Some Pig!

As I mentioned in my last post I saw Charlotte's Web on Christmas Day. It's been so long since I read the book that I can't comment on how closely they followed it. But, did Fern make eyes at a boy in her class in the book? The movie didn't lack big names. I have to say, I never forgot that Julia Roberts was voicing Charlotte -- ok maybe I've watched Pretty Woman, Notting Hill, etc. too many times. I didn't realize who was voicing Ike the horse until the credits. That would be Robert Redford. Maybe I need to watch some more of his movies. None of the movie was filmed in Maine as far as I can tell (that's why they didn't have a horse pull at the Somerset County Fair). And, they didn't try any Maine accents. That's good. It's something you're born to; it can't be acquired. Ayuh.

Charlotte's Web, Live Action or Animated

The new live action version of Charlotte's Web is receiving good reviews. But, how does in compare to the well-loved animated version?

Charlotte's Web

The other book-to-movie offering on December 15, is the classic Charlotte's Web starring Dakota Fanning, Julia Roberts, Oprah Winfrey, John Cleese, and even Cedric the Entertainer. Visit the Zuckerman's Farm and meet all the animals there. You can your own Charlotte-themed story to the website!