Many bookworms like to mock film adaptations of their favourite books because they didn’t live up to the source material. Here are five that not only meet the standard, but are even better than the original thing.
Tag Archives: Movies
The technical side of the Academy’s “popular” movie category
The Academy that awards the Oscars just introduced a new category for popular films. What exactly does that mean, and how exactly will they go about nominating and selecting winners?
Why [Insert Book] should not be made into a movie
Many books are turned into movies. Some are great. Some are… never mind. But there are some books people should not even try to make into films. Here’s why.
The Electric Sheepdog
The Electric Sheepdog is a futuristic short film about a boy who loses his dog and tries to replace it with an electric sheepdog.
Why don’t animated films receive as much recognition as live action films?
Animated films are just as good as their live action counterparts. Why is it, then, that animation rarely ever gets recognised alongside live action films?
Dunkirk review: a story that emerged through the apparent chaos
Christopher Nolan’s latest film is a masterpiece that draws its strength from its multiple perspectives, non-linear narrative, and its relative lack of dialogue.
5 children’s books that Disney should make into movies
There are many great children’s stories waiting for a bigger audience. But which ones should be sent to the big screen?
The short films nominated for Oscars
While there are certainly many good shows being nominated for Best Picture, there are also many great film shorts nominated for Oscars this year. Here are my takes on 10 of them.
Rogue One review: introducing Disney’s most daring film in a decade
Edgy and daring, Rogue One strays from the well trodden path of past Star Wars movies, instead telling a story of war, of rebellion, and of politics. Oh, and death.
Your Name.: thoughts, opinions, and review (and why it’s Oscar material)
Your Name. tells of the story of a country girl and a city boy, who, several times a week, swap bodies. It’s one of the best films of 2016.
