Funny Woman. Poster of the 2023 TV series and cover of the 2014 book, Funny Girl
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Funny Girl
Nick Hornby, 2014
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Oliver Parker, 2023-

During the peak of the 1960s, Barbara Parker was crowned Miss Blackpool, but she feels that there must be more to life than just being a beauty queen in a coastal town. She longs to become someone significant and the dazzling lights of London are drawing her in. Determined to discover her true identity, Barbara sets off on a journey to the capital city.


Shrek 2. Poster of the 2004 movie and cover of the 1990 book, Shrek!
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Shrek!
William Steig, 1990
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Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury, 2004

Newlyweds Shrek and Fiona return from their honeymoon to find they have been invited by Fiona’s parents to a royal ball to celebrate their marriage. At dinner, Shrek and Harold get into a heated argument over how Shrek and Fiona will raise their family, and Fiona, disgusted at Shrek and Harold’s behavior, locks herself away in her room that evening.


Shrek 2. Poster of the 2004 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Shrek 2: The movie novel
Jesse Leon McCann, 2004
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Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury, 2004

Newlyweds Shrek and Fiona return from their honeymoon to find they have been invited by Fiona’s parents to a royal ball to celebrate their marriage. At dinner, Shrek and Harold get into a heated argument over how Shrek and Fiona will raise their family, and Fiona, disgusted at Shrek and Harold’s behavior, locks herself away in her room that evening.


The Madness of King George. Poster of the 1994 movie and cover of the 1992 book, The Madness of George III
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The Madness of George III
Alan Bennett, 1992
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Nicholas Hytner, 1994

Nearly 30 years into his reign, in 1788, King Goerge III is once more getting ready for the opening of Parliament. Queen Charlotte balances her responsibilities as a loving wife and a mother to their 15 children deftly. Nevertheless, despite the façade of outward respectability, something is drastically wrong inside Windsor Castle. The King is acting in an increasingly insane manner; he babbles nonstop, hurls insults, and attacks Lady Pembroke, the Queen’s Mistress of Robes.


The Name of the Rose. Poster of the 2019 TV series and cover of the 1980 book
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The Name of the Rose
Umberto Eco, 1980
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Giacomo Battiato, 2019

Northern Italy, 1327. The Franciscan friar William of Baskerville (Guglielmo da Baskerville), followed by the young novice Adso of Melk, reaches an isolated Benedictine abbey to participate in a dispute over the evangelical counsel of poverty between representatives of the Franciscan Order and the Avignon papacy. Upon arrival in the abbey the two are involved in a chain of mysterious deaths.


The Importance of Being Earnest. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the 1895 book
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The Importance of Being Earnest
Oscar Wilde, 1895
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Oliver Parker, 2002

In this adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s play about fake identities, two gentlemen in 1890s London use the same pseudonym, Ernest, for their secret courtship activities. Chaos ensues when both men find themselves face-to-face and have to explain who they really are.


Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 2011 book
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Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Ransom Riggs, 2011
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Tim Burton, 2016

Abe Portman has told stories to his grandson Jake about battling monsters and spending his childhood at Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children at Cairnholm, Wales. Abe tells Jake to go to #the loop of September 3, 1943. Miss Peregrine greets him and explains that she belongs to a class of female Peculiars named Ymbrynes, who can transform into birds and manipulate time.


My Policeman. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the 2012 book
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My Policeman
Bethan Roberts, 2012
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Michael Grandage, 2022

Set in the 1950s in Brighton, a gay policeman named Tom marries a school teacher named Marion while being in a relationship with Patrick, a museum curator. The secret they share threatens to ruin them all.


Dangerous Liaisons. Poster of the 2003 TV series and cover of the 1782 book
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Dangerous Liaisons
Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, 1782
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Josée Dayan, 2003

Set in the modern 1960s world of Parisian high society, the beautiful Madame de Merteuil seeks vengeance against her ex-lover Gercourt when he becomes engaged to her young goddaughter, Cécile. Merteuil turns to her ex-lover/partner-in-crime, Valmont, famous for his reputation as a Don Juan, to seduce Cécile and emotionally destroy her.


The Comfort of Strangers. Poster of the 1990 movie and cover of the 1981 book
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The Comfort of Strangers
Ian McEwan, 1981
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Paul Schrader, 1990

Unmarried English couple Colin and Mary are vacationing in Venice for a second time, in an attempt to rekindle their passionless relationship. As they meander through the city visiting landmarks, they are surreptitiously photographed by a stranger. Over dinner, Mary questions Colin as to whether he likes her two children, whom she conceived during her last marriage.


Creation Stories. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 2013 book, Creation Stories: Riots, Raves and Running a Label
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Creation Stories: Riots, Raves and Running a Label
Alan McGee, 2013
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Nick Moran, 2021

The true story of the rise and fall of Creation Records and its infamous founder Alan McGee; the man responsible for supplying the ‘Brit Pop’ soundtrack to the ’90s. Breakdowns, bankruptcy, fights and friendships… the film follows Alan through a drug-fuelled haze of music and mayhem, as his rock’n’roll dream brings the world Oasis, Primal Scream, and other generation-defining bands.


Shrek the Third. Poster of the 2007 movie and cover of the 1990 book, Shrek!
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Shrek!
William Steig, 1990
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Chris Miller, Raman Hui, 2007

Shrek and Princess Fiona are set to succeed the dying King Harold, but Shrek’s attempts to serve as the Regent during the King’s medical leave end in disaster. Immediately losing confidence, Artie tries taking control of the ship to go back to Worcestershire, and following a scuffle with Shrek, the ship crashes on a remote island where they encounter Artie’s retired wizard teacher, Merlin.