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11 Authors Who Hated the Movie Versions of Their Books
1. Disney’s Mary Poppins might be a cherished childhood memory for a lot of us, but for author P.L. Travers, it was a complete slap in the face. Despite having script approval, Travers’ edits were largely disregarded. Travers loathed the movie’s animated sequences and was perturbed that Mary Poppins’ strict side was downplayed. After some heated meetings, Travers reluctantly approved. She would have been shunned from the star-studded premiere had she not shamed a Disney exec into an invite. The 65-year-old Travers spent most of the movie crying and ultimately refused to let Disney touch the rest of the series.
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I feel myself trying to be charming, and then I realize I’m obviously trying to be charming, and then I try to be even more charming to make up for the fake charm, and then I’ve basically turned into Liza Minnelli: I’m dancing in tights and sequins, begging you to love me. There’s a bowler and jazz hands and lots of teeth.
—Gillian Flynn, Gone Girl
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I just finished watching Rushmore… again.
Always remember that when a man goes out of the room, he leaves everything in it behind… When a woman goes out she carries everything that happened in the room along with her.
—Alice Munro, Too Much Happiness
“Ocean Floor for Everything” by How to Dress Well // Total Loss (Autumn, 2012)
Empire Magazine pays tribute to the most iconic movie moments of the past 20 years
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He despised causeless affection, just as he despised unearned wealth. They professed to love him for some unknown reason and they ignored all the things for which he could wish to be loved.
—Ayn Rand (Atlas Shrugged)
The Tallest Man On Earth
—Revelation Blues
The Tallest Man On Earth - Revelation Blues
Guillemots
—Up On the Ride
Guillemots - Up On the Ride
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