Category Archives: Based on a Novel

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010) Rated PG

Posted on August 24, 2015 by laurarachel4

Lucy and Edmund Pevensie, with their cousin Eustace, return to Narnia and embark on an epic journey with Prince Caspian upon The Dawn Treader.  Their quest is to rescue seven lords and save Narnia from the evil on Dark Island. … Continue reading →

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Cowboys & Aliens (2011) Rated PG-13

Posted on August 21, 2015 by laurarachel4

Aliens attack Earth in the Wild West of 1843. A group of cowboys and Native Americans band together to fight them. Based on the graphic novel of the same name by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg. Starring Daniel Craig, Abigail Spencer, Buck … Continue reading →

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Garage Sale Mystery: The Deadly Room (2015) Rated NR

Posted on July 31, 2015 by laurarachel4

Jennifer continues to use her intuitive skills to investigate a friend’s death in a home that has a “cursed” room. This third installment in the series from Hallmark is based on Suzi Weinert’s novel Garage Sale Stalker. Starring Lori Loughlin, Sarah Strange, … Continue reading →

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Jane Eyre (1970) Rated NR

Posted on July 30, 2015 by laurarachel4

An orphan, Jane Eyre is sent to the Lowood School. Upon graduation, she accepts a position as governess for the petulant daughter of the imposing Edward Rochester.  Despite many obstacles, love grows between them. Based on the book by Charlotte … Continue reading →

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The Gourmet Detective (2015) Rated NR

Posted on July 24, 2015 by laurarachel4

The “Gourmet Detective” helps police solve crimes in the culinary world. Based on the series of books by Peter King. Starring Dylan Neal, Brooke Burns, Matthew Kevin Anderson This is the first in a series of TV movies for the Hallmark … Continue reading →

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Odd Mom Out (BRAVO) Rated NR

Posted on July 13, 2015 by laurarachel4

A half-hour comedy in the world of momzillas from the upper East Side of New York. Based on the book Momzillas by Jill Kargman. Starring Jill Kargman, Andy Buckley, K.K. Glick, Sean Kleier, Abby Elliott An intriguing concept, I looked forward … Continue reading →

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Poldark (BBC) Rated NR

Posted on July 10, 2015 by laurarachel4

Ross Poldark returns to England after fighting in the American Revolution. Once there, he discovers his home is in disarray, with the woman he loves engaged to his cousin. Based on the Poldark novels by Winston Graham. Starring Aidan Turner, Eleanor … Continue reading →

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Murder She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery (2015) Rated NR

Posted on July 6, 2015 by laurarachel4

Hannah Swensen runs a small bakery shop in small-town Minnesota. However, she becomes an amateur sleuth when her friend and delivery driver ends up dead behind her shop. Based on the book by Joanne Fluke. Starring Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison, Lisa Durupt … Continue reading →

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Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell (2015) Rated NR

Posted on July 3, 2015 by laurarachel4

Based on the best-selling novel from Susanna Clarke, Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell. Magic is long-lost in England until Mr. Norrell comes out to play, and Jonathan Strange, a novice with magic, begin a battle of the minds. Starring Bertie … Continue reading →

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The Best of Me (2014) Rated PG-13

Posted on June 23, 2015 by laurarachel4

A pair of high school sweethearts meet up again when a mutual friend passes away. Based on Nicholas Sparks’ novel  by the same name. Starring Michelle Monaghan, James Marsden, Luke Bracey, Gerald McRaney This movie was a disappointment, as so … Continue reading →

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