"Books and movies are like apples and oranges. They both are fruit,
but taste completely different." - Stephen King
Books are a pleasure that good readers enjoy. They lead you through mysteries, such as Agatha Christie's detective stories or Dan Brown's plots, to scientific, philosophical, historical, romantic issues in an endless number of genres written both in formal and informal language, fiction and non-fiction.
When I was about ten, my father gave me a book to read it carefully, as it contained "messages that I would cherish all my life long". He was not fond of reading, but that book had meant a lot to him and wanted to transfer his feelings to me.
From Enrico's diary |
Grand Rex, Paris, France |
Yet, there is a film that I think everyone should watch to live and learn from. We often hear that books are far better than films. A long time ago, I watched a film named "The Shawshank Redemption", a beautiful story of a man accused of murdering his wife and how he faced his life in prison; it has an extraordinary ending. Great casting, well-structured film.
I looked for the book and I realized that it was a rather short (about 50 pages long) story written by Stephen King. The author and the director of the film worked together; the film was nominated to several Oscar awards, but won none. To the critics' surprise, the video was a complete success and today is considered a real masterpiece...! And I must say that the film was to me better than the novel; the music, the location, the casting and the direction contributed to the enrichment of a solid story.
Now, it is your turn:
Tell me what your favourite film and book are
What makes them attractive
When you read/watched them
Why you recommend them
Minumum length :180 words.
Remember to make comments on 3 of your classmates' posts and also the teacher's
I think movies are better than books, I really hate to read :(
ReplyDeleteHi Tomás,
DeleteI am not such a good reader too. But I believe that reading is a practice that needs cultivation... Perhaps, you have been a bit impatient... Give it a chance, you might start liking it.
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I've had never read Cuore and it seems to be a book I could enjoy in my free time, as for the film it's sad that it didn't won any Oscars since it's considered a masterpiece.
ReplyDeleteHi Karina,
DeleteCuore was a book that I enjoyed when I was a kid... Nice to know that you liked the film.
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The sound of popcorns in the cinema are really annogying! Anyway i prefer go to the theater because you can feel the feelings of the actors and that´s awesome!
ReplyDeleteHi Savka,
DeleteUndoubtedly, watching a play is a quite another experience...!
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I love books, I think they are better than movies because when you read you stimulate your imagination a lot!
ReplyDeleteHi Camila,
DeleteI agree with you appreciation in most cases... Yet, there are some limited, even boring books that may become masterpieces as films... Exquisite music, good actors' performace, well-elaborated script under the hands of a good director can make the difference....
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i think stephen king has better books , like the shining , it , carrie , all best sellers , they are also great movies but you know , in movies they cut some scenes because of the time , i dont like to read frecuently but some of their books worth the effort
ReplyDeleteHi Luis,
DeleteI haven't said that "(Rita Hayworth and)The Shawshank Redemption" is his best book... Not even close... It was one of 4 short stories... The director kept the spirit of the short story, he enriched its content with adequate music and casting, ... So, the film is to me a masterpiece.... Stephen King has many other better books... as you say....
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It sounds that you really like "Cuore" I think I'll read it in my free time, I've never seen "the shawshank redemption" but it saunds really interesting it has a great plot
ReplyDeleteHi Francisco,
DeleteThe book was great to me when I was a kid... The film is great, give it a try.
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I didn't know about this film, I'll definitely watch it.
ReplyDeleteHi Macarena,
DeletePlease do it. You won't regret it!
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yeah i loved that movie, it touched my heart
ReplyDeleteHi Daniela,
DeleteI've watched it many times and it still moves me.
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The Lord of the Rings is one of my favourite films too!
ReplyDeleteHi Joaquín,
DeleteDid you know that the music has messages that are not obvious and that understanding the music enriches the story?
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Hi! I've never read "coure" but It looks interesting,I will read it. And about the movies that you like, La la land is my favourite one, I think that it's a good movie with a great cast. The name of the movie makes sense with the story.
ReplyDeleteNice post!
Hi Valentina,
DeleteLa La Land is a name that refers to music and place. La stands for L.A. (Los Angeles)
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I haven't read that book. Sounds interesting!
ReplyDeleteHi Thomas,
DeleteIt is a warm novel...
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I should read that book
ReplyDeleteHi Sebastián,
DeleteRemember that the book is based on the diary of the Enrico... I hope you like it.
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The film sounds very interesting, not of my type, but i will see it
ReplyDeleteHi Carla,
DeleteWhat are the movies you like most? The movie is about hope...
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Personally i didn´t know the movies neither the books but i supose that are good!
ReplyDeleteHi Vicente,
DeleteGive the movie a try...and then tell me if you liked it.
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Maybe one day i´ll read that book, It look interesting.
ReplyDeleteHi Camila,
DeleteIf you like warm books made from diaries, you will like it.
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