Category Archives: B

A.D. The Bible Continues (2015) Rated G

Posted on April 30, 2015 by laurarachel4

Anno Domini or in the Year of Our Lord, The Bible Continues, is the continuing story of Jesus’ life after Crucifixion. Based on the Bible from the Crucifixion through the first ten chapters in Acts. Starring Richard Coyle, Vincent Regan, Adam … Continue reading →

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Atlas Shrugged Part 2 (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 28, 2015 by laurarachel4

Railroad tycoon Dagny Taggart and steel mogul Henry Rearden search for the man who invented a revolutionary motor. Based on the book of the same name by Ayn Rand. Starring Diedrich Bader, Jason Beghe, Jordana Capra, Michael Gross, D.B. Sweeney I … Continue reading →

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The Countess (2009) Rated TV-MA

Posted on April 25, 2015 by laurarachel4

A 17th century Hungarian countess becomes a serial killer of virgin girls to stay young. Based on the true story of Elizabeth Báthory. Starring Julie Delpy, Daniel Brühl, William Hurt I agree that this isn’t historically accurate film. I believe Julie … Continue reading →

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Atlas Shrugged: Part I (2011) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 23, 2015 by laurarachel4

Based on the novel by  Ayn Rand. Railroad executive Dagny Taggart and steel mogul Henry Rearden fight against the authoritarian government of the United States. Starring Taylor Schilling, Grant Bowler, Matthew Marsden I didn’t find this film too bad. It played on … Continue reading →

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Wolf Hall (BBC) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 15, 2015 by laurarachel4

Based on two books by Hilary Mantel, Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies. It’s 1500 England where we see the rise of Thomas Cromwell during King Henry VIII’s reign. Starring Mark Rylance, Damian Lewis, Claire Foy, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Joss … Continue reading →

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Samson and Delilah (1949) Rated NR

Posted on March 26, 2015 by laurarachel4

Based on the biblical story of Samson and Delilah. Starring Hedy Lamarr, Victor Mature, George Sanders, Angela Lansbury, Russ Tamblyn This is one of the best bible stories set on film. It’s also very typical Cecil B. DeMille. The cinematography … Continue reading →

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Joseph and His Brethren (1961) Rated NR

Posted on March 17, 2015 by laurarachel4

The biblical story of Joseph. Starring Geoffrey Horne, Belinda Lee, Robert Morley This is a very well done story of  Joseph. They, of course, shortened the story. Combined the , I think more to time than anything else. That surprised … Continue reading →

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The Book of Negroes (2015) Rated NR

Posted on March 16, 2015 by laurarachel4

We follow the life of Aminata who was kidnapped in Africa to be enslaved in South Carolina, as she work to get back to home land. Based on the novel by Lawrence Hill. Starring Aunjanue Ellis, Lyriq Bent, Ben Chaplin, Allan … Continue reading →

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Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return (2013) Rated PG

Posted on March 4, 2015 by laurarachel4

Dorothy returns to the tornado ridden farm to only be whisked back to Oz to help the Lion, Scarecrow, and Tin Man. Based on the book, Dorothy of Oz by Roger Stanton Baum. Starring Dan Aykroyd, Jim Belushi, Kelsey Grammer, … Continue reading →

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Limitless (2011) Rated PG-13

Posted on March 3, 2015 by laurarachel4

A pill helps a writer tap into 100% of his brain’s abilities. Based on the novel The Dark Fields by Alan Glynn. Starring Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro, Abbie Cornish, Anna Friel Ah, we already use 100% of our brain, they should have … Continue reading →

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