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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'.
The Wizard of Oz Collection (1914)
Starring: Oliver Hardy, Larry Semon, Violet Macmillan
Not the famous 1939 film with Judy Garland, instead, these are earlier films, all silent, based on the Oz books by L Frank Baum. The author himself st... Read more
Ramona and Beezus (103)
6.6/10
Director: Elizabeth Allen
Starring: John Corbett, Sandra Oh, Bridget Moynahan, Josh Duhamel, Ginnifer Goodwin, Selen...
The misadventures of spunky third-grader Ramona Quimby come to life in this charming family comedy based on the best-selling books by Beverly Cleary.... Read more