Tag Archives: book

The Night Manager (AMC) Rated TV-14

Posted on July 17, 2021 by laurarachel4

The night manager of a Cairo hotel is recruited to work in an arms dealer’s inner circle. Based on the book by John Le Carré. Starring Hugh Laurie, Tom Hiddleston, and Elizabeth Debicki. The Night Manager is a series that doesn’t … Continue reading →

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on June 21, 2021 by laurarachel4

Katniss and a team of rebels prepare for the final battle that’ll decide of the fate of Panem. Based on the book, Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Liam Hemsworth. First, I will state that I … Continue reading →

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Victor Frankenstein (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on June 10, 2021 by laurarachel4

Told from Igor’s perspective, we see his origins and friendship with Frankenstein, and we see how they became the legends that we know. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Jessica Brown Findlay, Bronson Webb, and James McAvoy. Since we all know Mary Shelley’s … Continue reading →

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Confronting A Serial Killer (Starz) Rated TV-MA

Posted on June 3, 2021 by laurarachel4

This documentary follows the relationship between author Jillian Lauren and serial killer Sam Little. Starring Jillian Lauren, Alena Acker, and Jerome Fontenette. This series leans more to the author’s side than actually listening to Little’s crimes. We tend to hear … Continue reading →

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The Secret Garden (1949) Rated NR

Posted on May 30, 2021 by laurarachel4

A girl is sent to live with her uncle after her parents death, and there, she discovers family secrets and a secret garden. Based on the book by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Starring Margaret O’Brien, Herbert Marshall, and Dean Stockwell. This … Continue reading →

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Gone with the Wind (1939) Rated NR

Posted on May 7, 2021 by laurarachel4

  An affluent woman tries to uphold her lifestyle while the Civil War rages around her. Based on the book by Margaret Mitchell. Starring Thomas Mitchell, Barbara O’Neil, and Vivien Leigh. This film, to me, is still one of the … Continue reading →

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Unleashing Mr. Darcy (2016) Rated TV-G

Posted on April 2, 2021 by laurarachel4

A modern day spin on the book by Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice. Elizabeth Scott is trying to find direction in her life while she has an opportunity to show her dog in a New York dog show. Starring Cindy … Continue reading →

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Anime himitsu no hanazono (NHK) Rated NR

Posted on March 31, 2021 by laurarachel4

Mary loses her parents to a disease in India. Orphaned, she then moves to England to live with her uncle and discovers a secret garden with a history. Based on the book, The Secret Garden, by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Starring … Continue reading →

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Pride and Prejudice (2003) Rated PG

Posted on January 8, 2021 by laurarachel4

Jane Austen’s classic novel is modernized and set in Utah. Elizabeth Bennet is a college student working hard at writing her first novel, until she meets Will Darcy. Based on the book by Jane Austen. Starring Kam Heskin, Orlando Seale, … Continue reading →

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The Snowy Day (2016) Rated TV-Y

Posted on January 3, 2021 by laurarachel4

Peter goes on a magical snowy walk to Nana’s house to bring home Christmas eve dinner. Based on the book by Ezra Jack Keats. Starring Laurence Fishburne, Donielle T. Hansley Jr., and Regina King. This isn’t the most Christmassy themed … Continue reading →

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