Tag Archives: based on the book

Inferno (2016) Rated PG-13

Robert Langdon wakes up with amnesia and teams up with Dr. Brooks, who’s fighting against a deadly global plot. Based on the book series by Dan Brown. Starring Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones, and Omar Sy. I have never read any … Continue reading

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Thr3e (2006) Rated PG-13

Three people are forced to end a game where one or all may die. Based on the book by Ted Dekker. Starring Marc Blucas, Justine Waddell, and Laura Jordan.  This is a Christian horror film. It doesn’t have the normal … Continue reading

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SAS Rogue Heroes (Epix) Rated TV-MA

       Based on the book by Ben Macintyre about the creation of the Special Forces unit. Starring Connor Swindells, Jack O’Connell, and Jacob Ifan.  While the miniseries entertains and tells the story of Britain trying to hold onto … Continue reading

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Magpie Murders (PBS) Rated NR

An editor is drawn into a web of intrigue when she goes looking for a famous author’s last chapter. Based on the book by Anthony Horowitz. Starring Conleth Hill, Lesley Manville, and Tim McMullan. This is another brilliant storytelling by … Continue reading

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The Polar Express (2004) Rated G

A boy goes on a journey to the North Pole while learning friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. Based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg. Starring Tom Hanks, Leslie Zemeckis, and Eddie Deezen. The one thing going for … Continue reading

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The Serpent Queen (Starz) Rated TV-MA

A tv series that is based on the book by Leonie Frieda on the life of Catherine de Medici. Starring Samantha Morton, Amrita Acharia, and Enzo Cilenti.  Starz does a wonderful job at bringing these historical figures to life. While … Continue reading

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Jason Bourne (2016) Rated PG-13

The CIA’s operative comes out of hiding to find more secrets about his past. Based on the book series by Robert Ludlum. Starring Matt Damon, Tommy Lee Jones, and Alicia Vikander. This is not one of the best in the … Continue reading

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The BFG (2016) Rated PG

An orphaned girl befriends a giant who takes her to Giant Country in order to stop the man-eating giants from invading the human world. Based on the book by Roald Dahl. Starring Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, and Penelope Wilton. I … Continue reading

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Ragdoll (AMC) Rated NR

 Detectives untangle the case of the Ragdoll killer, who combines six murders into one person like a ragdoll. Based on the book by Daniel Cole. Starring Lucy Hale, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, and Thalissa Teixeira.  This show just seems too crazy. There … Continue reading

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