Category Archives: based on a short story

The Gambler (2014) Rated R

A gambler and professor, Jim Bennett, has debts that cause him to borrow from his mother and a loan shark. To make matters worse, he has a relationship with one of his students. Based on a short novel by Fyodor … Continue reading

Posted in 2014, based on a short story, Crime, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated R, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Little Birds (Starz) Rated TV-MA

The TV adaptation of Anais Nin’s infamous collection of erotic short stories. Starring Juno Temple, Yumna Marwan, and Hugh Skinner. I watched the trailer for this show before actually watching it and I was thinking to myself, I’m not sure … Continue reading

Posted in 2020, based on a short story, Drama, Rated TV-MA, reviews, Romance, Starz, Tv Shows | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Stand by Me (1986) Rated R

After a death of a friend, a group of friends heads off into the woods to find the body. Based on Stephen King’s short story, The Body. Starring Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O’Connell. This film is … Continue reading

Posted in 1986, Adventure, based on a short story, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated R, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment