East of Eden
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Remake News: Casting Mr. Miyagi and a Return to Eden

Updated 02/04/09 1:35 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 11 comments

Remake News: Casting Mr. Miyagi and a Return to Eden

Two remake-related items making news today: The makers of The Karate Kid remake have found their Mr. Miyagi in Jackie Chan. The remake of East of Eden is really happening, as evidenced by the hiring of a director (Tom Hooper, who directed John Adams) and a screenwriter (Christopher Hampton, who wrote the Atonement screenplay). Some thoughts: My feelings about a remake of The Karate Kid Read more

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Buzz in: What Classic Book Did You Recently Fall in Love With?

Updated 08/20/11 7:48 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 7 comments

Great Classic Books to Read

BuzzSugar community member pink-elephant posted the following review of East of Eden in The Book Club group, and it made me wonder if more of you have recently picked up and loved a classic read. Check out her post and share your own discoveries in the comments. I first received this book as a birthday present a few months ago, and all I can say is wow! I have literally not been able to put it Read more