Tag Archives: based on the book

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010) Rated PG

Posted on August 24, 2015 by laurarachel4

Lucy and Edmund Pevensie, with their cousin Eustace, return to Narnia and embark on an epic journey with Prince Caspian upon The Dawn Treader.  Their quest is to rescue seven lords and save Narnia from the evil on Dark Island. … Continue reading →

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Love Finds You in Charm (2015) Rated NR

Posted on August 10, 2015 by laurarachel4

A young Amish woman who is unsatisfied with her life at home and curious about the world outside visits her cousin for the summer and struggles with choosing which world to live in. Based on the book Love Finds You … Continue reading →

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The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe (2015) Rated TV-MA

Posted on August 2, 2015 by laurarachel4

A miniseries that chronicles the life of Marilyn Monroe as she juggled her private secrets with her public image. Based on the book,  The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe by J. Randy Taraborrelli. Starring Susan Sarandon, Kelli Garner, Embeth Davidtz, Giacomo Gianniotti I … Continue reading →

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Odd Mom Out (BRAVO) Rated NR

Posted on July 13, 2015 by laurarachel4

A half-hour comedy in the world of momzillas from the upper East Side of New York. Based on the book Momzillas by Jill Kargman. Starring Jill Kargman, Andy Buckley, K.K. Glick, Sean Kleier, Abby Elliott An intriguing concept, I looked forward … Continue reading →

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Murder She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery (2015) Rated NR

Posted on July 6, 2015 by laurarachel4

Hannah Swensen runs a small bakery shop in small-town Minnesota. However, she becomes an amateur sleuth when her friend and delivery driver ends up dead behind her shop. Based on the book by Joanne Fluke. Starring Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison, Lisa Durupt … Continue reading →

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The Boxtrolls (2014) Rated PG

Posted on June 7, 2015 by laurarachel4

An orphaned boy is raised by a group of underground trolls who rummage for trash. Based on the children’s book, Here Be Monsters by Alan Snow. Starring Ben Kingsley, Jared Harris, Nick Frost, Tracy Morgan This is your typical kid’s movie. … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Films 2015

Posted on May 25, 2015 by laurarachel4

 Flags of Our Fathers (2006) Rated R Based on the book of the same name, this World War II drama reconstructs the events surrounding the six U.S. soldiers who were instantly immortalized when they were photographed raising the American flag … Continue reading →

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This is Where I Leave You (2014) Rated R

Posted on May 21, 2015 by laurarachel4

When their father passes away, four siblings are forced to return home and spend a week together under the same roof. It is based on Jonathan Tropper’s book by the same name. Starring Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, Jane Fonda, Adam … Continue reading →

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Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy (1998) Rated NR

Posted on May 15, 2015 by laurarachel4

A rancher in 1939 takes a bride, while trying to keep his ranch afloat.  Based on the book Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy and The Rancher Takes a Wife both by Richmond P. Hobson. Starring Chad Willett, Ted Atherton, Falconer Abraham, Ryan … Continue reading →

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Atlas Shrugged Part III: Who is John Galt? (2014) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 2, 2015 by laurarachel4

The collapse of the nation’s economy is in full swing and the question on everyone’s mind is, Who is John Galt?. Based on the book by Ayn Rand. Starring Kristoffer Polaha, Laura Regan, Peter Mackenzie, Greg Germann, Rob Morrow Oh, good … Continue reading →

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