Paths of Glory. Poster of the 1957 movie and cover of the 1935 book
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Paths of Glory
Humphrey Cobb, 1935
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Stanley Kubrick, 1957

The film begins with a voiceover describing the trench warfare situation of World War I up to 1916. Mireau leaves the detailed planning of the attack to Colonel Dax of the 701st regiment, despite Dax’s protests that the only result of the attack will be to weaken the French Army with heavy losses for no benefit.


Forbidden Planet. Poster of the 1956 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Forbidden Planet
Philip MacDonald (W. J. Stuart), 1956
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Fred M. Wilcox, 1956

In the 23rd century, the starship C-57D reaches the distant planet Altair IV to determine the fate of an Earth expedition sent there 20 years earlier. Dr. Edward Morbius, one of the expedition’s scientists, warns the relief ship not to land, saying he cannot guarantee their safety, but C-57D Commander John J. Adams ignores his warning.


Perry Mason Returns. Poster of the 1985 movie and cover of the 1933 book, The Case of the Velvet Claws
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The Case of the Velvet Claws
Erle Stanley Gardner, 1933
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Ron Satlof, 1985

Concluding a lengthy and prosperous tenure as a lawyer, Perry Mason exchanges his briefcase for a gavel. Yet, when his former longtime secretary, Della Street, is accused of murdering the affluent businessman she served, Mason chooses to relinquish his judgeship and return to the advocate’s role. Armed with his keen investigative abilities and aided by Paul Drake, the son of his former private investigator, Perry endeavors to uncover the genuine perpetrator and ensure justice is served.


The Stepford Children. Poster of the 1987 movie and cover of the 1972 book, The Stepford Wives
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The Stepford Wives
Ira Levin, 1972
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Alan J. Levi, 1987

In this sequel to The Stepford Wives, Steven and Laura Harding have moved to the quiet community of Stepford, CT. Steven joins the men’s club, which is still assimilating their wives into robots. This time, they have begun to turn their out of control teens into robots as well. Once they are assimilated, they are obedient, homework loving, big band dancing droids.