Tag Archives: based on the series

Garage Sale Mystery: The Beach Murder (2017) Rated NR

Jennifer helps a widow when foul play looks to be involved in her husband’s death. This is the eighth film in the series.  Based on the series by Suzi Weinert. Starring Lori Loughlin, Sarah Strange, and Steve Bacic. While this … Continue reading

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Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life (2016) Rated PG

After the principal destroys Rafe’s sketchbook he and his best friend decide to destroy the principal’s book of rules. Based on the series by James Patterson. Starring Griffin Gluck, Lauren Graham, and Alexa Nisenson. This is a good family film. … Continue reading

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The Dark Tower (2017) Rated PG-13

A boy has visions of a dark tower under attack by a man in black. He joins forces with the tower’s guardian to stop the destruction. Based on the series by Stephen King. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Idris Elba, and Tom … Continue reading

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Preacher (AMC) Rated TV-MA

After a supernatural event, a preacher has the help of a vampire and his ex to find God. Based on the series by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon.  Starring Dominic Cooper, Joe Gilgun, and Ruth Negga. At first I thought … Continue reading

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All Creatures Great and Small (PBS) Rated TV-PG

The adventures of a small town veterinarian practice in the 1930s and 40s in the countryside of Yorkshire. Based on the series by James Herriot. Starring Nicholas Ralph, Anna Madeley, and Samuel West. I was pleasantly surprised by this remake … Continue reading

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Left Behind (2014) Rated PG-13

A small group of survivors is left behind after millions of people vanish. Based on the series by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins. Starring Nicolas Cage, Chad Michael Murray, and Cassi Thomson. I’m not sure if this film is … Continue reading

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The Last Kingdom (BBC) Rated TV-MA

The year is 872, England is being invaded by the Danes. A Saxon nobleman is captured by the Danes and brought up as one of them. Now, his loyalties are tested trying to forge his country into a new future. … Continue reading

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The Gourmet Detective (2015) Rated NR

The “Gourmet Detective” helps police solve crimes in the culinary world. Based on the series of books by Peter King. Starring Dylan Neal, Brooke Burns, Matthew Kevin Anderson This is the first in a series of TV movies for the Hallmark … Continue reading

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