Tag Archives: based on a book

The Chronicle Mysteries (Hallmark) Rated NR

Posted on September 8, 2023 by laurarachel4

A podcaster investigates cold cases and true crime for her podcast. Starring Alison Sweeney, Benjamin Ayres, and Olivia Steele Falconer. I was not impressed with this series. I felt the writing was weak, and while Sweeney and Ayres had some … Continue reading →

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The Strain (FX) Rated TV-MA

Posted on April 30, 2019 by laurarachel4

The CDC (Center for Disease Control) investigates a mysterious outbreak against humanity. Based on the novel trilogy of the same name by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan. Starring Corey Stoll, David Bradley, and Kevin Durand. Having not read the books, … Continue reading →

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Anne with an “E” (2017) Rated TV-PG

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Tessa H.

The adventures of Anne Cuthbert, a young, spirited girl living in the 1800s. Based on the book, Anne of Green Gables, by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Starring Amybeth McNulty, Geraldine James, and R.H. Thomson. Fans of Avonlea and Anne of Green Gables will be delighted … Continue reading →

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Hotel Berlin (1945) Rated NR

Posted on March 18, 2016 by laurarachel4

At the end of WWII, a member of the German underground escapes the Gestapo by hiding in the Hotel Berlin. Based on the book, Hotel Berlin ’43 by Vicki Baum. Starring Faye Emerson, Helmut Dantine, Raymond Massey, Peter Lorre. This … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of Edwin Drood (2012) Rated NR

Posted on November 26, 2015 by laurarachel4

A Masterpiece production of Charles Dickens’ unfinished book, The  Mystery of Edwin Drood. Starring Matthew Rhys, Freddie Fox, Tamzin Merchant. This has to be one of the worst productions I have seen depicting one of Charles  Dickens’ works. I’m not … Continue reading →

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The Astronaut Wives Club (ABC) Rated NR

Posted on July 14, 2015 by laurarachel4

The Astronaut Wives tells the true story of the women who stood beside their men during the space race. Based on Lily Koppel’s book, The Astronaut Wives Club: A True Story. Starring JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Yvonne Strahovski, Dominique McElligott, Odette Annable, … Continue reading →

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Scrooge (1935) Rated NR

Posted on January 9, 2015 by laurarachel4

Ebenezer Scrooge, gets a visit from his former partner, Marley, who tells him that he will be visited by three ghosts, all on Christmas Eve.  Based on the Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol. Starring Seymour Hicks, Donald Calthrop, Robert Cochran One … Continue reading →

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The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) Rated R

Posted on April 25, 2014 by laurarachel4

Based on the true story of Jordan Belfort, who rises through the ranks of wall street by corruption. Based on Belfort’s book by the same name. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, Matthew McConaughey, Kyle Chandler, Rob Reiner, Jon … Continue reading →

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Hemingway’s Adventures of a Young Man (1962) Rated NR

Posted on August 16, 2013 by laurarachel4

A Young man from Midwestern America longs to be a writer. To do this he must learn about life. Based on Ernest Hemingway’s autobiography short stories on Nick Adams and A Farewell to Arms. Starring Richard Beymer, Diane Baker, Corinne Calvet … Continue reading →

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Company with the New York Philharmonic (2011) Rated NR

Posted on January 17, 2013 by laurarachel4

A Stephen Sondheim’s musical of five couples and their bachelor friend, who questions marriage. Starring Neil Patrick Harris, Patti LuPone, Martha Plimpton, Anika Noni Rose, Jon Cryer, Christina Hendricks, Stephen Colbert The musical is based on a book by George Furth … Continue reading →

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