Category: Archive
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Writing Tips: Introduction into Characters
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One of the most important aspects of a novel is the characters—protagonist, antagonist, major characters, minor characters, and cameos. The story is told through these characters, and therefore require more planning. Writers must describe these characters with vivid illustrations, depicting their physical appearance, personality, background information, and their actions that…
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Walt Disney Pictures Presents: “Oz the Great and Powerful”
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*Potential Spoilers may be included in this review. There is a world full of vibrant colors, beautiful gowns, a dazzling Emerald City, flying monkeys, talking china dolls, and most importantly: magic. Walt Disney Pictures has brought this world to life in Oz the Great and Powerful which was released to…
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Pride and Prejudice Adaptations: Bride and Prejudice
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Bride and Prejudice transforms the original classic into a modern Indian Musical. Director Gurinder Chadha describes India’s customs as similar to that of Seventeenth Century Britain. Daughters are still married off to wealthy men and the oldest must marry before any of her sisters are allowed to enter society. This…
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Book Signing: Poetry Facing Uncertainty
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Thursday, March 7, the University Press held a book signing and reading of Poetry Facing Uncertainty by Gordon E. McNeer. This collection of poems consists of eleven of the newest popular Spanish-language poets who have had their works translated into English. These poets are from various Spanish-speaking countries including Spain,…
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“Safe Haven” Novel and Film Review
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*MAJOR SPOILERS INCLUDED Another Nicholas Sparks novel has recently been turned into a film. Safe Haven was released in theaters on Valentine’s Day, 2013. The film stars Julianne Hough, Josh Duhamel, and Cobie Smulders. The film was released by Relativity Media, in association with Nicholas Sparks Productions, and has already…
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Pride and Prejudice Adaptations: Prom and Prejudice
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Trade in marriage for prom night and you have Elizabeth Eulberg’s Prom and Prejudice. In this modern adaptation for young adult readers, Lizzie Bennett is on a music scholarship to prestigious Longbourn Academy for girls where she befriends Jane. Jane wants nothing more than to be asked to prom by…
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Breaking Dawn Part 2: Whether the novels and films are loved or hated, they do bring in revenue.
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*Potential Spoilers Author Stephanie Myer’s sensation The Twilight Series has resonated with teens, and even some adults, since the first novel was published in 2005. When the movies, based on the novels, were released, “twihards” and vampire/werewolf culture exploded. However, for every lover of the novels and movies, there…