Category Archives: Based on a Novel

Chesapeake Shores (Hallmark) Rated TV-PG

Posted on December 30, 2016 by laurarachel4

Abby O’Brien Winters returns to Chesapeake Shores, her childhood home, when her sister calls for help with her inn. She once again faces her fractured family and the man she left behind. Based on the book series by Sherryl Woods. … Continue reading →

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The 3 Worlds of Gulliver (1960) Rated NR

Posted on December 9, 2016 by laurarachel4

Poor Doctor Gulliver signs onto a ship, but when they enter a storm, he is thrown overboard and washes on shore in a land of tiny people who use him to fight a land of giants. Starring Kerwin Mathews, Jo … Continue reading →

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Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016) Rated PG

Posted on November 2, 2016 by laurarachel4

Alice returns to the magical world of Wonderland and travels back in time to help the Mad Hatter. Based on the book, Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll. Starring Johnny Depp, Mia Wasikowska, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, Sacha … Continue reading →

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Channel Zero: Candle Cove (SYFY) Rated NR

Posted on October 31, 2016 by laurarachel4

An anthology series about the stories of Creepypastas, Candle Cove is the story of a child psychiatrist who goes home to investigate the disappearance of his twin brother and other children back in the 80’s. Based on the story Candle … Continue reading →

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The Carrie Diaries (CW) Rated TV-14

Posted on October 15, 2016 by laurarachel4

Carrie Bradshaw is a high school student who takes on love, sex, friendship, and family while she dreams of Manhattan. Based on the book by Candace Bushnell. Starring AnnaSophia Robb, Austin Butler, Ellen Wong, Katie Findlay, Stefania LaVie Owen, Brendan … Continue reading →

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A Vow to Cherish (1999) Rated NR

Posted on October 6, 2016 by laurarachel4

A businessman’s life is turned upside down when his wife gets sick. Based on the book, A Vow to Cherish,  by Deborah Raney. Starring Barbara Babcock, Ken Howard, Ossie Davis, Kevin Downes, David A.R. White. As is the case with … Continue reading →

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I Saw the Light (2015) Rated R

Posted on August 27, 2016 by laurarachel4

The story of Hank Williams’ short life, including his rise to fame and the impact it had on his health. Based on the book, Hank Williams: The Biography by Colin Escott, George Merritt, and William MacEwen. Starring Tom Hiddleston, Elizabeth … Continue reading →

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Love and Friendship (2016) Rated PG

Posted on August 25, 2016 by laurarachel4

Lady Susan visits her in-laws to find a match for both her daughter and herself. Based on the book, Lady Susan by Jane Austen. Starring Kate Beckinsale, Morfydd Clark, Tom Bennett, Chloë Sevigny, Stephen Fry. Lady Susan is a lesser … Continue reading →

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The Young Messiah (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on August 20, 2016 by laurarachel4

The story of Jesus at the age of seven, when his parents return to Nazareth from Egypt. Based on the novel, Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt by Anne Rice. Starring Adam Greaves-Neal, Sara Lazzaro, Vincent Walsh, Sean Bean. This … Continue reading →

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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016) Rated R

Posted on August 17, 2016 by laurarachel4

A journalist chronicles her work in  Afghanistan. Based on the book, The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan by  Kim Barker. Starring Tina Fey, Margot Robbie, Martin Freeman, Alfred Molina, Christopher Abbott, Billy Bob Thornton. This film was not the … Continue reading →

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