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Post by sgev1977 on Apr 15, 2018 13:38:43 GMT
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/apr/15/joys-of-spring-ideas-to-inspireI hate this kind of condescension and it’s very common so it’s not just The Guardian but also real fans of books. Why people would be worried they favorite literary works are not well adapted? Are purists so dumb that they just stop loving works they admire because they didn’t like a movie? Are authors of articles like this one so ignorant that they think you can judge movies/series with te same rules that you judge books. They haven’t noticed the “language” is so different that fan of the books shouldn’t have a say! Seriously, purists should be treated with the same contempt that fanboys arguing that a new version of Star Trek or Ghostbusters destroyed their childhood or t least their enjoyment of the original! So why te respect? Because they read a book! C’mon! They are ignorant in the same moment they think literature and cinema is the same or that words are automatically superior to images.
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Post by roverpup on Apr 15, 2018 14:40:24 GMT
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/apr/15/joys-of-spring-ideas-to-inspireI hate this kind of condescension and it’s very common so it’s not just The Guardian but also real fans of books. Why people would be worried they favorite literary works are not well adapted? Are purists so dumb that they just stop loving works they admire because they didn’t like a movie? Are authors of articles like this one so ignorant that they think you can judge movies/series with te same rules that you judge books. They haven’t noticed the “language” is so different that fan of the books shouldn’t have a say! Seriously, purists should be treated with the same contempt that fanboys arguing that a new version of Star Trek or Ghostbusters destroyed their childhood or t least their enjoyment of the original! So why te respect? Because they read a book! C’mon! They are ignorant in the same moment they think literature and cinema is the same or that words are automatically superior to images. Maybe I am misreading this article but I just took this to mean that the fans of the book are excited for the TV movie version to come out. That's what "hold their breath" means to me at least. Excitement. Holding their breath with anticipation. BTW I do fully agree with your comments about "purists" and how they seem to lose all perspective when it comes to adaptations especially across different forms (ie. Books versus movies or TV). It's a big bugaboo with me too (like when ACD "fans" make a huge stink about the BBC Sherlock not being "canon" enough so it is "inferior" and ruins their whole enjoyment). I just don't think it is being presented in this excerpt from the Guardian. :-))
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Post by sgev1977 on Apr 15, 2018 14:55:28 GMT
Maybe it’s my English! I interpreted it as being nervous or worried about what it’s coming. Sorry, The Guardian!
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Post by roverpup on Apr 15, 2018 15:14:54 GMT
Maybe it’s my English! I interpreted it as being nervous or worried about what it’s coming. Sorry, The Guardian! Perfectly understandable. Your English language skills are so awesome that I sometimes forget that you aren't a native speaker. BTW: I just have to say a really BIG "THANK YOU" to you for all the updates on the press tour!! It isn't a movie I am particularly interested in, but I LOVE being kept in the loop about BC and the excitement surrounding this really big movie! Lots of pretty pictures, fun and informative interviews, and it's great to see the fans of this kind of movie get enjoying themselves and looking forward to it!! You really keep this forum "in the know"! Thanks! :-))
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Post by sgev1977 on Apr 15, 2018 16:33:35 GMT
Thanks! But I don’t think my English is that good. I usually understand it much better than I speak it or write it but not in this case!
I also post a lot stuff for an egotistical reason: to not forget it and watch it later! So it’s great to have this forum as a personal archive! 😉 It’s great to share the stuff with all of you, of course!
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Post by sgev1977 on Apr 16, 2018 10:46:21 GMT
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Post by onebluestocking on Apr 16, 2018 14:23:05 GMT
You are both correct, it could be interpreted either way! From Dictionary.com:
So it indicates excitement, but possibly nervousness as well.
I didn't read it as condescending. A fan of the author would have high hopes for the film, but also awareness that a movie and book are different, so they might be in for a disappointment. Of course, it doesn't ruin their enjoyment of the book, only the movie might be a letdown for them especially with a difficult-to-adapt story.
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Post by sgev1977 on Apr 16, 2018 17:27:48 GMT
Thanks for the correction! I think I was defensive because I have read a VERY FEW comments by people who apparently own the character and aren't happy with the casting/adaptation The majority of comments are positive but I would never understand people being angry with something they haven't even watched! Just a few hours ago I read one of those on Twitter and though you should be a very pathetic person to be affected by photos of an actor playing your favorite character! It's so dumb! Anyway the worst and most disappointing tweet I read recently along these lines was one not about Patrick Melrose but about Luca Guadagninos and his Suspiria. It's disappointing in big part because it's by Asia Argento herself. It's old but apparently she was so against the remake when it was announced that wrote some rude and homophobic stuff against the director. She later deleted the tweets but I discovered them because another random guy posted a image of them meanwhile criticized the still unknown film using now racists words against Guadagnino!
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Post by sgev1977 on Apr 17, 2018 0:13:57 GMT
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Post by sgev1977 on Apr 17, 2018 10:41:20 GMT
If you think Patrick Melrose is very similar to Sherlock then it’s clear you haven’t read the books... or a decent summary! Not surprising with Radio Times, tho.!
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