I know that that's not how the quote typically goes but I think it is just as valid and relevant as it's counterpart. As more and more books are being adapted to the large and small screens, I felt conversation about readers and the reaction to the film and television adaptations was warranted. We have… Continue reading Don’t Judge a Movie By It’s Book
Category: Books at the Movies
Movie Review – Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
This review will be a little different from my other movie reviews as it is not a true adaptation of the book from which it was adapted. For those not familiar with J. K. Rowli- *ahem* Newt Scamander's book Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the original book is a magizoological encyclopedia that was published to benefit… Continue reading Movie Review – Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Movie Review – Me Before You
Note: This review covers the adaptation of the book to movie form. If you have not read the book, or even seen the movie, please understand that the review will contain spoilers as I will be discussing the translation of certain moments from page to screen. Thank you for your understanding. Also, this review is… Continue reading Movie Review – Me Before You
And the Oscar Goes To…Part Three
Welcome, friends and fellow bookworms, to the third and final part of our series on Oscar-winning films based on books. If you haven't had a chance to read the first two parts and would like to, click the links below: Part One Part Two As always, don't forget to leave a comment at the bottom… Continue reading And the Oscar Goes To…Part Three
And the Oscar Goes To…Part Two
Welcome to the second of a three-part series regarding some amazing books that have been adapted to film and won one or more Academy Awards. The first part of the series can be found here. Without further ado: The Oscar goes to... 1990s 1991 (63rd Academy Awards) - Misery (1990) Just one of the… Continue reading And the Oscar Goes To…Part Two
And the Oscar Goes To…Part One
Last night's Academy Awards Ceremony was jam-packed with some of Hollywood's best actors, amazing directors, great skits, thought-provoking monologues, and moments that were a long time coming (Congratulations Leo!). One of the greatest takeaways from last night, however, was the fact that so many of the nominees started with a book. Books-turned-movies have been a… Continue reading And the Oscar Goes To…Part One
The Book Wench 