John Grisham was the superstar writer of the 90s, a Southern gentleman with a heart of gold and a law degree to fight for justice. But how do his books read, 30 years later? And how well are they translated to screen? Lynne Streeter Childress and I discuss his hit, THE FIRM, and how well (or poorly) Tom Cruise brings the character to life in the 1993 film.Listen to the full episode on patreon! http://www.patreon.com/fuckboisoflitLearn more about our upcoming FBOL trip to Lisbon in 2024: https://www.trovatrip.com/trip/europe/portugal/portugal-with-emily-edwards-may-2024Follow Lynne:Twitter: https://twitter.com/LynneChildress1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnestreeterchildress/Company: https://bbpproductions.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fine-beats-cheeses/id1653383936 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.