Staff Recommendations – December 2015

While the holidays kept the Adaptation staff pretty busy, we took a break from the crazy to indulge in some fun and recommend it to you!

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Vlog: Most Anticipated Adaptations of 2016

In which Jenn lists the adaptations we’re most looking forward to in 2016!

Commentary #10: A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)

comheader010Just in time for Christmas, a room full of hosts watches A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965).

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Vlog: Best Adaptations of 2015

In which Jenn lists our favorite adaptations of 2015!

Adaptation #143: There’s No Place Like Brooklyn

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Kendyl and Jenn are back to discuss the film Brooklyn. In some ways more satisfying than the book, they don’t have many negative things to say about this adaptation. Great chemistry, hilarious dinner scenes and beautiful visuals are all they need to give this one a thumbs up.

Check out our episode on the novel by Colm Toibin.

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Project for Awesome 2015: Reach Out & Read

This year’s P4A video, in which we tell you about another great charity that starts kids on the path to being great readers.

Reach Out & Read: http://www.reachoutandread.org/
Project for Awesome: http://www.projectforawesome.com/

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Vlog: The Adaptation of Santa Claus

In which Kendyl goes over just some of the elements that turned St. Nicholas into Santa Claus.

Saint Nicholas, Sinterklaas, Santa Claus
Who is St. Nicholas?
Santa Claus Wiki
Saint Nicholas Wiki
Sinterklaas Wiki
Father Christmas Wiki

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