Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
Movies That Are as Good (or Better) Than the Books They're Based On
14
items Sometimes, the screen does justice to the page—and then some. This curated list highlights movies that don’t just adapt beloved books, they elevate them. Whether through unforgettable performances, striking visuals, or emotional clarity, these films ...
I really liked this book when I read it in high school. But when we saw the movie, I was blown away by the powerful performances, particularly by Jack Nicholson as McMurphy and Louise Fletcher as the awful Nurse Ratched.
While the novel offers dee...
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest [DVD]
I finally forced my way through Robert Bloch's novel, but it's no match for the movie (which I rewatch at least once every year). Hitchcock transformed a pulpy psychological thriller into a cinematic masterclass in suspense, visual storytelling, and ...
Psycho (1960) - 4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital
I have been obsessed with this book since I read it almost six years ago. So, I don't know if I love the movie as much as I do because it's really that good or because I'm still just obsessed with that book.
Still, I think the movie does an amazing...
Where the Crawdads Sing [DVD]
I read Harper Lee's book when I was in high school and immediately fell in love with it. I don't remember if I saw the movie before or after I read the book, but I love it just as much - even now. The movie successfully distills the story’s emotiona...
To Kill a Mockingbird
I enjoyed Goldman's book, but I LOVE the movie. I can watch it over and over again and never get tired of it. This is largely due to the casting. For example, every time I see or hear the word "inconceivable," I hear Wallace Shawn's voice in my head.
The Princess Bride (20th Anniversary Edition)
Yes, this novel is a classic, but if you've ever tried to read it you know it's incredibly difficult to get through. The story is much more compelling in movie form, largely due to the performances of Daniel Day-Lewis and Madeleine Stowe.
The Last of the Mohicans Director's Definitive Cut
I adore the novella, "The Turn of the Screw," by Henry James. It's one of those books that lets you see something new every time you read it. But Jack Clayton's 1961 adaptation, The Innocents, is something truly special. You'll be on the edge of your...
The Innocents (1961)
It took me seven months to finish reading this book, largely because I could not stand Scarlet O'Hara. I didn't like her much better in the movie (Vivien Leigh did an excellent job in the role), but at least I got through it much faster.
Gone with the Wind
I loved this book when I read it, but I was blown away by the movie. Merle Oberon and Laurence Olivier were just perfect in this as the self-absorbed, obsessive lovers Heathcliff and Cathy.
Wuthering Heights
I saw this movie before I read the book and instantly fell in love with it. Emma Thompson and Anthony Hopkins are just amazing in it. The book is an excellent read, but the visuals from the movie stay with you in a way that the words on the page just...
The Remains of the Day
I really love the gothic novel by Daphne du Maurier, but the performances by Laurence Oliver and Joan Fontaine, not to mention George Sanders and Judith Anderson as the creepy Mrs. Danvers, really elevate the movie to a completely different level. Al...
Rebecca (1940)
Patty McCormack gives an unforgettable performance in this incredible adaptation of William March's excellent novel. While the book is definitely worth reading, the movie is fun to watch over and over again.
The Bad Seed [Blu-ray]
Two words: Gene Tierney.
She's the main reason this movie is so much better than the book - which, by the way, is a fabulous read.
Leave Her To Heaven
I heard so many bad things about the book, I had to read it for myself. And I loved it. It was so sick and twisted.
I enjoyed the movie as much or more, though, and the reason for that can be summed up in three words: Neil Patrick Harris. He didn’t...
Gone Girl (film)