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#AnimatedApril Retrospective: The 75th Anniversary of Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland”
By Joan Amenn
If you have never seen this Disney feature length animated film, be warned. It takes visual imagery and cranks it up to eleven on the surreal Weird-o-Meter. It also features one of the most annoying earworms ever composed for Disney but set in one of the most charming scenes ever adapted from a book to the big screen.
Of course, the 1865 children’s book by Lewis Carroll included some rather nightmarish illustrations by John Tenniel which provided inspiration for Disney’s version. Just to ramp up the nonsense still further, the film takes pieces of the book’s sequel, “Alice Through the Looking Glass” and incorporates it into the narrative. In its initial release in 1951, “Alice” was an abysmal failure but built a following in the 1960’s when viewing certain kinds of films under the influence of certain substances came into vogue.
So, you know what you’re getting into.
Alice, who always reminded me of a somnambulant factory worker punch drunk from their fifth shift in two days from Tenniel’s illustrations, is much perkier and prettier as portrayed by Katheryn Beaumont. It helps a great deal that the genius of Mary Blair and her flair for color is used to smooth over some of Tenniel’s darker depictions of the characters. Indeed, all of the denizens of Wonderland became much more approachable, and the animated film has influenced future live action depictions.
Sadly, the Sherman Brothers did not compose any of the songs for “Alice,” but it did receive an Oscar nomination for Best Score. Musical highlights include the Chesire Cat (Sterling Holloway) humming verses from the poem, “Jabberwocky” and the song “Golden Afternoon” sung by some of the loveliest flowers ever animated. And then there is “A Very Merry Unbirthday to You” sung in the (in)famous Tea Party scene. You either love it or hate it but if you’re the parent of young children you are probably in the latter camp. It does have a way of working on your last nerve.
“Alice” is a reminder of Disney in its prime when taking chances on unconventional animation styles was still an option despite the risks to commercial success. It may not hang together well narratively but Alice’s adventures are memorable as innovative scenes of striking beauty if not downright oddball. You might find yourself reaching for the books to remember what it was like to first meet the Jabberwocky or paint a rose red before the Red Queen shows up.
#AliceInWonderland #AnimatedApril #Animation #BookAdaptation #ChildrenSCinema #Disney #KatherynBeaumont #MaryBlair #Musical #Retrospective #SterlingHolloway -
would you #read more about your favorite #TV/movie characters?
Paramount smells money, decides to get back into the #books business https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/paramount/paramount-launching-own-book-publishing-wing
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Tadum! #LayneFargo‘s 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘴 is going from bestselling novel to #Netlix.
Read about it at our link in the comments.
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1. [TV] “The Testaments” based on the book “The Testaments” (Margaret Atwood🇨🇦) published in 2019 by McClelland & Stewart
Available on : Disney+
2. [TV] “Margo's Got Money Troubles” based on the book “Margo's Got Money Troubles” (Rufi Thorpe) published in 2024 by William Morrow
Available on : Apple TV
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New series directed by Øystein Karlsen, starring Tobias Santelmann, Joel Kinnaman and Pia Tjelta, now available on Netflix 🎥
📚 “Harry Hole” (Jo Nesbø) published in 2012 by Random House
#bookstodon #bookadaptation #tv #detectivehole #netflix
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New film directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, starring Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller and Milana Vayntrub, now playing in theaters 🎥
📚 “Project Hail Mary” (Andy Weir) published in 2021 by Ballantine Books
#bookstodon #bookadaptation #projecthailmary
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New book adaptation coming soon to Prime Video 🎥
📚 “Off-Campus #1 : The Deal” (Elle Kennedy🇨🇦) published in 2015 by Bloom Books#bookstodon #bookadaptation #tv #primevideo
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New series directed by Annie Weisman and starring Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington and Kate Mara, now available on Apple TV🎥
📚 “Imperfect Women” (Araminta Hall) published in 2020 by Orion
#bookstodon #bookadaptation #tv #appletv
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New series directed by Jason George and starring Clara Galle, Claudia Salas and Paula Usero, now available on Netflix🎥
📚 “That Night” (Gillian McAllister) published in 2021 by Penguin Random House
#bookstodon #bookadaptation #tv #netflix
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New movie directed by Vanessa Caswill and starring Maika Monroe, Tyriq Withers, Rudy Pankow, now available in theaters🎥
📚 “Reminders of Him” (Colleen Hoover) published in 2022 by Montlake
#bookstodon #bookadaptation #cinema
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New series directed by Julia May Jonas and starring Rachel Weisz, Leo Woodall and John Slattery, now available on Netflix🎥
📚 “Vladimir” (Julia May Jonas) published in 2022 by Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster
#bookstodon #BookAdaptation #netflix
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Nouvelle adaptation cinématographique en cours de développement avec Olive Bridge Entertainement de Will Gluck et Sony Pictures
📚 « Fake Skating » (Lynn Painter) publié en 2025 par Simon & Schuster Books
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New film adaptation in development with Will Gluck's Olive Bridge Entertainment and Sony Pictures
📚 “Fake Skating” (Lynn Painter) published in 2025 by Simon & Schuster Books
#bookstodon #mastolivre #adaptationlitteraire #bookadaptation #film
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New series directed by Cédric Anger and starring Benoît Magimel, Mélanie Laurent, and Damien Bonnard, now available on Apple TV🎥
📚️ “Shoot” (Douglas Fairbairn) published in 1973 by Macmillan Children's
#bookstodon #bookadaptation #tvshow #appletv
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New series directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Dónal Finn, and Zine Tseng, now available on Prime Video🎥
📚️ “Young Sherlock Holmes” (Andrew Lane) published in 2010 by Macmillan Children's
#bookstodon #primevideo #tvshow #bookadaptation
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1. [FILM] “Relationship Goals” based on the book “Relationship Goals” (Michael Todd) published in 2020 by Waterbrook Press
Available on : Prime Video
2. [FILM] “Crime 101” based on the book “Broken : Crime 101” (Don Winslow) published in 2020 by HarperCollins
Available in : Cinema
#bookstodon #bookadaptation #primevideo #netflix #blackhistorymonth #litterama📚️
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Netflix annonce l'adaptation cinématographique de deux autres œuvres littéraires de l'auteure américaine Emily Henry
📚 « Happy Place » (2024) et « Funny Story » (2025) publiés aux éditions Hauteville
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Netflix announces the film adaptation of two more books by American author Emily Henry.
📚 "Happy Place" (2023) and "Funny Story" (2024) published by Berkley
#bookstodon #adaptationlitteraire #bookadaptation #netflix
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Nouvelle bande-annonce officielle de « Guide du couple idéal » inspiré du livre « Relationship Goals » (Michael Todd) publié en 2020 par Waterbrook Press
New official trailer of “Relationship Goals” based on the book “Relationship Goals” (Michael Todd) published in 2020 by Waterbrook Press
#bookstodon #bookadaptation #adaptationlitteraire #primevideo #film
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Nouvelle bande-annonce officielle pour la 2e saison de « Alex Cross » inspiré de la saga « Alex Cross » (James Patterson) publiée en 1999 aux éditions JC Lattès
New official trailer for season 2 of “Cross” based on the book serie “Alex Cross” (James Patterson) published in 1993 by Little Brown
#bookstodon #bookadaptation #adaptationlitteraire #primevideo #cross #alexcross 🎥📚
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Nouvelle bande-annonce officielle de « Rêve de glace » inspiré du livre « Rêve de glace » (Jennifer Iacopelli) prochainement publié en 2026 aux éditions Hachette Romans
New official trailer of “Finding Her Edge” based on the book “Finding Her Edge” (Jennifer Iacopelli) published in 2022 by G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
#bookstodon #bookadaptation #adaptationlitteraire #tv 📚🎥
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1. [TV] “Time Flies” based on the books “All Yours” and “Time of the Flies” (Claudia Piñeiro) published in 2011 and in 2024 by Bitter Lemon Press and Charco Press
Available on : Netflix
2. [TV] “Run Away” based on the book “Run Away” (Harlan Coben) published in 2019 by Grand Central Publishing
Available on : Netflix
3. [TV] “His & Hers” based on the book “His & Hers” (Alice Feeney) published in 2020 by HQ
Available on : Netflix
#bookstodon #bookadaptation #netflix #hbo #crave #litterama 📚
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Binged *The Flatshare* on a whim and ended up fully invested. It's soft, sincere, and surprisingly grounded for a rom-com setup built on Post-its. Think slow-burn romance meets emotional healing with solid performances.
#TheFlatshare #TVReview #CozyWatch #BookAdaptation #RomanceDrama
Full review👇
http://wornoutspines.com/2025/07/17/the-flatshare-season-review/
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Should You Try to Turn Your Book into a Film or TV Series? The Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A Podcast Featuring Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black
In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast, host Michael La Ronn discusses whether it's worth an author’s time to pursue turning a book into a film or TV series—and why…
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-film-or-tv-series/#Podcast #bookadaptation #indieauthors #MichaelLaRonn #SachaBlack
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Nosferatu (2024) Movie Review | Eggers’ Nosferatu Balances Beauty and Terror
Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu is a masterclass in gothic atmosphere, with visuals so hauntingly beautiful they could be paintings from another century. But does its mesmerizing aesthetic make up for inconsistent performances? This reimagining of the vampire classic both dazzles and stumbles in its quest to unearth timeless terror.
https://wornoutspines.com/2024/12/22/nosferatu-2024-movie-review/
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“The house takes care of itself.”
#OnThisDate, July 1, Burnt Offerings (Dan Curtis, 1976) is the #FilmDuJour
https://write.underworld.fr/settima/burnt-offerings-1976
#cinemastodon #film #DanCurtis #RobertMarasco #KarenBlack #OliverReed #BurgessMeredith #BetteDavis #AnthonyJames #BobCobert #JacquesRMarquette #BookAdaptation #horror #USA #Italy #1970s ★★½
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– Were you drunk when you did these?
– A little.
– They're very good.#OnThisDate, June 6, Black Widow (Nunnally Johnson , 1954) is the #FilmDuJour
NunnallyJohnson #GingerRogers #GeneTierney #PeggyAnnGarner #GeorgeRaft #HughWheeler #RichardWWebb #LeighHarline #CharlesGClarke #BookAdaptation #mystery #crime #fashion #USA #1950s #Cinemastodon #film @film ★★★★☆
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Com, and trip it as ye go
On the light fantastick toe,Following up The Trip with Ken Russell's Altered States (1980).
#FilmDinner #BookAdaptation #KenRussell #PaddyChayefsky #WilliamHurt #cinemastodon #film
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#OnThisDate, April 29, The Devil Rides Out (Terence Fisher, 1968) is the #FilmDuJour. #TerenceFisher #UK #horror #RichardMatheson #DennisWheatley #ChristopherLee #CharlesGray #BookAdaptation #HammerFilms #1960s #film #cinema #CineMastodon @film ★★★☆☆
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#OnThisDate, April 29, The Devil Rides Out (Terence Fisher, 1968) is the #FilmDuJour. #TerenceFisher #UK #horror #RichardMatheson #DennisWheatley #ChristopherLee #CharlesGray #BookAdaptation #HammerFilms #1960s #film #cinema #CineMastodon @film ★★★☆☆
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#OnThisDate, April 29, The Devil Rides Out (Terence Fisher, 1968) is the #FilmDuJour. #TerenceFisher #UK #horror #RichardMatheson #DennisWheatley #ChristopherLee #CharlesGray #BookAdaptation #HammerFilms #1960s #film #cinema #CineMastodon @film ★★★☆☆
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#OnThisDate, April 29, The Devil Rides Out (Terence Fisher, 1968) is the #FilmDuJour. #TerenceFisher #UK #horror #RichardMatheson #DennisWheatley #ChristopherLee #CharlesGray #BookAdaptation #HammerFilms #1960s #film #cinema #CineMastodon @film ★★★☆☆
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– I know what gold does to men's souls.
#OnThisDate, February 14, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (John Huston, 1948) is the #FilmDuJour. #JohnHuston #BTraven #HumphreyBogart #WalterHuston #TimHolt #BookAdaptation #USA #drama #adventure #western #1940s #film #cinema #CineMastodon ★★★★☆
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#Bales2023FilmChallenge July 30: a #whistleblower movie for #NationalWhistleblowerDay
Sidney Lumet's Serpico (1973) ☞ https://write.underworld.fr/settima/serpico-1973
#SidneyLumet #AlPacino #PeterMaas #FrankSerpico #BookAdaptation #film #cinema #FilMastodon #CineMastodon @film
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#Bales2023FilmChallenge April 30: A wild hairdo for #HairstyleAppreciationDay (and #Walpurgis too!)
Wild with today's eyes, it is not. Yet Rosemary's “very in” #VidalSassoon #PixieCut was a shocking affair in 68. Suddenly, in her lunch break, Mia/Rosemary transformed from timid waif to women's lib.
#film #cinema #witches #horror #FilMastodon #CineMastodon #RomanPolanski #MiaFarrow #JohnCassavetes #IraLevin #BookAdaptation #fashion @film https://letterboxd.com/12pt9/list/bales2023filmchallenge/
