Why do they often do novelizations of movies? Cross promotion, synergy, vertical integration, whatever you want to call it. It also, in some cases, can lend credibility to a film. It doesn't always work out that way. Thomas Harris writing Hannibal Rising is a good example of that—he purposely wrote a ridiculous…

Thanks for the reminder that I need to avoid downtown that week.

You're right. It's not their book, it's their movie. I actually think you may finally be getting it.

I don't really know how to respond to that. Clearly English is not your first language, but I don't think a language barrier is what's keeping me from understanding you. You don't seem to have an idea of how creativity or artistry work, or intellectual property, for that matter. You also don't seem to have any…

How would it be the opposite of original to stick entirely to someone else's ideas? Definitions of words, mostly.

Things that don't work in books don't always work in movies, or TV shows, for that matter, and vice versa. They are two different mediums with their own advantages and disadvantages. Filmmakers are artists and will want to tell the story from their own perspective. And so on, there are plenty of reasons. And how…

Sure, imagination is for suckers. Great.

That doesn't work for Amazon. Believe me, I've tried. When the last season of Ripper Street was available on Amazon UK, I assumed my Prime membership would gain me access. It doesn't. Prime can not pass international borders. Luckily there are always other means beyond what you've already suggested.

Spaniards are not white Europeans? Did I miss something?

It seems like you're quibbling over an enormously minor detail.

Good point. Megyn Kelly is not afraid to tell it like it is, even when it isn't.

"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it is because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea." - Shia LeBeouf

I think the Columbus and Yates films are the best adaptations of the books, because Columbus and Yates, while very good technical directors, don't really seem to have strong points of view. In that sense, they just take the story and put it on screen. I think the Cuaron and Newell movies are the best of the series if…

As much as I love Joe Dante, I think I'll skip this. Hold up, Alexandra Daddario? That changes everything. I'll skip this, and re-watch a particular scene from True Detective.

When something happens almost continuously, saying "now is not the time to debate this" pretty well ensures that will never be debated.

If that's the Coral Ridge shooting, my sister was in Target at the time. Scary. I think the saddest thing is that there are enough shootings in this country that I'm not sure if we are talking about the same thing.

I'd like to know the backstory on how they managed to not hire the guy who wanted the job, was perfect for it, and had already been hired to do it for NBC. He is, as you said, the American Jeremy Clarkson. A loudmouthed bigoted baboon,yes, but he loves cars and is also regularly very funny. I don't know if he is as…

I like how Blurays have ads promoting the magic of Bluray. Clearly, if I'm watching a bluray, I'm already on board, no need to advertise.

That's the one thing that Top Gear USA does right. I just wish Adam Ferrara would punch a producer and get replaced by someone halfway entertaining, then maybe Top Gear USA could be watchable.

As usual, nobody gives a shit about Richard Hammond, except Richard Hammond.