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If You Like ‘Ripley’ Add These To Your TBR
The new limited series Ripley, on Netflix, is adapted by Steve Zaillian and is being considered the best adaptation of her crime series The Talented Mr. Ripley. Whether you read her book series or enjoyed the 1999 film, the world Highsmith created is incredible. The characters are complex and well-rounded to the point where you feel like you truly know them.
From Book to Screen: ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Parallels
The game has grown exponentially since 2014 and has branched out into graphic novels, mini-games, spin-offs and now a film adaptation. Video game adaptations are difficult to make because there is so much lore. And the FNAF lore is extensive, with a weird timeline created by Cawthon. The film adaptation, directed by Emma Tammi, focuses on the children who were taken versus the gameplay and sets it apart from the rest of the media in the franchise. There are plenty of Easter Eggs in the film that were directly from the graphic novels.
From Book to Screen: How ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ Is A Perfect Rom-Com
Casey McQuiston’s ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ is a bestselling novel and is now one of the best rom-coms of the year. Prince Henry and First Son Alex have perfect chemistry which made this film a joy to watch.
‘XO, Kitty’ Review: Kitty Song Covey Gets Her Spin-Off!
Xo, Kitty is a spin-off series of Jenny Han’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before trilogy. Anna Cathcart reprises her role and commands the screen every episode. Han wanted an extension of her series and instead of writing another book, she decide to be a co-showrunner and write this new coming-of-age story for Kitty. It’s sweet and heartfelt as Kitty finds herself, a new love, and pieces of her mother at boarding school.
‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’ review
‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’ is a devastating look into mental health and how to love your partner. The series is a departure from the lighthearted raunchy ‘Bridgerton’ that we are used to. It shows Queen Charlotte and King George working with each other to build the life that they want.
How ‘Peter Pan’ by J.M. Barrie is Actually Wendy’s Coming-of-Age Story
‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ is another Disney live-action adaptation that has changed the story of the original animated feature. In J.M. Barrie’s novel, it appears that the focus was more on Wendy’s coming-of-age story and that’s what David Lowery explores in this adaptation.
The ‘Dead Ringers’ Series Adaptation That Combines Projects that came before
‘Dead Ringers’ (2023) is the second adaptation of Bari Wood’s novel ‘Twins: Dead Ringers’. The gender swap of the twin gynecologists made for a more interesting narrative when discussing infertility and pregnancies.
Judy Blume's Love Letter to Her Pre-Teen Self and the Perfect Movie Adaptation
When Judy Blume began to write about her childhood, she didn’t realize how many young girls would connect with her. ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret is a beautiful coming-of-age book and one of the best feature adaptations of 2023.
The Complexities of Giving Advice Through Cheryl Strayed’s Tiny Beautiful Things
Giving advice can be difficult, but for Cheryl Strayed it came easy. After being an advice columnist using the pseudonym, ‘Dear Sugar’, she compiled the letters she received and her responses into a novel. This book and television series is a reminder that sharing stories is important.
How ‘Six of Crows’ is Integrated into ‘Shadow & Bone’
The ‘Six of Crows’ fully formed in ‘Shadow and Bone’ season two. Now, after the success of the season, it’s entirely possible that the ‘Six of Crows’ spinoff will happen for Netflix.
‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ Series Review
There can be times when loneliness can affect many aspects of our lives. Some can feel lonely surrounded by others, some feel lonely but find it comforting, and others are constantly seeking something to fill their emptiness.
Comparing ‘Knock at the Cabin’ to ‘The Cabin at the End of the World’ by Paul Tremblay
What could go wrong when you travel to a serene, secluded cabin in the woods? Author Paul Tremblay sends a small family into a frenzy when strangers comecome knocking on their front door to tell them that the apocalypse is upon them and they were chosen to make a critical decision.
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