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RANK ‘EM: Direct adaptations / inspired by animated films
With the release of BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, PART TWO, there are now 7 classic Batman graphic stories / novels that have come to life as animated films. Some have been "inspired by" while others are direct…
From pages to screens: what makes film adaptations of books successful?
You probably have an opinion on whether or not the Harry potter the movies accurately portray the books. In fact, are there any movies that can do their book justice? There are several factors that go into determining whether…
23 musicals for film adaptations
The pandemic may have derailed everyone's plans, but there's still a lot to look forward to on the big screen! To clarify - these are original films rather than stage versions transplanted to the big screen (like our faithful friend…
RL Stine’s ‘Fear Street’ Film Adaptations Are Scary, But Nothing New To Teen…
Based on Fear street books by RL Stine (although not a direct adaptation of any of them) and adapted by first-time feature filmmakers Leigh Janiak and Phil Graziadei, Street of Fear Part 1: 1994 is the first of three interconnected films…
Vietnamese literary film adaptations fail
The tragic level of box office receipts of most films adapted from books is examined by film critic Nguyen Phong Viet.Low gross income doesn't necessarily reflect a movie's true value. However, around 90% of low-end movies obviously only…
10 best Jane Eyre movie adaptations, ranked
Charlotte Brontë's most popular work, Jane Eyre, published in 1847, has been adapted many times and in many ways. The…
Ma Rainey’s The Father, Black Bottom film adaptations win Oscars in surprising ceremony
The 93rd Academy Awards ended in a surprise victory as the absent Anthony Hopkins won the award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, recognized for his work in the film adaptation of the play. The father.…
Ma Rainey’s Father, Black Bottom film adaptations win Oscars in surprising ceremony
The 93rd Annual Academy Awards ended in a surprise victory as the absent Anthony Hopkins won the award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, recognized for his work in the…
On World Book Day, here are 15 upcoming book-to-movie adaptations you don’t want to miss
Books are best friends. We have heard this bit over and over again and the best part is that it rings true every time. Whether it's our escape or teaching us a thing or two about the world we live in, these books are the best…
Hubble, Bubble, Toil, and the problem with Macbeth’s film adaptations
Toshiro Mifune in "The Blood Throne" by Akira Kurosawa twitter.com/the_proud_rebel
I'm starting to think I have a Macbeth problem. Over the past three years or so I have watched at least twelve different!-->>-->!-->>-->!-->…