family struggles to survive a plague that causes people to commit suicide. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Zooey Deschanel, and John Leguizamo. This film isn’t the best of M. Night Shyamalan’s films, but it still has the classic storytelling that is … Continue reading →

Posted in 2008, Adventure, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated R, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town (1970) Rated TV-G

Posted on September 29, 2022 by laurarachel4

A mailman tells the story of how we got Santa Claus. Based on the song from 1934 by Eddie Cantor. Starring Fred Astaire, Mickey Rooney, and Keenan Wynn. This film is one that should be a tradition every year at … Continue reading →

Posted in 1970, Adventure, Animation, Christmas Films, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated TV-G, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Oprah + Viola: A Netflix Special Event (2022) Rated TV-14

Posted on September 28, 2022 by laurarachel4

Oprah Winfrey sits down with Viola Davis to discuss her memoir, “Finding Me,” and new movie, The Woman King. Starring Viola Davis and Oprah Winfrey. Well, this is a cozy little chat about women and trying to make yourself strong … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022, Rated TV-14, reviews, Talk Show, TV Special | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment