Category Archives: Based on a Novel

The Danish Girl (2015) Rated R

Posted on April 21, 2016 by laurarachel4

The fictitious story based on the lives of  Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. Based on the novel of the same name by David Ebershoff. Starring Alicia Vikander, Eddie Redmayne, Tusse Silberg, Amber Heard, Matthias Schoenaerts. Sets, costumes, makeup- this film has … 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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Hap and Leonard (Sundance) Rated TV-MA

Posted on April 8, 2016 by laurarachel4

Straight-laced Hap Collins spent time in prison in the 60’s rather than be drafted in the Vietnam War. Leonard Pine, a Vietnam vet, is Hap’s best friend. When Hap’s ex-wife shows up with a get rich plan, things turn bloody.  … 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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The Shootist (1976) Rated PG

Posted on March 11, 2016 by laurarachel4

A dying gunfighter wants to spend his last days with as little pain as possible and to die with dignity. Based on the novel by  Glendon Swarthout. Starring John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, James Stewart, John Carradine. This was … Continue reading →

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Eat Pray Love (2010) Rated PG-13

Posted on March 10, 2016 by laurarachel4

A divorced woman takes a trip around the world to find herself. Based on the book by Elizabeth Gilbert. Starring Julia Roberts, I. Gusti Ayu Puspawati, Hadi Subiyanto, Billy Crudup, Viola Davis, James Franco, Javier Bardem, Richard Jenkins. Eh, this … Continue reading →

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Recovery Road (Freeform) Rated NR

Posted on March 1, 2016 by laurarachel4

Maddie is a teenager dealing with normal, everyday problems; she is also an addict living at rehab facility. Based on the book by Blake Nelson.  Starring Jessica Sula, Sebastian De Souza, Alexis Carra, Daniel Franzese, David Witts, David Witts, Sharon … Continue reading →

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Easy Money: Life Deluxe (2013) Rated UR

Posted on February 13, 2016 by laurarachel4

JW is now in exile in the U.S. but still determined to find out what happened to his sister. Based on the novels by Jens Lapidus. Starring Matias Varela, Joel Kinnaman, Martin Wallström. As with the other Easy Money films, … 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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Albert Nobbs (2011) Rated R

Posted on January 26, 2016 by laurarachel4

Albert Nobbs is actually a woman in late 19th century Ireland, where it is discouraged for women to live independently. She looks for a way to escape the lie she lives. Based on the novella by George Moore. Starring Glenn … Continue reading →

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