Category Archives: Based on a Novel

Austenland (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on December 18, 2018 by laurarachel4

Obsessed with Jane Austen, a woman goes to Austenland, a theme park, to meet her Mr. Darcy. Based on the book by Shannon Hale. Starring Keri Russell, JJ Feild, and Bret McKenzie. I really had high hopes for this film, being … Continue reading →

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BlacKkKlansman (2018) Rated R

Posted on December 14, 2018 by laurarachel4

Ron Stallworth, an African-American police officer in Colorado Springs, CO, infiltrates the local Ku Klux Klan branch with the help of a fellow officer who happens to be Jewish. Based on real events in the book  Black Klansman: Race, Hate, … Continue reading →

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Ender’s Game (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on December 13, 2018 by laurarachel4

In the near future, an alien race attacks Earth; Ender Wiggins is recruited to an élite force to help save the human race. Based on the book by Orson Scott Card. Starring Asa Butterfield, Harrison Ford, and Hailee Steinfeld. The books … Continue reading →

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Firestarter (1984) Rated R

Posted on October 4, 2018 by laurarachel4

A couple participates in a medical experiment to have a child with pyrokinetic abilities. Based on the book by Stephen King. Starring  David Keith, Drew Barrymore, and Freddie Jones. This film surprised me. There are Stephen King films that are good, … Continue reading →

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The Old Curiosity Shop (1995) Rated PG

Posted on September 25, 2018 by laurarachel4

When Nell Trent’s Grandfather loses his investment money in cards, they must go on the run as their landlord, Daniel Quilp,  is after them. Based on the novel by Charles Dickens. Starring Alan Barry, Adam Blackwood, and Tom Courtenay. I haven’t … Continue reading →

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Christmas With Tucker (2013) Rated NR

Posted on September 3, 2018 by laurarachel4

After the death of his father, a boy befriends a dog. Based on the book by Greg Kincaid. Starring James Brolin, Gage Munroe, and Barbara Gordon. This film has the basic Christmas storyline. We have a boy who is coming to terms … Continue reading →

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Sharp Objects (HBO) Rated TV-MA

Posted on September 2, 2018 by laurarachel4

A reporter confronts her past when she returns home to investigate a murder. Based on the book by Gillian Flynn. Starring Amy Adams, Patricia Clarkson, and Chris Messina. This show starts slow. It’s directed by  Jean-Marc Vallée from Big Little Lies, … Continue reading →

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Damascus Cover (2018) Rated R

Posted on August 4, 2018 by laurarachel4

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 laurarachel4

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 Tessa H.

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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