Category Archives: Based on a Novel

2016: Obama’s America (2012) Rated PG

Posted on March 5, 2017 by laurarachel4

A documentary that talks about where America would be if Barack Obama wins a second term. Based on the book, The Roots of Obama’s Rage by Dinesh D’Souza. Starring  Jay Bastian, Joe Biden, Cait Brasel, Dinesh D’Souza. D’Souza uses the … Continue reading →

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Churchill’s Secret (2016) Rated PG

Posted on March 2, 2017 by laurarachel4

Prime Minister Winston Churchill suffers a stroke, unbeknownst to the world, during the summer of 1953. Based on the book, The Churchill Secret: KBO by Jonathan Smith. Starring Michael Gambon, Romola Garai, Lindsay Duncan, Daisy Lewis, Matthew Macfadyen. As a … Continue reading →

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Me Before You (2016) PG-13

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Aimee

A quirky, optimistic young woman becomes caretaker for a jaded, wealthy paralytic.  Based on the book by JoJo Moyes. Starring Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin, Janet McTeer, Charles Dance, Brendan Coyle. This film has a sweet charm and tenderness which endeared … Continue reading →

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 20, 2017 by laurarachel4

A shy freshman is taken under the wings of a couple of seniors. Based on the book by Stephen Chbosky.  Starring Logan Lerman, Dylan McDermott, Kate Walsh, Nina Dobrev, Paul Rudd, Emma Watson, Mae Whitman, Joan Cusack. Wow, this movie … Continue reading →

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The Light Between Oceans (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 5, 2017 by laurarachel4

A lighthouse keeper and his wife find a baby and choose to raise it as their own. Based on the book by M.L. Stedman. Starring Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Rachel Weisz. I really wanted to like this film. Both visually … Continue reading →

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Oslo, August 31st (2011) Rated NR

Posted on February 4, 2017 by laurarachel4

A day in the life of Anders, a drug addict who leaves his treatment center to interview for a job and catch up with friends. Based on the novel, Will O’ the Wisp by Pierre Drieu La Rochelle. Starring Anders … Continue reading →

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Headhunters (2011) Rated R

Posted on January 26, 2017 by laurarachel4

A headhunter tracks down a valuable painting from a mercenary. Based on the book by Jo Nesbø. Starring Aksel Hennie, Synnøve Macody Lund, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. This is a solid film about a headhunter who takes on a job, but in … Continue reading →

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Garage Sale Mystery: The Art of Murder (2017) Rated NR

Posted on January 21, 2017 by laurarachel4

 Jennifer is helping set up a charity garage sale when she discovers a body in the attic of a local home. She combines her experiences with antiques and murder to help find the killer. Starring Lori Loughlin, Keegan Connor Tracy, … Continue reading →

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Albert (2016) Rated TV-G

Posted on January 14, 2017 by laurarachel4

Albert is a tiny fir tree that dreams of becoming Empire City’s famous Christmas tree. Based on the book, Albert: The Little Tree with Big Dreams by Aaron Eisenberg and Will Eisenberg. Starring Katie Crown, John DiMaggio, Judah Friedlander, Rob … Continue reading →

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Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on January 9, 2017 by laurarachel4

Jacob discovers a mystery that crosses time when he finds Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. Based on the book by Ransom Riggs. Starring Eva Green, Asa Butterfield, Samuel L. Jackson, Judi Dench, Rupert Everett, Allison Janney, Chris O’Dowd. This is … Continue reading →

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