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A Companion to Literature, Film and Adaptation
A Companion to Literature, Film and Adaptation | Deborah Cartmell
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This is a comprehensive collection of original essays that explore the aesthetics, economics, and mechanics of movie adaptation, from the days of silent cinema to contemporary franchise phenomena. Featuring a range of theoretical approaches, and chapters on the historical, ideological and economic aspects of adaptation, the volume reflects today’s acceptance of intertextuality as a vital and progressive cultural force. Incorporates new research in adaptation studies Features a chapter on the Harry Potter franchise, as well as other contemporary perspectives Showcases work by leading Shakespeare adaptation scholars Explores fascinating topics such as ‘unfilmable’ texts Includes detailed considerations of Ian McEwan’s Atonement and Conrad’s Heart of Darkness
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RealLifeReading
RealLifeReading
A Companion to Literature, Film and Adaptation | Deborah Cartmell
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On the blog today, some screen adaptations that I reckon are better than the book. How about you? What are some TV/movie adaptations you felt were better than the book?

https://reallifereading.com/2019/05/14/adaptations-that-are-better-than-the-book...

Heideschrampf Trainspotting. But both are great 6y
Heideschrampf Oh and definately Big Little Liars! 6y
stephothebesto Revolutionary Road - almost exactly the same, but the movie has a devastating argument that's not in the book. Plus it's Kate and Leo!
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KimM I hate to say it because it's my favorite book but...Handmaid's Tale 6y
Weaponxgirl Jaws. The book was horrible but it‘s one of my most rewatched movies of all time 6y
SaraBeagle Fight Club - even the author thinks the movie ending was better! Still a good book, though. 6y
SaraBeagle Silence of the Lambs 6y
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madamereadsalot1
madamereadsalot1
A Companion to Literature, Film and Adaptation | Deborah Cartmell
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#readingresolutions day 16 #bookishpetpeeves @Jess7

My biggest peeve is crappy movie adaptations. When film makers change the heart of a story or the characters and the qualities that make them who they are, and turn it into a nearly completely different story than what's in the book. Why even call it an adaptation, when it's really just loosely based on someone else's ideas. 🙄

Dr._Who_number10 Omg that picture just made my day🤣🤣😂 it‘s just so funny. •And I don‘t know why they call it that? It‘s really stupid. Like Hey I‘m going to make a movie about this and it‘s alllllll my idea I promise....(not) it‘s basically plagiarism, in a way. 7y
madamereadsalot1 @Dr._Who_number10 like I get you have to make it translate to the medium. I get that somethings added or deducted can actually be a boon to the film. But when you change the basic core of a movie, or even worse change minor things that literally were unnecessary to change... So infuriating. It can seem so much like plagiarism. 'Just borrowing the big bits, is all. No worries. But then I'm gonna try to profit off this already established fan base!' 7y
Jmrose I would have to agree with this. I was thinking 🤔 what would it be and this hits it spot on. I have yet to see a movie after reading a book that I feel captures the full essence. Close but I want the full story. Not motified. Like life. Do you want to live it to the fullest or an abbreviated version ? (edited) 7y
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