BBP! Celebrates Stephen King’s 75th Birthday & His Work In Comic Books

In honour of Stephen King’s 75th birthday, BBP! continues its celebration of all things King this week, turning our attention to the legendary horror writer’s work in comic books.

Holiday Gift Guide 2018: Celebrating 200 Years of ‘Frankenstein’ with Junji Ito

Manga artist/writer Junji Ito’s take on ‘Frankenstein’ has been collected into a single volume and makes a great gift for the monster lovers on your list.

Best-Selling Swedish Thriller Novel ‘Quicksand’ Comes To Netflix

If you are a fan of The Bridge on Netflix, get ready to add another upcoming TV show to your queue: head writer Camilla Ahlgren is adapting Malin Persson Giolito’s … Continue reading Best-Selling Swedish Thriller Novel ‘Quicksand’ Comes To Netflix

‘City Of Tiny Lights’ is a Nice Slice of Urban Noir

The voice-over in the beginning of City of Tiny Lights, the latest film from director Pete Travis (Dredd, Tesseract), might seem at odds with its hand-held cinematography and the gritty … Continue reading ‘City Of Tiny Lights’ is a Nice Slice of Urban Noir

Holiday Gift Guide 2016: Six Books To Stuff Into Stockings*

Being literate is especially important in our current post-truth, post-facts world. And it’s especially significant when you need to take a break from reality, look into the roots of current … Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide 2016: Six Books To Stuff Into Stockings*

An “Anne Of Green Gables” Superfan Watches The Latest Adaptation

I’ve been obsessed with Anne of Green Gables since I was a kid, and I’m always a bit nervous when new adaptations appear. I never want to see anything that … Continue reading An “Anne Of Green Gables” Superfan Watches The Latest Adaptation

By the Book: Carrie

November 3rd marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Brian DePalma’s instant classic Carrie.  Based off Stephen King’s first published novel, the movie got a forgettable sequel (The Rage: Carrie … Continue reading By the Book: Carrie

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31 Days of Horror: At the Mountains of Space Madness – Prometheus as Lovecraft

Science-fiction horror has had a rocky ride. It’s a genre filled with classics like The Thing and Pitch Black, and clunkers like “Doom”. But even if opinion on its artistic … Continue reading 31 Days of Horror: At the Mountains of Space Madness – Prometheus as Lovecraft

Trailer Time: Les Misérables

Well, here’s something to look forward to this coming December. The trailer for the (musical) film version of Les Misérables has just hit the web and if you’re a fan … Continue reading Trailer Time: Les Misérables

Stephen King Week: J.W. Ward on Stephen King’s 5 best & 5 worst adaptations to film & TV

Horror author Stephen King is, without a doubt, one of the most prolific authors of the last 50 years. He’s released forty-nine novels, nine collections of short stories, five non-fiction … Continue reading Stephen King Week: J.W. Ward on Stephen King’s 5 best & 5 worst adaptations to film & TV