Tag Archives: books

Before I Go to Sleep (2014) Rated R

Posted on June 3, 2015 by laurarachel4

A woman wakes up everyday  remembering nothing about her past, until she discovers truths that make her question everyone around her. The film is adapted from  Before I Go to Sleep: A Novel by S. J. Watson.  Starring Nicole Kidman, Colin … Continue reading →

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Young Pioneers (1976) Rated NR

Posted on May 29, 2015 by laurarachel4

Teenage newlyweds David and Molly Beaton move to the Dakotas in the 1870s. Based on Rose Wilder Lane’s novel by the same name. Starring Roger Kern, Linda Purl, Robert Hays I loved this movie. Lane is the daughter of Laura Ingalls … Continue reading →

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The Outsiders (1983) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 28, 2015 by laurarachel4

Tensions rise between two rival gangs when one gang’s member kills another member from the opposing gang. Based on  the adaptation of the book by the same name, written  by S. E. Hinton. Starring C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Ralph … Continue reading →

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Sarah’s Key (2010) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 19, 2015 by laurarachel4

A journalist goes in search for a girl and her family whose lives were ripped apart during the Vel’ d’Hiv Roundup in 1942. Based on an adaptation of the novel with the same title by Tatiana de Rosnay. Starring Kristin … Continue reading →

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Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy (1998) Rated NR

Posted on May 15, 2015 by laurarachel4

A rancher in 1939 takes a bride, while trying to keep his ranch afloat.  Based on the book Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy and The Rancher Takes a Wife both by Richmond P. Hobson. Starring Chad Willett, Ted Atherton, Falconer Abraham, Ryan … Continue reading →

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The Slap (NBC) Rated TV-14

Posted on May 7, 2015 by laurarachel4

A family is torn apart when a family member slaps another relative’s misbehaving child. Based on the novel The Slap by Christos Tsiolkas. Starring Brian Cox, Melissa George, Lucas Hedges, Marin Ireland, Makenzie Leigh, Thandie Newton, Zachary Quinto, Thomas Sadoski, … Continue reading →

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The November Man (2014) Rated R

Posted on May 5, 2015 by laurarachel4

An ex-CIA agent is pitted against his former pupil in this action thriller. Based on the novel There Are No Spies by Bill Granger. Starring Pierce Brosnan, Luke Bracey, Olga Kurylenko This film balanced action sequences and the plot line … Continue reading →

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Atlas Shrugged Part III: Who is John Galt? (2014) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 2, 2015 by laurarachel4

The collapse of the nation’s economy is in full swing and the question on everyone’s mind is, Who is John Galt?. Based on the book by Ayn Rand. Starring Kristoffer Polaha, Laura Regan, Peter Mackenzie, Greg Germann, Rob Morrow Oh, good … Continue reading →

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If I Stay (2014) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 1, 2015 by laurarachel4

Young Mia Hall was in a car accident, now she must decide whether to die or live. Based on the book by Gayle Forman. Starring Chloë Grace Moretz, Mireille Enos, Jamie Blackley What was the point of this film? I … Continue reading →

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Atlas Shrugged Part 2 (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 28, 2015 by laurarachel4

Railroad tycoon Dagny Taggart and steel mogul Henry Rearden search for the man who invented a revolutionary motor. Based on the book of the same name by Ayn Rand. Starring Diedrich Bader, Jason Beghe, Jordana Capra, Michael Gross, D.B. Sweeney I … Continue reading →

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