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From: Steward, Celeste <csteward>
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 08:34:53 -0800
"Another favorite screen adaptation is Anne of Green Gables, produced by Kevin Sullivan. Again, this adaptation was very true to the spirit of the book. Anne was well-cast, perky but not annoying, and the essential setting of Prince Edward Island was captured very well (though ironically much of this was actually filmed in another part of Canada!) The sequel was also well-done, though the third one deviated significantly from the script, and despite keeping the main actors, was a real failure, I thought."
I agree! Don't know how I could have forgotten about one of my most favorite movies of all time--it's so beautifully filmed and well-cast. I thought the third film's charm had worn a bit thin but I still watched it out of curiosity. Years ago, I read Anne of Green Gables aloud to my girls but I found it tough going as a read aloud. It was much more enjoyable to watch the movie together.
"Movies from books are usually fun, and even when terrible, provide good fodder for discussion (how was it different, why would they change that? etc.) Regarding the Harry Potter movies taking away readers, I have also found that the movies *add* readers, as children discover there is a book behind the movie. I had the oh-so-pleasurable experience this summer of eavesdropping on my eight-year-old son and his friend as we were driving to a Harry Potter celebration in July. The subject was how much more interesting the books were than the movies -- there's just so much more there -- was the brief analysis."
---This is so true! I think it's grand when kids arrive at a conclusion themselves instead of a teacher or parent lecturing to them. As an example, I recently watched "All About Eve" starring Bette Davis with my 8th grader--my attempt to help her appreciate older movies. Afterword, I placed the book "The Loud Silence of Francine Green" in her hands because she desperately needed something for SSR time at school. In it, there was a reference to "All About Eve"--you can imagine her excitement when she not only realized she'd seen the movie but that this was truly a work of historical fiction. Though her words were something more along the lines of "wow--this book really does take place in the dark ages!"
Celeste Steward, Collection Development Librarian Alameda County Library 2450 Stevenson Blvd. Fremont, CA 94538
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[mailto:ccbc-net-bounces at ccbc.education.wisc.edu] On Behalf Of Robin L. Gibson Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 6:58 PM To: ccbc-net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu Subject: [CCBC-Net] books to movies
One of my favorite book to movie adaptations is Matilda. I thought it was fun, very child-centered and child-friendly, and true to the spirit of the book. Of course I love the scenes at the library, and especially Matilda returning from the library pulling a wagonload of books.
Another favorite screen adaptation is Anne of Green Gables, produced by Kevin Sullivan. Again, this adaptation was very true to the spirit of the book. Anne was well-cast, perky but not annoying, and the essential setting of Prince Edward Island was captured very well
(though ironically much of this was actually filmed in another part of Canada!) The sequel was also well-done, though the third one deviated significantly from the script, and despite keeping the main actors, was a real failure, I thought.
Movies from books are usually fun, and even when terrible, provide good fodder for discussion (how was it different, why would they change that? etc.) Regarding the Harry Potter movies taking away readers, I have also found that the movies *add* readers, as children discover there is a book behind the movie. I had the oh-so-pleasurable experience this summer of eavesdropping on my eight-year-old son and his friend as we were driving to a Harry Potter celebration in July. The subject was how much more interesting the books were than the movies -- there's just so much more there -- was the brief analysis.
I am cautiously looking forward to The Golden Compass movie. The movie has simply spectacular graphics (www.goldencompassmovie.com). I am an admirer of all three of the books, and really don't see how the movies can live up -- but at the same time, I really don't expect them to. But it should be fun to see what they come up with. And regarding the
"controversy" -- take a look at Philip Pullman's own web site
--www.philip-pullman.com. He is such an intelligent, well-spoken as well as well-written, person -- he needs no apologist, and can defend himself, if he needs defending, quite well enough.
Best, Robin
------------- Robin L. Gibson 55 Old Farm Road Granville, Ohio 43023 gibsonr at denison.edu
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Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 08:34:53 -0800
"Another favorite screen adaptation is Anne of Green Gables, produced by Kevin Sullivan. Again, this adaptation was very true to the spirit of the book. Anne was well-cast, perky but not annoying, and the essential setting of Prince Edward Island was captured very well (though ironically much of this was actually filmed in another part of Canada!) The sequel was also well-done, though the third one deviated significantly from the script, and despite keeping the main actors, was a real failure, I thought."
I agree! Don't know how I could have forgotten about one of my most favorite movies of all time--it's so beautifully filmed and well-cast. I thought the third film's charm had worn a bit thin but I still watched it out of curiosity. Years ago, I read Anne of Green Gables aloud to my girls but I found it tough going as a read aloud. It was much more enjoyable to watch the movie together.
"Movies from books are usually fun, and even when terrible, provide good fodder for discussion (how was it different, why would they change that? etc.) Regarding the Harry Potter movies taking away readers, I have also found that the movies *add* readers, as children discover there is a book behind the movie. I had the oh-so-pleasurable experience this summer of eavesdropping on my eight-year-old son and his friend as we were driving to a Harry Potter celebration in July. The subject was how much more interesting the books were than the movies -- there's just so much more there -- was the brief analysis."
---This is so true! I think it's grand when kids arrive at a conclusion themselves instead of a teacher or parent lecturing to them. As an example, I recently watched "All About Eve" starring Bette Davis with my 8th grader--my attempt to help her appreciate older movies. Afterword, I placed the book "The Loud Silence of Francine Green" in her hands because she desperately needed something for SSR time at school. In it, there was a reference to "All About Eve"--you can imagine her excitement when she not only realized she'd seen the movie but that this was truly a work of historical fiction. Though her words were something more along the lines of "wow--this book really does take place in the dark ages!"
Celeste Steward, Collection Development Librarian Alameda County Library 2450 Stevenson Blvd. Fremont, CA 94538
-----Original Message----- From: ccbc-net-bounces at ccbc.education.wisc.edu
[mailto:ccbc-net-bounces at ccbc.education.wisc.edu] On Behalf Of Robin L. Gibson Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 6:58 PM To: ccbc-net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu Subject: [CCBC-Net] books to movies
One of my favorite book to movie adaptations is Matilda. I thought it was fun, very child-centered and child-friendly, and true to the spirit of the book. Of course I love the scenes at the library, and especially Matilda returning from the library pulling a wagonload of books.
Another favorite screen adaptation is Anne of Green Gables, produced by Kevin Sullivan. Again, this adaptation was very true to the spirit of the book. Anne was well-cast, perky but not annoying, and the essential setting of Prince Edward Island was captured very well
(though ironically much of this was actually filmed in another part of Canada!) The sequel was also well-done, though the third one deviated significantly from the script, and despite keeping the main actors, was a real failure, I thought.
Movies from books are usually fun, and even when terrible, provide good fodder for discussion (how was it different, why would they change that? etc.) Regarding the Harry Potter movies taking away readers, I have also found that the movies *add* readers, as children discover there is a book behind the movie. I had the oh-so-pleasurable experience this summer of eavesdropping on my eight-year-old son and his friend as we were driving to a Harry Potter celebration in July. The subject was how much more interesting the books were than the movies -- there's just so much more there -- was the brief analysis.
I am cautiously looking forward to The Golden Compass movie. The movie has simply spectacular graphics (www.goldencompassmovie.com). I am an admirer of all three of the books, and really don't see how the movies can live up -- but at the same time, I really don't expect them to. But it should be fun to see what they come up with. And regarding the
"controversy" -- take a look at Philip Pullman's own web site
--www.philip-pullman.com. He is such an intelligent, well-spoken as well as well-written, person -- he needs no apologist, and can defend himself, if he needs defending, quite well enough.
Best, Robin
------------- Robin L. Gibson 55 Old Farm Road Granville, Ohio 43023 gibsonr at denison.edu
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