tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703706690625306888.post5950618556877966110..comments2024-01-27T13:59:05.876+00:00Comments on hissyfit: I Sleep on Books: Fugitive PiecesHissyfithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06865300919319235353noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703706690625306888.post-42477952350107791052011-10-09T09:29:48.528+01:002011-10-09T09:29:48.528+01:00Thanks Tim; I'll try and source the film. It&#...Thanks Tim; I'll try and source the film. It's often difficult to capture on film the lyricism of certain books; Bill Forsythe's excellent adaptation of Marilynne Robinson's 'Housekeeping' comes to mind. Robinson is a good example of when discussing difficult 2nd novels/follow ups; 'Gilead' was beautifully written but I just couldn't get into it; which of course is keeping me from reading its sequel 'Home'. <br />More of 'Housekeeping' later in 'I Sleep on Books'.<br />Thanks for your kind words regarding my blogskills, although I'm not totally in control; I feel like a monkey flying a spaceship...Hissyfithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06865300919319235353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703706690625306888.post-84537492289483707892011-10-09T07:02:13.962+01:002011-10-09T07:02:13.962+01:00Canadian film 2007 - I'd give it a mild thumbs...Canadian film 2007 - I'd give it a mild thumbs up... Roger Ebert gave it 4 stars. Stellar acting, more direct storytelling than the novel, some liberties taken (the ending may enrage purists). Moments of great power and beauty, as well as a fair share of tedium. Best when script features narration taken directly from the novel.<br />As I mentioned, I found Anne Michaels' commentary on the DVD fascinating, and profound... shedding light and revelation on stuff in the book/film that flew over my monkey-brain. <br />Regarding "Winter Vault"... Thumbs up? Thumbs down? I'm afraid I have to give it the Finger! I couldn't get through it... Is there a plot there? Maybe have to take another stab when I get smarter!<br /><br /> Tim (from Toronto)<br /><br />PS: Trev, the site is amazing! I'm truly impressed by your quick-study skills in the blogosphere. Don't know how you find the time!!!<br /> Proves you can teach an old dog...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703706690625306888.post-82752304052828840242011-10-08T13:42:29.348+01:002011-10-08T13:42:29.348+01:00I haven't Tim; this is the first I've hear...I haven't Tim; this is the first I've heard of it. <br />Any good?<br />Have you read her latest?Hissyfithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06865300919319235353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703706690625306888.post-89468262588256480032011-10-08T07:08:39.762+01:002011-10-08T07:08:39.762+01:00Seen the film adaptation Trev?
Michaels does an in...Seen the film adaptation Trev?<br />Michaels does an insightful commentary on the DVD...<br /><br /> Tim (from Canada)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com