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The hosts referenced the book as a point of comparison while discussing horror influences, mentioning it alongside other titles. They did not elaborate further, indicating it was a casual mention rather than a strong endorsement.
Episode: ‘Hereditary’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Se...
The hosts mentioned the novel as a reference point while discussing other horror influences.
The Ice Storm, Ordinary People.
Episode: ‘The Ice Storm’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and...
The hosts noted that the film was based on Rick Moody's 1994 novel and said the book moved them emotionally, especially its climax.
It's based on Rick Moody's 1994 book, who saw a cut of it and cried at the end and was like, my God, they got it.
Ang Lee said what attracted him to the book was the climax ... He said, the book moved me at those two points. I knew there was a movie there.
