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Torchlighters: The Richard Wurmbrand Story (2008) Rated NR

 In communist Romania Richard Wurmbrand does not bow down to the government and lands in prison. Starring Mihail Somanescu. I’ve always enjoyed the Torchlighters series. They tell the stories of Christians standing up for their faith and are usually short … Continue reading

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Secrets of the Underground (Science) Rated TV-PG

Modern-day technologies are used to explore worlds underground, structures, and geological occurrences that give us a look at our history. Starring Rob Nelson, Stefan Burns, and Tim Bechtel. The premise of this show is interesting. We take modern technology and … Continue reading

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Children of the Underground (FX) Rated TV-MA

A documentary follows Faye Yager, who created an underground network that hides women and children who have been in alleged abusive relationships. Starring Gloria Steinem and Sally Jessy Raphael. While the series sounds interesting and the story is compelling, I … Continue reading

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The Gambler (2014) Rated R

A gambler and professor, Jim Bennett, has debts that cause him to borrow from his mother and a loan shark. To make matters worse, he has a relationship with one of his students. Based on a short novel by Fyodor … Continue reading

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The 33 (2015) Rated PG-13

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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Trafficked with Mariana Van Zeller (NatGeo) Rated TV-14

This show is investigative journalism at its best as Mariana goes into the underground world with global markets that use smuggling networks, black markets, and informal markets. Starring Mariana van Zeller. This show is brilliant as it exposes this dangerous … Continue reading

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Jurnee Smollett-Bell

 Grey’s Anatomy (2005) Rated TV-14 A drama centered on the personal and professional lives of five surgical interns and their supervisors.  House (2004) Rated TV-14 An antisocial maverick doctor who specializes in diagnostic medicine does whatever it takes to solve … Continue reading

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Killing Blue (1988) Rated R

A police commissioner and his assistant team together to solve murders in Berlin’s underground drug and prostitution ganglands. Starring Armin Mueller-Stahl, Morgan Fairchild, and Frank Stallone. This film doesn’t make sense. It’s takes place in Berlin, but everyone speaks English. … Continue reading

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Lost Cities with Albert Lin (NatGeo) Rated TV-PG

Albert Yu-Min Lin uses 3D scanning and radar to discover and recreate worlds underground. Starring Duncan Lees, Joseph Angelo Steel, Francis Steel, and Albert Yu-Min Lin. I was not really impressed with this show. Maybe if I were more intrigued … Continue reading

Posted in 2019, Documentary, Historical, National Geographic (NatGeo), Rated TV-PG, reviews, Tv Shows | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

New This Week on DVD, July 11, 2017

 The Fate of the Furious (PG-13) When a mysterious woman seduces Dom into the world of terrorism and a betrayal of those closest to him, the crew face trials that will test them as never before. Starring Vin Diesel, Jason … Continue reading

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