novel to film adaptations

Shakespeare, ‘Coriolanus’ and ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

How “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” draws from the ill-fated hero of Shakespeare's play “Coriolanus.”…

December 13, 2023

In an article about the novel "My Year of Rest and Relaxation" a young woman sleeps bundled in the sheets of a calendar.

‘My Year Of Rest And Relaxation’ Is An Absurd, Yet Real, Read

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

Despite the hard-hitting content of this novel by Ottessa Moshfegh, its characters and themes are beneficial for readers to be exposed to.…

April 11, 2023

illustration of landscape from Dune with the word Dune Part II on it

What Can We Expect From the Upcoming ‘Dune’ Movies?

Kaitlyn Anderson, Cornell University

Denis Villeneuve's 2021 film adaptation of the classic sci-fi novel was a huge hit. Amid discussion of the sequel, it's the perfect time to ask what else is in store.…

October 1, 2022

Anne Elliot from "Persuasion" with a shadow of a man behind her

The Jane Austen Novel ‘Persuasion’ Has a New Remake Coming to Netflix

Julie Morse, Pomona College

There is another movie in the making for the last book written by one of the most well-known English novelists who ever lived.…

May 16, 2022

Jennifer Lawrence starring in the box office hit, "The Hunger Games" as Katniss.

The Iconic ‘Hunger Games’ Series Paved the Way for YA Dystopian Fiction

Esha Shah, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Ten years after the release of the novel's first film adaptation, the trilogy remains the finest example of the genre.…

February 14, 2022

Photo of characters from the movie Nightmare Alley

‘Nightmare Alley’ Reimagines a Thrilling Noir Classic a Second Time

Tori Walz, Eastern Michigan University

The 1946 book gets another film adaptation courtesy of Guillermo del Toro.…

January 5, 2022

copies of the Uglies book series next to a potted plant

Will the Upcoming ‘Uglies’ Film Adaptation Live Up to Fans’ Expectations?

Illusion Ventura, Whittier College

While the book series has been popular since its release in 2005, readers are worried that a movie will leave them disappointed.…

December 23, 2021

The Continuing Legacy and Enduring Nature of ‘Dune’

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

Frank Herbert’s seminal novel has influenced countless science fiction writers, even though it has remained a relatively niche series.…

August 27, 2021

An illustration depicts the two main couples from The Last Letter From Your Lover, one cast in yellow and dressed in 60s French attire and the other cast in green with modern dress.

‘The Last Letter From Your Lover’ Has All the Makings of a Successful Romance — So Why Does it Feel Like it Missed the Mark?

Mariam Nasief, Columbia University

Jojo Moyes' most recent novel-to-film adaptation is not as perfect or heart-wrenching as its predecessor, 'Me Before You.'…

August 13, 2021

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