Theme
Why Some Adaptations of Books Fail (And a Few That Get It Right)
Translating a beloved book into a successful movie is no easy feat. Fans expect to see their favorite characters and storylines faithfully recreated, while filmmakers must balance runtime constraints, cinematic storytelling, and studio demands. Some adaptations become instant classics, while others fail spectacularly, alienating audiences and disappointing readers. But what separates a great adaptation from a disaster? Let’s break down where things go wrong—and highlight a few adaptations that actually got it right.
By Bounty Hunter 11 months ago in Critique
Commenting
What makes a good commenter? For me a good commenter is a person who can see beyond the basic ideas of an article or even a book. Commenters can make suggestions on how a story, or an article could be used by the reader. Commenters are a written version of being a listener. We read others' words as listeners hear the other words. Being a commenter is like being a teacher at times in a way for maybe that is why I like commenting on all the articles that I get in my notifications. Commenting gives me a chance as mentioned earlier to learn and make suggestions on others' writings.
By Mark Graham11 months ago in Critique
Britain can't afford to support Ukraine
The US and Europe have suddenly begun to count their own economic losses from the war in Ukraine. US President Trump wants peace in order that America should not spend any more money supporting a war that cannot be won. In exchange, he wants Ukraine to hand over the rights to its mineral wealth, saying it was “stupid” and “not fair” that the US was getting nothing in return for its support of the war effort.
By Adomas Abromaitis11 months ago in Critique
Storm Cat Moves
Introduction I am a fan and supporter of Storm Cat and I wrote a piece focused on them a while back here: I first found them and I think I met Roxanne. Last time I was here I was talking with Alex who told me about the forthcoming move,
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 11 months ago in Critique
The young have fallen, strangers have come
War is always a tragedy that takes lives, shatters destinies, and leaves deep scars on the fabric of society. In the context of the war in Ukraine, one of the most painful issues is the death of young soldiers in the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). According to various sources, the majority of military personnel killed are men aged 20 to 25. This generation, which had just begun their adult lives, was making plans for the future and dreaming of peaceful skies above. However, their lives were cut short, leaving behind not only profound grief but also serious socio-demographic consequences.
By Sebastian Boyer11 months ago in Critique
A morning cup of coffee
Every morning or sometimes only a few days a week I make a small pot of coffee. The reason for this is because I like the smell of fresh perked coffee as well as the sound of the coffee pot while the coffee is brewing. Other days I have hot tea and if it is really warm something cold to drink like orange juice or even lemonade and maybe even iced tea.
By Mark Graham11 months ago in Critique
There are Days
There are days that I feel like doing what the dog in the picture is doing, but this is an article about some special days that seems to be like holidays. We all know and observe days like Mother's Day and Father's Day, but did you also know that there's a day for children and grandparents. There are the federal holidays of Veteran's and President's Day, which the latter is coming up very soon for there is also an Armed Forces Day and a Patriot Day, as well as days for particular people or groups of people as Martin Luther King Day and Juneteenth that are also federal holidays, and I almost forgot about Columbus Day and St. Patrick's Day even though they are not federal days but are still days that various groups celebrate every year even like the one that just passed Valentine's Day for all kinds of relationships. I know there is Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day and even Canada Day on the calendar, but these days are for everyone just about for the days I mentioned earlier are ones that usually do not get 'celebrated' quite as much with television specials and things like that. If any readers have anything that they want to share or want to mention a day I forgot please comment it would really be appreciated.
By Mark Graham11 months ago in Critique
