Tag Archives: suspense

Eddie the Eagle (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 1, 2021 by laurarachel4

The film is based on the life of Eddie Edwards, who charmed the world at the 1988 Winter Olympics. Starring Tom Costello, Jo Hartley, Keith Allen, Taron Egerton, and Hugh Jackman. This film is one of those underdog true life … Continue reading →

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Dancing on the Edge (2013) Rated TV-MA

Posted on August 28, 2021 by laurarachel4

In the 1930s, a black jazz band rises to fame and becomes entangled in intrigue, mystery, and suspense of the London society. Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Matthew Goode, and Joanna Vanderham. This miniseries has a lot going for it, but it … Continue reading →

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Animal Kingdom (TNT) Rated TV-MA

Posted on August 18, 2021 by laurarachel4

The show centers around a California family whose lifestyle is paid for by their criminal activities. Starring Shawn Hatosy, Ben Robson, and Jake Weary. The premise of this show just doesn’t make it interesting. Plus, it has poor writing, poor … Continue reading →

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The Deceived (Starz) Rated NR

Posted on August 8, 2021 by laurarachel4

 A student has an affair with her teacher, but when he disappears, she tracks him down and discovers his wife has died. Starring Emmett J Scanlan, Catherine Walker, and Paul Mescal.  This show is brilliant; it’s more of a psychological … Continue reading →

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The Night Manager (AMC) Rated TV-14

Posted on July 17, 2021 by laurarachel4

The night manager of a Cairo hotel is recruited to work in an arms dealer’s inner circle. Based on the book by John Le Carré. Starring Hugh Laurie, Tom Hiddleston, and Elizabeth Debicki. The Night Manager is a series that doesn’t … Continue reading →

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The 33 (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on July 13, 2021 by laurarachel4

Based on real life events when a gold and copper mine collapses and traps 33 miners underground for 69 days. Starring Antonio Banderas, Rodrigo Santoro, and Juliette Binoche. This film is based on the true events of the 33 miners … Continue reading →

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The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) Rated PG

Posted on March 5, 2021 by laurarachel4

A couple, whose son gets kidnapped in Morocco, sets off an international scheme. Starring James Stewart, Doris Day, and Brenda de Banzie. This film is a remake of the 1934 film, both directed by Alfred Hitchcock. I will say that I … Continue reading →

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Wayward Pines (FOX) Rated TV-14

Posted on February 11, 2020 by laurarachel4

A secret service officer heads to Wayward Pines, Idaho, in order to find two missing federal agents. Starring Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Toby Jones, and Shannyn Sossamon. The first episode of the show didn’t hold my attention. I wish it had … Continue reading →

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Line of Duty (2019) Rated R

Posted on February 10, 2020 by laurarachel4

A disgraced cop goes after the kidnapper of  his bosses’ daughter after killing his brother. Starring Dina Meyer, Giancarlo Esposito, Courtney Eaton, and Aaron Eckhart. This film has a lot of suspension of disbelief in the way police operate. There … Continue reading →

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Pet Sematary (2019) Rated R

Posted on August 2, 2019 by laurarachel4

A doctor and his wife move to rural Maine with their family, where they discovered a hidden burial ground. Starring Jason Clarke, Amy Seimetz, and John Lithgow. This is not a scary remake. There was no meaning to the Pascow … Continue reading →

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