Bringing 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' to Netflix

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 30, 2017

Director and producer Barry Sonnenfeld joins us to discuss the second season of his critically acclaimed Netflix series, “A Series of Unfortunate Events.” Based on the books by Lemony Snicket, the show tells the story of three orphans named Violet, Klaus and Sunny Baudelaire. The trio looks for answers surrounding their parents' deaths while trying to stay one step ahead of their with their wicked caretaker, Count Olaf.

Season 1 of "A Series of Unfortunate Events" is currently on Netflix.

What have you read or seen over the past year (book, play, film, etc…) that moved or surprised you?

"The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls

What are you listening to right now?

DeVotchKa

What’s the last great book you read?

"Improbable Fortunes" by Jeffrey Price

What’s one thing you’re a fan of that people might not expect?

Green Bay Packers

What’s your favorite comfort food?

A perfectly prepared Brisket by Sweetie, my wife.

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