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The Weekly (FX) Rated NR

Posted on June 29, 2019 by laurarachel4

A weekly tv show from The New York Times that brings a documentary style news program to the screen. Starring Katie Benner, Erica Green, and Bryson Sassau. I actually was impressed with this show. The first episode brings to light the … Continue reading →

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Jesus: His Life (History) Rated TV-PG

Posted on May 1, 2019 by laurarachel4

This documentary retells the story of Jesus’ life through the eyes of the people around him, explained with a historically and biblically accurate perspective. Starring Houda Echouafni, Cassie Bradley, and Greg Barnett. This tv show presents both a dramatic retelling … Continue reading →

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The Strain (FX) Rated TV-MA

Posted on April 30, 2019 by laurarachel4

The CDC (Center for Disease Control) investigates a mysterious outbreak against humanity. Based on the novel trilogy of the same name by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan. Starring Corey Stoll, David Bradley, and Kevin Durand. Having not read the books, … Continue reading →

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The Night Shift (NBC) Rated TV-14

Posted on February 26, 2019 by laurarachel4

A group of Army vets return home and work in a Texas hospital. Starring Eoin Macken, Jill Flint, and Brendan Fehr. I felt that this show is a “been there and done that” show. It’s not anything new. We’ve seen … Continue reading →

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Magnum P.I. (CBS) Rated TV-14

Posted on October 12, 2018 by laurarachel4

An ex-Navy SEAL who’s back from Afghanistan uses his skills as a private investigator in Hawaii. Starring Jay Hernandez, Perdita Weeks, and Zachary Knighton. This is an interesting remake. The pilot is supposed to set up the show, but this pilot lacks … Continue reading →

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Madam Secretary (CBS) Rated TV-PG

Posted on October 8, 2018 by laurarachel4

A drama looks at the Secretary of State as she balances work and family. Starring Téa Leoni, Tim Daly, and Patina Miller. This show has a lot going for it. It’s great to see a woman in a top political role. … Continue reading →

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The Truman Show (1998) Rated PG

Posted on June 9, 2018 by laurarachel4

An insurance salesman discovers that his whole life is a television show. Starring Jim Carrey, Laura Linney, and Noah Emmerich. This is a rather enjoyable and provocative film. If you watch this film more than once, you’ll probably realize that it … Continue reading →

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Get Shorty (Epix) Rated NR

Posted on September 8, 2017 by laurarachel4

 A TV show based on the novel by Elmore Leonard about a mobster turned movie producer. Starring Sean Bridgers, Carolyn Dodd, Isaac Keys, Chris O’Dowd, Lidia Porto, Goya Robles, Ray Romano, Lucy Walters. Epix tends to create good quality series, and this show is no exception. O’Dowd puts … Continue reading →

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The Goodwin Games (FOX) Rated TV-14

Posted on September 3, 2017 by laurarachel4

 Three estranged siblings come together for their father’s funeral where they discover that his inheritance will be awarded to the winner of the games they played in childhood. Starring Becki Newton, Scott Foley, T.J. Miller, Melissa Tang, Kat Foster. Although the premise sounds intriguing, this … Continue reading →

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CHIPS (2017) Rated R

Posted on August 8, 2017 by laurarachel4

A rookie officer is teamed with an undercover federal agent to investigate some dirty cops who were involved in a heist. Starring Michael Peña, Dax Shepard, Vincent D’Onofrio, Adam Brody, Ryan Hansen, Jane Kaczmarek. This is nothing like the TV … Continue reading →

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