Category Archives: Based on a Novel

Julie and Julia (2009)

Posted on January 29, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 A blogger decides to write about cooking through Julia Child’s book, Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Based on the book by Julie Powell. Starring Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, Stanley Tucci, Chris Messina, Jane Lynch, Casey Wilson Now, … Continue reading →

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At the Sinatra Club (2010)

Posted on January 19, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated NR One night in the life of John Gotti took through the eyes of Salvatore Polisi, the owner of the Sinatra Club. Starring Jason Gedrick, Danny Nucci, Mark Belasco, Joey Lawrence I enjoyed the performances of Jason Gedrick and Danny Nucci, … Continue reading →

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The Postman (1997)

Posted on January 17, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated R In Post-apocalypse United States, a drifter finds an old mail truck and to get a room, food and fight off rogue groups, he becomes The Postman. Starring Kevin Costner, Will Patton, Larenz Tate, Tom Petty, Giovanni Ribisi, Charles … Continue reading →

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The Note (2007)

Posted on January 16, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated NR A newspaper columnist finds a note from a tragic plane crash and she sets out to find the  recipient to the note. Based on the novel by Angela Hunt. Starring Genie Francis, Ted McGinley, Rick Roberts I liked the … Continue reading →

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Fitzwilly (1967)

Posted on January 7, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated NR Dick Van Dyke stars as a butler to a destitute philanthropist. While the other employees and Van Dyke turn to stealing to keep their boss from knowing how impoverished she is. All is well until the philanthropist hires a new … Continue reading →

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Have A Little Faith (2011)

Posted on December 27, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR A sportswriter has a good life until he meets two men. One a pastor, the other a rabbi. One a privileged man, the other a former drug dealer. What they teach the writer about life is that with … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Carol (1984)

Posted on December 20, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG George C. Scott plays Scrooge in this Charles Dickens classic. Starring George C. Scott, Frank Finlay, Angela Pleasence This has to be the second best Christmas Carol adaption. Scott’s portrayal of Scrooge was one of the best I’ve seen … Continue reading →

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Snowflower and the Secret Fan (2011)

Posted on December 6, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 Based on Lisa See’s book by the same title, Snowflower and the Secret Fan, we watch as two friends pledged to be lifelong companions in the 19th century. Their story is interwoven with two woman in modern time … Continue reading →

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Water for Elephants (2011)

Posted on November 17, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 Veterinary student Jacob Jankowski runs away and joins a circus during the depression. Along the way he falls for the married performer, Marlena. Based on the book by Sara Gruen. Starring Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson, Christoph Waltz, Hal … Continue reading →

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Total Recall (1990)

Posted on October 31, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated R Based on a  Philip K. Dick story, Total Recall is sci-fi film. Set in the future, Douglas Quaid goes in for virtual-reality trip and discovers that his memory has been erased. Thus, he goes to find his past. Starring … Continue reading →

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