Clash of the Titans

I just saw the Clash of the Titans and actually really liked it. I have been pretty hyped up about the remake ever since I hear that they were doing one (see the post that I wrote when I originally heard about the remake). I was always a huge fan of the original ever since I was little and was very pleases to see that they remained pretty true to it. Most of the major plot changes that were made were made for the better. The original film came out in 1981. Both films follow Perseus. He is the mortal son of Zeus and must embark on a quest in order to defeat the Kraken and to save Argos and Andromeda.

The main issue that I had with the remake was the lack of coverage of the other gods. A few gods and goddesses are briefly shown on Olympus, but Zeus and Hades are the only ones that get any real screen time. The original showed a lot more interaction between the gods and goddesses. That said, the characters that were shown were very interesting. This is a pretty simple story. Without the interesting characters, it would just be an action movie. No characters were shown very in-depth, but there was just enough to keep the audience involved and caring about what was happening. This was definitely not Liam Neeson or Ralph Fiennes best performances. Sam Worthington and Alexa Davalos were okay. I was really impressed with Gemma Arterton, Jason Flemyng, Mads Mikkelsen, Liam Cunningham, Hans Matheson, and Nicholas Hoult.

I would definitely recommend this film. It is definitely a must-see!

Dream Cast Thursday! Blue Bloods

Today's Dream Cast Thursday will be the Blue Blood's novels. The Blue Bloods Series is by Melissa De La Cruz. The series so far consists of Blue Bloods, Masquerade, Revelations, and The Van Alen Legacy. So far, there are no films in the works, but this is a really good series, and with pop culture's sudden obsession with vampires, it is only a matter of time.

Schuyler or Sky Van Alen is originally from Manhattan. She has blue, black hair, bangs and bright blue eyes. Schuyler was startingly pretty, with a sweet heart-shaped face; perfectly upturned nose; and a soft milky skin--but there was something almost insubstantial about her beauty." She is a student, a model, and a committee member. For my adaptation, I would cast Alexis Bledel.

Oliver or Ollie Hazard-Perry is originally from Manhattan. He has chestnut brown hair and hazel eyes. "Oliver was tall and slim, with a fair, elfin face that was framed by a shag of brilliant chestnut hair. He had sharp cheekbones and a sympathetic hazel eyes." She is a student and a conduit. For my adaptation, I would cast Dominic Cooper.

Madeleine or Mimi Force is originally from Manhattan. She has platinum blond hair and green eyes. "Mimi was popularity personified. She had golden girl good looks and tanned, Pilates-toned limbs that came with the Queen Bee position..." She is a student and a Committee member. For my adaptation, I cast Amanda Seyfried.

Benjamin or Jack Force is originally from Manhattan. He is Mimi's twin brother. He has platinum Blond hair and green eyes. "The two of them [Mimi and Jack] shared the same pale, platinum blond hair, the same creamy, translucent skin, the same hooded green eyes, and the same long, slender limbs." He is a student and a committee member. For my adaptation, I cast Hunter Parrish.

Bliss Llewellyn was born in Houston, Texas. She has big, red hair, green eyes and "equine good looks." She is a student, a committee member, and works as a model. For my adaptation, I cast Anna Lutoskin.

Dylan Ward is originally from Connecticut. He has black, shaggy hair. He is a "sad faced boy with long lashes, smoldering eyes, and a tarnished reputation." He is a student and a committee member. For my adaptation, I cast Nicholas Hoult.

Kingsley Martin has dark features. He is a venator and a committee member. For my adaptation, I cast Steven Strait.

So what do you all think? Have you read the novels? Who would be in your perfect adaptation?

Currently Reading for Pleasure:
Deadly Little Lies by Laurie Faria Stolarz

Currently Watching:
Berkeley Square

Currently Listening to:
Amanda Palmer

Clash of the Titans?!?!?!?!

It has recently been announced that there will be a Clash of the Titans remake. I do not expect everyone to share my intense enthusiasm. Very few people share that love that I have for the original. I thought that I would do a quick breakdown of some of the changes...

1981- Harry Hamlin 2010-Sam Worthington PERSEUS

1981-Judi Bowker 2010-Alexa Davalos ANDROMEDA

1981- Laurence Olivier 2010-Liam Neeson ZEUS

New characters not found in the original:
Gemma Arterton LO, Hans Matheson IXAS,

Ralph Fiennes HADES, Jason Flemyng ACRISIUS, and Nicholas Hoult (rumor).




So Exciting!!!