movie adaptations

Will the New Disney+ Series Redeem the ‘Percy Jackson’ Franchise?

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

After the previous disastrous movie adaptation, Disney might have what it takes to succeed.…

May 6, 2022

‘Mortal Kombat’ Is Another Video Game to Movie Adaptation Gone Wrong

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

The 2021 adaptation of the classic fighting game series shows that Hollywood hasn’t learned from its past failures in bringing these games to the big screen.…

June 13, 2021

A Latino man and boy hold a flag together in "In the Heights."

From Stage to Screen, ‘In the Heights’ Is Just What the Latino Community Needs

Yasmeen Ludy, University of Michigan

It’s okay if you missed the play on Broadway — it’s headed for the silver screen next summer.…

August 25, 2020

8 Short Story-to-Movie Adaptations That Are Actually Good

Miranda Maples, University of Tennessee

The shorter the book, the easier the adaptation.…

January 31, 2018

	
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