Content warning: this review mentions physical violence. Welcome to Part 2 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 analyzing the 1950 teleplay made by Studio One starring Charleton Heston as Heathcliff. Now, you’re probably wondering what aContinue reading “Wuthering Heights 1950 Teleplay Review”
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Wuthering Heights 1939 Movie Review
Today, I will begin my 12-part series of looking at every available adaptation of Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë. Now, there are several versions and retellings, but I was able to whittle it down to 11 because they could be found on DVD, YouTube, or in the movie theater. Part 1 will focus on theContinue reading “Wuthering Heights 1939 Movie Review”
Wuthering Heights Book Review
In September 2024, it was announced that Emerald Fennell was going to adapt Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë. In addition, she had cast Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff and Margot Robbie as Catherine. Both announcements received negative attention from literary and film circles for a variety of reasons. Since that movie is going to be releasedContinue reading “Wuthering Heights Book Review”
The Haunting of Maddy Clare Book Review
I’ve read a handful of mysteries, yet there’s one kind that I haven’t encountered in a while: a ghost story. The fact that it has taken me this long to read a book with this kind of plot is actually not surprising. I’ve never cared that much about ghosts, for I haven’t had any formalContinue reading “The Haunting of Maddy Clare Book Review”
The Giver of Stars Book Review
Over the years, I’ve come to accept that some books might resemble others in a variety of ways. They might cover the same topic and/or contain similar scenes. This is often a coincidence. What matters is how the titles stand out from each other. And there’s the saga of The Book Woman of Troublesome CreekContinue reading “The Giver of Stars Book Review”
The Fountainhead Movie Review
Content warning: Suicide and toxic relationships will be discussed in this review. Whenever a film adaptation of a novel comes out, there will always be people who will say, “The book is better than the movie.” For a lot of the time, that sentiment is true. However, there are instances in which people will assertContinue reading “The Fountainhead Movie Review”
The Fountainhead Book Review
Ever since I reviewed Rain is Not My Indian Name by Cynthia Leitich Smith, I’ve been lowering my expectations when going into a new book. This has helped me tremendously to see the many facets of the novel in question and to be as neutral as possible. Today’s subject was a challenge because it cameContinue reading “The Fountainhead Book Review”
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