Tag Archives: based on the book

Game of Thrones (HBO) Rated TV-MA

Posted on November 1, 2016 by laurarachel4

Civil War breaks out in Westeros, and the children of the former rulers vie for power. Based on the book series by George R.R. Martin. Starring Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington. I have not read the books by … Continue reading →

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The Swap (2016) Rated PG

Posted on October 20, 2016 by laurarachel4

Two teenagers who have completely different lives suddenly swap places. Based on the book by Megan Shull. Starring Peyton List, Jacob Bertrand, Claire Rankin. This is charming Disney Channel original movie. Two teenagers dealing with difficult life issues- one, a … 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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The Bounty (1984) Rated PG

Posted on September 12, 2016 by laurarachel4

The story of Lieutenant Bligh, whose cruelty leads to mutiny on his ship. Based on the book, Captain Bligh and Mr. Christian by Richard Hough. Starring Mel Gibson, Anthony Hopkins, Laurence Olivier, Daniel Day-Lewis, Liam Neeson. I thought this film … 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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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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Queen of the South (USA) Rated TV-14

Posted on August 4, 2016 by laurarachel4

Teresa’s on the run after her drug runner boyfriend is murdered. She ends up in Spain where she becomes the country’s top drug smuggler. Based on the telenovela, La Reina del Sur and a book by the same title written … Continue reading →

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Lawless (2012) Rated R

Posted on July 8, 2016 by laurarachel4

Set in the 1930s, three bootlegging brothers are confronted by a new deputy and other authorities who threaten their profits. Based on the book, The Wettest County in the World by Matt Bondurant. Starring Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, Jason Clarke, Guy … Continue reading →

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She Loves Me Live (2016) Rated NR

Posted on July 7, 2016 by laurarachel4

A musical based on the book, Parfumerie by Miklós Laszlo. The story takes place in a Parfumerie where the co-workers unknowingly write to and fall in love with each other. It’s the first Broadway show to live stream online through BroadwayHD. Starring … Continue reading →

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