1984 Remake

According to The Guardian, it looks like acclaimed novel Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell will be remade in Hollywood. The story focuses on a dystopian future, revolving around the terrible Big Brother and the power the government holds over the citizens of Oceania (formerly known as the United Kingdom).

The novel has been adapted twice already, the most famous being released in 1984 starring John Hurt and Suzanna Hamilton.

There have been rumours that Ron Howard will have a role in this new adaption but as to what that may be hasn’t been decided yet (probably director).

What do you think? Are you excited about this new remake or do you think they should leave well enough alone?

Ahhh!

I’ve got books coming out of my ears! I’ve never had to read so many books in one weekend for school, but alas, my teachers have bested me. Want to know what I’ve got to read by today and this coming week that’s the reason for keeping me from updating this blog?

Today I have to finish a large illustrated book called Tolkien’s Ring, which is basically an analysis of Tolkien’s mind and the many myths and historical events that Tolkien’s saga was inspired from. I’m a little over half done but what I’ve read has been fascinating. I love learning about the many myths from around the world, so this book is perfect for that. I need to write a review on this book for class today, so when I’m done, I’ll post it on here to share with you all.

On Tuesday, I have to be completely finished Nineteen Eighty-Four (which I’ve barely started) to write a short quiz on the characters, plot, setting, etc. Yes, I’m well aware that if I don’t get it done, I can just Sparksnotes what I don’t know. But I’d really like to finish it so I can move on to the next novel on my to-read list.

Then by Friday, I need to have finished  The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and get considerably into The Two Towers. I’m only halfway through The Fellowship of the Ring, so you can tell I have a lot of reading to do. 

Wish me luck because the reading gods know I need it!

Huxley vs. Orwell

After today’s post on my book challenge, I remembered that I had found this website that compared Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World and George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four.

Curious? So was I.

Take a look at it and let me know your thoughts of the illustrator’s point of view.