Most of us are already tired of 2021, but there is a silver lining: this is the year that the copyright for The Great Gatsby has expired, meaning that adapting F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel is now free game! The…
Looking for Alaska: Comparing John Green’s Book Adaptations on TV vs. Movies
Movie adaptations are a book nerd’s favorite thing to complain about. While excitement ensues when the announcement comes (“Oh my gosh, they’re finally making XYZ into a movie!! I CAN’T WAIT.), dread quickly sets in as the release date crawls…
Evan and Ally Talking: Book to Movie Adaptions Video Blog
Hey all! Ally and Evan are back this week to deliver you another video blog. This week we’re hitting the topic of books turned into films and primarily, our favorites. Hollywood is big into adaptations recently (if you couldn’t tell)…
Ally’s Movie Review: The Book Thief
Due to powerful performances and beautiful imagery, a film destined to studio crafted mediocrity climbs above to a sweet, emotional experience. Based on the international best-selling novel by author Markus Zusak, The Book Thief tells the story of a spirited…