Hi Everybody, Protect your unborn child from a group of Satanists because the latest episode of the Adapt Me Podcast is up right now. In it, guest Matthew Anderson of the Lone Screenplay Nominee Podcast and I discuss how we would adapt Rosemary’s Baby by Ira Levin as a play. We talk about how importantContinue reading “Adapt Me Podcast – Rosemary’s Baby”
Category Archives: Fiction
The Pearl Farmers Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given an ARC of this book from SparkPoint Studio in exchange for an honest review. Family sagas are a mainstay in the literary world. They explore the interactions within the clan and how they come to terms with secrets buried within. The details may change, but the dynamics remain the same.Continue reading “The Pearl Farmers Book Review”
Weathering the Highs and Lows of Wuthering Heights Adaptations
Welcome to the twelfth and final part of my series of analyzing various adaptations of Wuthering Heights and how they capture the spirit of the Emily Brontë novel. I can’t believe that I began this journey one year ago this month. It was a fascinating one to take, but I’m glad that I did itContinue reading “Weathering the Highs and Lows of Wuthering Heights Adaptations”
Family Night: Stories Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Mason Jar Press in exchange for an honest review. I’ve read plenty of short stories and novellas over the years, but there’s a genre that has eluded me until now. It’s called flash fiction. These are usually extremely short stories thatContinue reading “Family Night: Stories Book Review”
The Sun Also Rises – Audiobook Narrator Edition – William Hurt vs. Alexander Adams
It’s been awhile since my last “Audiobook Versus” series, and I found the perfect follow-up. Today, we’ll be taking a look at two people who narrated the audiobooks for the 1926 novel The Sun Also Rises from the man; the myth; the person who will infodump you on France, Spain, and bullfighting, Ernest Hemingway. ThisContinue reading “The Sun Also Rises – Audiobook Narrator Edition – William Hurt vs. Alexander Adams”
Mockingjay Part 1 and Part 2 Movie Reviews
In the 2010s, when a successful film franchise based on a well-known young adult series came to an end, the last book was split into two movies. Now, obviously, this was done to make more money, but this allowed the story to be as faithful to the source material as possible with the conclusion. ItContinue reading “Mockingjay Part 1 and Part 2 Movie Reviews”
Adapt Me Podcast – The Silent Patient
Hi Everybody, Grab your paintings and get a person to talk because the latest episode of the Adapt Me Podcast is up right now. In it, returning guest Cheyne Nomura and I discuss how we would adapt The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides as a miniseries. We talk about how wonderful the book is andContinue reading “Adapt Me Podcast – The Silent Patient”
Mockingjay Book Review
There are certain expectations for the conclusion of a well-known series. Readers want it to be exciting, answer as many of their questions as possible, and provide a satisfying ending. Some do this well, while others not so much. Mockingjay – the third and final book in “The Hunger Games” series by Suzanne Collins –Continue reading “Mockingjay Book Review”
Wuthering Heights 2022 Movie Review
Welcome to Part 11 of looking at various adaptations of Wuthering Heights and seeing if they can capture the spirit of the book by Emily Brontë. Today, I’ll be looking at the 2022 movie starring Bryan Ferriter as Heathcliff and Jet Jandreau (credited as Jasmine Jandreau) as Catherine. It’s been an interesting journey watching WutheringContinue reading “Wuthering Heights 2022 Movie Review”
Rosemary’s Baby Movie Review
Content warning: this reviews discusses sexual assault. On Monday, I looked at the 1967 novel Rosemary’s Baby by Ira Levin as my 300th review. Today, I’m going to continue diving into this universe with its 1968 movie version directed by Roman Polanski. It’s a faithful adaptation of the story in all the right ways, despiteContinue reading “Rosemary’s Baby Movie Review”
