The Batman. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the comic book novelization
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The Batman
David Lewman, 2022
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Matt Reeves, 2022

During his second year of fighting crime, Batman pursues the Riddler, a serial killer who targets elite Gotham City citizens. He uncovers corruption that connects to his own family during the investigation, and is forced to make new allies to catch the Riddler and bring the corrupt to justice.


The Batman. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the 1940 comic book, Batman
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Batman
Bob Kane, Bill Finger, 1940
movie vs comic book
Matt Reeves, 2022

During his second year of fighting crime, Batman pursues the Riddler, a serial killer who targets elite Gotham City citizens. He uncovers corruption that connects to his own family during the investigation, and is forced to make new allies to catch the Riddler and bring the corrupt to justice.


The North Water. Poster of the 2021 TV series and cover of the 2016 book
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The North Water
Ian McGuire, 2016
TV series vs book
Andrew Haigh, 2021

The story of Patrick Sumner, a disgraced ex-army surgeon who signs up as ship’s doctor on a whaling expedition to the Arctic. On board he meets Henry Drax, the harpooner, a brutish killer whose amorality has been shaped to fit the harshness of his world. Hoping to escape the horrors of his past, Sumner finds himself on an ill-fated journey with a murderous psychopath.


Minority Report. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the 1956 book, The Minority Report
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The Minority Report
Philip K. Dick, 1956
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Steven Spielberg, 2002

In April 2054, Washington, DC’s prototype PreCrime police department stops murderers before they act, reducing the murder rate to zero percent. While United States Department of Justice agent Danny Witwer ( Colin Farrell ) is auditing the program, the Precogs generate a new prediction, stating Anderton will murder a man he does not know named Leo Crow in 36 hours.


Saving Mr. Banks. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 1999 book, Mary Poppins, She Wrote
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Mary Poppins, She Wrote
Valerie Lawson, 1999
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John Lee Hancock, 2013

For two decades, Walt Disney persists in his mission to secure the rights to P. L. Travers’ cherished novel as a pledge to his daughters. Utilizing his signature imaginative flair, Walt employs every conceivable tactic to win over the stubborn Travers, to no avail. However, when he delves into his own tumultuous childhood, Walt uncovers the secrets that torment Travers, and together, they liberate ‘Mary Poppins.’


Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 2001 book
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Newt Scamander (J.K. Rowling), 2001
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David Yates, 2016

In 1926, British wizard and magizoologist Newton Newt Scamander arrives in New York City. Attempting to recapture a Niffler that escaped from his suitcase of magical creatures, Newt meets No-Maj Jacob Kowalski, an aspiring baker, and they unwittingly swap suitcases.


The Way Back. Poster of the 2010 movie and cover of the 1956 book, The Long Walk
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The Long Walk
Slavomir Rawicz, 1956
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Peter Weir, 2010

During World War II, after the Soviet invasion of Poland, young Polish army officer Janusz Wieszczek is held as a POW and interrogated by the NKVD. Smith cautions Janusz that it is Khabarov’s way to discuss escape plans with newcomers, to maintain his morale, but nothing will come of it.


Crazy Heart. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 1987 book
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Crazy Heart
Thomas Cobb, 1987
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Scott Cooper, 2009

Otis Bad Blake is a 57-year-old alcoholic singer-songwriter who was once a country music star. In doing so, he lets himself be pushed into renewing a professional relationship with Tommy Sweet, a popular and successful country music star he once mentored, and plays as the opening act at one of his concerts, despite his initial balking and wounded pride at being the opening act to his former student.


The Killing of a Sacred Deer. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the -405 book, Iphigenia in Aulis
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Iphigenia in Aulis
Euripides, -405
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Yorgos Lanthimos, 2017

Steven Murphy, a skilled cardiothoracic surgeon, finishes an open heart surgery, and goes to a diner, where he meets a teenage boy named Martin. Martin leaves halfway through, and his mother makes a romantic advance on Steven by complimenting his hands and attempting to kiss them and suck them.


After Yang. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 2016 book, Saying Goodbye to Yang
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Saying Goodbye to Yang
Alexander Weinstein, 2016
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Kogonada, 2021

In a world where robotic children are purchased as live-in babysitters, a father and daughter attempt to save the life of their robotic family member, Yang, who has become unresponsive. In the process, Jake discovers the life that has been passing in front of him, reconnecting with his wife and daughter across a distance he didn’t know was there.


Epic. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 1996 book, The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs
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The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs
William Joyce, 1996
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Chris Wedge, 2013

Seventeen-year-old Mary Katherine, or M.K., moves in with her eccentric scientist father Professor Bomba, who has been searching for tiny humanoid soldiers called Leafmen. They protect the forest that Bomba lives near from wicked creatures called Boggans and their malevolent leader Mandrake. An independent young soldier named Nod decides to quit, much to the ire of the no-nonsense Leafmen leader Ronin.


Epic. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Epic: The Junior Novel
Annie Auerbach, 2013
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Chris Wedge, 2013

Seventeen-year-old Mary Katherine, moves in with her eccentric scientist father Professor Bomba, who has been searching for tiny humanoid soldiers. They protect the forest that Bomba lives near from wicked creatures called Boggans and their malevolent leader. An independent young soldier named Nod decides to quit, much to the ire of the no-nonsense Leafmen leader Ronin.