I have been a "constant reader" since I was a 20 year-old meth addict. I am ADHD naturally, and I always drifted away with what you wrote. You are even one of my influences that helped shape my writing style in my stories. You, Lovecraft and Poe.
Why do you keep letting them ruin the implementation of your imagination? They dummify it; they consolidate it, they ruin it...and in the process they make you look cheap. Can you honestly imagine Lovecraft or Poe doing that? I thought it was about the love of writing? Your art.
The Gunslinger movie was more their vision than yours. They condensed and ruined everything. Why do you keep allowing them to do this, Stephen? I don't sincerely understand. You aren't having money problems that I am aware of, so why sacrifice everything you've done--your legacy--only to tarnish your real deeds and abilities? I appreciate more the older cheaper movies that concentrated on plot...such as The Stand, It, The Langoliers, Stand by Me, Shawshank Redemption, and so forth. At least they were good...not some rich, stupid Hollywood's "vision" of how to turn your complex ideas into an hour and a half blockbuster. The only people that will enjoy this movie--if any!--will be the ignorant populace, not the true lovers of art. Don't you remember what you felt of Kubrick's version of The Stand...how much you didn't like it. That was HIS vision of your vision.
I hope you reconsider selling out to Hollywood in the future, because I seriously doubt you need to. You need to reconsider the legacy you leave behind, please. Please. I have great respect for your imagination and writing ability, but very little in your business savvy.
I think your great, I just wanted to express my opinion because I am infuriated right now that you gave up such great rights of oversight, and did not please the "constant reader" but instead the less intelligent, non-loyal visual-entitlement whores. You know, the kind that love Driving Miss Daisy or the action-packed The Matrix. I mean, seriously, Stephen, you can't be that old yet. You must understand my concern for your legacy. Because I do love your influence, and I do fear what you might inadvertently do to it.
Good luck, friend. Don't sacrifice integrity and creativity for an easy paycheck. Please don't do this again. I understand it isn't easy, but I have faith in you. Don't cater to those that don't even read--a vast majority. You don't need to. Cater to those that put you where you are, and appreciated what you do.
Looking forward to more great books! Keep up the good work in that department and thank you!