Book versus movie: ‘Rosemary’s Baby’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjpA6IH_Skc The book is by far superior. Thank you for coming to my TED talk. Okay, I know I should probably go into a little bit more detail than that. So, I was visiting family in my delightful (note the slight sarcasm) hometown of Lincoln the other week and while having a wander around the …

And so my expectations have been upped yet again

My friend and I went to see Beauty and the Beast today and...oh my God. It. Was. Incredible. I'm normally a little hesitant when heading to the cinema to see a remake or live-action adaptation, but Beauty and the Beast was flawless. The cinematography was breathtaking, the actors were perfectly suited to their roles, the costumes were second to none and the …

Movie adaptations

What's the worst movie adaptation you have ever had the misfortune of watching? For me, it would probably be the live action adaptations of the popular Japanese manga series, Death Note. Despite adoring the actor who played Light (and who was also the lead guy in Battle Royale), I found the acting to be cringe worthy and laughable. …

Sundays

I used to hate Sundays when I was a teenager. To me, they were the most boring day of the week. It was the day all the stores closed early. It was the day preceding what was usually a long and stressful week at school. It was the day I had to complete any outstanding assignments. It was, …

The Hobbit! What about you? 

26 Books Challenge – day 2, part 1

2. A book that was made into a movie Can I cheat and name two books? Actually, don't answer that. I'm just gonna go ahead and do it anyway. Ring Koji Suzuki Now, when I was a teenager my parents were super strict when it came to the movies I watched. I wanted to watch a movie rated …