Tag Archives: training

The Yellow Birds (2017) Rated R

Posted on September 8, 2024 by laurarachel4

 Two soldiers navigate the horrors of war. When one comes back home, he struggles with the promise he made before leaving on tour. Based on the book by Kevin Powers. Starring Alden Ehrenreich, Daniel Jose Molina, and Mikey Collins.  While … Continue reading →

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Space: The Longest Goodbye (2023) Rated NR

Posted on June 4, 2024 by laurarachel4

 A group of astronauts are training for a mission to Mars while NASA is looking at how psychology can help those in isolation. Starring Kayla Barron, Cady Coleman, and Al Holland.  This film talks about how isolated the astronauts are … Continue reading →

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G.I. Jane (1997) Rated R

Posted on October 22, 2023 by laurarachel4

 A female senator enrolls a woman into the Combined Reconnaissance Team training. Starring Demi Moore, Viggo Mortensen, and Anne Bancroft.  This film is excellent in the fact that it shows what it’s like for a woman in a male-dominated military … Continue reading →

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The Selection: Special Operations Experiment (History) Rated TV-14

Posted on November 8, 2022 by laurarachel4

Civilians are trained like members of elite U.S. military special-operations units by veterans of those same units. Starring Adam Pepper, Tyler Grey, and Marcus Capone. I was very disappointed in this series. To me, it was very unrealistic. From the … Continue reading →

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Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Detroit Lions (HBO) Rated NR

Posted on September 18, 2022 by laurarachel4

This series chronicles the second year of the Head Coach of the Detroit Lions as he leads the team from training camp through the preseason. Starring Liev Schreiber, Kelvin Sheppard, and Aidan Hutchinson. This series follows the coaching staff of … Continue reading →

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The Julia Child Challenge (Food) Rated NR

Posted on April 11, 2022 by laurarachel4

Eight home cooks compete in culinary challenges that showcase culinary skills ala Julia Child. Starring Antonia Lofaso, Michael Voltaggio, and Susan Feniger.  I am shocked that this show has not been created before now. This is a show that needs … Continue reading →

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Alter Ego (FOX) Rated TV-PG

Posted on October 1, 2021 by laurarachel4

 Singers from all walks of life try to become stars by singing as avatars. Starring Rocsi Diaz, Grimes, and Nick Lachey.  I thought this show would be interesting, and it is to a point. However, there’s a lot that is … Continue reading →

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To Catch a Beautician (VH1) Rated TV-PG

Posted on June 7, 2020 by laurarachel4

This reality show allows clients to confront their beauticians when they don’t get the results they wanted. Starring Tamar Braxton and Johnny Wright. This series has the typical script of reality TV, except that it really doesn’t have a good … Continue reading →

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Basic (2003) Rated R

Posted on May 20, 2020 by laurarachel4

 A DEA agent investigates the disappearance of a drill sergeant and his cadets during a training exercise.  Starring John Travolta, Connie Nielsen, Samuel L. Jackson This film takes us on a journey that has lots of twists and turns. You … Continue reading →

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Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) Rated R

Posted on May 3, 2020 by laurarachel4

A spy organization recruits a street smart kid into their training program. Starring Adrian Quinton, Colin Firth, and Mark Strong. This is one of the best spy films that I have seen. It’s action-packed with a great story to go … Continue reading →

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