Sarah's Key - Steve and I watched this DVD the other night, and both thought it was good. He was seeing the story for the first time, and I'd read the book and liked it a lot. It's a dark story, told in and about the present and the past, and the movie captured the feel of the book and brought it to life in a visual way that seemed true to the history of the events. In some ways the book was better, in some ways the movie was better. In any case, sad to read and sad to watch.
Snowflower and the Secret Fan - This story takes us to the other side of the world, and is also a story told in the present and past. The movie makers started out OK, but then the movie slowed down and became really difficult to watch. I just do not like a slow movie. With a story like this one, there is a lot to impart, and there was no reason for each scene to be drawn out, complete with slow music. It's a beautiful story of friendship. Read the book. Skip the movie.
Her Heart On Her Sleeve: I live in a suburb north of Chicago, and I read, bead, make jewelry, sew, watch TV and movies, crochet, craft, decorate, go to house and garage sales, walk and go on beach walks, listen to music, take pictures, cook and bake, read, and write about all of it on herheartonhersleeve. I have a companion blog called Jewlery by Dianne Sophia at diannesophia.blogspot.com where I write exclusively about my jewelry.
Jewelry By Dianne Sophia: I have been collecting vintage jewelry since I was a girl growing up in Detroit, and have been designing and making jewelry for 15 years. I love to work with pearls and crystals, semi-precious stones, Sterling Silver and Gold, along with vintage beads and materials. I delight in combining shape, pattern and color in new ways. I'm inspired and influenced by my travels and experiences as a reader, writer, photographer and student of life. My blog herheartonhersleeve.blogspot.com chronicles my life in art and popular culture.
Sarah's Key - Steve and I watched this DVD the other night, and both thought it was good. He was seeing the story for the first time, and I'd read the book and liked it a lot. It's a dark story, told in and about the present and the past, and the movie captured the feel of the book and brought it to life in a visual way that seemed true to the history of the events. In some ways the book was better, in some ways the movie was better. In any case, sad to read and sad to watch.
Snowflower and the Secret Fan - This story takes us to the other side of the world, and is also a story told in the present and past. The movie makers started out OK, but then the movie slowed down and became really difficult to watch. I just do not like a slow movie. With a story like this one, there is a lot to impart, and there was no reason for each scene to be drawn out, complete with slow music. It's a beautiful story of friendship. Read the book. Skip the movie.
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