The Dark Knight. Poster of the 2008 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Dark Knight
Dennis O'Neil, 2008
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Christopher Nolan, 2008

Bruce Wayne escalates his crusade against crime, teaming up with Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent to eradicate the lingering criminal elements infesting the city. While their alliance initially yields promising results, they become ensnared in a maelstrom of anarchy orchestrated by a burgeoning criminal genius dubbed The Joker, instilling fear among the populace of Gotham.


The Dark Knight. Poster of the 2008 movie and cover of the 1940 comic book, Batman
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Batman
Bob Kane, Bill Finger, 1940
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Christopher Nolan, 2008

A gang of criminals robs a Gotham City mob bank, murdering each other for a higher share until only the Joker remains; he escapes with the money. The Joker kills Gambol and takes over his gang, and the mob ultimately decides to accept the offer.


Adaptation.. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the 1998 book, The Orchid Thief
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The Orchid Thief
Susan Orlean, 1998
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Spike Jonze, 2002

The self-loathing Charlie Kaufman is hired to write the screenplay adaptation of Susan Orlean’s The Orchid Thief. Too shy and socially awkward to speak with her upon arriving at her office and after he received the surprising news that Donald’s spec script for a cliché psychological thriller, The 3, is selling for six or seven figures, Charlie resorts to attending McKee’s seminar in New York and asks him for advice.


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.


Secretary. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the 1988 book
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Secretary
Mary Gaitskill, 1988
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Steven Shainberg, 2002

Lee Holloway, the socially awkward and emotionally sensitive youngest daughter of a dysfunctional family, adjusts to normal life after having been hospitalized following an incident of dangerous self-harm. She learns to type and applies for a job as a secretary for an eccentric attorney, E. Edward Grey.


Frank. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 2014 book
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Frank
Jon Ronson, 2014
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Lenny Abrahamson, 2014

The story revolves around an aspiring musician, Jon, who joins an eccentric pop band led by the enigmatic and mysterious Frank. Frank wears a giant papier-mâché head at all times, even during performances, adding to his mystique. The band, including Frank, retreats to a remote cabin to record their debut album.


The Lost Daughter. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 2006 book
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The Lost Daughter
Elena Ferrante, 2006
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Maggie Gyllenhaal, 2021

A woman, while on a summer holiday, finds herself becoming obsessed with another woman and her daughter, prompting memories of her own early motherhood to come back and unravel her.


Monster House. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Monster House
Tom Hughes, 2006
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Gil Kenan, 2006

The parents of 12-year-old D.J. go on an errand for the weekend, leaving him in the care of his babysitter Zee. D.J. has been spying on his elderly neighbor Mr. Nebbercracker, who scares away children and confiscates their belongings that land in his front yard.


Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang. Poster of the 2010 movie and cover of the 1964 book, Nurse Matilda
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Nurse Matilda
Christianna Brand, Edward Ardizzone, 1964
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Susanna White, 2010

Nanny McPhee appears at the door of a harried young mother who is trying to run the family farm while her husband is away at war. But once she’s arrived, Nanny discovers that the children are fighting a war of their own against two spoiled city cousins who have just moved in. Relying on everything from a flying motorcycle and a statue that comes to life to a tree-climbing piglet and a baby elephant, Nanny uses her magic to teach her mischievous charges five new lessons.


The Patron Saint of Liars. Poster of the 1998 movie and cover of the 1992 book
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The Patron Saint of Liars
Ann Patchett, 1992
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Stephen Gyllenhaal, 1998

Rose, a pregnant woman in need, flees her marriage and seeks safety in a facility for unmarried mothers. She starts a new life, raising her daughter and tying the knot with the handyman of the shelter. But when her first husband finds her, she must make the excruciating choice of whether to run away from her past once more.