Tag Archives: books

The Girl on the Train (2016) Rated R

Posted on January 11, 2022 by laurarachel4

A divorcee entangles her life into a missing person investigation. Based on the book by Paula Hawkins. Starring Emily Blunt, Haley Bennett, and Rebecca Ferguson. I love a story that takes a twist and a turn that you aren’t expecting. … Continue reading →

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Queen Sugar (OWN) Rated TV-14

Posted on December 30, 2021 by laurarachel4

Queen Sugar follows the story of three siblings, one of which moves from Los Angeles to Louisiana, where they share inheritance of a sugar cane farm from their father. Based on the book by Natalie Baszile. Starring Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, … Continue reading →

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The Trouble with Angels (1966) Rated PG

Posted on November 28, 2021 by laurarachel4

Two young students at a private school keep the nuns on their toes with their antics. Based on the book Life with Mother Superior by Jane Trahey. Starring Rosalind Russell, Binnie Barnes, Camilla Sparv, and Hayley Mills. This film is from its … Continue reading →

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Timeline (2003) Rated PG-13

Posted on November 19, 2021 by laurarachel4

A group of archaeologists get trapped in time when they try to save a comrade. The group must survive 14th century France in order to come back to the 21st. Based on the book by Michael Crichton. Starring Paul Walker, Frances … Continue reading →

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SS-GB (BBC) Rated TV-MA

Posted on November 12, 2021 by laurarachel4

 A British homicide detective investigates a murder in a German-occupied England in a parallel universe where the Nazis won World War II. Based on a novel by Len Deighton. Starring Sam Riley, James Cosmo, and Rainer Bock. The BBC does … Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 6, 2021 by laurarachel4

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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Arthur (PBS) Rated TV-Y7

Posted on October 30, 2021 by laurarachel4

 Based on the books by Marc Brown, this series follows Arthur, an 8-year-old aardvark, as he and his family grow and learn to be kind. Starring J.T. Turner, Daniel Brochu, and Melissa Altro.  I love the book series by Brown, … Continue reading →

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The Big Year (2011) Rated PG

Posted on October 18, 2021 by laurarachel4

Two bird enthusiasts compete for the world record of bird spotting. Based on the book The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature and Fowl Obsession by Mark Obmascik. Starring John Cleese, Jack Black, and Zahf Paroo. This film is special. … Continue reading →

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The Dark Tower (2017) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 5, 2021 by laurarachel4

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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Z for Zachariah (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on August 13, 2021 by laurarachel4

Three survivors of a global disaster find themselves in a love triangle as the last known humans. Based on the book by Robert C. O’Brien. Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Margot Robbie, and Chris Pine. The film is mostly a story about … Continue reading →

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