Category Archives: Based on a Novel

Trading Christmas (2011) Rated G

Posted on November 12, 2015 by laurarachel4

A widowed second grade teacher treasures the time she spends with her college-age daughter at Christmas.  However, this Christmas, her daughter decides to stay at school for the holidays.  To surprise her, the mom plans a house-swap with a novelist … Continue reading →

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Mandie and the Forgotten Christmas (2011) Rated G

Posted on October 27, 2015 by laurarachel4

When Mandie visits her school’s forbidden attic, she discovers a Christmas secret. Based off of Lois Gladys Leppard book series. Starring Kelly Washington, Amanda Waters, Joanna Daniel This is a lovely film for families. Despite its low production value, the story line … Continue reading →

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Home Fires (PBS) Rated NR

Posted on October 19, 2015 by laurarachel4

This series follows a group of women in a small English village during World War II. Based on the book Jambusters by Julie Summers. Starring Clare Calbraith, Brian Fletcher, Samantha Bond, Ruth Gemmell, Claire Price, Daniel Ryan, Claire Rushbrook, Daisy Badger, Frances Grey, Fenella Woolgar, Leanne Best, Mark Bazeley, Leila Mimmack, Ed Stoppard This … Continue reading →

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The Portrait of a Lady (1996) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 9, 2015 by laurarachel4

An American girl inherits a fortune and gets into a relationship with a gentleman who turns her life into a nightmare. Adapted from Henry James’s novel of the same name. Starring Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, Barbara Hershey, Mary-Louise Parker, Shelley Winters, Shelley Duvall, Christian Bale, Viggo Mortensen This … 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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Zoo (CBS) Rated TV-14

Posted on September 28, 2015 by laurarachel4

A scientist tries to figure out what’s behind a streak of violent animal attacks. Based on the novel of the same name by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge. Starring James Wolk, Kristen Connolly, Nonso Anozie, Billy Burke I’m torn about this show (no pun … Continue reading →

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Alone Yet Not Alone (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 21, 2015 by laurarachel4

In 1755, the colonies clashed with French and English settlers. As The French and Indian War started heating up, some of the Native American tribes sided with the French, scalping some settlers and taking others prisoner.  At this time, the … Continue reading →

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Far From the Madding Crowd (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 14, 2015 by laurarachel4

In 1870 Victorian England,  an independent and headstrong woman is pursued by three men: a sheep farmer, a Sergeant, and older bachelor. Based on the novel by Thomas Hardy. Starring Carey Mulligan, Matthias Schoenaerts, Tilly Vosburgh, Tom Sturridge This is … Continue reading →

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Yes Man (2008) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 12, 2015 by laurarachel4

A guy chooses to say yes to everything to change his life. Based on the book, Yes Man by Danny Wallace. Starring Jim Carrey, Zooey Deschanel, Bradley Cooper, Danny Masterson Wait, have we seen this film before?  Oh yeah,  Liar, … Continue reading →

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The Color of Rain (2014) Rated TV-14

Posted on September 5, 2015 by laurarachel4

When cancer claims Gina Kell’s husband, she is left with two boys to raise. A few weeks later, cancer also claims the life of Michael Spehn’s wife, leaving him with three children. As they both struggle with the loss in … Continue reading →

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