Tag Archives: survive

127 Hours (2010) Rated R

Posted on June 22, 2017 by

A mountain climber gets trapped and must resort to desperate measures to survive. Based on the book, Between a Rock and a Hard Place by  Aron Ralston. Starring James Franco, Kate Mara, Amber Tamblyn, Treat Williams. This film is intense! … Continue reading →

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Life of Pi (2012) Rated PG

Posted on May 19, 2017 by

A young man and a Bengal tiger both survive a disaster at sea; now they both must learn to survive together. Based on the book by Yann Martel. Starring Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Ayush Tandon. Life of Pi tells a … Continue reading →

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Sully (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 19, 2017 by

The story of Chesley Sullenberger, the pilot who successful landed a plane in the Hudson River. Starring Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Valerie Mahaffey, Laura Linney. I believe we are all familiar with the story of the miracle on the Hudson, … Continue reading →

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Aftermath (SYFY) Rated TV-14

Posted on October 27, 2016 by

The Copeland family survives the apocalyptic end. Now they must survive massive storms, meteor strikes, earthquakes, a plague, and supernatural creatures. Starring James Tupper, Anne Heche, Levi Meaden, Taylor Hickson, Julia Sarah Stone. This show is by far the most … Continue reading →

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Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on July 10, 2016 by

As the ice caps melt and flood the bayou where six-year-old Hushpuppy lives, she must find courage and love to survive. Starring Quvenzhané Wallis, Dwight Henry, Levy Easterly. Coming into this film, I was unaware of the ice caps melting … Continue reading →

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Albert Nobbs (2011) Rated R

Posted on January 26, 2016 by

Albert Nobbs is actually a woman in late 19th century Ireland, where it is discouraged for women to live independently. She looks for a way to escape the lie she lives. Based on the novella by George Moore. Starring Glenn … Continue reading →

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The Martian (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on November 18, 2015 by

Astronaut Mark Watney accidentally gets left on Mars. Now, he must learn to survive on this hostile planet. Based on the novel by Andy Weir.  Starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Jeff Daniels, Michael Peña, Sean Bean, Kate Mara, … Continue reading →

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Gravity (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 2, 2014 by

A medical engineer and an astronaut work together to survive after an accident leaves them adrift in orbit. Starring Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, Ed Harris I have to say that the visual effects in this film is what give it … Continue reading →

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The Grey (2011) Rated R

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

A Plane crashes in Northern Alaska with 6 oil field workers survivors. The plane crash wasn’t the only thing they need to survive from they are tracked by a pack of wolves. Starring Liam Neeson, Frank Grillo, Dermot Mulroney This … Continue reading →

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