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The Literary Scene
Your Favourite Novels, Now in Theatres By Natasha Tsakiris This winter season, many literary classics will be released as film adaptations. While some of these novels have been deemed “unfilmable,” directors have taken these well-known stories and transformed them into onscreen gems. This award season, it’s a battle of the books on screen. They may all be big players in the literary world, but will these adapted versions become box-office gold? Read the books before you see the movie and see if they live up to the expectations! Thought-Provoking Sci-Fi We begin with the science fiction puzzle Cloud Atlas, based on a novel by David Mitchell, and directed by Lana…
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How-to: Holiday Gift Baskets
Beautiful Gifts on any Budget! By Corie Benjamin Stuck for gifts ideas for your daughter’s teacher, your estranged cousin, or the co-worker you drew as a Secret Santa at work? Christmas baskets are easy but elegant gifts that can be modified to fit any person on any budget. The items in a basket can be as personal or generic as desired, so custom baskets are the perfect gift solution for those difficult-to-shop-for people on your list. Baskets can be any size or cost, based on budget and intent. Small baskets (usually based around a coffee mug or bowl) can be made for under $20. Large baskets are more elaborate, involve…
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Welcome Back, On the Danforth!
Ahhhhh…. after a long hiatus, we are pleased to be back here at On the Danforth Online for an exciting new year. If you haven’t done so yet, follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Check back for regular updates to the site and new stories. Comment on our stories! Send us mail at onthedanforthonline@gmail.com; we’d love to hear from you!
