The internet was abuzz when people discovered that the streaming service had hundreds of alternative genres – like "Action Sci-Fi & Fantasy Based on Books" or "Biographical Movies from the 1960's," for example – hidden in its user interface.
The series of reissues this year continues with the publication of Frank's Polaroids, 40 Photos and Black White and Things, the last two based on handmade books from 1946 and 1952 respectively.
TNT also unveiled a new trailer for "Monday Mornings," a new medical drama starring Ving Rhames and Alfred Molina, from producer David E. Kelley based on a book from Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
The film, based on a book from Jane Porter's chick-lit franchise, surrounds her with all the clichés that apparently speak to Lifetime's target audience: a snorkeling excursion through a sea of obliging fish; a bath in a tub surrounded by burning candles; a drinking session with her (generally gorgeous of course) gal pals in which man-related injustices are bemoaned.
Based on the book Touching From A Distance by Curtis' widow Deborah, the film Control admirably recoils from both hagiography and bitterness.
Directed by Anton Corbijn; written by Matt Greenhalgh, based on the book "Touching From a Distance" by Deborah Curtis; director of photography, Martin Ruhe; edited by Andrew Hulme; production designer, Chris Roope; produced by Mr. Corbijn, Orian Williams and Todd Eckert; released by the Weinstein Company.
This British series, which begins its second season on Sunday on Showtime, is based on a book derived from a blog by an anonymous writer who called herself Belle, the name deployed by the show's heroine during her working hours.
Based on cliches from book reviews and dust jacket quotes, e.g.: "The novel's hero... is the English language".
Based on cliches from book reviews and dust jacket quotes,… "Stand-up comedy is so brutal in terms of what works or what doesn't.
