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Jan. 22nd, 2007
Let's bitch about Harry
Jan. 22nd, 2007 03:13 pmAgainst my instincts, I watched The Dresden Files on SciFi last night. The books have been a fun series to read—not books I've been desperately in-love with, but good characters and a good read.
Let me say this first: I'm happy for Jim Butcher and his agent for making this deal. Always like to see the writers making the moolah and making a name for themselves. And let me also say that even though I am someone who reads and likes the Dresden series, I do not feel any ownership towards Mr. Butcher's character. They are his to do with as he pleases! I do understand that when they adapt things for TV and the movies, they can't be utterly faithful to the book. Compromises must be made because of the differences in the media. All I ask is that the producers remain faithful to the spirit of the literary work they are adapting. Interpret away, just retain the essence of what's good about the work. Alas...
( No plot spoilers, but what they hey. )
I had been considering signing up for Showtime because they were going to do Charlaine Harris's Sookie Stackhouse series. Then I read a blurb where the producer said it was only going to be loosely based on the books, and I thought, "I'd rather keep my good memories, thanks." Because I really love those books, and I just don't need the aggravation.
Random quote of the day:
"Love is the pain of being true to your life."
—Joseph Campbell, The Power of Myth
Let me say this first: I'm happy for Jim Butcher and his agent for making this deal. Always like to see the writers making the moolah and making a name for themselves. And let me also say that even though I am someone who reads and likes the Dresden series, I do not feel any ownership towards Mr. Butcher's character. They are his to do with as he pleases! I do understand that when they adapt things for TV and the movies, they can't be utterly faithful to the book. Compromises must be made because of the differences in the media. All I ask is that the producers remain faithful to the spirit of the literary work they are adapting. Interpret away, just retain the essence of what's good about the work. Alas...
( No plot spoilers, but what they hey. )
I had been considering signing up for Showtime because they were going to do Charlaine Harris's Sookie Stackhouse series. Then I read a blurb where the producer said it was only going to be loosely based on the books, and I thought, "I'd rather keep my good memories, thanks." Because I really love those books, and I just don't need the aggravation.
Random quote of the day:
"Love is the pain of being true to your life."
—Joseph Campbell, The Power of Myth