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Third Adaptation Of ”Salem’s Lot’ Sucks Life Out Of Source Material

Stephen King had already written the first draft of what became ‘Salem’s Lot when his first novel, Carrie, was published 50 years ago. Originally titled Second Coming, it was changed to Jeruslam’s Lot, which is the real name of the town in the book. Then, it was shortened to just ‘Salem’s Lot, which is theContinue reading “Third Adaptation Of ”Salem’s Lot’ Sucks Life Out Of Source Material”

‘Lessons In Chemistry’ Serves A Dish That’s Worth Learning

There is one scene in the TV series Lessons in Chemistry that’s directed and acted in such a way, it’s so wonderful. Elizabeth Zott (Brie Larson) bursts into the office of TV producer Walter Pine (Kevin Sussman), and begins to chide him for not providing an adequate school lunch for his daughter and suspecting thatContinue reading “‘Lessons In Chemistry’ Serves A Dish That’s Worth Learning”