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Rebel Queen 1980 · 02-13-2005, 10:59 PM

I found out today why books that have movies based on them are actually
better than the movie it self.

The author writes actual facts if it is a true story based on his or her life.

Remember the author writes the book only,not the movie version script.

Movie producers often add the things that aren't true,This is in order
to fulfill viewer excitement and to prevent boredom.

So now you have three reasons to enjoy the book more than the movie!

theanswerman · 02-13-2005, 11:03 PM

because books can be 139058310958406 pages long and get in every detail and movies are edited. a lot.

ABlairican Pie · 02-14-2005, 09:32 AM

That movies are made from re-worked versions of books is not necessarily a bad thing. Books may go in-depth on what a character or scene is all about and add depth to a plot, but in a screenplay, things are edited for clarity. There is a certain structure to a plot that a screenwriter follows in order to give enough information to the director to bring the cinematic vision to life. Of course the author has to give his/her consent to the use of their book, and generally no one has a problem with it (in theory). Stephen King has very successful movies made from his books. I heard that the author for The Never-Ending Story was hugely disappointed in how his book turned out in the film.

The Modfather · 02-14-2005, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theanswerman

because books can be 139058310958406 pages long and get in every detail and movies are edited. a lot.

So true.

ps, I love your siggy

Rebel Queen 1980 · 02-14-2005, 04:41 PM

I read some that LouAnne Johnson the author of
'' My Posse Don't Do Homework.'' republished as '' Dangerous Minds.''
was disappointed with the 1995 box office hit,She said that the parents
to the kids were very nice to her. She said she was never called any
racial slurs. and the part were the grandmother cussed at Michelle Pfeiffer
in the movie really disappointed her

02-13-2005, 10:59 PM	#1
Rebel Queen 1980 Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 05, 2002 Location: Watching Classic Sitcoms 24/7.... Posts: 1,509	This Is Why Books Are Better Than Movies I found out today why books that have movies based on them are actually better than the movie it self. The author writes actual facts if it is a true story based on his or her life. Remember the author writes the book only,not the movie version script. Movie producers often add the things that aren't true,This is in order to fulfill viewer excitement and to prevent boredom. So now you have three reasons to enjoy the book more than the movie!

02-13-2005, 11:03 PM	#2
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02-14-2005, 09:32 AM	#3
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	That movies are made from re-worked versions of books is not necessarily a bad thing. Books may go in-depth on what a character or scene is all about and add depth to a plot, but in a screenplay, things are edited for clarity. There is a certain structure to a plot that a screenwriter follows in order to give enough information to the director to bring the cinematic vision to life. Of course the author has to give his/her consent to the use of their book, and generally no one has a problem with it (in theory). Stephen King has very successful movies made from his books. I heard that the author for The Never-Ending Story was hugely disappointed in how his book turned out in the film.
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02-14-2005, 04:41 PM	#5
Rebel Queen 1980 Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 05, 2002 Location: Watching Classic Sitcoms 24/7.... Posts: 1,509	I read some that LouAnne Johnson the author of '' My Posse Don't Do Homework.'' republished as '' Dangerous Minds.'' was disappointed with the 1995 box office hit,She said that the parents to the kids were very nice to her. She said she was never called any racial slurs. and the part were the grandmother cussed at Michelle Pfeiffer in the movie really disappointed her