Tag Archives: based on the novel

A Tale of Two Cities (2026) Rated TV-MA

 Two men, one English and one French, fall in love with a woman during the French Revolution. Based on the novel by Charles Dickens. Starring François Civil, Mirren Mack, Kit Harington. There are a couple of things going for this … Continue reading →

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The Shadow Riders (1982) Rated PG

Two brothers return home from the Civil War and discover that some relatives were kidnapped by renegade Confederates. Based on a novel by Louis L’Amour. Starring Tom Selleck, Sam Elliott, and Dominique Dunne. This is a typical western. What I … Continue reading →

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The Red Pony (1973) Rated UR

 A young farm boy who struggles with his father gets attached to a red pony. Based on the novel by John Steinbeck.  Starring Henry Fonda, Maureen O’Hara, and Ben Johnson. I think this is a fine representation of Steinbeck’s novel. … Continue reading →

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Silence (2016) Rated R

In the 17th Century, two Jesuit Priests travel to Japan to find their mentor, who may be an apostate. Based on the novel by Shūsaku Endō. Starring Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver, and Liam Neeson. Wow! The film does a wonderful … Continue reading →

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Dangerous Liaisons (Starz) Rated R

 A pair of  former lovers attempts to exploit others through seduction. Based on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos.  Starring Alice Englert, Nicholas Denton, and Hakeem Kae-Kazim. This series is more so inspired by the characters than based on … Continue reading →

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Little Women (2017) Rated TV-PG

The March sisters navigate love, loss, and the trials of growing up during the American Civil War. Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. Starring Maya Hawke, Kathryn Newton, and Dylan Baker.  I say this each time I do … Continue reading →

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All the King’s Men (2006) Rated PG-13

Based on the Robert Penn Warren novel, this film follows the life of a political populist. Starring Sean Penn, Jude Law, and Anthony Hopkins. I was not impressed with this film. While the film has a number of talented actors, … Continue reading →

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Sex and the City (HBO) Rated TV-14

Four New York women gossip about sex while trying to survive living single in New York City. Based on the novel by Candace Bushnell. Starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, and Kristin Davis. I was never a big fan of … Continue reading →

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Sandra Brown’s White Hot (2016) Rated TV-G

Sayre Hoyle is a single interior designer who returns to her small town in order to investigate her brother’s death. Based on the novel by Sandra Brown. Starring Shenae Grimes-Beech, Sean Faris, and John Schneider. I’m surprised that Hallmark took … Continue reading →

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Hunters (SYFY) Rated NR

  When an FBI agent’s wife disappears, he discovers a government agency that tracks terrorists not of this world. Based on the novel, Alien Hunter, by Whitley Strieber. Starring Nathan Phillips, Britne Oldford, and Mark Coles Smith. I think this … Continue reading →

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