Category Archives: Based on a Novel

One-Eyed Jacks (1961) Rated NR

Posted on December 18, 2014 by laurarachel4

After a bank robbery, the two partners go on the run. One takes the money and leaves the other to get caught. Once he gets out of prison, he goes after he’s partner. Starring Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Katy Jurado … Continue reading →

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Odd Thomas (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on July 9, 2014 by laurarachel4

A young man with telepathic abilities tries to stop a tragedy from happening. Based on the book by Dean R Koontz. Starring Anton Yelchin, Ashley Sommers, Leonor Varela, Willem Dafoe I have always thought Dean Koontz’s books would work well as a … Continue reading →

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An American Christmas Carol (1979) Rated NR

Posted on May 27, 2014 by laurarachel4

Based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, London is transformed to Concord, New Hampshire during the great depression. Starring Henry Winkler, David Wayne, Chris Wiggins Benedict Slade is the modern Mr. Scrooge without the cruelty that Scrooge is. Slade is more … Continue reading →

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Rosemary’s Baby (1968) Rated R

Posted on May 16, 2014 by laurarachel4

A pregnant woman fears that her baby may be chosen for an occult ritual. Based on the novel Rosemary’s Baby by Ira Levin. Starring Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon Although, I get what all the fuss is about surrounding this film … Continue reading →

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Philomena (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 12, 2014 by laurarachel4

A woman forced to give up her son for adoption goes looking for him decades later. Based on the book, The Lost Child of Philomena Lee by Martin Sixsmith. Starring Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Mare Winningham I … Continue reading →

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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 26, 2014 by laurarachel4

Continuing story of The Hunger Games based on the book Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. Katniss and Peeta must now fight for their lives in 75th Quarter Quell Hunger Games. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, Jack Quaid, Woody Harrelson, Josh … Continue reading →

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Heaven Is For Real (2014) Rated PG

Posted on April 23, 2014 by laurarachel4

Based on a true story of a boy who got to see heaven. Based on the book, Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo. Starring Greg Kinnear, Kelly Reilly, Thomas Haden Church, Margo Martindale This film I believe covered the book … Continue reading →

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Frozen (2013) Rated PG

Posted on April 11, 2014 by laurarachel4

Inspired by the story “The Snow Queen” by Hans Christian Andersen. Anna goes looking for her sister, Elsa who happens to be the Snow Queen. Starring Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad, Alan Tudyk I know lots of … Continue reading →

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The 100 (CW) Rated TV-14

Posted on April 10, 2014 by laurarachel4

Set 97 years into the future after a nuclear war on Earth makes it uninhabitable. The space station that carries the survivors has reached its limit. So they send a group of teenage delinquents down on Earth to see if … Continue reading →

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The Spectacular Now (2013) Rated R

Posted on April 9, 2014 by laurarachel4

A coming of age story where a young man lives life in the now and struggles with alcohol. Based on the novel of the same name by Tim Tharp. Starring Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley, Brie Larson, Kyle Chandler, Jennifer Jason … Continue reading →

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