Mildred Pierce. Poster of the 2011 TV series and cover of the 1941 book
VS3
Mildred Pierce
James M. Cain, 1941
TV series vs book
Todd Haynes, 2011

Mildred Pierce depicts an overprotective, self-sacrificing mother during the Great Depression who finds herself separated from her husband, opening a restaurant of her own and falling in love with a man, all the while trying to earn her spoiled, narcissistic elder daughter’s love and respect.


Love, Marilyn. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 2010 book, Fragments: Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters
VS3
Fragments: Poems, Intimate Notes, Letters
Marilyn Monroe, 2010
movie vs book
Liz Garbus, 2012

Marilyn Monroe had the most intense combination of glitter and tragedy of any celebrity in Hollywood history. This documentary examines the life and inner ideas of this influential movie actor through performed readings of her personal writings.


The Ides of March. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 2009 book, Farragut North
VS3
Farragut North
Beau Willimon, 2009
movie vs book
George Clooney, 2011

Stephen Meyers is the junior campaign manager for Governor of Pennsylvania Mike Morris, who is competing against Arkansas Senator Ted Pullman in the Democratic presidential primary. Meyers admits to an angry Zara that he met with Duffy, who said that Pullman will offer Thompson the position of Secretary of State in exchange for his endorsement.


Frozen II. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the book novelization
VS3
Frozen 2: The Junior Novel
David Blaze, 2019
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee, 2019

King Agnarr of Arendelle tells a story to his young daughters, Elsa and Anna, that their grandfather, King Runeard, had established a treaty with a neighboring tribe of Northuldra by building a dam in their homeland, the Enchanted Forest. One night, when Elsa hears a mysterious voice calling out to her, she follows it and unintentionally awakens the elemental spirits, which forces everyone in the kingdom to evacuate.


The Missing. Poster of the 2003 movie and cover of the 1995 book, The Last Ride
VS3
The Last Ride
Thomas Eidson, 1995
movie vs book
Ron Howard, 2003

In late 19th-century New Mexico, Samuel Jones reappears hoping to reconcile with his adult daughter Magdalena Maggie Gilkeson. She is unable to forgive him for abandoning the family and leaving her mother to a hard life and early death. This situation changes when renegade Apache Pesh-Chidin and a dozen of his followers pass through the area, ritualistically killing settlers and taking their daughters to be sold into sex slavery in Mexico.


Practical Magic. Poster of the 1998 movie and cover of the 1995 book
VS3
Practical Magic
Alice Hoffman, 1995
movie vs book
Griffin Dunne, 1998

Maria Owens, a young witch, is exiled to Maria’s Island in Massachusetts with her unborn child for escaping her execution. The spell becomes a curse for several generations. After witnessing their aunts cast a spell on a man for a woman who seems obsessed with having his love, Gillian decides to fall in love and Sally casts a true love spell to protect herself.


The Life Before Her Eyes. Poster of the 2007 movie and cover of the 2002 book
VS3
The Life Before Her Eyes
Laura Kasischke, 2002
movie vs book
Vadim Perelman, 2007

Diana, a vibrant and adventurous individual, eagerly anticipates the start of her adult life. She pushes boundaries and takes risks, while her more cautious friend Maureen observes with worry. However, Diana’s sense of invincibility is shattered, leading to unforeseen consequences.


Running with Scissors. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the 2002 book
VS3
Running with Scissors
Augusten Burroughs, 2002
movie vs book
Ryan Murphy, 2006

Augusten Burroughs’ mother, Deirdre, who wishes to become a famous poet, suffers from severe mood swings and erratic behavior. Augusten’s alcoholic father, Norman, proves to be of no help. By the time he is a teenager, Augusten no longer feels safe in his own house. Deirdre loudly claims that Norman is the reason for her unhappiness, and that he desires to kill her.


Into the Forest. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the 1996 book
VS3
Into the Forest
Jean Hegland, 1996
movie vs book
Patricia Rozema, 2015

In the near future, two teenage sisters, Nell and Eva, live in a remotely located home with their father, Robert. A massive, continent-wide power outage seems to have resulted in a region-wide technological collapse. Nell goes to the SUV to get the headlamp, but fails to close the tailgate. The car battery is drained, so they are left stranded for days.