Week 20: “My favorite movies inspired by books”
I’m getting in under the wire here because I ran out of time to get my post ready. Earlier in the week I listed some of my favorite movies that were inspired by books, so I had that part already scratched out in my notes. Here we go…
One of my favorite movies is Somewhere in Time. It was filmed on Mackinac Island in Michigan, my home state. Every year they celebrate the movie on the island. Jane Seymour has visited. Sadly, I have never attended. In fact, I just pulled the movie off my shelf as a reminder to watch again soon. Official Trailer.
I’ve been there and stood at the same tree where Elise McKenna (Jane Seymour) said to Richard Collier (Christopher Reeve), “Is it you?” In fact, I said the same thing while standing there. Sorry the photo is blurry. It’s a picture of a picture. You can see part of it is ripped off…a story in itself.
I have the CD too, but I haven’t listened to it in years. My favorite song on the CD is: 
Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini (Somewhere In Time/Soundtrack Version) by by Chet Swiatkowski.
Did you know the original book for that movie was called Bid Time Return by Richard Matheson? I have this hardback book somewhere, but I think mine has the title written across the front of the book.
Bid Time Return by Richard Matheson
It was l
ater that the screenplay version came out as Somewhere in Time. I have this book also but with a different cover. This differs from the original storyline in Bid Time Return. The author played a cameo role in the movie. He also wrote this version, which is probably the screenplay version. I can’t find the actual book that I own, online now. It has the same cover as the movie.
Another of my favorite movies inspired by books is Letters to Juliet, which is the same
name as the book. Also, by Lise and Ceil Friedman Letters to Juliet: Celebrating Shakespeare’s Greatest Heroine, the Magical City of Verona, and the Power of Love, sounds more like a story ABOUT the movie and not the book according to some of the reviews. I love this movie because it’s a romance and it takes place in Italy. A win-win for me.
Some other movies I like Inspired by books:
Walt Longmire Books by Craig Johnson. This very well could have been number one on my list since I’m a big Longmire fan. No, it wasn’t made into a movie but instead a TV series, so it’s still something you can WATCH. Netflix picked it up after A&E dumped the show with no warning after three seasons. Season six is coming up in September and it’ll be the final season. I’ll sure miss the show and the cast. The Longmire Posse, a group that started on Twitter had a lot to do with getting Netflix to pick up the show. Of course, I’m in that group!
Dear John and The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks. (The last movie I watched based on one of his books tore me to pieces at the ending, and it’ll be a long time before I read or watch another one.)
Eat Pray Love
James Bond Books and Movies, especially movies with Daniel Craig.
Bourne movies
Black hawk down
I’m sure there are more I could add to my list since I’ve lived through a lifetime of watching movies based on books, but I’ll stop here.
Stop by to visit the other participants, because you guys know this is a blog hop. 🙂 Thanks!
Have a great weekend.
Update: I just watched Somewhere in Time, and they show the title of the book in the beginning credits saying Richard Mathewson wrote the screenplay based on his book Bid Time Return. And yes. I still love the movie. As soon as it started I had that feel good feeling inside, even after losing count of how many times I’ve seen it. 💕
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel 
12 thoughts on “From Pen To The Big Screen #AmWriting 52-Week Blog Challenge #MFRWauthor”
Linda McLaughlin
I loved Somewhere in Time, and bought the CD to use as romance-writing music. Still haven’t read the book, though. Would love to visit Mackinac Island some day.
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Hi, Linda, The music is fantastic for writing romance! Somewhere in Time the book follows the movie because it’s the screenplay, but Bid Time Return differs from the movie.
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Cathy Brockman
I’d love to go to Mackinac Island the movie was good too.
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Mackinac Island is great place to go, Cathy. It isn’t very big, and you can ride bikes around the whole island, your own or rented. The interior is a little hilly. Cars aren’t allowed on the island, so to do the movie they had to do a lot of dealing to allow cars for the movie. It’s horse and buggy as a norm.
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alinakfield
I didn’t know Somewhere in Time was based on a book, or I might have included it in my list!
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Hi, Alina. I didn’t know it was either until after seeing the movie. A while ago a couple had a blog who fell in love with the movie and era, so they had a lot of information on their blog. When I watch the movie tonight, I’ll see if Bid Time Return is in the credits. I can’t remember where I found out about the book. If you remember the very short scene with the old guy in the hallway at the hotel, he is the author of the book. I think it’s when Richard is searching for Elyse. Thanks for stopping by. I’m still making my way through the Linky list.
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RobinMichaela
I loved Somewhere in Time, but had forgotten about it. Great list!
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Hi, Robin, thanks for visiting. I’ll see how much I still like the movie this weekend. 🙂 It was the first one to come to mind, and since I’ve actually been where it was filmed, it’s extra special.
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Teagan Geneviene
I remember discussing Somewhere in Time with you, years ago, Mary. I still enjoy you telling about it. TGIF hugs!
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Hi, Teagan. 🙂 Thanks! TGIF.
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D. Wallace Peach
The Notebook was such a tear jerker! Even my big tough husband needed the tissues on that one. A fun challenge, Mary. One of my favs is the LOTR trilogy, of course. 🙂
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
I know what you mean, Diana. I still like the movie and will watch it again one day. I’ve seen it a couple times. I have probably watched Letters to Juliet about five or six times. One of my son’s favorite is LOTR too. Thanks for visiting today. 🙂
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