Tag Archives: based on the book

Philomena (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 12, 2014 by laurarachel4

A woman forced to give up her son for adoption goes looking for him decades later. Based on the book, The Lost Child of Philomena Lee by Martin Sixsmith. Starring Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Mare Winningham I … Continue reading →

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Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 5, 2014 by laurarachel4

A chronicle of Nelson Mandela’s life from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa. Based on the book by Nelson Mandela. Starring Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge … Continue reading →

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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 26, 2014 by laurarachel4

Continuing story of The Hunger Games based on the book Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. Katniss and Peeta must now fight for their lives in 75th Quarter Quell Hunger Games. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, Jack Quaid, Woody Harrelson, Josh … Continue reading →

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Heaven Is For Real (2014) Rated PG

Posted on April 23, 2014 by laurarachel4

Based on a true story of a boy who got to see heaven. Based on the book, Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo. Starring Greg Kinnear, Kelly Reilly, Thomas Haden Church, Margo Martindale This film I believe covered the book … Continue reading →

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The 100 (CW) Rated TV-14

Posted on April 10, 2014 by laurarachel4

Set 97 years into the future after a nuclear war on Earth makes it uninhabitable. The space station that carries the survivors has reached its limit. So they send a group of teenage delinquents down on Earth to see if … Continue reading →

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Resurrection (ABC) Rated TV-14

Posted on March 20, 2014 by laurarachel4

In the small town of Arcadia, Missouri deceased loved ones return. Based on the book, The Returned by Jason Mott. Starring Omar Epps, Frances Fisher, Matt Craven, Devin Kelley, Mark Hildreth, Samaire Armstrong, Landon Gimenez, Kurtwood Smith, The show is … Continue reading →

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My Gal Sunday (2014) Rated NR

Posted on February 16, 2014 by laurarachel4

A crime fighting couple put their ability to work when their parents are kidnapped. Based on the book by Mary Higgins Clark. Starring Rachel Blanchard, Cameron Mathison, Steve Bacic, Jack Wagner The filmmakers seem to think we’ve read the book and … Continue reading →

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London Boulevard (2010) Rated R

Posted on February 8, 2014 by laurarachel4

An ex-con gets hired to protect an actress, as he falls in love, he confronts a notorious London gangster. Based on the book by Ken Bruen. Starring Colin Farrell, Keira Knightley, David Thewlis, Anna Friel I enjoyed the premise of … Continue reading →

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The Watsons Go To Birmingham (2013) Rated PG

Posted on February 7, 2014 by laurarachel4

In 1963, an African-American family travel from Michigan to Alabama. Based on the book by Christopher Paul Curtis. Starring Bryce Clyde Jenkins, Harrison Knight, Skai Jackson, Anika Noni Rose, David Alan Grier This isn’t a bad film. I rather enjoyed it. I … Continue reading →

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Flowers in the Attic (2014) Rated TV-14

Posted on January 20, 2014 by laurarachel4

Based on the book by V.C. Andrews by the same name.  The Dollanganger kids are coaxed into being locked up in their wealthy Grandmother’s attic after the death of their father. As days turn into years they grow both emotionally and physically. … Continue reading →

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