Based on Herman Melville’s epic American novel, this classic adaptation brings the obsession and grandeur of the original story to the screen. Gregory Peck stars as Captain Ahab, whose relentless […]
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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) based on Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1974) by John le Carré
John le Carré’s celebrated Cold War novel is brought to life in this tense, deliberately paced espionage thriller. Set within British intelligence, the story follows a quiet hunt for a […]
Much Ado About Nothing (2012) based on Much Ado About Nothing (1598) by William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy of wit, romance, and misunderstandings gets a fresh, modern spin in this black-and-white adaptation by Joss Whedon. Set in a contemporary home but performed entirely in […]
Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961) based on Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Truman Capote
Truman Capote’s novella comes to life in this stylish romantic drama starring Audrey Hepburn as the unforgettable Holly Golightly. While the film softens some of the darker edges of the […]
Blade Runner (1982) based on Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Phillip K. Dick
Inspired by Philip K. Dick’s novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, Blade Runner is a landmark of science fiction cinema. Set in a rain-soaked, dystopian future, the film explores what it means to […]
Dune (2021) based on the book Dune (1965) by Frank Herbert
Frank Herbert’s sci-fi epic comes to life in Dune, a sweeping adaptation of the classic 1965 novel about politics, prophecy, and survival on the desert planet Arrakis. Timothée Chalamet stars […]
Emma (2020) based on the book Emma (1815) by Jane Austen
Jane Austen’s sharp social satire gets a fresh, stylish update in Emma. Anya Taylor-Joy stars as the charming yet meddling heroine who fancies herself a skilled matchmaker—until her romantic plans […]
Catch-22 (1970) based on the book Catch-22 (1961) by Joseph Heller
Based on Joseph Heller’s landmark novel, Catch-22 is a darkly absurd take on the madness of war and military bureaucracy. Alan Arkin stars as Yossarian, a World War II bombardier […]
Inherit the Wind (1960) based on the play Inherit the Wind (1955) by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee
We’re kicking off this season of From Page to Screen with Inherit the Wind—a powerful courtroom drama that felt especially timely to include, as 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of […]