Tag Archives: short story

Betsy & Irv (2022) Rated NR

Posted on July 23, 2023 by laurarachel4

A hero comes to Betsy’s help as she confronts a predator, an institution, and a justice system. Starring Irv Pankey and Betsy Sailor. In the 70s, Betsy was attacked and sexually assaulted. She came forward to prosecute the perpetrator who … Continue reading →

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An Elf’s Story: The Elf on the Shelf (2011) Rated NR

Posted on October 4, 2020 by laurarachel4

An elf tries to help a boy believe in the Christmas magic. Starring Leslie Bellair, Brendan Dooling, and Evie Eikhoff. I have yet to figure out the obsession with the Elf on the Shelf. It’s just one more thing that … Continue reading →

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The Call of the Wild (2020) Rated PG

Posted on April 29, 2020 by laurarachel4

A sled dog struggles for survival in the Yukon. Based on the book by Jack London. Starring Harrison Ford, Omar Sy, and Cara Gee. This film brings Jack London’s thrilling book to life. The only downside to the film is … Continue reading →

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My Christmas Grandpa (2017) Rated TV-PG

Posted on January 9, 2018 by laurarachel4

 An elderly owner of a shop gets invited to Christmas dinner by a little girl. Starring Vivica A. Fox, Bill Cobbs, Ricco Ross, Ariel Trent. I loved these Lifetime movie Christmas shorts this year. They take a little story and remind us … Continue reading →

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Christmas Every Day (1996) Rated NR

Posted on July 1, 2016 by laurarachel4

Billy is not having a good Christmas, and to make matters worse, his sister wishes for Christmas to be everyday, thus making Billy relive Christmas Day over and over.  Based on William Dean Howells’s 1892 short story, Christmas Every Day. Starring … Continue reading →

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The Whispers (ABC) Rated TV-14

Posted on June 20, 2015 by laurarachel4

This series focuses on paranormal forces which impel children to attack the planet. It is based on the 1951 Ray Bradbury short story “Zero Hour” from The Illustrated Man. Starring  Lily Rabe, Barry Sloane, Milo Ventimiglia, Derek Webster, Kylie Rogers, … Continue reading →

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The Last Time I Saw Paris (1954) Rated NR

Posted on June 10, 2015 by laurarachel4

A soldier reminisces about his life in Paris, following its liberation after WWII.  While there, he meets his wife, and the story follows the downward spiral of their marriage. This movie is loosely based on  F. Scott Fitzgerald’s short story Babylon … Continue reading →

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New Shows This Fall on TV 2013

Posted on July 29, 2013 by laurarachel4

 Low Winter Sun (AMC) Low Winter Sun, adapted from a British series, centers on a pair of corrupt Detroit cops with underworld ties. They murder one of their own in the pilot episode,  the reasons why and the aftershocks are revealed … Continue reading →

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Lady For A Day (1933) Rated NR

Posted on October 6, 2012 by laurarachel4

Adapted from Damon Runyon’s short story, Madame La Gimp. This film follows Apple Annie, a street peddler who lies to her daughter about being a member of high society. When her daughter decides to visit Apple Annie’s friends try to … Continue reading →

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Gift of the Magi (2010)

Posted on December 19, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR This is an up to date adaption of the short story by O. Henry. Starring Marla Sokoloff, Mark Webber With this current adaption of O.Henry’s famous short story, the filmmakers added things to make the film come more … Continue reading →

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