Category: Reading
Word Resurrection
by Eva Wynne
Restoring words – this was a topic of debate amongst friends recently. There are words that you just don’t hear today but with a little effort could be restored to conversation. So here’s a snapshot list-o-words I’d like to see have a jolly good dusting off, or de-fibrillation back to life. If you have your own feel free to contribute… Huzzah! Golly! Discombobulate Dastardly Splendid … Read More Word Resurrection
Saawariya – Movie remakes from the sublime to ridiculous #2
by Eva Wynne
Saawariya is a Bollywood-esque adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s short novel, White Nights. And yes, you’ve read correctly – Russian tragedy gets the Bollywood treatment. I love it – it’s highly entertaining. This book-to-film receives an inspired mention in the adaptation hall of fame.
The Maltese Falcon – Movie remakes from the sublime to ridiculous #1
by Eva Wynne
The Maltese Falcon, starring Humphrey Bogart and Mary Astor from Dashiell Hammett’s novel by the same name is an excellent adaptation and classic film noir. This book-to-film adaptation receives an honourable mention in the adaptation hall of fame.
Movie Magic or Tragedy?
by Eva Wynne
Love it or loathe the idea, a book you love will be made into a movie. In the past, I have stubbornly expressed my derision at remakes that should never have been made. However, I do take a more moderate view of the book-to-movie translation these days but do find myself asking the question – Why is the book-to-film translation so controversial? I have … Read More Movie Magic or Tragedy?
Reading made easier courtesy of the Book Seer
by Eva Wynne
Thanks to a fellow Brisbane author I’ve been able alerted to The Book Seer. A fabulous website that suggests books based on the last book you just loved. Just enter the book title and author and The Book Seer will suggest a list of books you might enjoy. A big thank you to Captain Decibel for sharing and to The Book Seer for tapping … Read More Reading made easier courtesy of the Book Seer
Fragments of Eva 