Tag Archives: Based on a True Story

The Marla Hanson Story (1991) Rated NR

Posted on July 23, 2012 by laurarachel4

Based on the true story of Marla Hanson, a model whose attacked by her landlord. Starring Cheryl Pollak, Dale Midkiff, Kirk Baltz This is a tv movie and it shows. It is low budgeted and I felt that was a … Continue reading →

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50/50 (2011) Rated R

Posted on July 20, 2012 by laurarachel4

A 27-year-old is diagnosis with cancer. Based on a true story we follow his struggles with the disease. Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anna Kendrick, Bryce Dallas Howard, Anjelica Huston This is a great film that gives us a glimpse … Continue reading →

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Titanic (2012)

Posted on May 14, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated TV-PG This miniseries retells the story of the sinking of the Titanic through personal experiences. Starring Peter McDonald, Steven Waddington, Glen Blackhall, Toby Jones I was sorely disappointed with this miniseries, especially coming from Julian Follows, whose amazing with … Continue reading →

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I Was A Male War Bride (1949)

Posted on April 21, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated NR Captain Henri Rochard is a French officer who marries an American female lieutenant. Henri wrote a book about his misadventures on trying to come to America on the War Bride’s Act. Starring Cary Grant, Ann Sheridan, Marion Marshall This … Continue reading →

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The Vow (2012)

Posted on March 14, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 A Newlywed woman who goes into a coma after a car accident wakes up unable to recognize her husband. Starring Rachel McAdams, Channing Tatum, Jessica Lange, Sam Neill, Tatiana Maslany, Lucas Bryant, Scott Speedman This filmed is based … Continue reading →

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Moneyball (2011)

Posted on March 7, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 Based on the true story of Billy Beane, the general manager of the Oakland A’s. Beane used unusual method’s to turn the A’s into a great team. Starring Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Wright Moneyball is a … Continue reading →

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Windtalkers (2002)

Posted on March 5, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated R Based on the true stories of the code talkers of World War II. The code talkers were Navajo Indians who used their language to relay messages between the troops. Starring Nicolas Cage, Adam Beach, Peter Stormare, Mark Ruffalo, Martin Henderson, Frances … Continue reading →

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The Glenn Miller Story (1953)

Posted on March 3, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated G Based on the true story of Glenn Miller. One of the top band leaders of the 40s, whose big songs are, In the Mood, Moonlight Serenade, and Chattanooga Choo-choo. Starring James Stewart, June Allyson, Harry Morgan, Louis Armstrong This is … Continue reading →

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The Hiding Place (1975)

Posted on February 12, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated PG Based on the true story of Corrie Ten Boom and her family as they shelter Jews during World War II. Starring Julie Harris, Jeannette Clift, Arthur O’Connell This film is perfectly done. It follows the book to the … Continue reading →

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Jesus (1979)

Posted on December 9, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated G Based on the gospel of Luke, this film follows Jesus of Nazareth from birth to ascension. Starring Brian Deacon, Rivka Neuman, Alexander Scourby This is a fairly accurate portrayal of the gospel even though it leaves some things … Continue reading →

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