I am actually not much of a fan of this book (read it two or three times over many years), but I'll certainly be interested to see what Netflix did for the story.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
^^^ That story I do enjoy. This looks really good. I think it's pretty awesome that Netflix appears to be getting on the SK bandwagon here. I wonder what other stories they'll do?? There are SO many to choose from!
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
Someone made a weird comment to me about SK on the weekend... He said that his friend claims that SK always has to insert sex into all his book. I was surprised to hear this statement. I mean, yeah, there is some sex in his stories because sex happens, but this person made it sounds like it was gratuitous. I definitely have never thought that. Also, he said this girl said there is some weird child sex scene in "It" (the book), and not including the molestation of Bev. Is there a descriptive segment with little kids having sex in the book?? I don't remember that part. I'm wondering if this friend of this guy's isn't just a major prude or something.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
Yeah, I looked it up. Now that I have, I do remember it. However, I disagree that it's particularly inappropriate/scandalous. It fits into the context of the book and the moment and isn't portrayed pornographically or anything.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
I've read close to 20 SK novels and sex is a minor or nonexistent part of most of them. Dean Koontz shoehorns pornographic sex scenes into all his novels and I'm sure half the bestsellers do as well.
I think your friend is a prude or is just using that as a justification for not liking SK to be contrary.
I've read close to 20 SK novels and sex is a minor or nonexistent part of most of them. Dean Koontz shoehorns pornographic sex scenes into all his novels and I'm sure half the bestsellers do as well.
I think your friend is a prude or is just using that as a justification for not liking SK to be contrary.
Yeah, I've read most of his books and I have never once felt like he wrote about sex "too much". But just for the record, my friend didn't say it and he's never read a single SK book. His friend said it - I don't even know her.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
Even with very low expectations the Dark Tower movie was disappointing. I expected the plot to be a shamble, but I expected better performances than were delivered. Walter is supposed to be garulous, not stoic.
No mention of Ka, none of the often repeated phrases except the Gunslingers creed... Not great.
I hate Hulu originals, because Hulu isn't available in Canada. It's bullshit. Yes, I could stream it for free or work it out using a VPN, but I actually want the legit service.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
IT, IT, IT, I was living at home, downstairs bedroom, 25 pages in I was back upstairs in my old bedroom. Scared the hell out of me. The Stand is another favorite. Books are always better than movies, IMO.
Agreed. Yes, books are usually better than the movie but not always. There are a few Stephen King stories where the movie was better. In my opinion, those are: Stand By Me Shawshank Redemption The Green Mile 1408 Carrie IT (2017) - I know most will disagree with me on this one, especially since we've only seen half the story... but I think the new IT was absolutely fantastic, and expect no less from part 2. I realize it's a fan favorite book, but I always felt that while it is good, it drags a bit, and I always hated the dumb spider and turtle - I thought it ruined the whole story a bit - so I appreciated that those were removed from the movie.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
Agreed. Yes, books are usually better than the movie but not always. There are a few Stephen King stories where the movie was better. In my opinion, those are: Stand By Me Shawshank Redemption The Green Mile 1408 Carrie IT (2017) - I know most will disagree with me on this one, especially since we've only seen half the story... but I think the new IT was absolutely fantastic, and expect no less from part 2. I realize it's a fan favorite book, but I always felt that while it is good, it drags a bit, and I always hated the dumb spider and turtle - I thought it ruined the whole story a bit - so I appreciated that those were removed from the movie.
Agreed to all but not for It..It is a bible..
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You guys are right, I never read Shawshank but I LOVE the movie. But my personal experience with any book made into movie production, what's left out and what's added, usually disappoints.
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https://bangordailynews.com/2017/09/21/arts-culture/happy-70th-birthday-stephen-king/
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EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
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EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
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EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
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I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
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"I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?"
-The Writer
Dean Koontz shoehorns pornographic sex scenes into all his novels and I'm sure half the bestsellers do as well.
I think your friend is a prude or is just using that as a justification for not liking SK to be contrary.
Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
I expected the plot to be a shamble, but I expected better performances than were delivered.
Walter is supposed to be garulous, not stoic.
No mention of Ka, none of the often repeated phrases except the Gunslingers creed...
Not great.
Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
https://stephenking.com/other/stephenking-laurie.pdf
Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
Stand By Me
Shawshank Redemption
The Green Mile
1408
Carrie
IT (2017) - I know most will disagree with me on this one, especially since we've only seen half the story... but I think the new IT was absolutely fantastic, and expect no less from part 2. I realize it's a fan favorite book, but I always felt that while it is good, it drags a bit, and I always hated the dumb spider and turtle - I thought it ruined the whole story a bit - so I appreciated that those were removed from the movie.
Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..