Category Archives: Based on a novel

Damascus Cover (2018) Rated R

Posted on August 4, 2018 by

A spy falls in love while working on an undercover mission in Syria. Based on the book by Howard Kaplan. Starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Olivia Thirlby, and John Hurt. As a spy thriller, this film is poorly written. Jonathan Rhys Meyers … Continue reading →

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Secret of Giving (1999) Rated PG

Posted on July 27, 2018 by

A single mother struggles to raise her son and keep her ranch during the Christmas season. Based on the book Christmas in Calico by Jack Curtis. Starring  Reba McEntire, Thomas Ian Griffith, and Ronny Cox. This made for TV movie is … Continue reading →

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Anne with an “E” (2017) Rated TV-PG

Posted on July 25, 2018 by

The adventures of Anne Cuthbert, a young, spirited girl living in the 1800s. Based on the book, Anne of Green Gables, by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Starring Amybeth McNulty, Geraldine James, and R.H. Thomson. Fans of Avonlea and Anne of Green Gables will be delighted … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Train (2017) Rated TV-G

Posted on July 16, 2018 by

Inspired by his father, a journalist takes a train ride cross country where he meets other passengers. Based on the book by David Baldacci. Starring Dermot Mulroney, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, and Danny Glover. This film has everything you can imagine for a … Continue reading →

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Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (2009) Rated PG

Posted on July 12, 2018 by

A scientist is regarded a failure until he invents a machine that drops food from the sky. Based on the book by Judi and Ron Barrett. Starring Bill Hader, Anna Faris, and James Caan. This film does a wonderful job making … Continue reading →

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Midway to Heaven (2011) Rated PG

Posted on July 10, 2018 by

Ned Stevens lost his wife to cancer years ago but can’t seem to leave her memory and move on with his life. His daughter comes home from college with a new beau and believes it’s time for her father to … Continue reading →

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Every Day (2018) Rated PG-13

Posted on June 26, 2018 by

A teenager falls in love with someone who transforms into a different person every day. Based on the book by David Levithan. Starring Angourie Rice, Justice Smith, and Jeni Ross. This film has so many plot holes it isn’t even funny. … Continue reading →

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When Calls the Heart (2013) Rated TV-G

Posted on June 14, 2018 by

City girl, Elizabeth Thatcher leaves the comfort of her home to become a school teacher on the frontier, based on the book by Janette Oke. Starring Maggie Grace, Stephen Amell, and Poppy Drayton. This movie inspired the series of the same … Continue reading →

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Cedar Cove (Hallmark) Rated NR

Posted on June 13, 2018 by

Based on the book series by Debbie Macomber, Cedar Cove follows the life of Judge Olivia Lockhart in the town of Cedar Cove. Starring Andie MacDowell, Dylan Neal, and Sarah Smyth. This is a wonderful series that highlights the ups and downs … Continue reading →

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Patrick Melrose (2018) Rated TV-MA

Posted on May 30, 2018 by

Following the death of his father, Patrick Melrose tries to overcome his addictions and demons that stem from his abusive father and indifferent mother. Based on the book by Edward St Aubyn. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Sebastian Maltz. … Continue reading →

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