Tag: Book Reviews
The Writer Vs. The Screenwriter
While The Princess Bride is a popular, family-friendly story with elements appealing to different interests, the story is exceptional because Goldman knew how to tell an interesting story not just on the page, but on the screen.
Three-Ten to Yuma and the Art of the Short Story
Regardless of the kind of Western 3:10 to Yuma unfolds as, there is little doubt that the story is a Western, and I have never enjoyed Westerns. However, I thoroughly enjoyed reading the short story written by Elmore Leonard, and I know why.
Stephen King and The Body: Why the Story Hits Home
King is one of the most renowned writers alive today. The Body, though, is a prime example of why Stephen King is as acclaimed as he is today: he writes about what he knows best.
The Good Ole Days
If you’re familiar with Stephen King and his work, The Body and Stand By Me might seem pretty tame compared to his more, let’s call it, outlandish work. His stories […]
It Had to Be a Rear Window
While many elements were changed from short story to film and each had varying importance, there was one part of the story that didn’t change from page to screen at all which was, personally, the most well-written and well-filmed element by Woolrich and Hitchcock: the rear window.
The Maltese Falcon
Detective stories, especially gritty, noir-inspired ones, have always intrigued me but never been a genre I have passionately sought after. The extent of my experience is the modern renditions of […]
The Non-Noir Maltese Falcon
This was perhaps the most surprising element of the story to me when I read the source novel—the literal Maltese falcon. Though it was nowhere near the surprise I experienced when I realized the 1941 adaptation was far from the noir novel I knew.
A Song Worth Listening To…
My review of Toni Morrison’s 1977 classic, Song of Solomon…
Who's Afraid of Postmodernism? Not the church!
Who’s Afraid of Postmodernism? Not the church, argues James K. A. Smith in this 2006 book.
Book Review: A Tale of Magic
A Tale of Magic is a book written by the young writer, Chris Colfer. It is indeed what the title offers. It is a tale of magic, and the magical […]
The Rage of Dragons: A Review
Character is the crucible by which authors prove their mettle, and this is especially so with the fantasy genre. I am a fan of the genre but have found that […]
Dooku: Jedi Lost Book Review
Star Wars‘ characters range from the iconic Luke Skywalker to the minor Sidon Ithano (the red guy in The Force Awakens). Some of the series’ villains are most memorable. After […]