Classic books and films

Just a quick post today..

Two of my favourite Classic books and films - (you just can't beat some of the classics)

A Tree grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith *Book *Movie

To Kill a mockingbird by Harper Lee *Book *Movie

There are some interesting blogs and sites available online about Classic book titles adapted into film.. here is one to try out

Classic books on film

The Time Traveler's wife (or Traveller's)

The Time Traveler's Wife - Trailer
Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana Star

This film is based on the book of the same title by Audrey Niffenegger. This is a wonderful book and I am looking forward to the release of the movie later this year.

The Time Traveler's Wife Rachel McAdams Eric Bana | Movie Trailers

Harry Potter

While we eagerly await the next release of the Harry Potter movie, (Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince) which is based on book 6 of the series, I thought I would list the first book (Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone) and movie which were amazing.

The film did closely follow the storyline of the book. The film(s) are based on the fantasy series by British author J. K. Rowling.

Harry Potter is an eleven-year-old boy. As a baby, he had been attacked by evil wizard Lord Voldemort who killed his parents. He went live with his aunt and uncle. Eleven years later, when his powers are developing Harry attends his first year of Hogwarts, the School for wizards and witches.

Marley and me!

Continuing on from my previous post..

Marley & Me by John Grogan

The Book

I loved this book. It was heart warming, heart wrenching and funny all rolled up in one story.
The book portrays Grogan and his family's life during the thirteen years that they lived with their dog Marley. Marley is a yellow Labrador Retriever, is described as a highly strung, boisterous, and somewhat uncontrollable dog. Like all puppies, Marley is powerful, endlessly hungry, very active and playfully destructive. His acts and behaviors are usually forgiven, as it is clear that he has a heart of gold and is just adorable.

The Movie

Crew List

Directed By: David Frankel
Screenplay By: Scott Frank and Don Roos
Based on the Book By: John Grogan
Producers: Karen Rosenfelt and Gil Netter
Executive Producers: Arnon Milchan and Joe Caracciolo Jr
Director of Photography: Florian Ballhaus
Production Designer: Stuart Wurtzel
Editor: Mark Livolsi
Music By: Theodore Shapiro

Theatrical Release Date: December 25, 2008
Genres: Comedy, Drama
MPAA Rating: PG for thematic material, some suggestive content and language

Studio: 20th Century Fox

20th Jun 09: I have just finished watching this on Dvd. A not bad representation of the novel, but I did get a lot more out of reading the book than seeing the movie. More laughs and more tears. The loss of Marley was the tear jerking part of the movie.