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Halloween Week – Vampires: From the Page to the Screen: ‘Salem’s Lot

By On October 27, 2008 · 4 Comments · In 8 Rated Books, Book to Movie, Halloween Week

Title: ‘Salem’s Lot

Book by Stephen King

Movie directed by Tobe Hooper; Screenplay by Paul Monash; Starring David Soul, James Mason, Lance Kerwin and Bonnie Bedelia


Stephen King’s sophomore novel, following his debut Carrie, is ‘Salem’s Lot. Ben Mears is a small town boy who hits [...]

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Batman Long Weekend – Movie Review: The Dark Knight

By On July 18, 2008 · 23 Comments · In Batman Long Weekend, Book to Movie

Title: The Dark Knight

Movie directed by Christopher Nolan; screenplay by Christopher Nolan and Johnathan Nolan; starring Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Morgan Freeman

Somehow, some way, someone upstairs must’ve decided that I deserved an early birthday present, and I got some free [...]

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From the Page to the Screen: Stardust

By On July 2, 2008 · 10 Comments · In 8 Rated Books, Book to Movie, Neil Gaiman Week

Title: Stardust

Novel by Neil Gaiman

Movie directed by Matthew Vaughn; screenplay by Jane Goldman & Matthew Vaughn; Starring Charlie Cox, Claire Danes, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Robert DeNiro

Stardust was my very first Neil Gaiman book. On the recommendation of Ana and a certain Greek who shall remain [...]

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Weekend at the Movies II: Prince Caspian

By On May 25, 2008 · 9 Comments · In Book to Movie

Actually I saw this one last weekend, but shh. Who’s counting?

Title: Prince Caspian

Book by C.S. Lewis

Movie directed by Andrew Adamson; Starring Ben Barnes, Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Mosely, Anna Popplewell and Peter Dinklage

I’ll be the first one to admit–I have NEVER [...]

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From the Page to the Screen: Iron Man

By On May 5, 2008 · 10 Comments · In 7 Rated Books, Book Reviews, Book to Movie

Title: Iron Man

Book (Iron Man Vol. 1: Extremis) by Warren Ellis and Adi Granov

Movie directed by Jon Favreau; starring Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges, and Gwyneth Paltrow

Last weekend, Iron Man hit theaters full force, repulsor rays blazing. This is the first major motion [...]

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From the Page to the Screen: The Golden Compass

By On May 1, 2008 · 7 Comments · In 10 Rated Books, Book Reviews, Book to Movie

Title: The Golden Compass

Novel by Philip Pullman

Movie directed by Chris Weizt; screenplay by Chris Weizt; starring Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, and Dakota Blue Richards

This past Tuesday, the film adaptation of Philip Pullman’s classic The Golden Compass hit stores nationwide. The His Dark Materials trilogy is one [...]

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From the Page to the Screen: The Ruins

By On April 10, 2008 · 2 Comments · In 8 Rated Books, Book Reviews, Book to Movie

Title: The Ruins

Novel by Scott Smith

Movie directed by Carter Smith; screenplay by Scott Smith; starring Jonathan Tucker, Jena Malone, Shawn Ashmore, and Laura Ramsey

Last Friday, the film adaptation of Scott Smith’s second novel, The Ruins, hit theaters. I had read this book when [...]

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From the Page to the Screen: The Mist

By On March 25, 2008 · 5 Comments · In 7 Rated Books, Book Reviews, Book to Movie

Title: The Mist

Novella by Stephen King

Movie directed by Frank Darabont; starring Thomas Jane

Today the film adaptation of Stephen King’s novella The Mist hits stores. Previously published in Skeleton Crew, the novella was marketed on its own shortly before the movie came out in theaters.

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From the Page to the Screen: I Am Legend

By On March 18, 2008 · 8 Comments · In 10 Rated Books, Book Reviews, Book to Movie

Title: I Am Legend

Novel by Richard Matheson

Movie directed by Francis Lawrence; starring Will Smith

Today the most recent movie adaptation of Richard Matheson’s classic vampire story I Am Legend comes out on dvd. The novel is one of my favorite of all time, the inspiration for many [...]

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From the Page to the Screen: 30 Days of Night

By On February 26, 2008 · 3 Comments · In 7 Rated Books, Book Reviews, Book to Movie

Title: 30 Days of Night

Graphic Novel by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith

Movie directed by David Slade; starring Josh Hartnett, Melissa George, and Danny Huston

In honor of today’s dvd release, I thought I’d write a review for 30 Days of Night from [...]

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