Adaptations fascinate me. The choices modern artists settle on when exploring possible avenues of a previous work.
"Backstory" themes are always tricky, though. Not all who experience trauma become villains, but it does complicate *how* we choose.
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Florence Pugh and Hoon Lee Form the Beating Heart of Netflix’s Rich ‘East of Eden’ Adaptation: TV Review
Zoe Kazan's adaptation of the John Steinbeck classic 'East of Eden' for Netflix is elevated by standout performances from Florence Pugh and Hoon Lee.