Tag Archives: wwII

Man in an Orange Shirt (PBS) Rated TV-14

Posted on July 3, 2018 by laurarachel4

Two couples, one living in the post-WWII era and the other in present day, deal with the challenges in their lives. Starring Julian Morris, Vanessa Redgrave, and Oliver Jackson-Cohen. I was unsure about this miniseries as the couples are gay, but … Continue reading →

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Malaya (1949) Rated NR

Posted on June 21, 2018 by laurarachel4

A newspaperman convinces the government to steal rubber from the Japanese. Starring Spencer Tracy, James Stewart, and Valentina Cortese. This is a compelling story of a disreputable man who says that he can smuggle rubber out of British Malaya. Although it’s a … Continue reading →

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Into the White (2012) Rated R

Posted on March 2, 2018 by laurarachel4

A group of airmen from different sides of WWII come together after being stranded in a cabin. Starring Florian Lukas, David Kross, Stig Henrik Hoff. This war film is based on the true story of a group of airmen from opposing … Continue reading →

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Superheroes Decoded (History) Rated TV-PG

Posted on May 7, 2017 by laurarachel4

The show documents the rise of superheroes in America. Starring Anthony Mackie, Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, George R. R. Martin, Jon Favreau, Stan Lee, Brad Meltzer This docuseries traces the origins of the superheroes from the comic books to the … Continue reading →

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Hacksaw Ridge (2016) Rated R

Posted on March 25, 2017 by laurarachel4

WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, one of the first conscientious objector who earned Medal of Honor during the Battle of Okinawa. Starring Andrew Garfield, Richard Pyros, Jacob Warner, Hugo Weaving Hacksaw Ridge highlights the battle where Pfc. Doss earned … Continue reading →

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The Nun’s Story (1959) Rated PG

Posted on April 11, 2016 by laurarachel4

Sister Luke struggles with her faith through crisis, disappointments, and WWII.  Based on the novel by Kathryn Hulme. Starring Audrey Hepburn, Peter Finch, Edith Evans, Colleen Dewhurst. This remarkable, heart-rending film reveals the inner struggle of a young nun as … Continue reading →

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Hotel Berlin (1945) Rated NR

Posted on March 18, 2016 by laurarachel4

At the end of WWII, a member of the German underground escapes the Gestapo by hiding in the Hotel Berlin. Based on the book, Hotel Berlin ’43 by Vicki Baum. Starring Faye Emerson, Helmut Dantine, Raymond Massey, Peter Lorre. This … Continue reading →

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Joan Leslie (1925-2015)

Posted on October 16, 2015 by laurarachel4

(1925-2015)    Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) Rated NR A film of the life of the renowned musical composer, playwright, actor, dancer and singer George M. Cohan.  This Is the Army (1943) Rated NR In WWI dancer Jerry Jones stages an … Continue reading →

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The Imitation Game (2014) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 1, 2015 by laurarachel4

During World War II, Alan Turing cracked the German enigma code that changed the war and the world with computers. Based on the book, Alan Turing: The Enigma by Andrew Hodges. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Allen Leech, Mark Strong There is no … Continue reading →

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4th of July Films 2015

Posted on July 4, 2015 by laurarachel4

   An American Tail (1986) Rated G While emigrating to the United States, a young Russian mouse gets separated from his family and must relocate them while trying to survive in a new country.   1776 (1972) Rated PG A musical … Continue reading →

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