Category: Based on a book or true story
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Movie Review – Greyhound
This is twice in one week that Tom Hanks has been in the navy here. A couple of days ago I watched Captain Phillips, and today it’s Greyhound, so Mr. Hanks crossed from the Merchant Navy to the Royal Navy, or whatever the American equivalent is. Greyhound is an adaptation of a CS Forester novel…
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Classic Movie Review – Blade Runner
A good science fiction movie leaves you thinking about characters and plot. A great science fiction movie leaves you thinking about yourself. Blade Runner is a great science fiction movie because it inspires the viewer to ask a fundamental existential question: am I really who I think I am if my memories are implanted? I…
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5 Older Movies We’d Love Remakes Of (And 5 That Are Perfect)
It is a truth universally acknowledged: a single movie in possession of a large following must be in want of a remake. At least, that’s how Hollywood executives seem to see things! Love ‘em or hate ‘em, the real truth is that remakes aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. And that’s even understandable, to some extent.…
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Top Astronaut Movies to Rewatch Right Now
Here at RunPee we lean heavily into covering science fiction movies, since we’re huge geeks. You’ve probably noticed. 😉 We especially love movies about scientists and space. There are many wonderful space movies featuring astronauts as heroes…which, of course in real life they are. Think of the training and deprivations these outstanding people undergo to…
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Movie Review – Emma.
Fans of Jane Austen are going to enjoy this latest big screen production of her novel, Emma. Even though Ms. Austin’s writing provides for a fun two hours of witty dialog, it’s the magnificent visual impact of the English countryside with its equally magnificent manors that takes Emma. from a B rating to an A.…
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Movie Review – The Way Back
I try to write spoiler free reviews, but this time it’s unavoidable. You’ve been warned. I don’t want anyone to be mislead going in. This isn’t a feel-good story. There’s basketball in the movie, but it isn’t about basketball. And it doesn’t have a happy ever after ending. This movie is about the demon of…
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Is there anything extra during the end credits of The Way Back?
No, there are not any extra scenes during, or after, the end credits of Finding the Way Back. View details and movie information…
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Is Finding The Way Back, starring Ben Affleck, based on a true story?
Yes. No. A little bit of both. No, Finding the Way Back isn’t about any specific person’s life story. But yes, it reflects the truth that too many people endure, including Oscar winner Ben Affleck, playing the main character. Finding the Way Back is the redemption story about a fictional character, Jack Cunningham. He grew up…
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Is the movie Seberg based on a true story?
Yes, the movie Seberg (played by Kristen Stewart) is inspired by the real life events of Jean Seberg.
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A Brief History of The Invisible Man
Leigh Whannell’s remake of The Invisible Man hits theaters on February 28. It should be interesting. Whannell was one of the writers and actors in Saw. Production company Blumhouse is behind Happy Death Day and The Purge series. This is the first attempt at doing anything interesting with the character of the Invisible Man on…
