Category Archives: Based on a Novel

The Christmas Train (2017) Rated TV-G

Posted on July 16, 2018 by laurarachel4

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 laurarachel4

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 laurarachel4

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 laurarachel4

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 laurarachel4

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 TV-PG

Posted on June 13, 2018 by laurarachel4

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 laurarachel4

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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Peter Rabbit (2018) Rated PG

Posted on May 28, 2018 by laurarachel4

A story of Peter Rabbit and his antics trying to get into the neighbor’s vegetable garden. Based on the book  The Tale Of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter. Starring James Corden, Fayssal Bazzi, and Domhnall Gleeson. I actually thought this film was … Continue reading →

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A Wish For Giants (2018) Rated NR

Posted on May 25, 2018 by laurarachel4

A volunteer for Wish Kingdom must find a way to make a wish come true for a girl who wants to meet Bigfoot. Based on the book by  Aaron Dunbar. Starring Naysa Altmeyer, Alexa Mechling, and Connor McClain. Where to start with … Continue reading →

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Witches of East End (Lifetime) Rated TV-14

Posted on May 24, 2018 by laurarachel4

The adventures of a mother and her three daughters, who are unaware that they come from a family of witches. Based on the books by Melissa de la Cruz. Starring Julia Ormond, Mädchen Amick, and Jenna Dewan Tatum. This was a fun … Continue reading →

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