Tag: adaptations
TOK Ottawa: Writing in the Age of Netflix
Emily
I had the pleasure of attending TOK Ottawa, a symposium about books and writing, this past weekend. TOK is the digital magazine of Diaspora Dialogues (DD), an organization the supports diverse writers through mentorship, professional development, and publishing opportunities. I was delighted to find out about the TOK events because… Continue Reading TOK Ottawa: Writing in the Age of Netflix
Why we’re all a bit skeptical about female Lord of the Flies
Emily
Deadline recently announced that a new version of Lord of the Flies is being made. The big twist: it will have girls instead of boys. I’m usually excited by movie adaptations of books, even though I think they rarely live up to expectations. And the idea of girls being stranded… Continue Reading Why we’re all a bit skeptical about female Lord of the Flies
Review: Hag-Seed
Emily
I almost always enjoy Shakespeare re-imaginings, so it’s no surprise that when I found Hag-Seed on NetGalley I was eager to see what Margaret Atwood could bring to the genre. Summary When Felix is fired from his position at the Makeshiweg Theatre Festival in favour of his devious assistant, his production of The… Continue Reading Review: Hag-Seed