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
JJR Tolkien
Concerning the One Ring
The true story of my own ring (of power), and it's inevitable corrupting influence and loss. I was sad to be free of it. And still am. It wasn't mine to throw away and I didn't give it up freely. I admit it was precious to me as it was an inheritance and I want … Continue reading Concerning the One Ring
Big Bad Truth Tellers
Once upon a time, the villain of the piece was the King of Lies, who would lead the main character astray, away from the truth and light and all good things. Sounds epic, biblical even, doesn't it? Thing is, this has changed. The King of Lies has lost his crown and I'm not sure when exactly. Perhaps … Continue reading Big Bad Truth Tellers
Art of Inspiration
Inspiration for writing comes from everywhere. For me, sometimes it's found in art. It can be through book illustration, or a visit to a gallery or a library (so much art at libraries), or using my own photographs. It can be through Pintrest (where many hours can be whiled away), or thumbing through art books. It … Continue reading Art of Inspiration
Genre-trification
This year I graduated with an MA in Writing and Literature. Throughout, the emphasis in the writing components was upon 'literature'. We could only use aspects of genre or sneak them sideways into our short stories or essays. However, I'm over artificially constructed barriers. Surely there is nothing unliterary with the works of China Mieville or Ursula Le … Continue reading Genre-trification
When sequels attack
When does a bad sequel or prequel or spin-off ruin a franchise? Most of all how does it? Everyone can name a franchise that went all to hell after the first story. Did anyone *get* Highlander after ‘there can be only one’? Success breeds a vacuum. The thing fans want is MORE. But they’re a … Continue reading When sequels attack
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