Movie trailer: Great Expectations

While I knew a new adaptation was imminent, I had no idea there was a trailer out already (Thanks Bookish Belle)!! It's always hard to tell from a trailer, but it looks like they kept most of the story intact and really emphasised the dark and moody vibe the book had. Also, how great is it to see Helena Bonham Carter in a non-Burton film? As great and as suited as she is  to those roles, it's refreshing to see her spread her wings a little.

Friday Fanart: A Christmas Carol

Like Alice in Wonderland last week Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol inspires replications and adaptations all the time. This tale is so prolific that the moral lessons wthin it are almost naturally ingrained within your psyche from birth. I think by the time I was 6 I must have watched at least half a dozen adaptations of this classic Dickens story (my favourite was Mickey's Christmas Carol) and even now there must be at least two or three new versions every christmas. So in honour of this wonderful story I've collated a few pictures that I think perfectly encapsulate the morals, emotions and longevity of this story but put their own personal spin* on it. Why I chose a christmas story in August I'm not sure, maybe it's the fact it's winter in Australia or maybe I'm feeling a little desperate for christmas since my life is going to be a little hectic until then, either way I hope you enjoy these wonderful pictures and take the time to visit the artist's websites and deviant pages (just follow the links).

A Christmas Carol by Laura (Gasara)

Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come by Verreaux

A Christmas Carol by Mac (Macryc)

A Christmas Carol by Falang

A Christmas Carol by Felicia (Fotisha)

*One of these pictures is not like the other...Could you tell which one?