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Battlestar Galactica: Blood and Chrome (2012) Rated NR

Posted on March 19, 2017 by laurarachel4

Follows young William Adama in the First Cylon War. Starring Luke Pasqualino, Ben Cotton, Lili Bordán. Having recently enjoyed the new version of Battlestar Galactica, I was intrigued by this made for TV movie. However, it was a disappointment; it … Continue reading →

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Legion (FX) Rated TV-MA

Posted on March 6, 2017 by laurarachel4

Based on the Marvel comic books by Chris Claremont and Bill Sienkiewicz. David Haller was diagnosed as schizophrenic as a child. He’s been in and out of hospitals most of his life when he meets another patient and their encounter … Continue reading →

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Joseph (1995) Rated NR

Posted on March 3, 2017 by laurarachel4

The biblical story of Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. Starring Ben Kingsley, Paul Mercurio, Martin Landau, Lesley Ann Warren, Monica Bellucci. Both historically accurate and entertaining, I thoroughly enjoyed this version of the story of … Continue reading →

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David and Bathsheba (1951) Rated NR

Posted on February 13, 2017 by laurarachel4

King David enters into an affair with Bathsheba after watching her bathe from the rooftop. Starring Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward, Raymond Massey, Jayne Meadows. This film tells the story of King David from 2 Samuel. We start with David already … Continue reading →

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Ben-Hur (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on January 16, 2017 by laurarachel4

Ben-Hur is a wealthy man who is falsely accused of a crime. He returns home to seek revenge but finds redemption. Starring Jack Huston, Toby Kebbell, Rodrigo Santoro. I’m not really a fan of remakes and, although this film does … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Babysitting (2016) Rated TV-G

Posted on October 25, 2016 by laurarachel4

Two teen rival babysitters join forces when one of the kids sneaks into the city. Starring Sabrina Carpenter, Sofia Carson, Nikki Hahn. This film is a remake of the 1987 film by the same name, which remains one of my … Continue reading →

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Roots (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on June 13, 2016 by laurarachel4

An adaption of Alex Haley’s book, Roots: The Saga of an American Family. Starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Malachi Kirby, Forest Whitaker, Laurence Fishburne, Babs Olusanmokun, Daphne Videau. Having watched the original Roots miniseries, I came expecting the same intensity and … Continue reading →

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Point Break (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 15, 2016 by laurarachel4

 A young FBI agent infiltrates a group of extreme athletes who have been involved in a number of heists. Starring  Edgar Ramirez, Luke Bracey, Ray Winstone. This is a remake of the 1991 film Point Break , highlighting extreme sports in … Continue reading →

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War and Peace (2016) Rated TV-14

Posted on February 5, 2016 by laurarachel4

The Russian conflict with Napoleon is heating up, and six families’ lives are changed forever. Based on the novel by Leo Tolstoy. Starring Paul Dano, James Norton, Lily James, Aneurin Barnard, Jessie Buckley, Olivia Ross. This updated version of Tolstoy’s … Continue reading →

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Men in Black III (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on December 10, 2015 by laurarachel4

Agent J travels back in time to the 60’s, when M.I.B. were just getting started, to save his partner Agent K from being assassinated by an alien. Starring Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin, Jemaine Clement, Emma Thompson. I … Continue reading →

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