The movie of the book will never be ok for some People will say (whatever) film leaves out plot devices, or characters, or the casting is wrong, or the location isn't correct. While such criticisms may or may not be accurate they do not reflect the essential source of the unease about the movie/book relationship. Our … Continue reading Book & Movie Relationships
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More Story Anyone? Looking forward to the end of The Hobbit
While some bits of the world are enjoying the opportunity to see the Battle of the Five Armies in the last of The Hobbit franchise, I'm waiting (like many others) for its release in Australia. Which is Boxing Day. Soooo far away. That means Doctor Who Christmas Special and BotFA in the same 24 hours. Phew. Anyway, … Continue reading More Story Anyone? Looking forward to the end of The Hobbit
On not writing (much) about War Horse
Joey Come Home I was going to write an in-depth review of War Horse. But I can't. All I have are these: it's a glowing ode to that familiar genre the Devon Western, complete with a righteous property owner and endearing accents. It's a heart-warming rural family saga, with gigantic close ups of characters' faces, … Continue reading On not writing (much) about War Horse
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