Tag Archives: based on the book

NOS4A2 (AMC) Rated TV-14

Posted on June 23, 2019 by

Charlie Manx is an immortal who feeds off the souls of children, but his world is about to change when a young woman discovers she has a gift. Based on the book, NOS4A2: A Novel by Joe Hill. Starring Ashleigh … Continue reading →

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The Red Tent (2014) Rated NR

Posted on June 9, 2019 by

The story of the twelve tribes of Israel is told through the eyes of Jacob’s daughter, Dinah. Based on the book by Anita Diamant. Starring Minnie Driver, Iain Glen, and Will Tudor. There are good points to this movie and … Continue reading →

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The Snows of Kilimanjaro (1952) Rated TV-PG

Posted on May 9, 2019 by

A writer reminisces his life as he lies dying from an infection in the shadow of Kilimanjaro. Based on the book by Ernest Hemingway. Starring Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward, and Ava Gardner. This film isn’t one that has a lot … Continue reading →

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The Strain (FX) Rated TV-MA

Posted on April 30, 2019 by

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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The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 15, 2019 by

Edward leaves Bella after she is attacked, which causes her to fall into depression and a subsequent relationship with a childhood friend. Based on the book New Moon by Stephenie Meyer. Starring Kristen Stewart, Christina Jastrzembska, and Robert Pattinson. This film … Continue reading →

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The Last Ship (TNT) Rated TV-14

Posted on April 2, 2019 by

The crew of a naval destroyer discovers that they are the last ship of survivors when a pandemic kills off most of Earth’s population. Based on the book by William Brinkley. Starring Eric Dane, Adam Baldwin, and Charles Parnell. This … Continue reading →

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Petals on the Wind (2014) Rated TV-14

Posted on March 31, 2019 by

Petals on the Wind, the sequel to Flowers in the Attic (2014),  takes place a decade after the Dollanganger children escape from their grandparents’ attic. The secrets that the Dollanganger children try to hide about their past won’t stay hidden; Cathy … Continue reading →

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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) Rated PG

Posted on March 29, 2019 by

Four kids travel through a wardrobe to a magical world led by a kingly lion. Based on the book by C.S. Lewis. Starring Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, and William Moseley. I know, I’ve said this before, but I am not … Continue reading →

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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) Rated PG

Posted on March 27, 2019 by

Four friends vow to stay connected as their lives are pulled in different directions. To help, they find a pair of jeans that fit each one perfectly and decide to pass the jeans around one summer. Based on the book, … Continue reading →

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Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018) Rated R

Posted on March 25, 2019 by

Writer Lee Israel is down on her luck with her writing when she discovers a way to make money by forging other writers’ letters. Based on the book, Can You Ever Forgive Me?: Memoirs of a Literary Forger by Lee … Continue reading →

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