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Category Archives: Film Adaptation

This Fall: Read the Book Before you See the Film

August 29, 2012

UPDATE: This list will be updated whenever there’s new info. So, bookmark it if you like. Just added Lincoln (Team …

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The Downton Ripples

June 14, 2012

Or, How I Overcome Downton Abbey Withdrawal Syndrome. First, I bought the Blu-rays and rewatched both Season 1 and 2 …

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Diary of a Country Priest: Film Adaptation (1951)

April 8, 2012

For me, the cinema is an exploration within. — Robert Bresson (1903-1999) Robert Bresson is one of the most influential …

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Midnight’s Children by Salman Rushdie, Book One

March 31, 2012

CLICK HERE to read my Movie Review of Midnight’s Children *** In his introduction to the 25th Anniversary Edition of …

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Great Film Expectations

March 26, 2012

For an updated list of 2012 premieres of film adaptations, CLICK HERE. With written works from Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger …

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We Need To Talk About Kevin (2011)

March 8, 2012

On International Women’s Day, we need to talk about mothers. Motherhood, the role that can bring so much joy, and …

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Oscar Nominations 2012

February 25, 2012

Feb. 26th is Oscar night. I’m reposting here my take on the Best Picture nominees, and some more… a post …

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The End of the Affair: Book and Movie

February 14, 2012

It’s a bit ironic to post this on Valentine’s Day. It’s a story of an extramarital affair, and it doesn’t …

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The Quiet American by Graham Greene: Book and Movie

January 27, 2012

This is my first selection for the Graham Greene Challenge hosted by CarrieK at Books And Movies. I watched the …

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Oscar Nominations 2012

January 24, 2012

With the announcement of the 84th Academy Awards Nominees this morning, I’ve prepared here a guide to the 9 nominated …

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2012 Golden Globes Results

January 16, 2012

Some of the major winners at the 69th Golden Globes Awards last night. Best Motion Picture – Drama: The Descendants …

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Midnight’s Children Read-A-Long

January 8, 2012

Midnight’s Children Read-Along has begun. Here are the post to: Midnight’s Children Read-Along Begins Midnight’s Children by Salman Rushdie, Book …

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Reading Challenges 2012

The Quiet American
The End of the Affair
Travels with my Aunt
Molly Fox's Birthday by Deirdre Madden
The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
Everything In This Country Must by Colum McCann
Dubliners by James Joyce

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May 31: Book Two (Part B)
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Anna Karenina Read-Along

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