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REVIEW: A Sweet Symphony of Imagination: Unwrapping ‘Wonka’

Timothée Chalamet shines with song and dance through the mod podge origin story of Wonka's chocolate empire.…

December 23, 2023

Book vs. Film: ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’

Christine Bardos, Santa Clara University

Without the extensive details of Coriolanus Snow's thoughts, the film skims the surface of the sacrifice and suffering present in the novel.…

November 27, 2023

For an article about the Percy Jackson TV series, a boy with mid-length brown hair wears a bright orange-yellow shirt with a pegasus (winged horse) on it while carrying a dark backpack. He stands against a blue, water-like, crinkly paper background with a Greek-style border along the left and right side.

Anticipation of the Percy Jackson TV Series: What Should We Expect?

Julia Ray, Northern Arizona University

The films strayed too far from the books, will the series do the same?…

November 12, 2023

In an article about Emily Henry's success, a pink and red illustration of a book shelf and two girls reading a book. The words "Emily Henry" in the upper lefthand corner and "Literary Star" in the bottom right hand.

Decoding What Made Emily Henry a Literary Star

Karla D. Galvan, The University of Texas at San Antonio

An exploration of what makes Emily Henry’s books appealing.…

October 24, 2023

In an article about Little Fish, an image of Olivia Cooke as Emma, and Jude Williams as Jack.

‘Little Fish:’ An Underrated Mix of Science Fiction and Romance

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

This film adaptation of a 2011 short story makes for a tragic, yet beautiful watch.…

February 19, 2023

In an article about "Elvis and Me," an image of Priscilla Presley

Sofia Coppola’s Adaptation of “Elvis and Me” Deserves Fans’ Trust

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

The upcoming film based on Priscilla Presley's memoir will present the famous singer from yet another perspective.…

November 12, 2022

three characters from Lost in Yonkers sitting on a couch

‘Lost in Yonkers’ Depicts the Heartache of Intergenerational Trauma

Saba Bazzi, Wayne State University

The play-turned-film offers an authentic example of what happens when pain is passed down through generations.…

September 23, 2022

an illustration of characters from where the crawdads sing

‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ Is Surprisingly Relatable to LGBTQ+ and POC Audiences

Kylie Clifton, Loyola Marymount University

The mystery coming-of-age story set in mid-20th-century North Carolina is more relatable to LGBTQ+ and POC communities than one would expect.…

July 31, 2022

Main characters from the latest Netflix Austen adaptation Sandition where hero and heroine are dancing

The Legacy of Jane Austen Lives On

Debbie Aspromonti, Hofstra University

Even after hundreds of years, this iconic author’s novels that are filled with humor, drama, feminism and romance are eagerly read and often adapted into films.…

April 1, 2022

‘Wicked’ May Show the Possibilities — and Hazards — of Adapting Broadway Musicals for the Screen

Debbie Aspromonti, Hofstra University

Many are excited for the adaptation of the beloved musical, but the negative reviews of 'Dear Evan Hansen' reveal the difficulties with putting such productions on the silver screen.…

March 15, 2022

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