This week, we continue our journey with Henry James as we cover two more short stories: "The Alter of the Dead" and "The Jolly Corner."  We continue to struggle with (and love) this Jolly happy guy.

Discussion Question: Which of these Henry James Stories would you like to see adapted and why?

Next week: Our coverage of the short stories of Henry James concludes with "The Romance of Certain Old Clothes" and "The Beast in the Jungle"

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This week our coverage of the short stories of Henry James continues with a dive into the author's short story: "The Pupil." While this story is one of the most clearly written of what we've covered so far, we struggled with it a little bit. 

Discussion Question: What is your favorite instance of Henry James' "Child of Light" in fiction?

Next week: Our coverage of the short stories of Henry James continues with 2 more short stories: "The Alter of the Dead" and "The Jolly Corner."

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This week, our time with Henry James continues as we dive into 3 of the author's short stories: "The Great Good Place," "The Two Faces," and "The Way It Came." So far, we're really feeling Henry James and have enjoyed these three stories quite a bit.

A reminder that these stories share names with episodes of Mike Flanagan's The Haunting of Bly Manor... but do they share more? We'll find out!

Discussion Question: How are you feeling about Henry James so far? Are you liking it or struggling?

Next week: Our Henry James journey continues with his short story "The Pupil."

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This week, we begin our series on Flanagan's The Haunting of Bly Manner! Before delving into the TV show, we take a look at the Henry James stories that inspired it. Up this week is Henry James' The Turn of the Screw, James' 1896 novella. We chat about James' unusual style, the ambiguity at the heart of this story, and how analysing works has and hasn't changed over the years.

Discussion Question: What do you think? Are the ghosts real, or all in the Governess's head?

Next week: We begin our dive into some Henry James Short stories with "The Great Good Place", "The Two Faces", and "The Way It Came."

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This week after reading through Stephen King's Doctor Sleep, we are finally ready to tackle Mike Flanagan's brilliant adaptation. We chat about the differences between the regular and director's cut, how Flanagan manages to perfectly tie the movie and book versions of The Shining together, and our complex feelings about the end of Flanagan's film

Next week: Our time with The Haunting of Bly Manor begins as we read and discuss Henry James' The Turn of the Screw

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This week, we take one final look at Stephen King's Doctor Sleep in preparation for our coverage of Flanagan's Film next week. We chat about our complicated feelings about this book and what we ultimately felt triumphed and failed. 

Then, we answer a bunch of your wonderful Mailbag questions. 

Next week: Flanagan's Doctor Sleep!

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This week, we reach the end of Stephen King's Doctor Sleep as we read chapter 18 through the end of the novel. Matt and Scott had some issues with this book but both agree the ending is pretty great! We chat about the surprising mundanity of Rose's defeat and discover the true meaning of Dan's arc throughout the story.

Discussion Question: Is Kubrick's The Shining a good adaptation?

Next week: We take one final look at Doctor Sleep!

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This week our discussion of Stephen King's Doctor Sleep continues as we discuss chapters 13-17 of the novel. The confrotation between Team Abra and the True Knot ramps up as Dan's plan successfully foils the True's plan to get Abra... at least at first. We chat about the great moments of the confrontation and the surprisingly inconsequential mistakes Abra makes. Also, Scott has some...issues with the big reveal of Abra's lineage. 

Discussion Question: It's MailBag Time! Send your questions to us!

Next week: Doctor Sleep concludes as we read chapter 18 through the end of the novel. 

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This week, our coverage of Doctor Sleep continues with chapters 10-12. We chat about the incredible moments of dealing with death and aging in this book, and also wrestle with Dan's journey to pick up baseball boy's glove and whether it works for us. 

Discussion Question: What is your favorite "Measles" moment

Next week: Doctor Sleep continues with chapters 13-17

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This week we continue to explore Stephen King's Doctor Sleep as we read and discuss chapters 7-9 of the novel. We chat about the ways in which King is drawing comparisons between David Stone and Jack Torrence and what that could mean. Also Abra and Dan finally team up and an old friend returns!

Discussion Question: What is your favorite filmed depiction of a trippy mental power?

Next week: Doctor Sleep continues with chapters 10-12

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