Category Archives: Based on a Novel

Once Upon a Time in Wonderland (ABC) Rated TV-PG

Posted on October 26, 2013 by laurarachel4

Based on the book Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll . Starring Sophie Lowe, Michael Socha, Peter Gadiot, Emma Rigby, Naveen Andrews, John Lithgow This spin-off of Once Upon a Time, which I love, doesn’t hold up a candle … Continue reading →

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The Romantics (2010) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 24, 2013 by laurarachel4

A group of friends met up for a weekend to celebrate a wedding between two of them. The problem, the bride and maid of honor both dated the groom. Based on the novel by Galt Niederhoffer.  Starring Katie Holmes, Josh … Continue reading →

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The Paradise (PBS) Rated NR

Posted on October 10, 2013 by laurarachel4

Set in 1875, The Paradise is the first English department store. We follow Denise Lovett as she moves from small town to city life among the hustle and bustle of the store, it’s owner and employees. Based on Émile Zola’s novel … Continue reading →

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The Host (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 22, 2013 by laurarachel4

In the not to distance future aliens come to Earth and take over human bodies. A teen risks everything to protect those she loves. Based on the book by Stephenie Meyer. Starring Rachel Roberts, Shyaam Karra, Brent Wendell Williams, Saoirse … Continue reading →

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Dear Dumb Diary (2013) Rated PG

Posted on September 20, 2013 by laurarachel4

Jamie Kelly writes in her diary as she navigates middle school. Based on the book by Jim Benton. Starring Emily Alyn Lind, Mary-Charles Jones, David Mazouz, Laura Bell Bundy The child actors in this film did a fabulous job, especially … Continue reading →

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The Makeover (2013) Rated TV-PG

Posted on August 31, 2013 by laurarachel4

Hannah Higgins loses the congressional race and decides to make over an everyday man to run when the man who won has an accident. Based on the story Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw. Starring Julia Stiles, David Walton, Camryn Manheim … Continue reading →

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12 Dogs of Christmas: Great Puppy Rescue (2012) Rated PG

Posted on April 30, 2013 by laurarachel4

Based on the book 12 Dogs of Christmas by Emma Kragen. This is a sequel to the  first 12 Dogs of Christmas. Emma returns home for a funeral only to find out that puppy orphanage is being shut down. She … Continue reading →

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Frankenweenie (2012) Rated PG

Posted on March 11, 2013 by laurarachel4

A boy loses his dog but uses science to bring him back to life. Based on the novel, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Starring Catherine O’Hara, Martin Short, Martin Landau, Winona Ryder Of course this is a classical Tim Burton stop … Continue reading →

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Game Change (2012) Rated TV-MA

Posted on February 28, 2013 by laurarachel4

Game Change is based on the book by the same name written by Mark Halperin and John Heilemann. It follows the 2008 presidential nominee John McCain as he selects Sarah Palin as his running mate and her performance. Starring Julianne … Continue reading →

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Octopussy (1983) Rated PG

Posted on February 14, 2013 by laurarachel4

The thirteenth film in the James Bond series. Based on Ian Fleming’s short stories, Octopussy and The Living Daylights and The Property of a Lady.  Starring Roger Moore, Maud Adams, Louis Jourdan First off this is the worst title for … Continue reading →

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