Book to Movie
Batman Long Weekend – Movie Review: The Dark Knight
Title: The Dark Knight Movie directed by Christopher Nolan; screenplay by Christopher Nolan and Johnathan Nolan; starring Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Morgan Freeman Somehow, some way, someone upstairs must’ve decided that I deserved an early birthday present, and I got some free passes to see The [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 22 so far )From the Page to the Screen: Stardust
Title: Stardust Novel by Neil Gaiman Movie directed by Matthew Vaughn; screenplay by Jane Goldman & Matthew Vaughn; Starring Charlie Cox, Claire Danes, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Robert DeNiro Stardust was my very first Neil Gaiman book. On the recommendation of Ana and a certain Greek who shall remain nameless, I picked up this slim novel, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 10 so far )Weekend at the Movies II: Prince Caspian
Actually I saw this one last weekend, but shh. Who’s counting? Title: Prince Caspian Book by C.S. Lewis Movie directed by Andrew Adamson; Starring Ben Barnes, Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Mosely, Anna Popplewell and Peter Dinklage I’ll be the first one to admit–I have NEVER liked the book Prince Caspian. Don’t get me wrong, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 9 so far )From the Page to the Screen: Iron Man
Title: Iron Man Book (Iron Man Vol. 1: Extremis) by Warren Ellis and Adi Granov Movie directed by Jon Favreau; starring Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges, and Gwyneth Paltrow Last weekend, Iron Man hit theaters full force, repulsor rays blazing. This is the first major motion picture adaptation of the comic—akin to Lord [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 10 so far )From the Page to the Screen: The Golden Compass
Title: The Golden Compass Novel by Philip Pullman Movie directed by Chris Weizt; screenplay by Chris Weizt; starring Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, and Dakota Blue Richards This past Tuesday, the film adaptation of Philip Pullman’s classic The Golden Compass hit stores nationwide. The His Dark Materials trilogy is one that is close to my heart [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 7 so far )From the Page to the Screen: The Ruins
Title: The Ruins Novel by Scott Smith Movie directed by Carter Smith; screenplay by Scott Smith; starring Jonathan Tucker, Jena Malone, Shawn Ashmore, and Laura Ramsey Last Friday, the film adaptation of Scott Smith’s second novel, The Ruins, hit theaters. I had read this book when it came out in 2006 and found it truly [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )From the Page to the Screen: The Mist
Title: The Mist Novella by Stephen King Movie directed by Frank Darabont; starring Thomas Jane Today the film adaptation of Stephen King’s novella The Mist hits stores. Previously published in Skeleton Crew, the novella was marketed on its own shortly before the movie came out in theaters. A bit of background first: Skeleton Crew is [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 5 so far )From the Page to the Screen: I Am Legend
Title: I Am Legend Novel by Richard Matheson Movie directed by Francis Lawrence; starring Will Smith Today the most recent movie adaptation of Richard Matheson’s classic vampire story I Am Legend comes out on dvd. The novel is one of my favorite of all time, the inspiration for many a story (be it book or [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 3 so far )From the Page to the Screen: 30 Days of Night
Title: 30 Days of NightGraphic Novel by Steve Niles and Ben TemplesmithMovie directed by David Slade; starring Josh Hartnett, Melissa George, and Danny Huston In honor of today’s dvd release, I thought I’d write a review for 30 Days of Night from graphic novel to the big screen. Before watching the movie in the theater, [...]
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