Friday, May 29, 2009

Books and Movies lists

Selected list of books turned into movies during 2008:

1. 'The Reader' by Bernhard Schlink *

The book:

'The Reader' by Bernhard Schlink was first published in Germany in 1995 and the United States in 1997.
The Reader by Bernhard Schlink is the story of 15-year-old Michael Berg, who has an affair with Hanna, a woman more than twice his age. One day she disappears, and he expects to never see her again. Years later, he runs into her at a trial where she is accused of a Nazi crime.

The movie:
The Cast:
Kate Winslet - 'Hanna Schmitz'
David Kross - 'Young Michael Berg'
Ralph Fiennes - 'Michael Berg'
Lena Olin - 'Rose Mather/Ilana Mather
Bruno Ganz - 'Professor Rohl'

The Crew List:

Directed By: Stephen Daldry
Written By: David Hare
Based on the Book By: Bernhard Schlink
Producers: Anthony Minghella, Sydney Pollack, Donna Gigliotti and Redmond Morris
Executive Producers: Bob and Harvey Weinstein
*
yet to read the book or see the movie.
Please leave a comment if you have seen the movie or read the book!

2. 'Slumdog Millionaire' by Vikas Swarup
3. "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
4. 'Twilight' by Stephenie Meyer
5. 'Marley & Me' by John Grogan
6. 'The Secret Life of Bees' by Sue Monk Kidd
7. 'Nights in Rodanthe' by Nicholas Sparks
8. 'Prince Caspian' by C.S. Lewis
9. 'The Other Boleyn Girl' by Philippa Gregory
10. 'Yes Man' by Danny Wallace

1 comment:

♥.Trish.♥ Drumboys said...

I like to read books ...not that I get much time these days. I especially like to read books that have been turned into movies.

Thanks for sharing your story and your comment on my blog (hugs).

I feel a bit relieved it isn't just me who is 'silent' about NF.