The Book: Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë The Movie: Jane Eyre (2011),directed by Cary Fukunaga There are about a dozen adaptations of this book in the cinemasphere, but I chose the most recent one. It’s the newest film overall on this list. I very nearly included the 1996 version with Charlotte Gainsbourg because I do … Continue reading
14 Book-to-Film Adaptations That Don’t Suck (Part 1)
Nothing crushes the literature-lover’s soul quite like the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day of a movie adaptation butchering a beloved book. See: The Scarlet Letter-Demi Moore edition, the horrendous 2002 The Time Machine, and sadly many, many more. And while it’s nigh-impossible to satisfy the overarching standards of a literature lover, sometimes a director gets … Continue reading
Puke on Film
WARNING: Those with light stomachs should read no further. But know – I’m judging you. Weak sauce. WARNING #2: Some of the movies listed are rated R, so use your good judgment with the accompanying clips, as you may be offended/grossed out. I struggled to find something to write. The inspiration just didn’t come – until … Continue reading
The 2011 Oscars, or, 9 Films I Can’t Wait For in 2012
In case you didn’t know, the Oscars were on last night. As an Annoying Film Person, you’d think I would be glued to the TV for this austere, once-a-year event. I was not. In fact, I didn’t even watch the whole show. 2011 cinema left me lackluster. Sure, there were a few films I loved – … Continue reading
Thoughts & Observations During Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (in 3D)
Last night my friends dragged me to see Star Wars: Episode I in 3D. Now, I may not have included Star Wars on my favorites list a few days ago, but I still love the series. Correction: I love Episodes IV-VI. I love Darth Vader, not Anakin. Luke Skywalker. Princess Leia. Harrison Ford, y’all. Let’s not pretend … Continue reading
“So, what’s your, like, favorite movie of all time?”
Guys. I hate this question. How am I supposed to answer something so broad, so ambiguous? There are so many wonderful movies out there that make my heart soar/sing/pitter-patter/explode/something. But I know this question will inevitably come up every time I say, “Oh yeah, I’m a big ‘film’ person.” Even, “Oh yeah, I like movies.” … Continue reading
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