Carlito's Way. Poster of the 1993 movie and cover of the 1982 book, After Hours
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After Hours
Edwin Torres, 1982
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Brian De Palma, 1993

In 1975 New York, after having served five years of a 30-year prison sentence, career criminal Carlito Brigante is freed on a legal technicality exploited by his close friend and lawyer, Dave Kleinfeld. Carlito vows to end his unlawful activities but is persuaded to accompany his young cousin Guajiro to a drug deal held at a bar.


Carlito's Way. Poster of the 1993 movie and cover of the 1982 book
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Carlito's Way
Edwin Torres, 1982
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Brian De Palma, 1993

In 1975 New York, after having served five years of a 30-year prison sentence, career criminal Carlito Brigante is freed on a legal technicality exploited by his close friend and lawyer, Dave Kleinfeld. Carlito vows to end his unlawful activities but is persuaded to accompany his young cousin Guajiro to a drug deal held at a bar.


Awakenings. Poster of the 1990 movie and cover of the 1973 book
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Awakenings
Oliver Sacks, 1973
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Penny Marshall, 1990

In 1969, Dr. Malcolm Sayer is a dedicated and caring physician at a local hospital in the Bronx borough of New York City. After working extensively with the catatonic patients who survived the 1917–1928 epidemic of encephalitis lethargica, Sayer discovers certain stimuli will reach beyond the patients’ respective catatonic states.


Flipped. Poster of the 2010 movie and cover of the 2001 book
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Flipped
Wendelin Van Draanen, 2001
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Rob Reiner, 2010

In 1957, second-grader Bryce Loski first moves in and meets Julianna Baker. However, his best friend Garrett takes an interest in Sherry and eventually tells her the truth about the advice, therefore not taking it too well. After Juli finds out they broke up, she thinks she could have him back, but they reconsider their own choices as time goes on.


Chaplin. Poster of the 1992 movie and cover of the 1964 book, My Autobiography
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My Autobiography
Charlie Chaplin, 1964
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Richard Attenborough, 1992

Chaplin’s recollections begin with his childhood of extreme poverty from which he escapes by immersing himself in the world of the London music halls. After Sydney joins him in America to become his manager, Chaplin decides to break away from Sennett to have complete creative control over his films with the goal of one day owning his own studio.


Chaplin. Poster of the 1992 movie and cover of the 1985 book, Chaplin: His Life and Art
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Chaplin: His Life and Art
David Robinson, 1985
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Richard Attenborough, 1992

Chaplin’s recollections begin with his childhood of extreme poverty from which he escapes by immersing himself in the world of the London music halls. After Sydney joins him in America to become his manager, Chaplin decides to break away from Sennett to have complete creative control over his films with the goal of one day owning his own studio.


Along Came a Spider. Poster of the 2001 movie and cover of the 1993 book
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Along Came a Spider
James Patterson, 1993
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Lee Tamahori, 2001

After Washington, D.C., detective forensic psychologist and author Alex Cross loses control of a sting operation, resulting in the death of his partner, he retires from the force. He is drawn back to police work when Megan Rose, the daughter of a United States senator, is kidnapped from her exclusive private school by Gary Soneji, a computer science teacher.


The Relic. Poster of the 1997 movie and cover of the 1995 book, Relic
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Relic
Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child, 1995
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Peter Hyams, 1997

When a lizard-like god from South America embarks on a carnivorous rampage at the Chicago Natural History Museum, the responsibility falls on homicide detective Vincent and biologist Margo to hunt down the creature before the museum’s grand opening gala.


The Bronx Bull. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 1986 book, Bronx bull, Raging bull II
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Bronx bull, Raging bull II
Chris Anderson, Sharon McGehee, Jake LaMotta, 1986
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Martin Guigui, 2016

The movie portrays the turbulent real-life journey of the legendary boxing champion, Jake LaMotta, detailing his ascent as a world-class boxer and his battles with life beyond the ring. It provides an unwaveringly candid glimpse into the mindset of a true champion.


Reagan. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2006 book, The Crusader: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of Communism
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The Crusader: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of Communism
Paul Kengor, 2006
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Sean McNamara, 2023

The movie traces the story of Ronald Reagan’s life, starting from his early years and continuing through his tenure as President of the United States, as recounted by a retired KGB agent. The film offers a unique perspective on Reagan’s life and legacy, seen through the eyes of someone who was on the opposing side during his time in office.