Methods of Adaptation: Is Bigger Always Better?
By Wesley Sharer When it comes to adapting much-loved stories for the big screen, whether the source is a popular novel, a classic fairy tale,…
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Frozen: A Heartwarming Reimagining of “The Snow Queen”
By Alyssa Smith It is safe to say, Disney’s Frozen is a worldwide hit. After all, it is a newly minted Golden Globe winner and currently in the…
The Desolation of Smaug: A Welcome Return to Middle-Earth
By Wesley Sharer One of the most exciting literary adaptations of the past year, and certainly one of the most anticipated, has been the continuation…
Fact vs. Fiction: The Wonderful World of Saving Mr. Banks
By Loretta Donelan While watching Saving Mr. Banks, it’s hard not to wonder what the real P.L. Travers would think of the film. Treacle, I…
The Book Thief and the Power of Storytelling
By Alyssa Smith The film adaptation of Markus Zusak’s 2005 bestselling novel was directed by Brian Percival and released in November 2013. The Book Thief is the story of…
The 2014 Literary Fauxscars: And the Nominees are…
By Amanda Festa It’s that time of year again: Award Show Season. Each year, the Hollywood Foreign Press awards Golden Globes to the best in…
Beauty in Madness: Lessons from the Silver Linings Playbook
By Amanda Festa The Mad Hatter: Have I gone mad? Alice: I’m afraid so. You’re entirely bonkers. But I’ll tell you a secret. All the…