We have been on the subject of movie adaptations of books for the past two Tuesdays. I thought why not extend the discussion and add a wishlist. You might be interested to know that Liberty Books, a bookstore in Lahore (my hometown) has a separate rack for books that have been made into movies. Here’s my list of 5 Books I would love to see … Continue reading 5 Books You Would Like to See Made Into Movies
Last week we listed favourite movie adaptations and Paula of Light Motifs II asked me to organise a round up of 5 Most Hated Movie Adaptations Here’s a list of the 5 I hate most : 1. Persuasion — Netflix This has to be one of the worst (if not THE WORST) adaptations of Jane Austen’s novel that I have ever come across. The novel’s … Continue reading 5 Most Hated Movie Adaptations
So many books are made into movies. Some , like ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ turn out better than the books that inspired them. Others are not so good. Today I ask you to list 5 of your favourite movie adaptations and why you like them. Here’s my list: Pride & Prejudice Death on the Nile Gone With the Wind The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel … Continue reading 5 Fave Movie Adaptations
We are having fun writing about books in the 5things prompt. Let’s make it more interesting by throwing movies into the mix. Today I ask you to name : 5 movies that you liked better than the books that inspired them. Here’s my list : The Devil Wears Prada Julie & Julia The Godfather The Princess Diaries Hidden Figures Continue reading 5 Movies Better Than Books
In this pandemic year, we have watched more movies and shows than we ever intended. I can’t say if we watched more than was good for us since it helped pass some very stressful time. Although I re-watched lots of old favourites, in today’s list I am only including titles that I saw in 2020. The Crown — season 4 When I was little, I … Continue reading 5 Movies / Shows You Enjoyed In 2020
I saw these questions from Sandman Jazz on Melanie’s blog and thought they were rather fun: QUESTIONS: If you could have your hair any colour for 24 hours, what colour would you choose?Are you a Hitchcock fan? If so, what is your favourite Hitchcock movie?Do you decorate for Autumn/Halloween and will it be affected by this year’s craziness? MY ANSWERS: If you could have your … Continue reading Sandman’s Q & A
The 5 Things tag keeps surfacing on WordPress. I am not sure who first thought of it but I have always found it fun to do. I thought “Why not make it a weekly feature?” If you participate in a post of your own please tag it #5things. Here is my contribution to this week’s 5 Things : 5 Movies you love to watch … Continue reading 5 Things Tuesday-5 Movies you love to watch over and over again
I have been a fan of Agatha Christie’s murder mystery novels since I was twelve tears old. I am also a great fan of period dramas. Hence Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, a Netflix original series, seems tailor made for me. The detective is a fashionable young lady, unmarried, independent, and possessing independent means. She seems far, far ahead of her time. The only other onscreen … Continue reading Movie Review: Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries
I sat down to watch Larry Crowne primarily because it starred two of my all time favourite actors. Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks star as a university professor and a redundant department store worker. Tom Hanks playing Larry Crowne is a conscientious hard working guy who has won “Emploee of the Month” several times over. It is therefore a shock for him when he is … Continue reading Movie Review: Larry Crowne
The Age of Innocence is a movie adaptation of Edith Wharton’s novel . It is a poignant tale of unrequited love set in late 19th century America. The movie showcases New York society in the late 19th century. It shows the strict conventions of this uppercrust society. Altthough none of them are nobility, these prople live and behave like royalty. A few of them, like … Continue reading Movie Review: The Age of Innocence
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