Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency. Poster of the 2016 TV series and cover of the 1988 book, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul
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The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul
Douglas Adams, 1988
TV series vs book
Max Landis, 2016-2017

The series is based around the eccentric Dirk Gently who claims to be a holistic detective, investigating obscure cases based on the inter-connectivity of all things. Dirk is not only followed by agents of Blackwing trying to recapture him but also by Bart Curlish, another Blackwing subject who considers herself a holistic assassin and believes she is destined to kill Dirk.


Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency. Poster of the 2016 TV series and cover of the 1987 book
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Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
Douglas Adams, 1987
TV series vs book
Max Landis, 2016-2017

The series is based around the eccentric Dirk Gently who claims to be a holistic detective, investigating obscure cases based on the inter-connectivity of all things. Dirk is not only followed by agents of Blackwing trying to recapture him but also by Bart Curlish, another Blackwing subject who considers herself a holistic assassin and believes she is destined to kill Dirk.


Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency. Poster of the 2016 TV series and cover of the 2002 book, The Salmon of Doubt
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The Salmon of Doubt
Douglas Adams, 2002
TV series vs book
Max Landis, 2016-2017

The series is based around the eccentric Dirk Gently who claims to be a holistic detective, investigating obscure cases based on the inter-connectivity of all things. Dirk is not only followed by agents of Blackwing trying to recapture him but also by Bart Curlish, another Blackwing subject who considers herself a holistic assassin and believes she is destined to kill Dirk.


The Runaways. Poster of the 2010 movie and cover of the 1989 book, Neon Angel: A Memoir of a Runaway
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Neon Angel: A Memoir of a Runaway
Cherie Currie, Tony O'Neill, 1989
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Floria Sigismondi, 2010

Joan Jett and Cherie Currie, two rebellious teenagers from Southern California, become the frontwomen for the Runaways – the now-legendary group that paved the way for future generations of female rockers. Under the Svengali-like influence of impresario Kim Fowley, the band becomes a huge success.


Daniel Isn't Real. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 2009 book, In This Way I Was Saved
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In This Way I Was Saved
Brian DeLeeuw, 2009
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Adam Egypt Mortimer, 2019

As a child, shy and troubled Luke witnesses the aftermath of a mass shooting at a neighborhood coffee shop. He meets another boy among the onlookers at the scene: cool and confident Daniel, who invites him to play and quickly becomes his friend. Although adults such as Luke’s mother, Claire, cannot see Daniel, he appears physically real to Luke.


High Resolution. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the 2013 book, Taipei
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Taipei
Tao Lin, 2013
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Jason Lester, 2018

As one romantic bond crumbles, another blossoms for Erin, who is drawn into the enigmatic and alluring world of Paul Chen, a charismatic author. When he suggests creating an extensive laptop-filmed “documentary” to chronicle every aspect of their courtship, the couple embarks on a turbulent and intense relationship, fueled by substances and countless sleepless nights, blurring the line between reality and performance.