After seeing the movie, I agree with what inquisitor has said. The movie was "as if the manuscript was dropped and reassembled in a random order." Some of the conversations where placed with the wrong character at the wrong time. For example, Luke had a talk with Sophia about how he needed to quit riding bulls or it would kill him, but in the movie the conversation happened before it was supposed to and it was his mom who said it to him. Not to mention that they added random events that never happened. In the book they never went to an art show and met Sophia's possible boss. Also, in the movie they changed how she lost her job. In the book she just wasn't good enough for the job, but in the movie she gave up the job because like got hurt again. Which brings me to the next point: in the book, Luke doesn't get injured and go to the hospital but in the movie he does.
Next on the list is Ira and his love story. His story, though heard by Sophia reading letters, was pretty much as I imagined it would be. I was in tears the last third of the movie. Ira and Ruth were just as I had imagined them to be.
My major disappointment with the movie is in the message that had been conveyed. The movie focused on sacrificing for who you love, though sweet, wasn't what the book was about. They shaped the movie around this non existing theme, changing conversations and straight up putting new scenes in to twist the story to mean something else. It wasn't about how love can last forever.
The ending of the book was beyond amazing compared to the movie. They set it up as Ira dropping hints to Luke to buy the portrait of Ruth and his future will be rich. But in the book, the ending was based on an understanding of what it was like to love someone forever. Luke bought the painting on his own willpower, defining him as a character, unlike in the movie.
Though the movie has Ira living for a while after the accident and has him found at the wrong time, I was pleasantly delighted to how they portrayed his love for Ruth. Had it not been for how well the director stuck to Ruth and Ira's love story, I would have hated the movie all together. I wasn't happy with the portrayal of Sophia and Luke. Leaving out the real way they met was a huge no-no in terms of book to movie adaptations, as well as leaving out the ways in which I fell in love with each of these characters.
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Monday, May 11, 2015
Book four: Check-in One
My first reaction after finishing the book was that of absolute happiness.
This book represents more than just love. It represents what love is and how deeply it manifests itself to a person once it's felt. It shows that love penetrates into the deepest parts of a person and true love never fades. True love, the most cliché of all, is portrayed as never ending, a theme that strongly parallels with Ira, the Jewish store boy who grows into a very old man with Ruth, the love of his life.
The story itself is an unusual craft. Three different perspectives that all collide into the same story. It's heart breaking recollection of Ira's life as he sits in his car that slipped off the highway. He stayed in his car, weak and only growing weaker. But he held on with the help of his imagination as Ruth appeared next to him to distract from the bitter cold as it threatened to freeze Ira to his core.
The second view is that of Sophia. She is a young college student who had bad luck with a previous relationship. Brian, her ex, had cheated on her multiple times, sending the relationship into a spiral and a bitter end. After Marcia, her room mate, persuaded her to go to a rodeo, Brian showed up to remind Sophia of the good times they shared. Things got heated and here is where Luke, the country boy steps in.
The third view is that of Luke, the bull rider. He's every girls dream, down to the hunky way he carries himself. He's a bit too stereotypical for my particular reading tastes, but as he develops into a character who has regrets and passion as well as a deep rooted anger and resentment, he blossoms on the pages. We find out his fears of Big Ugly Critter, the bull that nearly killed him and his gilt that plagues him, costing his mother a fortune in doctor bills that has caused her farm to struggle from then on. He does stupid things, allowing me to grow to love him as a character. Luke, become more than his stereotype. More than just a country boy who saves a girl from a drunk ex-boyfriend.
Sophia and Luke's love blossoms rapidly. Both of them quickly falling for each other. They enjoy the silence as the ride horses together. But also enjoying the fact that they come from different worlds.
Cliché theme number two: Opposites attract
Sophia had been raised in New Jersey and Luke, North Carolina. Their lives couldn't have been more different. Luke was a down home country boy who rode bulls just like his father. He worked on a ranch to help his mother. Sophia moved to North Carolina to go to college for Art. She lives at a sorority house and has a large family back home. Her parents work white collar jobs while Luke's mother works from duck until down doing physical labor.
Nonetheless, Sparks shows that opposites attract and when they meet it's nearly love at first sight.
This is also shown with Ira and Ruth. Ira, a Jewish man falls for a girl who he never would have imagined he would be with. He was quiet and respectful, while she had just moved to America from Germany. Their background and roots are far away from each other, but Sparks shows that just because two people are very different, it doesn't mean they can't be right for each other.
Characterization:
The book did a fair job putting a face to actions. In the movie it will be essential that the characters prove they are from different worlds. As an overwhelming theme of what love is and where is can come from, the movie needs to show the same birth of love that the book does. Though, I think the movie will fall short to capturing Ira and Ruth and will focus more on Sophia and Luke.
Extra examination:
Ira's story gradually plays out through the book. Only at the end does the reader see them collide with Luke and Sophia finding his on the side of the road. The characterization of Ira was far more present than the characterization of either Sophia or Luke. Ira was by far my favorite character. I felt numerous emotions from anger to heart break as I learned his story. I'm nervous for the movies ability to capture this in Ira's character, as well as the emotions he feels for his wife. The stories he recollects brings an important meaning to the way the book ends with Luke buying the one painting that meant the most to Ira. The other buyers at the auction couldn't fathom why Ira would give away his selection to the one who bought only this one painting. With this purchase, Luke finally understands what Ira wished someone would; the person you have in your life should always be treasured and loved. This message, is the most important of them all.
This book represents more than just love. It represents what love is and how deeply it manifests itself to a person once it's felt. It shows that love penetrates into the deepest parts of a person and true love never fades. True love, the most cliché of all, is portrayed as never ending, a theme that strongly parallels with Ira, the Jewish store boy who grows into a very old man with Ruth, the love of his life.
The story itself is an unusual craft. Three different perspectives that all collide into the same story. It's heart breaking recollection of Ira's life as he sits in his car that slipped off the highway. He stayed in his car, weak and only growing weaker. But he held on with the help of his imagination as Ruth appeared next to him to distract from the bitter cold as it threatened to freeze Ira to his core.
The second view is that of Sophia. She is a young college student who had bad luck with a previous relationship. Brian, her ex, had cheated on her multiple times, sending the relationship into a spiral and a bitter end. After Marcia, her room mate, persuaded her to go to a rodeo, Brian showed up to remind Sophia of the good times they shared. Things got heated and here is where Luke, the country boy steps in.
The third view is that of Luke, the bull rider. He's every girls dream, down to the hunky way he carries himself. He's a bit too stereotypical for my particular reading tastes, but as he develops into a character who has regrets and passion as well as a deep rooted anger and resentment, he blossoms on the pages. We find out his fears of Big Ugly Critter, the bull that nearly killed him and his gilt that plagues him, costing his mother a fortune in doctor bills that has caused her farm to struggle from then on. He does stupid things, allowing me to grow to love him as a character. Luke, become more than his stereotype. More than just a country boy who saves a girl from a drunk ex-boyfriend.
Sophia and Luke's love blossoms rapidly. Both of them quickly falling for each other. They enjoy the silence as the ride horses together. But also enjoying the fact that they come from different worlds.
Cliché theme number two: Opposites attract
Sophia had been raised in New Jersey and Luke, North Carolina. Their lives couldn't have been more different. Luke was a down home country boy who rode bulls just like his father. He worked on a ranch to help his mother. Sophia moved to North Carolina to go to college for Art. She lives at a sorority house and has a large family back home. Her parents work white collar jobs while Luke's mother works from duck until down doing physical labor.
Nonetheless, Sparks shows that opposites attract and when they meet it's nearly love at first sight.
This is also shown with Ira and Ruth. Ira, a Jewish man falls for a girl who he never would have imagined he would be with. He was quiet and respectful, while she had just moved to America from Germany. Their background and roots are far away from each other, but Sparks shows that just because two people are very different, it doesn't mean they can't be right for each other.
Characterization:
The book did a fair job putting a face to actions. In the movie it will be essential that the characters prove they are from different worlds. As an overwhelming theme of what love is and where is can come from, the movie needs to show the same birth of love that the book does. Though, I think the movie will fall short to capturing Ira and Ruth and will focus more on Sophia and Luke.
Extra examination:
Ira's story gradually plays out through the book. Only at the end does the reader see them collide with Luke and Sophia finding his on the side of the road. The characterization of Ira was far more present than the characterization of either Sophia or Luke. Ira was by far my favorite character. I felt numerous emotions from anger to heart break as I learned his story. I'm nervous for the movies ability to capture this in Ira's character, as well as the emotions he feels for his wife. The stories he recollects brings an important meaning to the way the book ends with Luke buying the one painting that meant the most to Ira. The other buyers at the auction couldn't fathom why Ira would give away his selection to the one who bought only this one painting. With this purchase, Luke finally understands what Ira wished someone would; the person you have in your life should always be treasured and loved. This message, is the most important of them all.
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Book 3 Listicle
Five reasons why The Fifty Shades of Gray series is a true
love story
The first book of the series offers insight to how Ana
Steele and Christian Grey meet and begin their relationship. Within the first
book, they encounter numerous reasons to break up and sadly, they do. But in
the second book, Christian Grey becomes Ana’s knight in shining armor and
offers her the life she’s always wanted with the man she's always wanted.
1.
They meet in an accidental way
Ana Steele was never meant to do interviews, but when her best friend got
the flu, she stepped in to help her out. She arrived at the interview expecting
nothing to change.
2.
It was love at first sight
When Ana meets his for the first time, she stumbles and falls face first to the floor. She was overwhelmed by his looks and it was love at first sight. After Christian meets her for the first time, he doesn't want her to leave. He offers her an internship at his company in an attempt to make her stay.
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3.
There are people who stand in their way
Jose, Ana's best guy friend has always had his eye on her. He tried to get closer to her, doing everything he could do to help her out. He offered to be the photographer for a photo shoot and even used pictures that he took of her in his art show. Jose also tried to make his move on her one night while she was drunk at the bar, but luckily for this love story, projectile vomit and Christian Gray saved the day.
Another man out for Ana was Jack, her boss at her new job in Seattle. He didn't take a hint, of ever give up. Even after Christian Gray bought the company where they worked, "You've bought it. SIP" (James 57), Jack met Ana in the coffee room and told her about his intentions and that she was to keep quiet and not say a word. Though thanks to Ray, Ana's step-father, Ana knew how to fight and pushed him off her as she escaped. Christian then had him fired the following work day, one of the perks of owning just about any business he wants.
Another man out for Ana was Jack, her boss at her new job in Seattle. He didn't take a hint, of ever give up. Even after Christian Gray bought the company where they worked, "You've bought it. SIP" (James 57), Jack met Ana in the coffee room and told her about his intentions and that she was to keep quiet and not say a word. Though thanks to Ray, Ana's step-father, Ana knew how to fight and pushed him off her as she escaped. Christian then had him fired the following work day, one of the perks of owning just about any business he wants.
A women named Mrs. Robinson was a huge part of Christians past. She always seemed to have her nose in their business for a reason that was disclosed at the end of the second book Fifty Shades Darker. She felt that only she could make Christian happy. Her comments were met with a drink to the face and a public shamming, for Christian only had his eyes and heart on Ana.
Christian's ex-sub Lilia was a huge mystery during the majority of the second book. She first showed up at Ana's work. Then again in the bedroom Ana was sleeping in. Then lastly she confronted Ana at Ana's apartment with a gun. Lilia wondered why Christian liked Ana so much and why Lilia and Christian weren't together. But Christian arrived and settled the situation by taking Lilia to the mental care hospital where she wouldn't be a problem anymore.
4.
He proves to her that he is the one
After their fall out from the first book, Fifty Shades of Gray, "I was overwhelmed. I was trying to be what you wanted me to be" (James 30). Christian proves to Ana that he loves her with the whole vanilla package. The vanilla package is described as the flowers, hearts and roses type of relationship. Even when Ana fears shes not the one and hes not getting what he needs, he says "I'm still me, Anastasia- in all my shades of [messed-upness]" (James 227).
5.
They get married and have a happy ever after
Ana admits that Christian is the one for her and explains it to her step-father, Ray. She says "I know it's sudden and all- but... well, I love him. He loves me. He wants to marry me, and there'll never be anyone else for me" (James 501). She is beyond head over heels for Christian and he is beyond head over heels for Anastasia. Ray says yes to giving Ana away at the wedding, leaving nothing but love in the air as Ana and Christian say "I do" to each other.
"He's my happily ever after" (James 501). Ana admits that her life quickly turned into a fairytale love that only true love can offer. Christian is her ending to her fairytale. He is her happily ever after.
Ana admits that Christian is the one for her and explains it to her step-father, Ray. She says "I know it's sudden and all- but... well, I love him. He loves me. He wants to marry me, and there'll never be anyone else for me" (James 501). She is beyond head over heels for Christian and he is beyond head over heels for Anastasia. Ray says yes to giving Ana away at the wedding, leaving nothing but love in the air as Ana and Christian say "I do" to each other.
"He's my happily ever after" (James 501). Ana admits that her life quickly turned into a fairytale love that only true love can offer. Christian is her ending to her fairytale. He is her happily ever after.
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Blog number 5
Non-fiction is just that, not fake. That means the book has to be 100% true. However, if every story that was non-fiction was 100% true, they would more often than not be boring. People who read non-fiction need to understand that even non-fiction pieces of writing have characteristics of fiction.
Non-fiction, however, shouldn't be less than 98% true. This is to keep the fiction and non-fiction titles as far from each other as possible as to avoid any grey area that could lead a book to be either fiction or non-fiction.
Fiction is far different from non-fiction. Fiction is a genre with a different purpose all together. Non-fiction must be more factual than un-factual to ensure its purpose is kept, or else it can become fiction. Telling a non-fiction story with SOME fictional details is okay, however telling a non-fiction story with more made up things and events changes the genre to fiction.
When labeling genres, it's important to label them correctly. In fact, the labeling of genera's is important in and of itself. This is due to the fact that people like to know what they are getting themselves into when they read a book. They also like to have a direction as to where to look for books that they might like.
For example, if someone walks into a book store with all the genera's mixed together, that person wouldn't know where to start and would likely just walk out of the book store after a few minutes trying to go through every single book. Searching through the shelves without a place to start will enhance the dreaded judging of a book by its cover because the reader wouldn't have the patience to open each book in order to find out if they would like it.
However, a book store with genera's separated allows the reader to go to one smaller section of books they could potentially walk out of the store with and read.
Non-fiction, however, shouldn't be less than 98% true. This is to keep the fiction and non-fiction titles as far from each other as possible as to avoid any grey area that could lead a book to be either fiction or non-fiction.
Fiction is far different from non-fiction. Fiction is a genre with a different purpose all together. Non-fiction must be more factual than un-factual to ensure its purpose is kept, or else it can become fiction. Telling a non-fiction story with SOME fictional details is okay, however telling a non-fiction story with more made up things and events changes the genre to fiction.
When labeling genres, it's important to label them correctly. In fact, the labeling of genera's is important in and of itself. This is due to the fact that people like to know what they are getting themselves into when they read a book. They also like to have a direction as to where to look for books that they might like.
For example, if someone walks into a book store with all the genera's mixed together, that person wouldn't know where to start and would likely just walk out of the book store after a few minutes trying to go through every single book. Searching through the shelves without a place to start will enhance the dreaded judging of a book by its cover because the reader wouldn't have the patience to open each book in order to find out if they would like it.
However, a book store with genera's separated allows the reader to go to one smaller section of books they could potentially walk out of the store with and read.
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Book 2 Adaptation
American Sniper:
For this book a movie would make the most sense. There isn't really much to go off of for a series due to the fact there is only one book to base any information off of. One of the most important scenes to be kept is probably when he returns home from the seals. Obviously this would be towards the end of the movie, but this marks a huge milestone in Chis Kyle's life and the movie would not be an accurate representation of the book if the movie portrayed him never leaving the seals.
Another important moment that can not be left out is when Ryan was shot. This must be kept for many reasons, first of all because Chis says "nothing I've experienced in Iraq had ever affected me like this." This fired Chris up to go into action and could ultimately be a great way to connect to the audience of the movie and not make it seem like Chris is just shooting people without any reason or sense of morals.
The last element that needs to be included is the birth of his first born. This gives Chris a sense of purpose as to why he stays home at the end of the book. It shows that military men can have a life outside of war, like most military men do. It keeps the character true to who he needs to be in the movie to who he is in the book. Without this, he will come off as not human and lacking in some manner.
Another possible moment is actually the first moment in the book, located in the prologue, is the moment Chris Kyle shoots a women who has a grenade. This moment would be the perfect moment to introduce the audience to the book and what it has to offer. They know right away he is a Navy SEAL and they know he has an important role in the movie.
As far as cuts go, Chris Kyle's training is un important. What his training has to offer can be captured with scenes from his battles and fights. To show his willpower, determination and a want to be a SEAL, doesn't mean his training needs to be shown. All these attributes can easily be shown in another scene that is perhaps more important to the plot of the book.
For this book a movie would make the most sense. There isn't really much to go off of for a series due to the fact there is only one book to base any information off of. One of the most important scenes to be kept is probably when he returns home from the seals. Obviously this would be towards the end of the movie, but this marks a huge milestone in Chis Kyle's life and the movie would not be an accurate representation of the book if the movie portrayed him never leaving the seals.
Another important moment that can not be left out is when Ryan was shot. This must be kept for many reasons, first of all because Chis says "nothing I've experienced in Iraq had ever affected me like this." This fired Chris up to go into action and could ultimately be a great way to connect to the audience of the movie and not make it seem like Chris is just shooting people without any reason or sense of morals.
The last element that needs to be included is the birth of his first born. This gives Chris a sense of purpose as to why he stays home at the end of the book. It shows that military men can have a life outside of war, like most military men do. It keeps the character true to who he needs to be in the movie to who he is in the book. Without this, he will come off as not human and lacking in some manner.
Another possible moment is actually the first moment in the book, located in the prologue, is the moment Chris Kyle shoots a women who has a grenade. This moment would be the perfect moment to introduce the audience to the book and what it has to offer. They know right away he is a Navy SEAL and they know he has an important role in the movie.
As far as cuts go, Chris Kyle's training is un important. What his training has to offer can be captured with scenes from his battles and fights. To show his willpower, determination and a want to be a SEAL, doesn't mean his training needs to be shown. All these attributes can easily be shown in another scene that is perhaps more important to the plot of the book.
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Book Project: A Dogs Purpose
A Dog's Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron
If you are someone that couldn't get enough of a dog's perspective in this book, then here is a little more from A Dog's Purpose.
Become part of the action in Bailey's life as he explores his purpose in his world. Meet his owners, his friends (human and dog alike.) Follow along the journey to his purpose, learning various skills along the way, ultimately reliving the book in its entirety. Run from the dog catchers as Toby, save Ethan as Bailey, do Find as Ellie and wander the woods as Buddy in search of Ethan. With Ethan, learn "love and companionship... just by accompanying him on his daily adventures." Go with Ethan into the woods and find your way back home by following the river. Be a front seat dog as Ethan takes you into town and help him pick out fun things to do. Go to Ethan's football games and learn more about the sport than you ever had by playing along with the boys at practice. Save Ethan as he dives into the water over and over. Hone this skill to re-use later when you do Find as Ellie, the German Shepard. Be Ellie as she learns her "clear purpose- to Find, Show, and save people." It will surly be an exhilarating experience. Find the little girl that's hidden inside of a torn up house. Sacrifice yourself for the little boy who had hidden inside a sewer and keep a sturdy finger on the swim button as the current sweeps you both down the sewer and to a river where you are saved. You're sure to be exhausted just as Ellie was.
If you were ever curious as to what it would be like to be this dog searching the world, fighting off evil and saving the good, playing this game will certainly be the answer. Relive the heartwarming story through this video game and go through the life of this dog as it searches for a purpose.
Explore the neighborhood as Bailey, meet new dogs and become friends. Then come home to save your family and fight off the evil forces of Todd. Bite his leg and hold on tight!
Ultimately answer the question Bailey returns to, "where's my boy?" Keep this question in mind as Buddy is released into the wild by his abusive owners. Search for Ethan, use your nose and follow the scent colors on the ground. Come across familiar scents and find out what they mean in order to learn where the boy, Ethan is. Don't forget determination as you try to get into Ethan's house. Just remember to never forget the power of the Flip to make Ethan understand you're Bailey, the dog that came back to him to make him happy. Relive the heartbreaking scene where Ethan passes away, but be comforted by the fact that you made him a happy old man by finding him Hannah, his high school love.
The game is based on the multiple things the dog accomplishes in his life. Essentially it's playing through the life of the dog that is reborn into a new dog over and over trying to find its purpose, which was ultimately to make Ethan happy and bring him together with Hannah in their old age.
You are sure to become attached to this game as soon as you hear of it. To actually live through this dog's life is a dream come true for the fans of this book and not to mention the fans that the video game will bring in. If reading isn't your style of fun activities, then playing video games is an activity you will enjoy. Its a story line based game so there is surly plenty to do!
Friday, January 30, 2015
Post 2:What is a Book?
Books are not "mass-produced items," but rather mass-produced stories that dream to be read by the hundreds. Books are living, breathing objects whom want nothing more than to be loved and to show others how to love. Someone had spent a large portion of their time teaching the book how to show its stories and lessons the right way. And those books who have learned the most and go out into the world and share their stories the best, are rewarded with prizes. Most of all these books are rewarded with love and acceptance every time a new person opens them up and listens to what the book has to offer.
A Book is not simply a message. A book has more to offer the world than one simple message. A book sets off its journey with many implied meanings and applications, not just a message.
A Book is not simply a message. A book has more to offer the world than one simple message. A book sets off its journey with many implied meanings and applications, not just a message.
A book is so many things.
A book can be a pair of glasses.This is how a book shows you how to empathize. It will show you things you thought impossible. It can open your eyes to a whole new world and new people you used to judge.
A book will place you in the other kids shoes and show you why he is anti social and depressed. A book will show you why that little girl you used to make fun of is the way she is.
A book can be a message carrier. A book opens your eyes and speaks with wise words into the deepest portions of your heart where it seeps through your veins and travels to your brain. This is where it plants it's seeds of understanding and empathy. Later it will blossom into a true sense of compassion for those around us who have experienced world though their own glasses. We, simply by reading books get to borrow their glasses and see their world.
Unimaginable pain, love and laughter is what we get to see with books. A whole different world is portrayed.
Wether this world be one similar to ours or something different altogether, a book still is an open window into someone else's reality.
A book can be a gift of love. Sharing one story to another, passing experiences and fondness as it switches hands of multiple people. Hidden in its stories are lessons of how to love and when it's time to stop.
A book is so many things. A book is an edgless world. A book is ready to drop us off and pick us back up whenever it sees fit. It's ready to help us see or take away our vision all together.
So what is a book?
Rather what does it represent?
Endlessness.
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