“When The Gods Wish to Punish Us, They Answer Our Prayers.” –Oscar Wilde

Mr. Harrigan's Phone (2022) The title quote is an Oscar Wilde quote used in the movie adaptation of Mr. Harrigan’s Phone, not a King quote. I did say I was going to blog some movies/adaptations… although don’t expect these to come in order. Probably not on any specific days either, at least for now. But … Continue reading “When The Gods Wish to Punish Us, They Answer Our Prayers.” –Oscar Wilde →

Love Is A Gift; Love Is Also A Chain With A Manacle At Each End

(If It Bleeds) OK, we’ve returned to Stephen King stories written by Stephen King now. I didn't want to end the year on a non-King book -- that feels wrong -- so you're getting a random Saturday post. Happy end of the year! If It Bleeds is both a novella collection and the title of … Continue reading Love Is A Gift; Love Is Also A Chain With A Manacle At Each End →

Reality Is Thin Ice, But Most People Skate On It Their Whole Lives And Never Fall Through Until The Very End

(The Outsider) The beginning of The Outsider always makes me feel like I’ve just stepped into a John Grisham book by accident. I’m expecting a hungry young lawyer connected to the Maitland family somehow to come into town and prove Terry’s innocence by some combination of brilliant lawyering and hiring a smart (and pretty, probably) … Continue reading Reality Is Thin Ice, But Most People Skate On It Their Whole Lives And Never Fall Through Until The Very End →