tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162552408162747159.post8245364993355057514..comments2023-10-28T03:02:17.529-07:00Comments on Brooklyn Ann's Blog: Blending History and Pop Culture By Shana GalenBrooklyn Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11285434689426722832noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162552408162747159.post-31056444512086286022011-11-19T17:15:42.175-08:002011-11-19T17:15:42.175-08:00Hi Shana,
my re-telling story is cinderela and be...Hi Shana,<br /><br />my re-telling story is cinderela and beauty and the beast, i could see the both movie 10 or more times, and sometimes i think is there any real story in this world ;)<br /><br />eli_y83@yahoo.comEli Yantihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06207823134263812836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162552408162747159.post-70875681740155835952011-11-19T13:13:49.038-08:002011-11-19T13:13:49.038-08:00Dang ti!! I missed the entrance for the book. Oh w...Dang ti!! I missed the entrance for the book. Oh well! I absolutely LOVE Gregory McGuire's Wicked and Son of a Witch!! I never really liked Dorothy all that much and thought there HAD to be something behind the evil witch's motivations. I mean, there just HAD to be. It is my favorite retelling thus far and I can't wait to read yours Shana.<br /><br />I have to agree that pop culture has a lot of sway on what will sell. Just look at how many teen vampire stories there are now in the wake of Twilight. But I do have to disagree somewhat, in that I like the return to folk tales. Dracula and European werewolves and magical legends hold so much mystery that there are a thousand different ways to spin those premises.<br /><br />As a final comment I have to say that my favorite movie adaptation of a fairy tale retold is Hoodwinked the new story of Little Red Riding Hood. Hilarious! But, I will have to check out Lost In Austen because that sounds fantastic!Michel Lee Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09072449127419140970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162552408162747159.post-90882592399924403892011-11-19T12:33:06.806-08:002011-11-19T12:33:06.806-08:00Asa, I just asked for LOST IN AUSTEN for Christmas...Asa, I just asked for LOST IN AUSTEN for Christmas! I've heard such great things about it. Glad to know you also recommend it.Shanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06267793335415078380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162552408162747159.post-55692127389509180872011-11-18T19:59:20.297-08:002011-11-18T19:59:20.297-08:00OMGm Asa, that sounds so awesome! I'm putting ...OMGm Asa, that sounds so awesome! I'm putting that in my queue right now!!!Brooklyn Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11285434689426722832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162552408162747159.post-4595358387636943582011-11-18T19:26:38.862-08:002011-11-18T19:26:38.862-08:00I love the idea of blending history and pop cultur...I love the idea of blending history and pop culture and to do it by taking a modern tale and telling it in a historical setting. I love that twist on the traditional way of taking a classic and setting it in a modern setting. <br /><br />One of my favorite blends of history and pop-culture is the British mini-series LOST IN AUSTEN. It's kind of like a Alice in Wonderland in that modern Amanda finds a door in her bathroom that leads to the world of Pride and Prejudice. By showing up, she has upset the plot and spends the rest of the episodes trying to right the plot and not fall in love with Mr. Darcy. Elizabeth Bennett finds the portal to the modern world and gets a haircut and a job. <br /><br />You can get all the episodes as one movie on Netflix. It's really funny and a great romantic comedy.Asa Maria Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00456375485415936686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162552408162747159.post-5710506907176028702011-11-18T18:52:30.129-08:002011-11-18T18:52:30.129-08:00LadyRed, I haven't seen Alice in Wonderland. I...LadyRed, I haven't seen Alice in Wonderland. I've been wanting to see it, though. I agree about Ever After. It's a fabulous movie on so many levels.Shanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06267793335415078380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162552408162747159.post-60549673429563167842011-11-18T18:50:11.532-08:002011-11-18T18:50:11.532-08:00Thanks, Raquel. I'm glad you stopped by too!Thanks, Raquel. I'm glad you stopped by too!Shanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06267793335415078380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162552408162747159.post-20504095456353069462011-11-18T18:49:20.401-08:002011-11-18T18:49:20.401-08:00Gayle, my husband can't hide a Christmas prese...Gayle, my husband can't hide a Christmas present much less a secret identity. Just shows how good Adrian really is.Shanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06267793335415078380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162552408162747159.post-331516796576107572011-11-18T18:44:23.553-08:002011-11-18T18:44:23.553-08:00Jaymzangel, I like those as well. I can promise yo...Jaymzangel, I like those as well. I can promise you my heroine does not need saving.Shanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06267793335415078380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162552408162747159.post-14436657513024825612011-11-18T18:39:16.381-08:002011-11-18T18:39:16.381-08:00Ooh, those are both awesome films, Brooklyn--two o...Ooh, those are both awesome films, Brooklyn--two of my favorites. I love all of Eloisa James's books, and I heard her talk about writing the hero in WHEN BEAUTY TAMED THE BEAST. Really interesting process.Shanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06267793335415078380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162552408162747159.post-73602294510651493552011-11-18T18:37:50.145-08:002011-11-18T18:37:50.145-08:00Girlygirlhoosier52, I've always liked stories ...Girlygirlhoosier52, I've always liked stories like that too, but whenever I attempted one, it never seemed to work out. Finally, I found the way to make it work.Shanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06267793335415078380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162552408162747159.post-46524619811750645772011-11-18T16:16:10.628-08:002011-11-18T16:16:10.628-08:00Oooh, I agree on ALICE AND WONDERLAND! It was such...Oooh, I agree on ALICE AND WONDERLAND! It was such an awesome re-imagining.Brooklyn Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11285434689426722832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162552408162747159.post-46966533792189986532011-11-18T16:14:05.330-08:002011-11-18T16:14:05.330-08:00I don't know that it would be considered a &qu...I don't know that it would be considered a "retelling" as it has been altered from a written story to a visual story, but I adore the version of Alice in Wonderland with Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter. I loved that it was the only version of the movie that had the Bandersnatch as a character in it. I also enjoyed Ever After (a more "modern" take on Cinderella) where she not only overcomes the adversity of her social class, but also puts those below her social class on par with herself or higher.LadyRedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11870521134266852312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162552408162747159.post-29790255691502773702011-11-18T12:00:34.321-08:002011-11-18T12:00:34.321-08:00This sounds like such a fun ride! So glad I stoppe...This sounds like such a fun ride! So glad I stopped by today!<br /><b><a href="http://nitewriter6.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Edge of Your Seat Romance</a></b>Raquel Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870113745683162915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162552408162747159.post-48590985307376250332011-11-18T11:57:05.046-08:002011-11-18T11:57:05.046-08:00I would the one that was royally annoyed if I foun...I would the one that was royally annoyed if I found out my hubby was a secret agent. First of all because I think I am an expert sleuth, and would have a hard time believing that he could pull one over on me. :)G Cochranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06217337918017509609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162552408162747159.post-28328044260708843982011-11-18T11:05:33.120-08:002011-11-18T11:05:33.120-08:00I love the retellings of fairy tales that have the...I love the retellings of fairy tales that have the herione (princess) saving herself as well as the prince. A much better message for girls, IMO =)jaymzangelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16961621883263347454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162552408162747159.post-12462190129223912842011-11-18T10:57:06.645-08:002011-11-18T10:57:06.645-08:00Thanks so much for coming today, Shana! I think my...Thanks so much for coming today, Shana! I think my favorite movie re-tellings are Ever After (Cinderella)and 10 Things I Hate About You (The Taming of the Shrew)<br /><br />As for books, Eloisa James did awesome with WHEN BEAUTY TAMED the BEAST. The "Beast" was like a Regency Dr. House! <br /><br />I will announce a winner on Monday!Brooklyn Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11285434689426722832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162552408162747159.post-29518762395848265722011-11-18T09:33:23.057-08:002011-11-18T09:33:23.057-08:00I always like stories where the characters discove...I always like stories where the characters discover that there is always something to learn about the person they think they know ALL about.. <br /><br />girlygirlhoosier52 (at) yahoo (dot) comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162552408162747159.post-40517108100608877112011-11-18T09:14:35.144-08:002011-11-18T09:14:35.144-08:00Thanks, Candy. There are so many directions an aut...Thanks, Candy. There are so many directions an author could take the Beauty and the Beast storyline. It's one of my favorites too.Shanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06267793335415078380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162552408162747159.post-65922090768606924532011-11-18T09:10:28.936-08:002011-11-18T09:10:28.936-08:00Great interview! It's interesting to see what ...Great interview! It's interesting to see what happens when you take a familiar story line and add your own little twists and quirks. I personally love the fairytale redos! Beauty and the Beast is my favorite. Keep up the great work and I can't wait to read Lord and Lady Spy, it sounds like it might be a fun read!CandyGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02267872721063665984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162552408162747159.post-72433479530425072302011-11-18T08:11:41.524-08:002011-11-18T08:11:41.524-08:00Thanks so much for having me today! I'll be ch...Thanks so much for having me today! I'll be checking in all day.Shanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06267793335415078380noreply@blogger.com