I wrote to Deg privately but since discussion is happening here, too.... Like Meghan, I suggested Cuaron's LITTLE PRINCESS (particularly interesting re: the differences in the endings) I also suggested, in terms of having plenty to discuss re: changes/adaptations, the recent film based on Maurice Sendak's WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
Interesting you should mention Roald Dahl adaptations, Meghan. I became familiar with the film version of MATILDA before I read the book itself. I was stunned, when reading it, how the script was nearly identical to the book - for the first half or so of the book, anyway. From there on in, the movie did a *lot* more to develop the character of Miss Honey and her relationship with Matilda. That's one I'd really recommend. Susan From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Meghann Matwichuk Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 9:53 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Videolib] Picking the collective brain - kid's lit to film Hello Deg, A few of my favorites: Coraline Holes How to Train Your Dragon The Iron Giant Little Princess (d. Cuaron) Millions (actually reverse-adapted by the screenwriter into a novel) The Neverending Story The Polar Express The Secret Garden (d. Holland) Watership Down Most Roald Dahl adaptations I've been thinking of doing an exhibit on this, so thanks for bringing the issue up on the listserv! I'm guessing you may have already seen this, but I thought I'd pass it along in case (I used it to jog my memory): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_children%27s_books_made_into_feature_films Cheers, ************************* Meghann Matwichuk, M.S. Associate Librarian Instructional Media Collection Department Morris Library, University of Delaware 181 S. College Ave. Newark, DE 19717 (302) 831-1475 http://www.lib.udel.edu/ud/instructionalmedia/ On 7/8/2010 9:28 PM, Deg Farrelly wrote: A program here has asked me to speak to students (briefly) about the translation/adaptation of literature to film, especially as it relates to * children's * literature. Students will have to complete an assignment in which they read a book and watch the film version. There are quite a few things I can say about the translation/adaptation of lit into film, elimination of characters and plot elements, the white-washing of characters (a la "Hayes" Code), etc. But I would appreciate hearing your individual thoughts as well. The instructor already has a long list of titles for students to pick from but if you have particular favorites I would like to hear about them. Thanx in advance for your wisdom and generosity. -deg -- deg farrelly, Full Librarian Arizona State University PO Box 37100 Phoenix, Arizona 85069-7100 Phone: 602.543.8522 Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
