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Kevin Costner starred in the film (Image: undefined) It is the film that helped catapult a Hollywood legend to stardom, a star-studded fantasy picture beloved by both fans and critics alike — and it is streaming now on Amazon Prime. Adapted from the novel, Shoeless Joe, written by WP Kinsella, …

James Cromwell, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce and Kevin Spacey in L.A. Confidential (Image: Rex) A genre-defining crime drama boasting a stellar A-list cast and a near-flawless Rotten Tomatoes score was inspired by a little-known novel of the same name. Written by James Ellroy, the book is the third in his …

There are 10 episodes to binge-watch (Image: Disney ) Fans are calling this TV series, available to stream now, a ‘gripping’ ‘masterpiece’, and yet it all started from the pages of one incredible best-selling book. Released in 1975, the historical novel by James Clavell details the end of Japan’s Azuchi-Momoyama …

The 2001 show continues to blow viewer’s minds (Image: HBO) History buffs and those gripped by the real and gripping stories of men at war will have no reason not to fall in love with this series, which viewers have dubbed a ‘masterpiece’. With an all-star cast, this standalone series …

Steve McQueen starred in the classic (Image: Moviestore/REX/Shutterstock) A World War Two hero’s harrowing novel about his own experiences as a fighter pilot and prisoner of war inspired one of the biggest war films ever made. Australian Paul Brickhill was a journalist before enlisting to fight following Germany’s invasion of …

Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant (Image: FilmPublicityArchive/United Archives via Getty Images) The idea for this classic film starring two of Hollywood’s greatest ever stars originated as a short story by Hagar Wilde. The tale was published in the magazine Collier’s Weekly and adapted for the big screen by Wilde and …

Ben Aldridge stars as Brian Kingcome and Wellum is played by Sam Heughan (Image: Lion Television) Viewers have praised a BBC drama centred on the harrowing experiences of a Spitfire pilot as a hidden gem worthy of a “high school history class.” Directed by Matthew Whitman, this stellar cast delivers …

Ruth Wilson and Emma Thompson star in Down Cemetery Road (Image: Matt Towers/Apple TV) Apple TV is streaming a major British thriller – and this one springs directly from the imagination of bestselling author Mick Herron. Down Cemetery Road, adapted from Herron’s debut 2003 novel, is being positioned as an …

Belgravia has been compared to Downton Abbey (Image: ITV) Julian Fellowes and period dramas appear to be utterly inseparable. From the mastermind behind Downton Abbey, Gosford Park, The English Game, and The Gilded Age comes yet another fictionalised historical drama – Belgravia. Set in the 19th century, Belgravia launches at …

It is based on a 1950s novel (Image: https://ok.ru/video/265372043939) Period dramas are truly enjoying their moment in the spotlight on our screens, and this 2002 adaptation stands out as a remarkable entry, featuring an iconic British actress in the leading role. With the arrival of the Wuthering Heights adaptation this …