It's no secret that I love a good adaptation. I spent much of my teenage years on the verge of an incredibly unhealthy obsession with Colin Firth's portrayal of Mr. Darcy (who am I kidding? It was sufficiently extreme that I performed a pilgrimage to the lake from his infamous diving scene). While I've yet … Continue reading The Best TV And Film Adaptations Of Classic Novels
As a big ol' Jane Austen fan, I am constantly trying to hunt out new ways to deepen my obsession with this victorian virtuoso. Having written only a handful of works during her short lifetime, Austen's legacy is one with which her followers must get creative. Given that my love of Jane Austen permeates this … Continue reading All Over Austen
Last week I responded to a reader request and listed out my Top 5 literary adaptations. While I am sure that no one was shocked by the revelations that the post entailed, I hope that it was at least a little informative. There was, however, some purposeful negligence on my part. One of my major … Continue reading Assessing Adaptations Part II: The Best Book-To-Film Reworkings
I am a bit of a snob when it comes to film and television adaptations of great literary works. It is, I think, a rule that the book is always better. But it is also well known that a good literary adaptation can lead me into a state of obsession. Case in point, my ongoing love … Continue reading Assessing Adaptations: The Best Film and TV Reworkings
The Book Habit 