Printed books vs the big screen: what method tells the story better? Listen in as 42Fifty reporters and podcast hosts Charlie Mantzke and Jorie MacDonald cover the controversy of book-to-movie adaptations.
They will have you wondering, is it Rotten Tomatoes or a blockbuster hit in the making? There are a variety of reasons someone may prefer the movie over the book, or vise versa, so listen in to hear all about their take on the translation!
Movies that Mantzke and MacDonald dig into are:
- “The Love Hypothesis” by Allie Hazelwood (film, book)
- “Verity” by Colleen Hoover (film, book)
- “Sunrise on the Reaping” by Suzanne Collins, part of the “Hunger Games” series (film, book)
Want more on these and similar articles? Check out our recent review of the movie “Verity!” We also have several book-related articles this week:
- OH alum and former teacher Michael Leali wins IL Author of the Year
- Oswego is with the banned: Banned Books Week celebrations take place locally
- Opinion: Books should not be banned in libraries or classrooms
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