Which do you prefer? Read the book and then see the movie? Or do you like to see the movie first? I like to read the book first. Otherwise, the indelible images from the movie prevent my imagination from taking flight as I read. A bunch of books-to-movies are in the works, so here’s a heads-up for you book- first people.
September release:
Miracle at St. Anna by James McBride. Four black U.S. soldiers get trapped in a Tuscan village during WWII. The film is directed by Spike Lee and stars Derek Luke, Michael Ealy & Laz Alonso.
Choke by Chuck Palahniuk. Strange tale of a young man who “earns” needed funds by pretending to choke on food at high-priced restaurants- told by the master of black humor. Film directed by Gregg Clark stars Anjelica Huston, Sam Rockwell & Kelly Macdonald.
Nights in Rodanthe by Nicholas Sparks. Romance as a divorced couple find each other during a storm. George C. Wolfe is the director and Richard Gere & Diane Lane return for their third Sparks novel on the big screen.
October release:
Appaloosa by Robert B. Parker. A story of lawmen in the Old West with a classic villain.
Starring Viggo Mortenson, Renee Zellweger & Jeremy Irons, the film is directed by Ed Harris.
Body of Lies by David Ignatius. Super post 9/11 thriller. With Leonardo DiCaprio & Russell Crowe, the film is directed by Ridley Scott.
Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. Contemporary classic of Southern life. Directed by Gina Prince-Blythewood, the film stars Queen Latifah, Dakota Fanning & Jennifer Hudson.