The Retellings Review (and Fairy Tales Too!)
Commentary by Grace W. Wong
Have you ever wondered just how many movies were adapted from books? When I first thought about that question, I didn’t comprehend just how much the film industry has been thriving off of retellings. From J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series to Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, nearly everyone in this day and age has... Continue Reading →
Once upon a time, a little girl wearing red journeyed into the woods to visit her grandmother. She would soon have her infamous encounter with “the big bad wolf.” I won’t go into the details of this story. Many people know it, but not many are aware of its origins. They are highly debated, with... Continue Reading →
Are the majority of Cinderella retellings now retellings of retellings? Before I confuse you even more, I’ll describe the thought process that led up to this question. When most people discuss Cinderella, they first think about Disney’s animated movie in which everything is rated PG and nothing gory happens at all. However, the original version... Continue Reading →
The Retellings Review (and Fairy Tales Too!) 