‘UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE’: A CHARMING LITTLE ADAPTATION
In my house, Thomas Hardy is always associated with tales of drudgery and sorrow. Prior to seeing Under the Greenwood Tree, it didn’t seem possible that he could write something even…
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‘THE TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE’ IS A SAD ROMANCE ADAPTATION
Time fades everything: from material possessions to memories, nothing lasts. This we do know. The Time Traveler’s Wife explores these ideas in tragic and bittersweet ways. The Time Traveler’s Wife…
‘Going Postal’: A Crazy but Fun ITV Mini Series
Once in a blue moon something comes around that, while wacky is actually endearing. This ITV miniseries, Going Postal falls into that category. It’s completely crazy, making you wonder there’s…
‘Alice’: A Colorful Steampunk Adventure
Until a friend reviewed this, I really didn’t pay much attention to it. Mostly because my entrance into fantasy has been very gradual and not being a die-hard fan of…
‘Beastly’: See a Beautiful Story of the Timeless Tale Romance
Even with good looks and charm with every earthy comfort at ones fingertips does not make a likable person. That is the working idea behind the teen movie, Beastly. It probably…
‘Dear John’ – A Romance about Love Letters
The beaches of North Carolina fill with students who spend their days soaking up the sun while on spring break. A soldier in the U.S. Army, John Tyree (Channing Tatum)…
‘Something Borrowed’: A (Sometimes) Funny Adaptation with Kate Hudson
The term “best-selling author” does not always mean that an author deserves to be such a success or have such a prestigious honor to their name. Chick-lit author Emily Griffin…
‘Jane Eyre’ (2011) – A Pretty Vision Re-Tells the Love Story
Literary scholars will have, by now, read the titular novel on which this, Jane Eyre (2011) is based, seen an adaptation or been introduced to Charlotte Bronte’s works through a modern…
‘The Help’: A Solid Award Winning Period Adaptation
Is there anyone who has not heard of this movie in the weeks leading up to its release? When my dad takes his annual work-related trip, my mom and I…
