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Rick Steves’ Art of Europe (PBS) Rated NR

Rick Steves takes you on a journey exploring art from prehistoric times to the Modern Age. Starring Rick Steves. In this series, Steves takes us on a journey through time as we look at art from different periods and places. … Continue reading

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Dangerous Liaisons (Starz) Rated R

 A pair of  former lovers attempts to exploit others through seduction. Based on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos.  Starring Alice Englert, Nicholas Denton, and Hakeem Kae-Kazim. This series is more so inspired by the characters than based on … Continue reading

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Being the Queen (2020) Rated NR

A documentary on the Queen of England, Elizabeth II. It showcases never before seen interviews from people that know her personally. Starring Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and King Charles III.Ā  The film gives a sense of who the Queen … Continue reading

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Eureka! (Disney Jr.) Rated TV-Y

A young girl in the prehistoric age always thinks outside the box for inventions to help her community along. Starring Devin Trey Campbell, Madigan Kacmar, and Ruth Righi. There are a couple of things about this show that stand out: … Continue reading

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Gods of Egypt (2016) Rated PG-13

Mortal hero Bek teams with the god Horus against Set, the god of darkness who is after the throne of Egypt. Starring Brenton Thwaites, John Samaha, and Courtney Eaton. I can’t figure this film out. It’s based on the ancient Egypt deities; … Continue reading

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Primal (AdultSwim) Rated TV-MA

Primal follows a caveman at the dawn of evolution and his friend, a dinosaur that’s on the brink of extinction. They bond over their friendship as tragedy surrounds them. Starring Aaron LaPlante, Tom Kenny, and Jon Olson. This show is … Continue reading

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Puccini: La Fanciulla del West (2018) Rated NR

Set in a mining camp in California, a woman falls for the stranger that comes to town and is set on him being her first kiss. Starring Marco Armiliato, Susanna Phillips, Scott Scully, Eva-Maria Westbroek, Jonas Kaufmann, and Zeljko Lucic. … Continue reading

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The Gnome-Mobile (1967) Rated G

A millionaire and his grandchildren are asked to help some forest Gnomes to find the others in their tribe. Along the way, the grandfather is suspected of being crazy – now, the children and gnomes have to help the grandfather. … Continue reading

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McLintock! (1963) Rated TV-14

McLintock is a rancher that works at keeping the peace amongst the farmers, ranchers, land-grabbers, Indians, and corrupt government officials. Based on William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. Starring John Wayne, Maureen O’Hara, and Patrick Wayne. John Wayne plays … Continue reading

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Drinks, Crime and Prohibition (Smithsonian) Rated TV-PG

A miniseries highlights the pros and cons of the American Prohibition. StarringĀ Branford Parker. I thought this miniseries did a fine job taking on the different parts of the American Prohibition and explaining the reasons behind it. The series covers the … Continue reading

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