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Post by Smilla on Dec 1, 2015 2:21:59 GMT -4
So, has anybody delved into the new collection of short stories yet? Are we liking 'em?
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Post by famvir on Dec 1, 2015 12:47:40 GMT -4
So, has anybody delved into the new collection of short stories yet? Are we liking 'em? What what what? WHERE! I am slogging through Finders Keepers, not one of my favs. Nothing is really happening, and I'm not getting the imperative to read ahead (OMG! Save the boy!). It's kind of plodding. Maybe it will pick up soon. |
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Post by Smilla on Dec 9, 2015 2:47:12 GMT -4
Uh, it's here. Since I think King shines brightest in the short story form, I will be curious (might have to wait till Christmas to find out, though.) |
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Post by scarlet on Dec 9, 2015 11:06:26 GMT -4
I'm about seven stories in and pretty underwhelmed, to be honest. Which bums me out because I've liked his other collections.
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Post by Baby Fish Mouth on Dec 28, 2015 13:31:57 GMT -4
I'm almost finished with it and it gets better. I particularly enjoyed the story about the Kindle and alternate realities. It was a bit reminiscent of his novel 11/22/63.
Speaking of 11/22/63, the 8-part television series is premiering on President's Day 2016 and will star James Franco. Can't say I'm too happy about that casting choice.
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Post by famvir on Dec 28, 2015 14:02:32 GMT -4
Franco can do a pretty good if he's not all winky eyed and above the material. If the director can keep him in line it might be alright. But every King adaption have sucked except the Shining (which King didn't like) and Carrie. The Dead Zone and the Stand had their moments. So while I always hold out hope that this adaption will be awesome! I am perpetually let down (see Under the Dome most recently.)
I still hope the Dark Tower will be everything it could be. Don't cartoon/hipster it up guys.
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Post by scarlet on Dec 28, 2015 15:38:20 GMT -4
Franco can do a pretty good if he's not all winky eyed and above the material. If the director can keep him in line it might be alright. But every King adaption have sucked except the Shining (which King didn't like) and Carrie. The Dead Zone and the Stand had their moments. So while I always hold out hope that this adaption will be awesome! I am perpetually let down (see Under the Dome most recently.) Misery, Shawshank Redemption, Stand By Me were all supreme King adaptations. And King has been involved in the production of 11/22/63, so fingers crossed. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2015 15:44:53 GMT -4
I thought Delores Claiborne was great, too.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2015 21:01:11 GMT -4
The trailer looked pretty good, and I hard time figuring out it was Franco. So that tells me he's ditched a lot of his usual tics which is a good thing. I remain optimistic.
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Post by Mierin on Dec 29, 2015 12:46:53 GMT -4
Franco can do a pretty good if he's not all winky eyed and above the material. If the director can keep him in line it might be alright. But every King adaption have sucked except the Shining (which King didn't like) and Carrie. The Dead Zone and the Stand had their moments. So while I always hold out hope that this adaption will be awesome! I am perpetually let down (see Under the Dome most recently.) Misery, Shawshank Redemption, Stand By Me were all supreme King adaptations. And King has been involved in the production of 11/22/63, so fingers crossed. The Green Mile is one of my favourite adaptations of King's work. |
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