Again, there was a twitter hashtag I had to chime in on and this time it's books made into movies. Here are my top 10. I put 11 on twitter so Henry the V had to go.1. To Kill A Mockingbird: inspires just with the score and opening credits.
2. Whale Rider: indigenous girl's coming of age story, lovely little book too.
3. Pride and Prejudice: the BBC version with Colin Firth that made me love Mr. Darcy not that ridiculous Keira Knightley one.
4. Precious based on the novel Push by Sapphire: didn't think it could be done. A different experience but equally devastating.
5. A Room With a View: Helena Bonham Carter saying, "Freddy, go look for tennis balls!" is my most quoted movie line.
6. Capote: a movie about a book about an author writing a book.
7. The Hours: another movie based on a book about a writer. A modern take on Virginia Wolff?
8. A Single Man: Oh, Colin Firth, you kill me again. And if you haven't read any Christopher Isherwood, the time has come.9. Malcolm X: Alex Haley + Spike Lee w/ Denzel = <3.
10. Stand By Me: Stephen King meet River Phoenix.
I've forgotten many others. Help remind me.
Notes On A Scandal! Both the book and movie are salacious candy I enjoyed every minute of.
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