Category Archives: Based on a Novel

The Wolverine (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 6, 2014 by laurarachel4

The Wolverine is summoned to Japan by an old acquaintance where he is embroiled in a conflict that forces him to face his own demons. Based on the Wolverine mini-series by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller. Starring Hugh Jackman, Tao … Continue reading →

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Follow the Stars Home (2001) Rated NR

Posted on April 5, 2014 by laurarachel4

A newlywed woman finds herself alone with a neurological disordered child to raise. Based on the novel by Luanne Rice with the same title. Starring Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Campbell Scott, Eric Close I appreciated this film but the story is heartrending but … Continue reading →

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Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013) Rated PG

Posted on April 3, 2014 by laurarachel4

To save the camp Percy Jackson and his friends must travel to the Sea of Monsters to find the Golden Fleece. Based on the novel by Rick Riordan. Starring Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario, Douglas Smith, Stanley Tucci Having, again not … Continue reading →

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Wuthering Heights (2011) Rated NR

Posted on March 28, 2014 by laurarachel4

Based on the novel by Emily Bronte. A poor boy is taken in by the Earnshaw family and begins an intense relationship with his sister. Starring James Howson, Solomon Glave, Paul Hilton, Kaya Scodelario, James Northcote, Nichola Burley Not really … Continue reading →

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Resurrection (ABC) Rated TV-14

Posted on March 20, 2014 by laurarachel4

In the small town of Arcadia, Missouri deceased loved ones return. Based on the book, The Returned by Jason Mott. Starring Omar Epps, Frances Fisher, Matt Craven, Devin Kelley, Mark Hildreth, Samaire Armstrong, Landon Gimenez, Kurtwood Smith, The show is … Continue reading →

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London Boulevard (2010) Rated R

Posted on February 8, 2014 by laurarachel4

An ex-con gets hired to protect an actress, as he falls in love, he confronts a notorious London gangster. Based on the book by Ken Bruen. Starring Colin Farrell, Keira Knightley, David Thewlis, Anna Friel I enjoyed the premise of … Continue reading →

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The Watsons Go To Birmingham (2013) Rated PG

Posted on February 7, 2014 by laurarachel4

In 1963, an African-American family travel from Michigan to Alabama. Based on the book by Christopher Paul Curtis. Starring Bryce Clyde Jenkins, Harrison Knight, Skai Jackson, Anika Noni Rose, David Alan Grier This isn’t a bad film. I rather enjoyed it. I … Continue reading →

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Flowers in the Attic (2014) Rated TV-14

Posted on January 20, 2014 by laurarachel4

Based on the book by V.C. Andrews by the same name.  The Dollanganger kids are coaxed into being locked up in their wealthy Grandmother’s attic after the death of their father. As days turn into years they grow both emotionally and physically. … Continue reading →

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The Song to Bernadette (1943) Rated G

Posted on December 21, 2013 by laurarachel4

In 1858 France, a teenage girl, Bernadette has a vision of a woman in the City dump. Based on the book by Franz Werfel. Starring Jennifer Jones, Charles Bickford, Vincent Price Franz Werfel’s book based on Bernadette’s life is fictional … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a Murder (1959) Rated NR

Posted on December 11, 2013 by laurarachel4

A murder trial has the defendant pleading temporary insanity due to the victim raped his wife. Based on the book Anatomy of a Murder by Robert Traver. Traver was the pseudonym for Supreme Court justice John D. Voelker, who based the … Continue reading →

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