tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910901195415494293.post651732749488235281..comments2023-10-23T18:26:13.400-06:00Comments on Rena Jones: Remade, retold, redone ... to death?Rena Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02328844122193024220noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910901195415494293.post-50423270476315203982009-06-02T06:35:40.539-06:002009-06-02T06:35:40.539-06:00So, I couldn't leave it alone! Enchantment by O S...So, I couldn't leave it alone! Enchantment by O S Card. This full length novel combines dozens of fairy tales and begs to be discussed. Judaism, Ancient languages, Mysticism, feminism, cultural competition--truly a plot and story with complexity. The characterizations are deep from their names to their conversations and actions.Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06327693625017912412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910901195415494293.post-24280580786126837242009-05-21T08:42:11.091-06:002009-05-21T08:42:11.091-06:00I just found your blog--it's great!!!! I love rem...I just found your blog--it's great!!!! I love remakes (ignoring the ones that are not so good). Ever After is the best Cinderella story. It seems like Orson Scott Card revamped sleeping beauty? Sorry, can't remember, but it was so intriguing... GGracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06327693625017912412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910901195415494293.post-6199162610858240812009-05-21T00:42:48.749-06:002009-05-21T00:42:48.749-06:00Hi Christina -- Was the book you read called Santa...Hi Christina -- Was the book you read called Santa And The Three Bears? I blogged about that one in December. I was thinking it might be the same one you mentioned --<br /><br />http://renajjones.blogspot.com/2008/12/christmas-fun.htmlRena Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02328844122193024220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910901195415494293.post-11545221886442389732009-05-20T23:13:30.425-06:002009-05-20T23:13:30.425-06:00So I really like clever remakes. There was one tha...So I really like clever remakes. There was one that I read to my students at Christmas that was the cutest. I can't remember the name but its published by Holiday House I think. It's about the Goldilocks and the Three Bears but Santa is actually the character of Goldilocks and the three bears find his hat, gloves and such. Cute!Christina Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03459203755170266842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910901195415494293.post-17140618671127639432009-05-20T19:24:39.814-06:002009-05-20T19:24:39.814-06:00I love the remake of Sabrina. I could watch that ...I love the remake of Sabrina. I could watch that movie over and over.Sharon Van Zandtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910901195415494293.post-5702978759760900862009-05-20T12:12:12.317-06:002009-05-20T12:12:12.317-06:00My daughter's English class is watching Oh Brother...My daughter's English class is watching Oh Brother Where Art Thou (retelling of The Odyssey) - that's one of my favorites.Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05583029102450754497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910901195415494293.post-66993349192660620542009-05-20T06:18:04.766-06:002009-05-20T06:18:04.766-06:00I’m always skeptical of retelling of the classics;...I’m always skeptical of retelling of the classics; I have been happily surprised from time to time including your story of “The Marshmallow Man” It is a great treat to illustrate itStephen Macquignonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01930091408772615280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910901195415494293.post-33673079556231277712009-05-19T21:54:16.664-06:002009-05-19T21:54:16.664-06:00I've enjoyed Pride and Prejudice and Zombies ;)I've enjoyed Pride and Prejudice and Zombies ;)Kimbra Kaschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16955657301998255029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910901195415494293.post-82468561161295021812009-05-19T19:39:16.710-06:002009-05-19T19:39:16.710-06:00Some remakes I like and some I don't. Actually, m...Some remakes I like and some I don't. Actually, most remakes I don't. But, there are some that I do. Like the Batman movie series. SO glad they remade those. =)<br /><br />Thinking of you tonnes! xomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04200927211755492605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910901195415494293.post-28811893776210806872009-05-19T14:42:00.000-06:002009-05-19T14:42:00.000-06:00I love the Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig...I love the Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig. And the Three Javelinas is cute. Bruce Hale did a Hawaiian one with Moki the laughing gecko and the movie "Hoodwinked" is just hilarious.<br /><br />I like retellings if they are well done. But movie remakes usually suck.Sherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910901195415494293.post-10305129254335311102009-05-19T14:19:00.000-06:002009-05-19T14:19:00.000-06:00I do like retellings with a funny or good twist!
B...I do like retellings with a funny or good twist!<br />But there are some classic movies that should just stay classic with no remakes.Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910901195415494293.post-59661127806238405742009-05-19T13:57:00.000-06:002009-05-19T13:57:00.000-06:00A good retelling has it's place. But I'm not all t...A good retelling has it's place. But I'm not all that fond of most of the Disney movies because they often stray SO far from the original. Any kid today reading the original Little Mermaid might think the author got it all wrong. She didn't die at the end! <br /><br />One group of retellings I did enjoy complete was Fairy Tale Theater. Famous actors playing the parts...There were a whole bunch of them made. They stuck to the stories pretty closely and added a dash of humor.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910901195415494293.post-62348248701237921082009-05-19T12:31:00.000-06:002009-05-19T12:31:00.000-06:00Ok - so my favorite retelling of a classic story i...Ok - so my favorite retelling of a classic story is Bugs Bunny's Little Red Riding Hood episode. I still crack up whenever I see it. Ok I have another - Bugs Bunny's Goldilocks and the Three Bears episode. Oh my gosh! So funny!<br /><br />yes - I love Bugs Bunny!Ello - Ellen Ohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18311917335471167591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910901195415494293.post-65839431380069543102009-05-19T12:01:00.000-06:002009-05-19T12:01:00.000-06:00I enjoy a good retelling, it's the knowing of what...I enjoy a good retelling, it's the knowing of what sort of happens that keeps me warm inside. Kids love repetition too.Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910901195415494293.post-74911073408410277872009-05-19T09:41:00.000-06:002009-05-19T09:41:00.000-06:00I like retellings. I think I'm especially drawn t...I like retellings. I think I'm especially drawn to Cinderella storries. So much fun!<br /><br />:0)C.R. Evershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09034891037873664976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910901195415494293.post-18098722816024147102009-05-19T09:31:00.000-06:002009-05-19T09:31:00.000-06:00I'll have to check out The Three Little Wolves and...I'll have to check out The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig, sounds adorable! The Three Little Dinosaurs is really funny; lots to pick out that is different and silly.<br /><br />I know when they did Grease 2 is was so stupid, I hope they don't do that again. I don't think that any of the Disney classics should ever be redone, they are priceless and would be completely ruined.<br /><br />If they ever do remakes of the Harry Potter movies/books I think I will have to start a riot. heehee Another one would be a remake of the Little House on the Prairie tv series, they shouldn't do that one either.<br /><br />I'm sure I could find a lot more. Good topic, thanks!<br /><br />NancyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com