Tag Archives: books

Follow the Stars Home (2001) Rated NR

Posted on April 5, 2014 by laurarachel4

A newlywed woman finds herself alone with a neurological disordered child to raise. Based on the novel by Luanne Rice with the same title. Starring Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Campbell Scott, Eric Close I appreciated this film but the story is heartrending but … Continue reading →

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Captain Phillips (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 4, 2014 by laurarachel4

The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama. Based upon the book A Captain’s Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALS, and Dangerous Days at Sea by Captain Phillips. Starring Tom … Continue reading →

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Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013) Rated PG

Posted on April 3, 2014 by laurarachel4

To save the camp Percy Jackson and his friends must travel to the Sea of Monsters to find the Golden Fleece. Based on the novel by Rick Riordan. Starring Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario, Douglas Smith, Stanley Tucci Having, again not … Continue reading →

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12 Years A Slave (2013) Rated R

Posted on March 30, 2014 by laurarachel4

In 1841, a free man in the north gets sold into slavery in the southern United States. Based on the true story of Solomon Northup and his book 12 Years A Slave. Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Dwight Henry, Dickie Gravois, Quvenzhané Wallis … Continue reading →

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Wuthering Heights (2011) Rated NR

Posted on March 28, 2014 by laurarachel4

Based on the novel by Emily Bronte. A poor boy is taken in by the Earnshaw family and begins an intense relationship with his sister. Starring James Howson, Solomon Glave, Paul Hilton, Kaya Scodelario, James Northcote, Nichola Burley Not really … Continue reading →

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Resurrection (ABC) Rated TV-14

Posted on March 20, 2014 by laurarachel4

In the small town of Arcadia, Missouri deceased loved ones return. Based on the book, The Returned by Jason Mott. Starring Omar Epps, Frances Fisher, Matt Craven, Devin Kelley, Mark Hildreth, Samaire Armstrong, Landon Gimenez, Kurtwood Smith, The show is … Continue reading →

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My Gal Sunday (2014) Rated NR

Posted on February 16, 2014 by laurarachel4

A crime fighting couple put their ability to work when their parents are kidnapped. Based on the book by Mary Higgins Clark. Starring Rachel Blanchard, Cameron Mathison, Steve Bacic, Jack Wagner The filmmakers seem to think we’ve read the book and … Continue reading →

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Scents and Sensibility (2011) Rated PG

Posted on February 5, 2014 by laurarachel4

Two sisters must learn to defend for themselves when their father was jailed for extortion. Starring Ashley Williams, Marla Sokoloff, Nick Zano, Brad Johnson This film is an updated version of Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen. The filmmakers may have … Continue reading →

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The Spoils of Babylon (IFC) Rated TV-14

Posted on January 23, 2014 by laurarachel4

The Spoils of Babylon follows the Morehouse family as they go from being poor to rich. Starring Tobey Maguire, Kristen Wiig, Will Ferrell, Doris Burke This show is a satirical take on different books and movies. Although, it is interesting, … Continue reading →

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Saving Mr. Banks (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on December 31, 2013 by laurarachel4

Author P. L. Travers travels to Los Angeles for two weeks to contemplate whether or not to sale her rights to Mary Poppins to Walt Disney. Starring Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks, Annie Rose Buckley, Colin Farrell, Ruth Wilson, Paul Giamatti, … Continue reading →

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