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3 MOTION PICTURES INSPIRED BY BOOKS
and provide more information on the characters. Spoiler alert: There are no twins or garden maze in this series, but there are moving topiary hedges!
‘The Ultimate Evil’: The Search for the Sons of Sam There are a lot of conspiracy theories about the Son of Sam and his crimes. Some have argued that David Berkowitz didn’t commit these crimes alone — and they have evidence to prove it. Follow along with journalist Maury Terry as he makes his way down the rabbit holes of this case. There is more to this crime than what appeared in the media, such as cult practices and ties to other cases like Charles Manson and his family. ‘Looking for Alaska’ John Green has captured the hearts of millions of readers across the world, and now there is a movie inspired by his first novel, “Looking for Alaska.” This coming-of-age story follows a teenage boy as he searches for the meaning of life. Then, a sudden tragedy strikes, and the boy and his friends must come to terms with the event. The movie shows the emotion, grief, and love the boy deals with on his journey. Pull out your tissues for this film; it’s sure to be a tear-jerker. You don’t need to read the books first in order to watch the TV show or movie — these films can stand on their own. These are only a few of the many movies and TV shows that are based on best-selling books. Now it’s time for you to be the judge and determine if the books are, in fact, better than their films.
We’ve all heard the saying, “the book is way better than the movie or TV show.” Movies and TV shows provide you with a great visual representation of the characters and storyline. The films are equally as good as their respective books in their own right. Here are a few films inspired by books that you should check out. ‘The Shining’ 3-Part Mini-Series This is one of Stephen King’s most famous novels. There is even a much-acclaimed 1980 movie based on the book. But did you know that Stephen King directed and produced his own miniseries? The three one-hour episodes follow the book precisely
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Mother’s Day Brunch Rainbow Frittata
Inspired by EatingWell.com
Ingredients
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Nonstick cooking spray
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Basil, thyme, salt, and pepper, to taste
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1/4 cup sweet potato, diced
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1/2 avocado, seeded, peeled, and thinly sliced
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1/4 cup yellow pepper, diced
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Cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/4 cup broccoli, chopped
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Sriracha hot sauce (optional)
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8 eggs
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 F and coat a cast-iron skillet with nonstick cooking spray. 2. In the skillet, cook sweet potatoes, yellow pepper, and broccoli over medium heat until soft. 3. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour egg mixture into skillet with vegetables. Don’t stir but instead use a spatula to lift the edges of the egg mixture until it is evenly distributed. 5. Transfer mixture to oven. Bake for 5 minutes or until the dish sets. 6. Top with avocado and tomatoes. Drizzle Sriracha on top (if desired).
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