Tag: novel
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“Jurassic Park” Novel and Film Review
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*Potential Spoilers Included Michael Crichton wrote the science fiction novel Jurassic Park in 1990. Three years later, Steven Spielberg adapted the novel into the blockbuster, epic film of the same name. The Universal Studios film Jurassic Park was widely popular, and was the first time that audiences truly got to…
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“The Hobbit” Novel and Film Review
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In Middle Earth there lived a very small hobbit, who was destined for a very big adventure. J.R.R. Tolkien wrote The Hobbit in 1937. The novel is about the adventures of the hobbit Bilbo Baggins, and how he joins forces with a band of dwarves and the wizard Gandalf to…
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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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“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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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…
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“Warm Bodies” Novel and Movie Review
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*Potential Spoilers Since there is a worldwide fascination with living in a post-apocalyptic world, Isaac Marion’s novel Warm Bodies was brought to the silver screen at perfect timing. The story combines many genres, such as comedy, drama, adventure, romance, and action. It is one of the first times we see…