We examine Sofia Coppola's seminal directorial debut and Jeffrey Eugenide's debut novel through the lens of Kurt Vonnegut's proposed basic story shapes. With an adaptation so similar to the original source material how do small alterations end up having such monumental impacts on the final narrative?

We examine Sofia Coppola's seminal directorial debut and Jeffrey Eugenide's debut novel through the lens of Kurt Vonnegut's proposed basic story shapes. With an adaptation so similar to the original source material how do small alterations end up having such monumental impacts on the final narrative?

The Virgin Suicides - How Minor Changes Have Major Impacts

Join Novel/Film co-hosts, Bridé Baker and Moyna Söderstrand, every month as they pick up a book, watch the adaptation, and examine the story-telling choices made for each medium. Together they attempt to answer the question, “Why might something work for a novel but flop on film, and vice-versa?” Through lively discussion, Moyna and Bridé, turn a critical eye to the writing and story-telling tools that define literature and cinema

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Join Novel/Film co-hosts, Bridé Baker and Moyna Söderstrand, every month as they pick up a book, watch the adaptation, and examine the story-telling choices made for each medium. Together they attempt to answer the question, “Why might something work for a novel but flop on film, and vice-versa?” Through lively discussion, Moyna and Bridé, turn a critical eye to the writing and story-telling tools that define literature and cinema

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The Virgin Suicides - How Minor Changes Have Major Impacts

The Virgin Suicides - How Minor Changes Have Major Impacts