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'Rum Diary' Cash-In? Playboy Publishes Thompson Letters
Today’s roundup of movie and lit links, served up with a helping of Halloween cheesecake.
The 5 Most Camera-Ready Titles in Roald Dahl's Back Catalogue
We’re a little mystified that mainstream Hollywood has yet to discover all the narrative riches in Dahl’s lesser-known works.
The King's Reach: What's Behind Hollywood's Sudden Infatuation with Stephen King?
King seems to be in the midst of a full-blown renaissance, and Hollywood appears to be particularly smitten.
Casting a Literary Eye on Comic-Con 2011
Comic-Con is not our Mecca, but lo and behold — there was no shortage of literary grist.
Ben Stiller Lends His Dual Talents to 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty'
Enter Ben Stiller, now not only eyeing the lead role, but also thinking about exercising his directing skills as well.
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Spielberg Unveils New Trailer for The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn
Today’s release of the latest Tintin trailer represents a major leap forward in terms of capturing the Belgian comic series’ captivating mix of mystery, adventure, and sly humor.
You're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat: The Amity Horror of Jaws
Every once in a while an adaptation comes along that truly changes us, leaving us forever asking: ‘Is it safe to go in the water?’
'Lost' Writer Drew Goddard to Pen 'Robopocalypse' Screenplay
The robots are coming! The robots are coming! And Drew Goddard is just the man to tell us how it’s all going to go down.
Sci-Fi Meets Western — Meets Daniel Craig — in 'Cowboys and Aliens'
The aliens have found the Old West — but has anyone found the aliens yet? Check out the trailer here.
Who Was Mrs. Lincoln? Sally Field's Guess Is As Good As Ours
How First Lady memoirs have served as both artifact and entertainment.
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