Tag Archives: based on the book

The Song to Bernadette (1943) Rated G

Posted on December 21, 2013 by laurarachel4

In 1858 France, a teenage girl, Bernadette has a vision of a woman in the City dump. Based on the book by Franz Werfel. Starring Jennifer Jones, Charles Bickford, Vincent Price Franz Werfel’s book based on Bernadette’s life is fictional … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a Murder (1959) Rated NR

Posted on December 11, 2013 by laurarachel4

A murder trial has the defendant pleading temporary insanity due to the victim raped his wife. Based on the book Anatomy of a Murder by Robert Traver. Traver was the pseudonym for Supreme Court justice John D. Voelker, who based the … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Time in Wonderland (ABC) Rated TV-PG

Posted on October 26, 2013 by laurarachel4

Based on the book Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll . Starring Sophie Lowe, Michael Socha, Peter Gadiot, Emma Rigby, Naveen Andrews, John Lithgow This spin-off of Once Upon a Time, which I love, doesn’t hold up a candle … Continue reading →

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The Host (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 22, 2013 by laurarachel4

In the not to distance future aliens come to Earth and take over human bodies. A teen risks everything to protect those she loves. Based on the book by Stephenie Meyer. Starring Rachel Roberts, Shyaam Karra, Brent Wendell Williams, Saoirse … Continue reading →

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Dear Dumb Diary (2013) Rated PG

Posted on September 20, 2013 by laurarachel4

Jamie Kelly writes in her diary as she navigates middle school. Based on the book by Jim Benton. Starring Emily Alyn Lind, Mary-Charles Jones, David Mazouz, Laura Bell Bundy The child actors in this film did a fabulous job, especially … Continue reading →

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12 Dogs of Christmas: Great Puppy Rescue (2012) Rated PG

Posted on April 30, 2013 by laurarachel4

Based on the book 12 Dogs of Christmas by Emma Kragen. This is a sequel to the  first 12 Dogs of Christmas. Emma returns home for a funeral only to find out that puppy orphanage is being shut down. She … Continue reading →

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Game Change (2012) Rated TV-MA

Posted on February 28, 2013 by laurarachel4

Game Change is based on the book by the same name written by Mark Halperin and John Heilemann. It follows the 2008 presidential nominee John McCain as he selects Sarah Palin as his running mate and her performance. Starring Julianne … Continue reading →

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John Carter (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on January 24, 2013 by laurarachel4

A Civil War vet gets transported to Mars. Based on the book, A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Starring Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Samantha Morton, Willem Dafoe, Thomas Haden Church, Mark Strong, Dominic West, Bryan Cranston Even bad marketing does not … Continue reading →

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The Rum Diary (2011) Rated R

Posted on January 23, 2013 by laurarachel4

An American journalist takes a job at a Puerto Rican local paper. Based on the book by Hunter S. Thompson. Starring Johnny Depp, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Rispoli, Amber Heard, Richard Jenkins, Giovanni Ribisi I do believe this is typical writing of Hunter … Continue reading →

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Boardwalk Empire (HBO) Rated TV-MA

Posted on January 16, 2013 by laurarachel4

Tv Show set in Atlantic City, New Jersey during the Prohibition era. Starring Steve Buscemi, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon, Shea Whigham, Stephen Graham, Vincent Piazza, Michael Kenneth Williams, Paul Sparks The tv show is based on the book, Boardwalk Empire: The … Continue reading →

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