When Twilight was extremely popular (around 2009, maybe?), I read the complete series. I have also watched the movies as they came out. I am not a Twilight fan, but it isn't because of the typical reason (that she is a bad writer). I think her writing is just as good as most YA books on the market. The reason I don't particularly care for the series is because I find the plot ridiculous. Even in a universe where vampires would be attracted romantically to humans, I don't think their … [Read more...]
Jan 8, 2013
Book vs. Movie: The Hobbit
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Over Christmas break, my husband and I went to seeThe Hobbit in the theaters. I had the flu at the time, and I was feeling pretty gross, but the theater was pretty comfortable and a long movie was just the kind of thing I needed to relax. We bundled my daughter off to her grandparent's (where she also saw the movie- she thought it was a little too scary for her 6-year old brain) and off we went. First of all, I hated the fact that they are breaking the movie into 3 parts. Seriously, the … [Read more...]
Oct 2, 2012
Banned Book vs Movie: Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
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Book: Lolita I have never read this book, mostly because it never interested me. However, there is a movie based off the book, and the story is very popular. The book was first published in France in 1955, and was first banned in 1956. The book was considered too obscene for everyday people to read. Other countries, including the United States and Germany have also banned the book at one point or another. In 1962 (and in 1997), a comedy-style movie was made about the book in the United … [Read more...]
Sep 25, 2012
Banned Book vs Movie: Little Women
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Today we are focusing on banned books in honor of Banned Books Week coming up next week. I figure there are enough banned books out there to celebrate for two weeks. :-) Today's banned book is Little Women. My sources didn't really say why it was banned, just that maybe it was because it had anti-feminist themes. It could also be because of the fairly Christian discussions and refrerences in the story. I don't believe that it is on any banned books lists today. … [Read more...]
Jul 24, 2012
Book Vs Show: Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard
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Pretty Little Liars Plot: Pretty Little Liars Box Set: Three years ago, four best friends had a fifth frenemy named Allison who disappeared mysteriously. Now, all the friends are back in town, and start receiving strange messages from a mystery person called “A.” Drama and more mysteries ensue. Pretty Little Liars Show: One year ago the above happened. There are even more mysteries in the movie version, probably to fill in each episode. Similarities: Well, the two storylines are … [Read more...]
Jul 10, 2012
Book vs Movie: None Currently
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So, I haven't read any books with movies made from them recently. Maybe people need to start making some more movies based off of books. But I have watched Pretty Little Lairs, which is based on a series of books. I should read them. I'll have to request them at the library... Stay tuned... … [Read more...]
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