http://tonyandrewmeyer.com/tags/films/Recent content in Films on Tony Andrew MeyerHugoen-nzTue, 09 May 2023 17:51:58 +1200http://tonyandrewmeyer.com/2023/05/09/review-the-map-of-tiny-perfect-things/Tue, 09 May 2023 17:51:58 +1200http://tonyandrewmeyer.com/2023/05/09/review-the-map-of-tiny-perfect-things/<p><em>(A while back The Spinoff asked for suggestions for best book-to-film adaptations, and this was my suggestion</em>. Post theme song: <em><a href="https://music.apple.com/nz/album/if-you-think-this-is-real-life/1489983234?i=1489983240">If You Think This Is Real Life</a></em> by <em>Blossums</em>).</p> <p><em>The Map of Tiny Perfect Things</em> (2021, streaming on Prime Video) is based on a short story (of the same name) in the anthology book <em>Summer Days &amp; Summer Nights</em> (edited by Stephanie Perkins). In general, I find short stories produce better film adaptations than novels do.</p>