[HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Aliteracy - something that doesn't apply to any of us...

[Amber]

--- Rosmerta <tmayor at mediaone.net> wrote:
> But just in the past few months that's already changed because of all
> the junk WB is pumping into the economy--kids have their golden 
> snitch keychains and Hogwarts baseball caps without having to read 
> the books. And once the movie's out, anyone can "be in the club." 
> Maybe that's democratic, but it's a bummer for the bookworms. 

I've always been amazed at all the HP merchandise. It's enough to make
one's head spin!

I don't see how the movie will be a bummer for the "club" of bookworms.
If a person sees the movie but hasn't read the book, they will either
like it or dislike it. If they like it to the point where they're
quoting it, buying merchandise, going crazy, they're likely to pick up
the books at some point. I mean, when I get a new "obsession" the first
thing I do is look for websites, join chat groups. All the websites and
chat groups that I know of (with the exception of the WB website)
mention the books extensively and implore people to read them. Maybe in
the process of reading them, they'll become bookworms. 

Hey, here's a thought. We all know that movies often are inspired by
books. Has there ever been a book or book series that was inspired by a
movie? Just curious...

I must confess, this recent talk about aliteracy and the HP movie has
bummed me out. I've been really looking forward to it because, heck,
it's a fantasy movie and those are not plentiful. I'm also hoping that
it'll also enhance my view of PS/SS. I've always believed that not only
should Shakespeare be read, but only seen (whether live or on the
screen). Now comparing Rowling to Shakespeare is a loooong stretch, but
one never knows. The movie might provide new insight to the book just
like the audio versions sometimes provide new insight.

Gah, this post was rambley. And very much Devil's Advocate. 

~Amber
(who's going to go and purchase her pitchfork soon...) 


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