Check out all the movies and TV series coming out on week 52 and find out the readings that inspired them.


Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Rebel Moon
V. Castro, 2023
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Zack Snyder, 2023

In a tranquil settlement on the outskirts of a distant moon, facing the threat of armies from a tyrannical ruling force, the villagers find their best hope for survival in a mysterious stranger dwelling among them.


Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 1962 comic book, Aquaman
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Aquaman
Mort Weisinger, Paul Norris, 1962
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James Wan, 2023

To safeguard Atlantis from the threat of Black Manta, who seeks revenge for his father’s death and has unleashed a destructive weapon, Arthur must join forces with his half-brother Orm in a battle for their underwater kingdom.


Ferrari. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 1991 book, Enzo Ferrari: The Man and the Machine
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Enzo Ferrari: The Man and the Machine
Brock Yates, 1991
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Michael Mann, 2023

Set in the summer of 1957, amidst the glamour of Formula 1, ex-racer Enzo Ferrari faces a profound crisis. The looming threat of bankruptcy jeopardizes the factory he and his wife, Laura, painstakingly built from scratch a decade ago. Their turbulent marriage is further strained by the grief of losing their son, Dino. As Ferrari grapples with his emotions and the complexities of a relationship with Lina Lardi, his drivers’ fervent desire to triumph propels them to the brink during the perilous 1,000-mile race across Italy, the Mille Miglia.


American Fiction. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2001 book, Erasure
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Erasure
Percival Everett, 2001
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Cord Jefferson, 2023

Thelonious ‘Monk’ Ellison, the author, is frustrated because his recent work hasn’t gained traction with publishers. Meanwhile, a book titled ‘We’s Lives in Da Ghetto’ by Sinatra Golden becomes a bestseller, leaving Monk simmering with jealousy.


The Boys in the Boat. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2013 book
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The Boys in the Boat
Daniel James Brown, 2013
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George Clooney, 2023

Set in the 1930s, this narrative unfolds around the University of Washington’s rowing team, chronicling their origins during the Depression era to their triumphant achievement of winning gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.


The Color Purple. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 1982 book
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The Color Purple
Alice Walker, 1982
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Blitz Bazawule, 2023

A musical adaptation based on Alice Walker’s novel, portraying the enduring challenges faced by an African American woman residing in the southern United States during the early 1900s.


Tabby McTat. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2009 book
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Tabby McTat
Julia Donaldson, 2009
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Jac Hamman, Sarah Scrimgeour, 2023

The movie traces the journey of busker Fred and his feline companion, Tabby McTat, as they lead a harmonious life singing on the streets of London. However, their tranquility is disrupted when an unfortunate accident propels Tabby into a thrilling and unexpected adventure.

“A movie is not a book. If the source material is a book, you cannot be too respectful of the book. All you owe to the book is the spirit.”

GRAHAM GREENE (Writer)