Setting the Stage: Understanding the Source Material “American Psycho”—the novel that sparked controversies, debates, and an irresistible urge to discuss materialism, moral vacuity, and good old-fashioned insanity. If you’ve ever read Bret Easton Ellis’s magnum opus, you know that it’s a twisted journey into the psyche of Patrick Bateman, a Wall Street investment banker whoContinue reading “The Complexities of Adaptation: A Look at ‘American Psycho’”
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The Auteur Theory Revisited: The Influence of Stanley Kubrick on Screenwriting
Introduction to Auteur Theory and Stanley Kubrick’s Legacy The concept of the auteur has been a source of impassioned debate ever since the term was coined by French film critics in the 1950s. While the idea that a director’s singular vision shapes the essence of a film might seem straightforward, the nuances of Auteur TheoryContinue reading “The Auteur Theory Revisited: The Influence of Stanley Kubrick on Screenwriting”
A Study in Adaptation: ‘Call Me By Your Name’
Introduction and the Art of Adaptation “Call Me By Your Name” is the sweeping tale of a summer romance between Elio and Oliver set against the lush backdrop of 1980s Italy. The film, directed by Luca Guadagnino, was showered with accolades and is considered a modern classic in LGBTQ+ cinema. But before it mesmerized audiencesContinue reading “A Study in Adaptation: ‘Call Me By Your Name’”
Page to Screen: The Adaptation of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
The Timeless Novel: Harper Lee’s Magnum Opus “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee is a piece of American literature that has profoundly touched the hearts and minds of readers for generations. Published in 1960, the novel emerged at a crucial moment in American history. The country was grappling with the Civil Rights Movement, andContinue reading “Page to Screen: The Adaptation of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’”
Bridging Worlds: Adapting ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’
The Challenge of Adapting a Classic: What Makes Narnia Unique When you hear “Narnia,” a rush of images might come to mind: a lamppost glowing in the snow, a mighty lion named Aslan, or perhaps the Pevensie children stepping out of a wardrobe into a land where animals talk and magic is real. C.S. Lewis’Continue reading “Bridging Worlds: Adapting ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’”
A.I. in Screen Trade 