Page & Screen Pairings: For the Rebel

I am a huge lover of dystopias so I was thrilled when my friend Kay requested movie matches for my new favourite dystopian series, Delirium. The world in Delirium, as in most dystopia, is a frightening one. But it also unique. In it, love is a sickness, something to be avoided and feared and cured and our MC, Lena, must decide if freedom and love are worth forsaking her family, her government and the safety of the cure.

Equilibrium: In the nation of Libria, the rules are simple. If you are happy, you are arrested. If you cry, you are hunted down. If you read an unapproved book or look at a painting, you are a criminal. To keep the peace, citizens must take their daily allotment of Prozium, a powerful drug designed to stop feelings and keep everyone in line. Refuse to take the drug... you will be found.

Pleasantville: David loves Pleasantville, the cult1950's sitcom. His sister Jennifer, however, is too cool to bother. When a mysterious TV repairman gives them a new remote , the pair are magically transported IN to the fictional town. For better or worse, they are trapped in the alternate black and white reality---a white bread world without passion or violence---and it's up to them to bring life and colour back into their world.

V for Vendetta: Evey lives in an oppressive world. When faced with a life-or-death situation, V, a masked vigilante, comes to her aide. Both charismatic and highly skilled, V ignites revolution against the totalitarian regime, urging his fellow citizens to fight against the tyranny of their government. As Evey uncovers the truth behind V's identity, she also learns the truth about herself, becoming an unlikely ally. Their fight---to bring freedom and justice to a society that now only knows cruelty and corruption. 



So, what do you think of my matches? Have you read this book or seen any of these movies? Are there any books/movies you'd like to have recommendations for? I want this to be an interactive feature so tell me what books/movies you'd like to see paired. As always, leave your thoughts in the comments below!

Page & Screen Pairings: For the Zombie Newb

Warm Bodies is the clever, funny, sweet and, yes, undead retelling of Romeo and Juliet. I know some of you aren't super into zombies (say whaaaaaat?!) and that's exactly why I'd recommend it as a movie and/or book (preferably both). It's a zombie story for zombie-haters. If upon reading/watching it, you discover that zombies are your thing, here are a some other introductory zombie reads that will fuel your need for some BRRAAAIIIIINNNSSS.

The Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks: This book is the perfect survival guide for all your zombie woes. Fully illustrated and exhaustively comprehensive, covering everything from zombie behavior and physiology to defense tactics, weaponry and basic survival skills. This book is a must-have for any zombie aficionado.

Breathers: A Zombie's Lament by S.G. Browne: Breathers is a dark comedy with surprisingly touching moments and enough gore to please all zombie fans. It's the zombie rom-com that will make you want more of zombie rom-coms.

Married With Zombies by Jesse Petersen: This is my favourite zombie-based series. If scares and zombies aren’t your thing, that’s okay, this book is the perfect introductory to both. The first in a series, it screams with LOL moments and tons of cinematic action. Trust me, our feisty narrator Sarah won’t allow you to regret a thing.



So, what do you think of my matches? Have you seen this movie or read any of these books? Are there any books/movies you'd like to have recommendations for? I want this to be an interactive feature so tell me what books/movies you'd like to see paired. As always, leave your thoughts in the comments below!

Page & Screen Pairings: For the Conservationist

It wasn't long ago that I discussed some of my favourite documentaries. One of them, in particular, led me to my current read, Death at Seaworld. This book looks at the dark side of Seaworld and the science behind and the costs of keeping cetaceans in captivity. 

Blackfish is the eye opening documentary about, Tilikum, the infamous killer whale who is allegedly responsible for the deaths of three people, including senior whale trainer, Dawn Brancheau. It asks deeply moral questions while exploring the devastating and, often, deadly consequences of keeping killer whales in captivity. For a more family friendly version, you might want to watch the 1993 hit, Free Willy. Conversely, if killer whales aren't your thing then try watching The Cove, which exposes the cruel and abusive practice of corralling wild dolphins for sale and slaughter in Japan.




So, I want to know what you think of the new feature. Are there any books/movies you'd like to have recommendations for? I want this to be an interactive feature where we make suggestions to eachother. Have you read this book or seen any of these movies? As always, leave your own thoughts in the comments below!