There seems to be a fierce resurgence of fairy tales in popular culture. Think about it, there are current TV shows like Grimm and Once Upon a Time alongside movies like Mirror Mirror, Snow White and the Huntsman (upcoming), Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters (upcoming) and Jack the Giant Killer (upcoming). Am I missing out on any? Please do let me know!
All I can say is that I am really loving this period. I have always adored fairy tales, and still buy as many books as I can. Even though I am almost 30, I have to admit I still enjoy browsing through them, soaking in the artwork and the goodness.
From what I have seen, some of these new adaptations refresh the old tales with modern twists that are witty, entertaining, scary and hey, some characters are even empowered more so than the original story. Some stories merge beautifully and it leaves me thinking: 'Why couldn't I think of that?' The escapism leaves me feeling so refreshed, and looking at the world with eyes of wonder again. And that is very important for a writer, I reckon.
It could very well be introducing these stories to an entire new audience, and that is always a huge plus. These stories manage to teach about bravery, being good, following your dreams, being courageous and even though women were more the 'waiting for a prince to save me' sort in the originals, the new versions throw that notion out the window and door.
Have you managed to watch any of these TV shows and movies? If so, let me know your impressions!
4 comments:
I watch 'Grimm', although I'm about a month behind (TiVo). I think Grimm is a nice twist on an otherwise pretty standard cop show.
I watched a few episodes of 'Once Upon a Time', but decided it was kind of dumb. I don't think the writers were expecting that show to take off, and they really didn't have any place to go once the outsider moved to Storybook(?).
I don't really watch any of the Series' but my sisters LOVE them. I do want to watch Mirror Mirror though :)
You've been tagged BTW :)
Seybernetx: I like the same twist too in Grimm! And I find it much more gory than Once Upon a Time.
Thanks for the tag Azra. Will be fun to do.
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