Film Dramas Based on Books

As the CW's new show, The Vampire Diaries, has been weekly covered, it is only fitting that a moment is taken to assess the impact of Stephanie Meyer's sophomore novel.

Dec 11, 2009 - Nicola Jones

The Oscar-winning actor smoothly navigates today's collective societal crises, in this character-driven drama, about a corporate hatchet man who relishes his travel perks

Dec 6, 2009 - Denise Castillón

Of all post-apocalyptic films this one takes its place among the most bleak, frightening, intensely realistic and best.

Dec 4, 2009 - Kevin Crowley

Precious is both the heartbreaking and heartwarming story of an overweight girl in the ghetto just trying to get by whiling coping with an abusive mother and two children

Dec 2, 2009 - Mike Lippert

The Road is a gripping drama that takes place in the aftermath of a global apocalyptic event. It is dark, depressing, and one of the best films of 2009.

Nov 30, 2009 - Lauren Flanagan

Twilight returns for another helping of vampire/werewolf/tenager romance and melodrama. The result is unsurprising silliness.

Nov 28, 2009 - Mike Lippert

The only published novel of Oscar Wilde, the popular story of Dorian Gray has inspired another film adaptation. How does it compare to the novel and previous adaptations?

Nov 24, 2009 - M.L. Costa

A beautiful story about love and faith, Though None Go With Me, based on the novel by Jerry B. Jenkins, gives a good example of strong faith within an enjoyable story.

Nov 23, 2009 - Michelle Pannecoucke

For an inspiring movie about faith and love, Saving Sarah Cain, based on the story by best-selling author Beverly Lewis is an enjoyable film for anyone.

Nov 23, 2009 - Michelle Pannecoucke

For an enjoyable Christmas film, The Note sends a good message to readers on little miracles, as well as entertaining with a heartwarming story.

Nov 21, 2009 - Michelle Pannecoucke

Brought to life by Cloud Ten Pictures, the Left Behind film series based on the best-selling Left Behind novels are not just entertainment, but a powerful inspiration.

Nov 18, 2009 - Michelle Pannecoucke

Screenwriter Sandy Welch (Jane Eyre, North & South) presents a fresh rendition of Jane Austen's beloved classic.

Nov 17, 2009 - Josanna Simpson

Truman Capote's famous 1966 novel In Cold Blood was adapted into an Academy Award nominated 1967 film of the same name.

Nov 14, 2009 - Vickie Britton

Mo'Nique, Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz co-star in disturbing drama about an abused inner-city girl.

Nov 12, 2009 - Leslie C. Halpern

An Education is the wonderful story of two people coming together and both walking away with a new outlook on life from the writer of High Fidelity and About a Boy

Nov 10, 2009 - Mike Lippert

Grant Heslov is unwisely given the director's chair for "The Men Who Stare at Goats," an anti-war farce starring George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, and Jeff Bridges.

Nov 9, 2009 - Gil Mansergh

Wuthering Heights, 1939, starred Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon as Heathcliff and Cathy in a story of love and cruelty based on a novel by Emily Bronte.

Nov 8, 2009 - Christine Nyholm

Spike Jonze did not set out to make a children's film with "Where The Wild Things Are". His intention was to tell the story through the point of view of a child.

Nov 2, 2009 - Kevin Crowley

Spike Jonze's film, adapted from the book by Maurice Sendak, retells a story of anger-channeled creativity and adds an element of growing pains.

Oct 27, 2009 - Elisabeth Sharber

In a world where emotions run wild, Max faces his greatest challenge and Jonze delivers a cinematic punch.

Oct 17, 2009 - Carl Dates

In her directorial film debut, Barrymore delivers an honest coming-of-age drama, with exciting roller derby game action, warm humor, and a graceful performance from Page.

Oct 2, 2009 - Denise Castillón

While the book presents a more factual, biographical account of the life of Chris McCandless, the film pursues a kind of spiritual truth in order to celebrate his life.

Sep 15, 2009 - Christine Hernandez

Nora Ephron's film is a charming story about finding courage and passion in life.

Sep 11, 2009 - Iulia Filip

Although both the book and film of "I Am Legend" present a man isolated by a virus, they differ greatly in their characterization, plot, and, most importantly, message.

Sep 5, 2009 - Christine Hernandez

The Time Traveler's Wife, based on the novel by Audrey Niffenegger, stars Eric Bana, Rachel McAdams and Ron Livingston, and opened in theaters nationwide on Aug. 14.

Aug 28, 2009 - Mckenzie Cassidy