In Depth Cine made this great video breaking down adaptations of books to movies and theorizing what works and what doesn't work about adaptations. It was an interesting and thought-provoking watch. What do you all think? Do you agree with his observations about adaptations?
On Writing : Why The Book Is Often Better Than The Movie by Ashley Renee Smith
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Great topic of conversation. Definitely a good thesis and a lot of super smart ideas here. Fantasy might be a specific lane because of the need to create a world on-screen that doesn't exist in our world. And I also think some movies are flat out better than the books they were based on (obviously just personal opinion) like Jaws and Full Metal Jacket (based on The Short-Timers). And I don't know where to begin with both being good but with huge changes in the film, like The Natural. Great share, Ashley Renee Smith. Can't wait to hear what others have to say on this topic.
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Great share, Ashley Renee Smith! I agree with In Depth Cine's observations. I adapted three books way back, but I was learning as I went when I adapted them. I didn't have the advice and insight that's in the video. Thanks for sharing.
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Great ideas here, Ashley Renee Smith. I think there is somewhat of a balance between original content and movies based on books but in the pitching phase, it sure doesn't feel that way. I've already been told that no producer would work on a script that doesn't have a built-in audience. Yet current trends show that there is no such thing as a sure thing and there is original content out there. It just has to claw its way to the surface. Definitely worth the fight.
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Marsy Robinson, that's absolutely true! A movie could have the best writer or director in the world, but if you aren't surrounding yourself with great creative collaborators across the board, then it still may not work.