The Da Vinci Code and Downtown: My Manhattan
Posted by: Bradley McDonald
Da Book and Da Movie
I haven't ready The Da Vinci Code yet, but the new controversy with the movie has reminded me that I need to read it. I usually don't get caught up in controversy and hype, but since there are witnesses that say the book has merit as a fiction piece, I'll give it a go. I feel left out not being able to weigh in on the controversy.
I haven't ready The Da Vinci Code yet, but the new controversy with the movie has reminded me that I need to read it. I usually don't get caught up in controversy and hype, but since there are witnesses that say the book has merit as a fiction piece, I'll give it a go. I feel left out not being able to weigh in on the controversy.
Denelle found a report that the reviews of the movie so far have been mixed, at best.
That's not surprising. There have been plenty of great books that have been turned into only so-so movies. (How many can you think of?) It's all in the details. Books provide much more information that you can get in one two hour movie.
That's not surprising. There have been plenty of great books that have been turned into only so-so movies. (How many can you think of?) It's all in the details. Books provide much more information that you can get in one two hour movie.
New York, New York
Right now I'm reading Downtown: My Manhattan, by Peter Hamill. Ultimately, the book is a history lesson about the city, but Hamill sticks to the more interesting people and buildings, so it's been a fun read so far.
Ever since my first trip to New York, I've been enamored with the place. There's so much history and culture around every block. I found myself staring at buildings wondering why they were built and who lived or worked there, so the book Downtown is right up my alley.
I'll be making a trip to Manhattan in June, so I'm going to try to check out some of the places Hamill menions in his book. Denelle, tell me about some other off-the-beaten-path places I should check out in NY.
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