Feud: Capote vs. The Swans. Poster of the 2024 TV series and cover of the 2021 book, Capote's Women
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Capote's Women
Laurence Leamer, 2021
TV series vs book
Gus Van Sant, Max Winkler, Jennifer Lynch, Ryan Murphy, 2024

Acclaimed writer Truman Capote surrounds himself with a circle of women from high society—wealthy and glamorous socialites who defined a bygone era of New York’s high society, affectionately dubbed ‘The Swans.’ Enchanted and captivated by these personalities, Capote immersed himself in their lives, formed friendships, and became their confidant, only to ultimately betray them by writing thinly veiled accounts of their lives, exposing their most intimate secrets.


The Loudest Voice. Poster of the 2019 TV series and cover of the 2013 book, The Loudest Voice in the Room
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The Loudest Voice in the Room
Gabriel Sherman, 2013
TV series vs book
Tom McCarthy, Alex Metcalf, 2019

The Loudest Voice tells the story of Roger Ailes, who molded Fox News into one of the most powerful, influential media networks in history. The series focuses primarily on the past decade in which Ailes became one of the most prominent figures in modern American conservatism, while flashing back to defining events in Ailes’s life.


The Painted Veil. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the 1925 book
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The Painted Veil
W. Somerset Maugham, 1925
movie vs book
John Curran, 2006

On a brief trip back to London, earnest, bookish bacteriologist Walter Fane is dazzled by Kitty Garstin, a vain London socialite. When Walter discovers his wife’s infidelity, he seeks to punish her by threatening to divorce her on the grounds of adultery, if she doesn’t accompany him to a small village in a remote area of China.


King Kong. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the book novelization
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King Kong
Christopher Golden, 2005
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Peter Jackson, 2005

In 1933, during the Great Depression, New York City actress Ann Darrow is hired by financially troubled filmmaker Carl Denham to star in a film alongside actor Bruce Baxter. Englehorn intervenes and rescues the film crew, but as they make efforts to leave the waters, a native sneaks onto the ship and kidnaps Ann.


Ring. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the 1991 book
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Ring
Kōji Suzuki, 1991
movie vs book
Gore Verbinski, 2002

In Seattle, teenagers Katie Embry and Becca Kotler discuss the legend of a cursed videotape; whoever watches it dies seven days later. Katie claims she watched the tape with three friends a week ago. Minutes later, Katie is killed by an unseen force, and Becca is institutionalized after witnessing it.


The Glass Castle. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2005 book
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The Glass Castle
Jeannette Walls, 2005
movie vs book
Destin Daniel Cretton, 2017

As a child, Jeannette Walls lives a nomadic life with her painter mother Rose, her intelligent but irresponsible father Rex, older sister Lori, and younger brother Brian. While cooking unsupervised, Jeannette is severely burned. At the hospital, a doctor and social worker question her home life, but Rex distracts the staff and escapes with Jeannette.


Fair Game. Poster of the 2010 movie and cover of the 2007 book
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Fair Game
Valerie Plame Wilson, 2007
movie vs book
Doug Liman, 2010

Valerie Plame is employed by the Central Intelligence Agency, a fact known outside the agency to no one except her husband and parents. Due to his earlier diplomatic background in Niger, Wilson is approached by Plame’s CIA colleagues to travel there and glean information as to whether yellowcake uranium is being procured by Iraq for use in the construction of nuclear weapons.


Fair Game. Poster of the 2010 movie and cover of the 2004 book, The Politics of Truth
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The Politics of Truth
Joseph Wilson, 2004
movie vs book
Doug Liman, 2010

Valerie Plame is employed by the Central Intelligence Agency, a fact known outside the agency to no one except her husband and parents. Due to his earlier diplomatic background in Niger, Wilson is approached by Plame’s CIA colleagues to travel there and glean information as to whether yellowcake uranium is being procured by Iraq for use in the construction of nuclear weapons.


Penguin Bloom. Poster of the 2020 movie and cover of the 2016 book, Penguin Bloom: The Odd Little Bird Who Saved a Family
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Penguin the Magpie
Cameron Bloom, Bradley Trevor Greive, 2016
movie vs book
Glendyn Ivin, 2020

During a family vacation in Thailand, Sam Bloom accidentally falls off a high balcony and breaks her T6 thoracic vertebrae resulting in partial paralysis. Back home in Australia, Sam, an avid surfer, struggles to adjust to life in a wheelchair supported by her husband, three sons, and mother. One afternoon, the three boys find and bring home an injured magpie chick who they name Penguin.


Penguin Bloom. Poster of the 2020 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Penguin Bloom
Chris Kunz, Shaun Grant, Harry Cripps, 2021
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Glendyn Ivin, 2020

During a family vacation in Thailand, Sam Bloom accidentally falls off a high balcony and breaks her T6 thoracic vertebrae resulting in partial paralysis. Back home in Australia, Sam, an avid surfer, struggles to adjust to life in a wheelchair supported by her husband, three sons, and mother. One afternoon, the three boys find and bring home an injured magpie chick who they name Penguin.


Timepiece. Poster of the 1996 movie and cover of the 1995 book
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Timepiece
Richard Paul Evans, 1995
movie vs book
Marcus Cole, 1996

When a racist is killed in this 1940s drama, an elderly clockmaker is accused of murder. Kevin Kilner, however, steps forward and asserts that he committed the crime out of self-defense. Kilner’s family is experiencing a number of issues at the same time, including his daughter contracting meningitis.


Ophelia. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the 1603 book, Hamlet
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Hamlet
William Shakespeare, 1603
movie vs book
Claire McCarthy, 2018

Ophelia matures while serving as lady-in-waiting to Queen Gertrude, and her unique character captivates Hamlet’s heart. Amidst the turmoil of desire and deceit endangering the realm, Ophelia grapples with the dilemma of choosing between genuine love and asserting her autonomy.