Stephen King – One Book a Week

Man With a Belly * Stephen King

John Bracken sat on the park bench and waited to make his hit. The bench was one of the many on the outskirts of James Memorial Park, which borders the south side of Hammond Street. In the daytime the park is overrun by kids, mother wheeling prams, and old men with bags of crumbs forContinue reading “Man With a Belly * Stephen King”

Billy Summers – Stephen King

Billy Summers is a man in a room with a gun. He’s a killer for hire and the best in the business. But he’ll do the job only if the target is a truly bad guy. And now Billy wants out. But first there is one last hit. Billy is among the best snipers inContinue reading “Billy Summers – Stephen King”

Six Stories * Stephen King Book Review

Six Stories is a short story collection by Stephen King, published in 1997. It is limited to 1100 copies, which are signed and numbered. Six Stories contains: “Lunch at the Gotham Cafe” (later published as part of Everything’s Eventual, slightly revised) “L. T.’s Theory of Pets” (later published as part of Everything’s Eventual) “Luckey Quarter” (later published as part of Everything’s Eventual) “Autopsy RoomContinue reading “Six Stories * Stephen King Book Review”

The Shawshank Redemption – Funny Comic

The Stand by Stephen King (2020 Edition)

I read The Stand * Stephen King ages ago. And then read the graphic novels. And at the start of this year, with everything going on, I decided to read it again. And I know why I liked it so much the first time around – perfectly summarized by Stephen King’s own words: Much ofContinue reading “The Stand by Stephen King (2020 Edition)”

Stephen King – The Institute (2019)

I was SO thrilled to find a new book by Stephen King while randomly browsing for first signed editions. I immediately purchased it and I must say, after reading it, I was in awe. While I’ve never been fond of the Detective Hodges series, I love the short stories and the big books that Mr.Continue reading “Stephen King – The Institute (2019)”

The Shining – Or the creepy things I saw on my fifth viewing

The Shining is a Kubrik classic. Out there with Full Metal Jacket and Space Odyssey, it captures the true horror of The Overlook Hotel and the monsters within.

IT Chapter 2 (Double Bill) – Or how fake blood business is booming!

“Swear to me swear to me that if it isn’t dead you’ll all come back.” I was terribly excited to see the release of IT Chapter 2. So excited that last night, from 7PM until 1AM (about 5.5h) I sat down in a very comfortable chair watching the IMAX release of IT Chapter 2 precededContinue reading “IT Chapter 2 (Double Bill) – Or how fake blood business is booming!”

Stanley Kubrick: The Exhibition

Location: Design Museum 224-238 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London, Greater London, W8 6AG 26 April – 15 September 2019 I had the opportunity to travel to London last weekend and I saw one of the most iconic filmmakers – Stanley Kubrick.

The Dark Tower – The Wolves of Calla (Stephen King)

Things always look clearer when we see them over our shoulder, don’t they? I read this book ages ago and I thought it was fun and action filled and while I was in the search of the full Dark Tower, I didn’t stop enough to admire the way it was written and how much itContinue reading “The Dark Tower – The Wolves of Calla (Stephen King)”