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Book vs. Movie: Similarities The 1963 film adaptation ofTo Kill a Mockingbirdstarring Gregory Peck is vastly similar to the book, even if some of the book’s more expansive story elements are lost in the adaptation. The movie is, on the whole, a fantastic representation—if somewhat diluted—of Harper Lee’s original story, and the script follows the book through all of its major plot points. Boo Radley’s actions at the end of the book are same as in the film, and the skewed morality of the Sheriff when he deals with the situation is perfectly in line with the book’s final conundrum....

Hype Culture Causes Unwanted Spoilers When hype for a certain game, movie, or TV show grows so big that it reaches critical mass, it explodes on the web and becomes unavoidable no matter how hard you try. It’s gone mainstream and now everyone’s talking about it. You overhear people talking about it at work or school. You see it mentioned all over Facebook, Reddit, blogs, and news sites. Maybe your family talks about it at dinner....

10.Heathers(1988) Heathersdidn’t even gross half of its budget, but still managed to become a teen hit. Michael Lehmann’s black-comedy stars Winona Ryder as Veronica, a high schooler who doesn’t approve of her friends' petty and cruel behavior. After accidentally poisoning the leader of her clique, she discovers her new boyfriend isn’t everything he appears to be. Funny yet cynical, the box office results ofHeathersdidn’t match its glowing reviews. It’s unfortunate given thatHeathershad a big influence on youth culture in the 80s and 90s; in particular, how youth culture was depicted on screen....

10. Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver (1976) Travis Bicklewas a madman, there’s no doubt about that. But his attitude towards the object of his lust was the result of his participation in the Vietnam War and his subsequent career as a taxi driver. He’s your typical loner who’s increasingly dangerous due to his deteriorating mental state, and he’s even more dangerous because he paints himself as the hero. Travis Bickle sees himself as the man who will save a young Iris (Jodie Foster) from her life of prostitution, rid the streets of bad guys, and walk away with the love of those who ignore him....

The Performances, Compared It was a challenge for the Coens to find an actor for the role that gave John Wayne his Academy Award, being that it remains one of Wayne’s best-remembered performances. However, Jeff Bridges' take on the character is vastly different to Wayne’s, breathing renewed life into Rooster Cogburn. Bridges added many layers to the performance that Wayne’s image wouldn’t have allowed for—such as the comedic tone he brought to the group, plus the character’s heavy drinking....