Sometimes in a novel, you will have Character A and Character B. Fast forward to the big twist that Character A and Character B ARE THE SAME PERSON!
Obviously this doesn't work when the novel is adapted for the screen, and I'm looking for examples of adaptations that had to deal with this, and how they dealt with it, and any sort of critique of how it was dealt with in the movie/television show. (Spoilers of all sorts inside)
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posted by Lucinda
on Apr 4, 2013 -
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Help me find non-boring media that wraps you in a warm (or fierce) blanket of compassion or simply leaves you with a sense of gentle warmth, safety, or contentment?
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posted by zeek321
on Feb 15, 2013 -
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I am writing a book of movie reviews. Hoping to sell to publishers but may self-publish. My question is about image use for the movies.
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posted by arniec
on Nov 29, 2012 -
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Stupid question: Should I read Hunger Games 1? I've already seen the movie. This is normally a no-brainer because usually book >> movie: in this case, I have seen the movie first and have the book on-hand already, plus tonight I have a book swap and dibs on many other books that I don't know yet! Bonus: your opinion on reading parts 2&3.
posted by whatzit
on Aug 22, 2012 -
32 answers
What are some books or movies where the story is essentially told backwards? Ideally, ones that put a big initial event at the end of the narrative.
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posted by gottabefunky
on Dec 19, 2011 -
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Give me examples from literature, film, and popular culture of stories that end without actually telling us what really happened, leaving us unable to resolve multiple plausible versions of events.
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posted by decathecting
on Aug 1, 2011 -
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[movie/book filter]: looking for suggestions for movies/books that are similar to amelie, like water for chocolate, antonia's line, a very long engagement.
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posted by anya32
on Mar 4, 2011 -
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Looking for books and/or movies about fiascos and disastrous but avoidable situations
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posted by reenum
on Nov 22, 2010 -
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What books and movies feature fantasy or adventure in a nomadic culture? I just watched the movie Mongol, and it really reminded me of how much I enjoyed the enjoyed the Daenerys chapters in the Song of Ice and Fire series. I guess I'm attracted to the idea of warring tribes, of only owning whatever you can carry with you, etc. What other exciting works of fiction use this kind of society as a background?
posted by shanevsevil
on Mar 3, 2010 -
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I loved the plot of
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett. Any recommendations for similar books, shows, or movies?
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posted by reenum
on Oct 28, 2009 -
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Please suggest movies, TV shows and books that feature unrepentant, amoral characters
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posted by reenum
on Jun 10, 2009 -
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I'm the first-time father of a one-year old boy. Having recently finished "The Road" and "The Prince of Frogtown" and enjoyed the movie "The Kite Runner", I'm looking for suggestions of other books (or movies or songs) that are about the relationship between fathers and sons.
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posted by Jaybo
on Aug 4, 2008 -
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I'd like to broaden my horizons by getting a better understanding of life in different cultures and time periods. Please recommend great books or films (fiction or non-fiction) which paint a broad, immersive, reasonably accurate picture of a place and time.
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posted by MetaMonkey
on Jul 12, 2008 -
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Is there a term for the type of person that tends to becomes an obsessive fan of a particular book, movie, TV show, etc.? Sometimes obscure, sometimes not so obscure?
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posted by Quidam
on Jul 7, 2008 -
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I need some good books or other learning material about how to effectively lead people, and more importantly, solve disputes. Read anything that would help me?
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posted by DMan
on Sep 19, 2007 -
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Any good books/movies/etc. about the immigration experience for Mexicans in America, particularly southern California?
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posted by SBMike
on May 17, 2007 -
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I just finished reading Frank Herbert's "Dune", and I am in love with it. Should I continue reading the series and/or see the movie adaptations, or will it ruin my fascination with the original book?
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posted by sprocket87
on Oct 20, 2006 -
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I'm interested in hearing personal experiences of movies based upon literary works. Which movies are best experienced only after you've first read the book? Has reading the book afterwards altered your opinion of a movie or indeed has your appreciation of a book changed after you watched the film adaptation?
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posted by wannalol
on Dec 4, 2005 -
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Looking for good historical dramas, especially ones where the main character sticks to his/her principles, regardless of the consequences. Watched Matewan (John Sayles) recently, as an example. Movies or books would do.
posted by strangeleftydoublethink
on Mar 4, 2004 -
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