Category Archives: Based on a Novel

Wolf Hall (BBC) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 15, 2015 by laurarachel4

Based on two books by Hilary Mantel, Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies. It’s 1500 England where we see the rise of Thomas Cromwell during King Henry VIII’s reign. Starring Mark Rylance, Damian Lewis, Claire Foy, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Joss … Continue reading →

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The Book of Negroes (2015) Rated NR

Posted on March 16, 2015 by laurarachel4

We follow the life of Aminata who was kidnapped in Africa to be enslaved in South Carolina, as she work to get back to home land. Based on the novel by Lawrence Hill. Starring Aunjanue Ellis, Lyriq Bent, Ben Chaplin, Allan … Continue reading →

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Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return (2013) Rated PG

Posted on March 4, 2015 by laurarachel4

Dorothy returns to the tornado ridden farm to only be whisked back to Oz to help the Lion, Scarecrow, and Tin Man. Based on the book, Dorothy of Oz by Roger Stanton Baum. Starring Dan Aykroyd, Jim Belushi, Kelsey Grammer, … Continue reading →

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Limitless (2011) Rated PG-13

Posted on March 3, 2015 by laurarachel4

A pill helps a writer tap into 100% of his brain’s abilities. Based on the novel The Dark Fields by Alan Glynn. Starring Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro, Abbie Cornish, Anna Friel Ah, we already use 100% of our brain, they should have … Continue reading →

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Lone Survivor (2013) Rated R

Posted on February 19, 2015 by laurarachel4

Based on the true events of the mission Operation Red Wings to go after Taliban leader Ahmad Shah. Based on the book, Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster, Eric Bana To me, this … Continue reading →

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The One and Only Genuine Original Family Band (1968) Rated G

Posted on January 14, 2015 by laurarachel4

The Bower Family Band petitions to sing a Grover Cleveland rally song at the 1888 convention. Based on the book, The Family Band : from the Missouri to the Black Hills, 1881-1900 by Laura Bower Van Nuys. Starring Walter Brennan, Buddy Ebsen, … Continue reading →

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A Bush Christmas (1983) Rated G

Posted on January 13, 2015 by laurarachel4

The Thompson family are struggling to make ends meet in the Australian outback. Then the unthinkable happens two vagabonds come and steal their prize race horse. The kids band together and go after the horse thefts. Based on the novel … Continue reading →

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Crazy Heart (2009) Rated R

Posted on January 12, 2015 by laurarachel4

A washed out country music musician resets his life after meeting a woman who inspires him.  Based on the novel of the same name by Thomas Cobb. Starring Jeff Bridges, James Keane, Anna Felix, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Colin Farrell, Robert Duvall This is … Continue reading →

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Scrooge (1935) Rated NR

Posted on January 9, 2015 by laurarachel4

Ebenezer Scrooge, gets a visit from his former partner, Marley, who tells him that he will be visited by three ghosts, all on Christmas Eve.  Based on the Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol. Starring Seymour Hicks, Donald Calthrop, Robert Cochran One … Continue reading →

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The Great Rupert (1950) Rated NR

Posted on January 3, 2015 by laurarachel4

A trained squirrel helps two families overcome their obstacles over Christmas. Based on the story, Willie the Squowse by Ted Allan. There is a color version of the film under the title: A Christmas Wish. Starring Jimmy Durante, Terry Moore, … Continue reading →

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