The Look of Love. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 2010 book, Members Only
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Paul Willetts, 2010
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Michael Winterbottom, 2013

A grand depiction of the ascent and decline of British nudie theater magnate Paul Raymond, this epic narrative unfolds as a symbol of Soho’s evolution, embodying the realms of sex and sophistication from the vibrant 60s to the 80s. Almost solely responsible for reshaping the cultural landscape of the UK, Raymond built an empire comprising topless theaters and soft-core magazines that ultimately propelled him to become the wealthiest individual in the country.


Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. Poster of the 2010 movie and cover of the 2005 book, The Lightning Thief
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The Lightning Thief
Rick Riordan, 2005
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Chris Columbus, 2010

At the top of the Empire State Building, Zeus meets Poseidon, accusing Poseidon’s demigod son, Percy Jackson, of stealing Zeus’ master lightning bolt. Sixteen-year-old Percy struggles with dyslexia, but has a unique ability to stay underwater. Mr. Brunner gives Percy a pen which he claims is a powerful weapon, and instructs Grover to take Percy and his mother Sally to Camp Half-Blood—a hidden summer camp for demigod children in Long Island.


Around the World in 80 Days. Poster of the 2004 movie and cover of the 1872 book, Around the World in Eighty Days
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Around the World in Eighty Days
Jules Verne, 1872
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Frank Coraci, 2004

In 1890, England, a Chinese man, Lau Xing robs the Bank of England. To evade the police, Xing becomes the valet for Phileas Fogg. Phileas is pressured into a bet to see whether he can travel around the world in 80 days. If he wins, he will become Minister of Science in Lord Kelvin’s place, if not, he will destroy his lab and never invent anything again.


The Dinner. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2009 book
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The Dinner
Herman Koch, 2009
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Oren Moverman, 2017

On a snowy evening in Dobbs Ferry, history teacher Paul Lohman, his wife Claire, Paul’s Congressman brother Stan, and Stan’s wife Katelyn meet up for an organized dinner at a luxury restaurant that Stan has booked for the four of them. Paul and Claire are shown talking before dinner and it’s clear they’re close, and they discuss their son Michael, who is closer to Claire than Paul. Paul and Stan are painted to have a contentious relationship.