In which Jenn lists our favorite adaptations of 2015!
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.
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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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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Through the busy month of November, the Adaptation staff were still able to find some things to recommend to you.
The hosts don’t exactly have a glowing review for Pan (2015). While they liked the visual elements, the plot just gave us another “chosen one” and changed everything that we’ve come to know about Peter Pan.
Check out our episode on Peter Pan by JM Barrie and our commentary on Peter Pan (2003).
Dorin and Kendyl watch A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) along with you, talking about why the original is better than the remake and drooling over young Johnny Depp.
Kendyl struggles to pronounce the Irish names in Colm Toibin’s Brooklyn, while Jenn patiently corrects her and they talk about moving away from home, memories that fade, and choosing between futures.
The Adaptation staff were a little obsessive about things last month. We strongly recommend you check them out.
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