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Christopher Nolan got “Batman” on the basis of his passion for the project. Same with Brian Singer and “X-Men.” If love of the material is what it takes, I should be a shoo–in for these projects.
C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia. All seven books in the series deserve to be made into moviesthat remain faithful to the original story (as opposed to the unfortunate reworking of 2008’s “Prince Caspian.”) All have great moments of comedy, drama, and great visual appeal.
I would especially love the opportunity to throw my hat in the ring for an adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew, the real genesis of the series. Imagine the cloying danger of the Wood Between the Worlds… Contrast that with awakening the dormant evil Queen Jadis who goes on to infiltrate the purity of Aslan’s new creation. I can see it now…
The Horse and His Boy is another favorite. It’s an epic coming-of-age tale that — to my knowledge — has never been given appropriate on-screen treatment.
Clive Cussler’s Inca Gold. I would love a crack at adapting my favorite Cussler book. Ancient qipu calendar / treasure maps! Underground waterways! Nasty bad guys intent on mass destruction! Dialogue that must be re-written! And (dare one hope for it) a well-cast Dirk Pitt and Al Giordino this time around.
Douglas Adams’ The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul. This is the Adams book that I feel most lends itself to a visual medium. Thor, Toe Rag, the attacking eagle, Odin in white linen, the severed head revolving on the record-player (“Don’t pick it up, pick it up, pick it u—”), and, of course, Mr. Dirk Gently himself. Hilarious and accessible. I, for one, would pay the admission price just to see Thor’s journey to Asgard. “If I could just work up a really good fling…”
Alfred Lord Tennyson’s The Lady of Shalott. I love the doomed heroine of Tennyson’s classic (1843) epic poem. In the Arthurian legends, her story is shadowy at best, but with a little reading between the lines, it’s clear that she not only inspired Lancelot, but was also the one responsible for Camelot’s glory. This one is written. It just needs to come to the attention of someone who wants to make fantasy reality.
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Ami Hendrickson is a bestselling writer, award-winning screenwriter, writing coach, and writing consultant. Ami is in demand as a book author, ghostwriter, co-author, editor, and story consultant. Books written by Ami include "Clinton Anderson’s Downunder Horsemanship," "Geoff Teall on Riding Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation," and "The Rider’s Pain-Free Back." Ami is an engaging writing workshop leader and writing conference speaker. For writing advice, free articles on writing, and writing inspiration, visit MuseInk, Ami’s WEBSITE FOR WRITERS. For information on current projects, observations about the writer’s life, and the occasional tangental rant, visit Ami’s BLOG or check out her Press Room. Ami Hendrickson and her husband and daughter live with their "vast menagerie" on a 100-year old farm near Lake Michigan in Berrien County, Michigan (near Chicago, IL; South Bend, IN; Kalamazoo, and Grand Rapids, MI, but still in the country!).