markireland
markireland t1_je8shup wrote
Reply to Thoughts on Forrest Gump? by Purple1829
The movie makes fun of the times, the book makes fun of America.
I thought the book was funny. I still can not believe the movie beat Shawshank Redemption at the Oscars.
markireland t1_ja1re3d wrote
The beatniks called anyone falsely claiming to be hip 'hippies' So anyone claiming to like beat poetry may be false.
markireland t1_j6eeves wrote
Reply to What’s the point of the “this novel is entirely a work of fiction….” disclaimer? by huphelmeyer
Truman Capote got into trouble when famous people claimed he based his characters on them
markireland t1_iy3pgi7 wrote
Reply to The Wolf Hall Trilogy by Hilary Mantel by Trash_Hogan
In New York you can see Cromwell's portrait at Frick Madison
markireland t1_ix917db wrote
Reply to What is a great book with shitty sequels? by Mr_niceguy0
Wolf of Wall Street
markireland t1_ix7z04d wrote
Reply to Reading the Bible as source material by Saxon2060
You could start with Noah, Abraham, Moses and Jesus. There are many 'readers digest' versions and comic books.
markireland t1_iun4y7s wrote
Add an overlay of art movements and empires
markireland t1_jegollm wrote
Reply to Would Lord of the Flies be the same story if it was boys and girls stranded on the island instead of just boys? by Ill_Definition8074