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julia_azari: this sentence hits a lot different than when I first read Richard Russo's Straight Man in 2002. How funny and pathetic middle-aged academics are, I thought.

Shawpsych: I found Richard Russo's Straight Man amusing at first read when I was working in a hospital. As an aging academic, it knocks the wind out of me in this read. Great book.

SocietyAchievrs: Priyanka Chopra is looking forward to the release of the Russo Brothers’ much-awaited series ‘Citadel’. It stars her as a spy along with Richard Madden. The series will stream on Prime Video from April 28.

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johncallaghan03: This is based on the FABULOUS and hysterical novel Straight Man by Richard Russo. Can not recommend this book enough!

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TweettheSouth: Watching Lucky Hank on AMC. Pilot free online. Based on Richard Russo's Straight Man. I love it.

Lorraine_Grant: “I can’t improve on that white wall. It, it’s soothing.” Wm. Henry Devereaux, Jr’s (Bob Odenkirk) response to a query from Tony Conigula (Diedrich Bader) as they slouch on the floor after a racquetball game. LUCKY HANK is based on a 1997 novel by Richard Russo entitled

PressHerald: Richard Russo's 1997 novel 'Straight Man' is now an AMC series, 'Lucky Hank,' about a college professor in a mid-life crisis, starring Bob Odenkirk.

RayRouthier: Portland author Richard Russo's "Straight Man" is big man on campus in new AMC series. The second episode airs Sunday

ambs1876: I am so excited to watch this. I love me some Richard Russo and Bob Odenkirk.

wellthatscdale: SIU alumni Bob Odenkirk is the lead star in the new AMC tv series “Lucky Hank” which is based on the 1997 novel “Straight Man” by former SIU English professor Richard Russo The show comes on every Sunday night at 9pm on AMC and AMC+

robypaula: Just found out it’s based on one of my favorite books, “Straight Man” by Richard Russo! Hell yes, I’ll be watching!! Bob Odenkirk is genius casting as Hank!

CTDornan: I haven’t watched this yet, but it’s based on Straight Man by Richard Russo, one of the best and funniest academic novels ever. I assume the title, Lucky Hank, is a nod to Kingsley Amis’ novel Lucky Jim.

BookArizona: Lucky Hank is an adaptation of "Straight Man," a long-ago, laugh-out-loud look at academia by University of Arizona grad Richard Russo!

rudepundit: Richard Russo's Straight Man came out 25 years ago. I can tell you that it was a completely different time in academia. Shit we got away with then wouldn't fly now. And not because of supposedly snowflake students.

BillGRinehart: Lucky Hank, which I haven't seen yet, is based on a book by Richard Russo. He's turned out some great stuff, including Empire Falls, Nobody's Fool, and Twilight. No. Not that Twilight.

joewriter: Maybe one of the best aspects of the very funny (thus far) Lucky Hank is that it will drive a lot of people to read its source material, Richard Russo’s marvelous novel Straight Man.

DrJayDrNo: Sorry! It’s -Straight Man- by Richard Russo, which has been made into -Lucky Hank- starring Bob Odenkirk.

kevin_foti: Retired teacher and daughter scammed out of $200K while trying to buy townhome

Bob_Mayer: Loved the book. The series lacks Richard Russo's unique voice.

MichaelFlatttt: Great Richard Russo line, after a section break. "Ruby's mascara was on the move again."

ThomasCosentin6: Lucky Hank premiers tonight on AMC. It is based on one of my favorite novels, Straight Man, by Richard Russo. Really hope it lives up to the novel

blankemon: Oh wait is that Bob Odenkirk based on Richard Russo TV show starting tonight? I gotta set the dang dvr

BilliardLentil: Enjoying LUCKY HANK so far but enjoyment is marred by my hatred of its source material's author Richard Russo for screwing up the geography of Springfield MA in another of his novels

laura11D: Watching “Lucky Hank,” which is based on one of my favorite Richard Russo’s books about a professor at a mediocre college in PA.

Rainmaker1973: Humpback whales create ‘bubble nets’ to snare their prey, sometimes with Fibonacci spiral patterns as showed in this clip by Richard Sidey. Researchers think the spiral patterns have advantages over circular ones [full paper:

EmilyKBright: Weekend Edition right now is talking about the new show "Lucky Hank," based on the novel "Straight Man" by Richard Russo. I loved that book! It's hilarious. I'll be fascinated to see how they adapt this for a TV series.

sheilakayink: based on the novel Straight Man by the divine Richard Russo!! sign me up!

bill_yousman: I loved this book by Richard Russo. So excited for the series.

mwalkerms: The showrunners, Paul Lieberstein (“The Office”) and Aaron Zelman (“Silicon Valley”), adapted “Lucky Hank” from Richard Russo’s 1997 novel “Straight Man.”

titusfilm: So there's a promising new Richard Russo adaptation--Lucky Hank. Starring Bob Odenkirk as an English college prof who gets sick of the stifling mediocrity of self-importance, feminism, identity politics... He's really funny:

qudach: I’ll get this out of the way now: Lucky Hank, the new academic satire series on AMC, is based on Richard Russo’s 1997 novel Straight Man, and no, it doesn’t really follow the book. I mean, it still follows the...

WodeshedR: TV recommendation:

Fight4Library: 5 of 5 stars to Straight Man by Richard Russo

WabanLibrary: “Straight Man”by Richard Russo, has been adapted for TV. It will be on AMC this Sunday, called Lucky Hank.

plmanseau: It took seeing the goose to realize this is Richard Russo's "Straight Man".

AnnaMCarroll2: Things remembered differ from things felt. Richard Russo

YourGACountry: Citadel, the spy series from Avengers directors Joe and Anthony Russo, is reportedly getting a second season, even before its launch on Amazon's Prime Video.

1037ChuckFM: Citadel, the spy series from Avengers directors Joe and Anthony Russo, is reportedly getting a second season, even before its launch on Amazon's Prime Video.

magic1021: Citadel, the spy series from Avengers directors Joe and Anthony Russo, is reportedly getting a second season, even before its launch on Amazon's Prime Video.

kevinfoti62: 2 arrested in quadruple murder in apartment, infant found safe inside

Laliana: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Straight Man by Richard Russo

JANIERITCHIE14: Richard Distant Son by Richard Russo My rating: 5 of 5 stars5 stars. That is how much I enjoyed Richard Distant Son by Richard Russo. I have been a big fan of his books for years and this one did not disappoint.

biblioracle: Interesting and understandable title change from the source material, Richard Russo's novel, Straight Man.

KoolTy7226: Miles smiled. Can you keep a secret?Bea snorted. Did I tell you what you were in for if you married my daughter?No, Miles conceded.Well, then, she said, as if that settled the matter.,Richard Russo, Empire Falls,secret,

Lucyto7785: Miles smiled. Can you keep a secret?Bea snorted. Did I tell you what you were in for if you married my daughter?No, Miles conceded.Well, then, she said, as if that settled the matter.,Richard Russo, Empire Falls,secret,

Marasua68793124: What if all everybody needed in the world was to be sure of one friend? What if you were the one, and you refused to say those simple words?,Richard Russo, Empire Falls,friends, friendship,

SmugAnn9010: Stories worked much the same way…A false note at the beginning was much more costly than one nearer the end because early errors were part of the foundation.,Richard Russo, That Old Cape Magic,stories,

t2telegraph: t2 participates in the global trailer launch of Citadel, with executive producers Joe and Anthony Russo and actors Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas in the house

mrmuleman: Read my 4-star review of Straight Man by Richard Russo Re-read in advance of the premier of the adaptation’Lucky Hank’.

i_am_gustakh: Priyanka Chopra is making India proud once again as she will be soon gonna seen with Richard madden on screen in the next movie of Russo brothers citadel, I'm so excited for the movie! ❤️

diana_saxon: Russo Bros.’ ‘Citadel’ Drops Trailer Starring Richard Madden in Big-Budget Thriller

TrueQuotation: The happy Union of these States is a wonder their Constitution a miracle their example the hope of Liberty throughout the world. — Richard Russo

Live_for_Films: Citadel – Watch Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas in the trailer for the Russo Brothers’ new spy thriller show

scottwcox: OMG! AMC is turning my favorite novel (Straight Man) by my favorite living author (Richard Russo) into a series (Lucky Hank) with one of my favorite comedians (Bob Odenkirk)! Sorry for putting the best parts in parentheses!

Derrick00478821: Nor do I want the woman that I’m married to and that I love to leave me, but the thought of her doing so moves me in a way that our growing old together and contentedly slipping, in affectionate tandem, toward the grave does not.,Richard Russo, Straight Man,marriage, separation,

MTFIII: Priyanka Chopra Jonas: Amazon’s ‘Citadel’ First Time I Got Equal Pay in 22 Years At SXSW, the actress says her new Russo Brothers action drama co-starring Richard Madden is the first time she's had pay parity with her male co-star

Embrack7579: What if all everybody needed in the world was to be sure of one friend? What if you were the one, and you refused to say those simple words?,Richard Russo, Empire Falls,friends, friendship,

Mohamed72486562: I never worry about people not taking my work seriously as a result of the humor. In the end, the comic's best trick is the illusion that comedy is effortless. That people imagine what he's doing is easy is an occupational hazard.,Richard Russo,Work, Best, Worry ,

killer_90s: Released March 10, 1995, Outbreak is a American medical disaster film based on The Hot Zone by Richard Preston. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen, it stars Dustin Hoffman, Rene Russo, Morgan Freeman, Donald Sutherland, Cuba Gooding Jr., Kevin Spacey and Patrick Dempsey.

Gregory95067151: Stories worked much the same way…A false note at the beginning was much more costly than one nearer the end because early errors were part of the foundation.,Richard Russo, That Old Cape Magic,stories,

nerdbotmedia: Richard Madden, Priyanka Chopra Jonas Star in Russo Brothers' "Citadel" -

tezbert11: Russo spy series with Richard Madden and Priyonka? I am IN

UpdatesJunction: Citadel is a global spy series starring Priyanka Chopra & Richard Madden, executively produced by the duo Russo Brothers. Learn more:

aboutauthorstv: Happy Wednesday everybody, we're happy to be debuting a new reel this morning from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Russo discussing the creation of EMPIRE FALLS - Promo from upcoming episode on ABOUT THE AUTHORS TV

celebsocialfeed: Russo Bros.’ ‘Citadel’ Drops Trailer Starring Richard Madden & Priyanka Chopra Jonas | THR News

CBR: The first trailer has arrived for the Russo Brothers' upcoming series The Citadel, starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

Gadgets360: Citadel, starring Priyanka Chopra, releasing April 28 on Prime Video: Watch the trailer now

StarTrek1018: Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden are star-crossed spies in trailer for the Russo Brothers' "Citadel"

mrbobodenkirk: "Lucky Hank" based on the Richard Russo novel "Straight Man" is a comic drama and is coming to the screen SOON, AMC is where you can see it, starting MARCH 19. Boy I loved getting to be funny with this amazing cast! All fantastic - check it!

TheWrap: Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden play former spies who reunite to stop a powerful force in the trailer for the Russo Brothers' Prime Video series "Citadel"

Variety: ‘Citadel’ Trailer: Russo Brothers Launch $185 Million Spy Franchise With Richard Madden, Priyanka Chopra Jonas

THR: Russo Brothers ‘Citadel’ Trailer Starring Richard Madden Released Online

fix_newspeak: Russo Bros.’ ‘Citadel’ Drops Trailer Starring Richard Madden in Big-Budget Thriller - Hollywood Reporter

PhoenixButerfli: I was privileged to see a preview for Citadel. If you like spy stories, action, a bit of sci-fi & international flavour, this is a show you will love.

YahooEnt: Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden are star-crossed spies in trailer for the Russo Brothers' Citadel

DEADLINE: ‘Citadel’: Prime Video Releases First Trailer For Russo Brothers’ Spy Drama Starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas & Richard Madden

ViralMNews: Citadel, Starring Priyanka Chopra, Releasing April 28 on Prime Video: Watch the Trailer Now

ShadowKnightDK: A spy-thriller Richard Madden series directed by Russo Brothers. Count me in!

Variety: ‘Citadel’ Trailer: Russo Brothers Launch $185 Million Spy Franchise With Richard Madden, Priyanka Chopra Jonas

MysterLynch: Just rewatched NOBODYS FOOL. Paul Newman, Jessica Tandy, Bruce Willis and Melanie Griffin, Brilliant film that led me to becoming a fan of author Richard Russo. Newman was a fearless actor who was willing to address & the frailties of aging.

aboutauthorstv: AMAZING interviews with the one and only DON WINSLOW and Pulitzer Prize winner RICHARD RUSSO, both episodes will drop this spring in conjunction with the release of Mr. Russo's SOMEBODY'S FOOL and the final 2 books in the CITY ON FIRE series by Monsieur Winslow, a true honor x 2!

BleedingFool: Get a first look at Amazon Prime's upcoming global spy series from Anthony and Joe Russo. 'Citadel' staring Stanley Tucci, Richard Madden, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Lesley Manville. The show will premiere April 28. Is it queue-worthy or nah? Take a look:

NathanBlades3: Outbreak is a 1995 American medical disaster film directed by Wolfgang Petersen and based on Richard Preston's 1994 nonfiction book The Hot Zone.The film stars Dustin Hoffman, Rene Russo, Morgan Freeman and Donald Sutherland, and co-stars Cuba Gooding Jr., Kevin Spacey

VODzillaMag: Here's your first look at Citadel, Amazon's spy series starring Richard Madden, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Stanley Tucci

visegrad24: BREAKING: An armed group of a couple dozen of Russian neo-Nazis headed by Denys Kapustin has attacked two Russian villages near the Russo-Ukrainian border in Bryansk. The RDK movement thinks Putin is a traitor as he isn’t for a Russian ethno-state.

ALBooksmith: Mark your calendars - signed first editions of SOMEBODY'S FOOL by Richard Russo arrive in late July! Reserve your copy here:

DesiVibe: Citadel Teaser: Priyanka Chopra, Richard Madden, Stanley Tucci star in the action-packed Russo Brothers’ series, trailer arrives on March 1

fazelion222: First look at Richard Madden, Priyanka Chopra and Stanley Tucci in ‘CITADEL’, exec produced by The Russo Brothers. The series releases later this year on Amazon Prime Video.

DEADLINE: Prime Video this morning released first look at its global spy series from Anthony and Joe Russo, ‘Citadel,’ which will premiere April 28 with two episodes, followed by a new episode released weekly every Friday through May 26

DiscussingFilm: First look at Richard Madden, Priyanka Chopra and Stanley Tucci in ‘CITADEL’, exec produced by The Russo Brothers. The series releases later this year on Amazon Prime Video.

Beenata7: Priyanka Chopra in Red Joins Robb Stark of GoT Aka Richard Madden in Russo Brothers Series

NYDailyNews: Richard Johnson: "Godfather" gripes, Prince Harry may add chapters to memoir "Spare" Gianni Russo said he considered suing Paramount Pictures and "Godfather" producer Al Ruddy, but now he’s tired of the legal process, and just wants an apology.



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