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Books and films are two closely-related forms of art and entertainment. Since the science of film was first established in the late 1800s filmmakers have been using it to tell stories, and they soon began utilising the existing narratives and characters of novels. These films have succeeded (or not) to varying degrees in the transition, some accurately portraying the writer's intention, some building on it and some disappointing the original readers. No matter how well the adaptation is done however, it is still nice to be reminded that yes, happily, there is more to read than Harry Potter.
For screen translations of Charles Dickens, Agatha Christie, Stephen King and many other notable authors click their links under this category, left. For adaptations of plays and Shakespeare, use the 'Alice's Playhouse' link.
Right: Kubrick's adaptation of Thackeray's novel 'Barry Lyndon'.
Little Women (Blu-ray) (2019)
7.3/10
Director: Greta Gerwig
Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Laura Dern, Timothee Chalamet, Meryl...
Following the lives of four sisters, Amy, Jo, Beth and Meg, as they come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War. Though all very differen... Read more
It: Chapter Two (2019)
6.8/10
Director: Andy Muschietti
Starring: Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader, Jay Ryan, James Ransone, Bill Skarsg...
Defeated by members of the Losers' Club, the evil clown Pennywise returns 27 years later to terrorize the town of Derry, Maine, once again. Now adults... Read more
It: Chapter Two (Blu-Ray) (2019)
6.8/10
Director: Andy Muschietti
Starring: Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader, Jay Ryan, James Ransone, Bill Skarsg...
Defeated by members of the Losers' Club, the evil clown Pennywise returns 27 years later to terrorize the town of Derry, Maine, once again. Now adults... Read more
The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019)
6.4/10
Starring: Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Leslie Jones, Bill Hader, Awkwafina Nora Lum, Sterling...
Red, Chuck, Bomb and the rest of their feathered friends are surprised when a green pig suggests that they put aside their differences and unite to fi... Read more
The Angry Birds Movie 2 (Blu-Ray) (2019)
6.4/10
Starring: Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Leslie Jones, Bill Hader, Awkwafina Nora Lum, Sterling...
Red, Chuck, Bomb and the rest of their feathered friends are surprised when a green pig suggests that they put aside their differences and unite to fi... Read more
The Best of Enemies (2019)
7/10
Director: Robin Bissell
Starring: Taraji P Henson, Sam Rockwell
The true story of the unlikely relationship between Ann Atwater, an outspoken civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis, a local Ku Klux Klan leader. Duri... Read more
Aladdin (2019)
7.2/10
Director: Guy Ritchie
Starring: Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Navid Nagahban, Billy Magnussen
DescriptionAladdin is a lovable street urchin who meets Princess Jasmine, the beautiful daughter of the sultan of Agrabah. While visiting her exotic p... Read more
Aladdin (Blu-Ray) (2019)
8/10
Director: Guy Ritchie
Starring: Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Navid Nagahban, Billy Magnussen
DescriptionAladdin is a lovable street urchin who meets Princess Jasmine, the beautiful daughter of the sultan of Agrabah. While visiting her exotic p... Read more
Pet Sematary (Blu-Ray) (2019)
6/10
Director: Kevin Kolsch, Dennis Widmyer
Starring: Jason Clarke, Amy Seimetz, John Lithgow
Dr. Louis Creed and his wife, Rachel, relocate from Boston to rural Maine with their two young children. The couple soon discover a mysterious burial... Read more
Pet Sematary (2019)
6/10
Director: Kevin Kolsch, Dennis Widmyer
Starring: Jason Clarke, Amy Seimetz, John Lithgow
Dr. Louis Creed and his wife, Rachel, relocate from Boston to rural Maine with their two young children. The couple soon discover a mysterious burial... Read more