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Quote of the day by Stephen King: ‘Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good…’ – ‘The Shining’ author’s reminder that light can survive even in darkness

Quote of the day: Stephen King's quote on hope originates from his novella, which inspired a famous film. This powerful message transcends prison walls, offering universal encouragement. King, a renowned horror author, also explores human emotions and courage. His literary career spans decades, featuring many iconic novels. Hope provides direction…

The Economic Times

Reddit short stories are popular in Hollywood – joining a long trend. Here are 5 of the best short stories on film

Short stories published on Reddit have been selling for lucrative amounts to studios like Warner Bros, Amazon MGM and Netflix. It seems there’s no need to write a full screenplay: a few thousand words in a short story could be enough to kick start a Hollywood dream.

The Conversation

The 10 Best Crime Movies of All Time (That Aren’t The Godfather)’

Who says crime doesn't pay?

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Stranger Things' 'Sorcerer' Episode Had Me Convinced We'd See A Gross Reference To Shawshank Redemption, But That's My Bad

I'm honestly shocked this didn't go down.

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IT: Welcome To Derry Episode 5 Delivered Some Big Easter Eggs Along With Pennywise's Arrival, And I'm Puzzling Over That IT: Chapter 2 Connection

"Duck and cover, kiddos!"

Cinemablend

'The Martian' is 10 years old. Looking back at sci-fi's answer to 'The Shawshank Redemption'

How Ridley Scott's third sci-fi masterpiece proved there is life on Mars after all, by telling a deeply human, and oddly familiar story.

Space

'The Shawshank Redemption' at 30 — here's why it remains one of the greatest movies ever

"The Shawshank Redemption" turns 30 this year and this drama remains one of the most beloved movies in history — here's why

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The Shawshank Redemption at 30: is it really the greatest film ever made?

It suffered at the box office and failed to win any Oscars, but the 1994 prison drama is still seen by many as greater than The Godfather

The Guardian - US

The Shawshank Redemption at 30: How one of 1994’s biggest flops became a cinematic classic

The producers wanted Tom Cruise. The creek in its most famous scene was toxic. And barely anyone saw it upon release. So why, Tom Fordy asks, did Frank Darabont’s seemingly doomed Stephen King adaptation grow into one of the most celebrated films of all time?

The Independent UK

7 best prison movies to stream right now

For drama behind bars, watch these prison movies

Tom’s Guide

I’m a dad, and these are my 7 favorite movies to watch for Father’s Day

The best dad movies to watch to celebrate Father's Day

Tom’s Guide

Tim Robbins Addresses Shawshank Redemption Plot Hole After 30 Years

Explore the enduring appeal of The Shawshank Redemption, addressing a debated 'plot hole' and showcasing Tim Robbins' solution.

Top News

7 best ’90s movies you can stream right now on Max, Disney Plus and more

Rewatch or catch up on these iconic movies from the '90s, including Talented Mr. Ripley, Ghost and Toy Story

Tom’s Guide

19 Horrible Movie Bosses Who Got What Was Coming To Them

These are some of the worst bosses in film. Luckily, they find out they aren't always in charge.

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David Murphy: Phillies have three big reasons to be patient at this year’s trade deadline

Patience is not an easy thing to preach in the last week of June. But that’s where the Phillies are. Time is the only thing that can solve their issues. The only reinforcements they need are already on the roster. They are Andy Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption. Their salvation…

Dublin Live

Live performance of The Shawshank Redemption is coming to Dublin - and tickets are on sale

The play is based on Stephen King’s 1982 novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption which was turned into a 1994 film

The Guardian - UK

‘I’ve done a bit of escaping myself’ – an ex-prisoner picks the best jail dramas

From Time to Screw to Scum and now Black Bird, can drama ever capture the brutal reality of life inside? A former inmate reveals how they stack up against his own spells in the slammer

Irish Mirror

Punchestown Festival 2022 day 1 full race card and tips - list of runners Tuesday

The William Hill Champion Chase is among the eight races on the card

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