I am legend by richard matheson6/10/2023 It is the third feature-film adaptation of Matheson's novel following 1964's The Last Man on Earth and 1971's The Omega Man. Neville is immune to the virus, and he works to develop a cure while defending himself against the hostile mutants. It is set in New York City after a virus, which was originally created to cure cancer, has wiped out most of mankind, leaving Neville as the last human in New York, other than nocturnal mutants. Directed by Francis Lawrence from a screenplay by Akiva Goldsman and Mark Protosevich, the film stars Will Smith as US Army virologist Robert Neville. I Am Legend is a 2007 American post-apocalyptic action thriller film loosely based on the 1954 novel of the same name by Richard Matheson.
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Paulo coelho karla6/10/2023 There he meets Karla, a Dutch woman in her 20s who has been waiting to find the ideal companion to accompany her on the fabled hippie trail to Nepal. Paulo's travels take him farther to the famous Dam Square in Amsterdam filled with young people wearing vibrant clothes and burning incense, meditating and playing music, while discussing sexual liberation, the expansion of consciousness and the search for an inner truth. In Hippie, he tells the story of Paulo, a young, skinny Brazilian man with a goatee and long, flowing hair, who wants to become a writer and sets off on a journey in search of a deeper meaning for his life: first on the famous "Death Train" to Bolivia, then on to Peru, later hitchhiking through Chile and Argentina. 25 works of fiction from around the world to watch for in fall 2018ĭrawing on the rich experience of his own life, best-selling author Paulo Coelho takes us back in time to relive the dreams of a generation that longed for peace and dared to challenge the established social order. Eon duology6/10/2023 As they focus their power through her, she becomes a dangerous conduit for their plans.Įona, with its pulse-pounding drama and romance, its unforgettable fight scenes, and its surprises, is the conclusion to an epic only Alison Goodman could create. Through it all, Eona must come to terms with her new Dragoneye identity and power-and learn to bear the anguish of the ten dragons whose Dragoneyes were murdered. The renegades are on a quest for the black folio, stolen by the drug-riddled Dillon they must also find Kygo, the young Pearl Emperor, who needs Eona's power and the black folio if he is to wrest back his throne from the selfstyled "Emperor" Sethon. Along with fellow rebels Ryko and Lady Dela, she is on the run from High Lord Sethon's army. Blurb (GR): Eon has been revealed as Eona, the first female Dragoneye in hundreds of years. The space trilogy6/9/2023 The novels take place on Mars (Malacandra), Venus (Perelandra) and come to a final climax on Earth (Thulcandra). But when written, Lewis was on ground familiar to other genre authors of the period. "Strictly speaking, by today's scientific standards the Space Trilogy is more allegory and fantasy than SF-by no means is it "hard" science fiction. As with the Narnian series, the Space Trilogy can be read on two levels as an entertaining fiction, but also as a thoughtful exploration into Christian ethics and morality. " Out of the Silent Planet was first published in 1938 it was followed by Perelandra in 1943 and That Hideous Strength was published in 1945. Not as well known, but just as deserving of a place on a discerning reader's bookshelf are his only works of science fiction, sometimes known collectively as the Space Trilogy. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia are rightly beloved by millions as a modern masterpiece of fantasy and as a gentle introduction to Christian theology as well. Harlem shuffle goodreads6/9/2023 In his “straight” life, Carney is the owner and proprietor of Carney’s Furniture, which serves the neighborhood’s Black clientele by offering new and “gently used” furniture and appliances along with a forgiving policy on lines of credit. Set from 1959 to 1964, the novel comprises three episodes charting the precarious rise of Carney, a self-made man who habitually dips and sometimes dives into New York’s criminal underworld. Harlem Shuffle is a bravura performance, an immersive, laugh-out-loud, riveting adventure whose narrative energy is boosted by its memorable hero and a highly relevant backdrop of social injustice. Colson Whitehead’s new novel, Harlem Shuffle, is the epic and captivating story of Ray Carney-furniture salesman, family man, entrepreneur on the rise and a vivid, walking, breathing, living exemplar of that classic archetype, the striver. Small things like these6/9/2023 At the moments, the characters that Hinds and Watson will play in the film have not yet been announced. Watson is known for her roles in 2022's God's Creatures (directed by Saela Davis and Anna Rose Holmer), 2018's The Happy Prince (directed by Rupert Everett), and 2017's On Chesil Beach (directed by Dominic Cooke). Hinds' previous work includes 2022's The Wonder (directed by Sebastián Lelio), 2021's Belfast (directed by Kenneth Branagh), and playing Steppenwolf in both versions of the DC Extended Universe film Justice League. Were hiring extras for the Irish feature film Small Things Like These, based on Clare Keegans best selling book. Joining Murphy in the film will be Ciarán Hinds and Emily Watson. Murphy's previous work includes 2020's A Quiet Place Part II (directed by John Krasinski), 2019's Anna (directed by Luc Besson), and playing the Scarecrow/Jonathan Crane in director Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Trilogy. However, he soon learns that the convent in his town is keeping surprising secrets, including secrets about him. In the film, Murphy will play Bill Furlong, who is described as a loving father. According to Deadline, Murphy has been cast in the upcoming film adaptation of the book Small Things Like These. One of Cillian Murphy's next roles after Oppenheimer will take him back to Christmas 1985. Jenny han lara jean6/9/2023 In the book it is far less dramatic because when Lara Jean doesn’t get into UVA, she does get into UNC, which is only 4 hours away from UVA. Of course, this makes the movie far more dramatic on the big screen because California and New York are as far as you can be apart, causing much strife amongst the couple. However, in the movie not only do they want to go to Stanford, but then Lara Jean falls in love with New York City. Plus Peter already has early admission for Lacrosse. Part of the appeal of UVA to Lara Jean is that she can stay close to her family, she loves the campus look, and she can drive home on weekends and do laundry and stay in her own bed. In the movie, they plan to attend Stanford. Apparently it’s been their lifelong dreams. In the book, both Peter and Lara Jean want to attend UVA. Comparing the two though, this book was probably the most different than the movie. While I love their story, I encourage girls in high school to not make life long decisions based on their boyfriend. For two books and movies, we have watched Lara Jean do a lot of things because of Peter Kavinsky. This story was probably one of my favorites. The Ring by Wo Chi Xi Hong Shi6/9/2023 Summary: The Great Yan Empire exists in a world where respect can only be earned through strength. Genres:Action , Adventure , Fantasy , Manhua , Martial Arts , Shounen Other names: *武动乾坤* Martial Movement Upheaval This is another interesting action adventure manhua similar to Tales of Demons and Gods. Even if you are from the same clan or faction, if you are weak, then you will be bullied and kicked out without mercy. Only the strong ones have the right to survive. Each faction fights for the title of “The Strongest”. People’s statuses are decided by the levels of their cultivation of martial arts. This is a world where the strong bully the weak. The weak is humiliated while the strong looks down on the world. Martial art decides your fate as well as your life and death. There are even martial kings who know everything and can travel across the universe. And the strong ones can cut off rivers and split mountains. Weak martial artists have strengths of tens of thousands of pounds, capable of cracking boulders. Summary: In this world, respect is earned with martial arts. Genres: Action , Adventure , Manhua , Martial Arts , Seinen It wouldn’t do for people to think she was afraid of her new husband. Rionna cast a quick glance around, hoping no one had witnessed that particular exchange. He frowned harder, then turned his attention back to the priest. The man made her nervous, and not many people intimidated her. She took a hasty step back before thinking better of it. As if the world knew just how uncertain she was about the man who stood beside her, ready to recite the vows that would bind him to her forever.Ī shiver skirted up her spine despite the fact that they stood in front of the huge fire in the great hall.Ĭaelen frowned and stepped closer to Rionna as if to shield her from the draft blowing through the furs at the window. Already a brisk chill had set in and the wind blew in fierce, relentless sheets. The weather for her second wedding? Gloomy and dank with a winter storm pushing in from the west. It was as if the world stood still to witness the joining of two souls.Ī snort rippled from Rionna McDonald’s throat, eliciting a raised eyebrow from her soon-to-be husband. Quite balmy with nary a breeze to ruffle her carefully arranged hair. The weather for her first wedding had been a splendor of nature. The Salt Roads by Nalo Hopkinson6/8/2023 She also teaches, and freelances sometimes as an arts consultant. Now, with a body of work that invokes comparison to such writers as Jamaica Kincaid and Edwidge Danticat, she is poised to claim her place in the mainstream spotlight.- “Skin Folk (Aspect 12/01), the author’s previous book, won the World Fantasy Award for Best Collection, was named Recommended Fiction for 21102 by “Black Issues Book Review, and was named a “New York Times Best Book of the Year.- “Midnight Robber (Aspect, 2000), a “New York Times Recommended Book of Summer 2000, received Honorable Mention for the Casa de las Americas Prize, and was a finalist for the Nebula Award for Best Novel, the Hugo Award, and the Philip K Dick Award.- The author’s unique style of magical realism will attract the same audiences that catapulted Toni Morrison’s “Beloved and Edwidge Danticat’s “Breath, Eyes, Memory (Random House, 1998) to bestsellerdom. Nalo Hopkinson is a novelist, editor, short story writer. The Salt Roads transports readers across centuries and civilizations as it fearlessly explores the relationships women have with their lovers, their people and the divine. Her books have been nominated for the Hugo, Nebula, Tiptree, and Philip K. Hopkinson made her debut with “Brown Girl in the Ring (Aspect, 1998), receiving the John W. Nalo Hopkinson is the internationally-acclaimed author of Brown Girl in the Ring, Skin Folk, and Salt Roads. |