Category: Films
What “The Equalizer” film told me about character development
SR Staley September 28, 2014
I often gauge a movie’s value by whether it stimulates my thinking as a writer…
Why Sci Fi Films Don’t Measure Up to the Classic Sci Fi Books
SR Staley August 2, 2013
I have a few thoughts on why contemporary science fiction films like Star Trek: Into…
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Putting the “Great” in the Great Gatsby
SR Staley June 14, 2013
I recently was reminded how much movie actors can change characters and meanings in books…
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The Hunger Games and the power of movies in reaching audiences
SR Staley April 1, 2012
Here’s a reality check for us book authors. The Hunger Games movie took in $153…
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