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[INFOGRAPHIC] Do movie adaptations of books convince?

[INFOGRAPHIC] Do movie adaptations of books convince?

Sam Hanson, RubicOnline Editor November 20, 2018
In light of the recent surge of movies adapted from books, it can be insightful to determine the costs and benefits of adaptation.
The past year has been filled with Hollywood firsts. Marvel released Black Panther, the first superhero movie to have a black superhero at the center. Crazy Rich Asians is the first film in twenty-five years to star an all Asian cast. Groups of people were buying out the theaters to watch Love, Simon.

Despite apparent progress, Hollywood still has diversity gaps

Isabel Saavedra-Weis, RubicOnline Editor September 11, 2018
Movies with exciting and new representation are headlining the entertainment industry. These breakthroughs should be celebrated, but not upheld as the best Hollywood can do.
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