To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before is one of those rare adaptations that really gets it right. The book is deeper and messier, while the movie leans into the dreamy rom-com vibe, focusing on Lara Jean and Peter’s romance and polishing the story for the screen. Both shine in different ways, but how do they really compare? Read on to find out how they weigh up against each other!
When I discovered The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives was being revived in the theatre I just knew I had to be there! While it was an entertaining and exciting depiction of Lola Shoneyin’s deeply powerful story, it left a lot to de desired. It fell flat as an adaptation for me and here’s why!
The Hunger Games is a well known and well loved book to screen adaptation. In this deep dive I will be comparing the original book to its film adaptation. I explore what the movie got right, what it missed, and how both versions handle the story’s powerful themes of resistance, media manipulation, and survival.
