Books to Movies
Directed by Peter Jackson, this film trilogy was adapted from a book series set in Middle-earth.
What is The Lord of the Rings?
"Noong nandito ka dati / Hindi kita matingnan sa mata / Para ka lang anghel / Nakakaiyak ang balat mo."
What is Creep?
Biblical first man and the fruit that caused him to be cast out of Eden.
What is Adam's apple?
This musical about an American founding father was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and debuted on Broadway in 2015, though it was first based on a biography.
What is Hamilton?
After witnessing 9/11, this rock band formed in 2001, releasing their debut album, I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love in 2002. Regrettably, I am slightly obsessed with them.
What is My Chemical Romance?
This 1986 novel by Stephen King was adapted into a television miniseries, then a two-part movie in 2017 and 2019.
What is It?
"Hindi tayo estranghero sa pag-ibig / Alam mo ang mga patakaran at ganoon din ako (ako ba) / Isang buong pangako ang iniisip ko / Hindi mo ito makukuha sa ibang lalaki."
What is Never Gonna Give You Up?
ABBA song recorded in honor of the UK's longest-reigning monarch.
What is Dancing Queen Elizabeth II?
This pop-punk album was adapted into a stage musical, featuring all songs from the album, B-sides, and even songs from the band's follow-up album, 21st Century Breakdown.
What is American Idiot?
Aside from hit podcast The Magnus Archives, this was also (regrettably) my biggest obsession during the pandemic.
What is the Dream SMP?
Though not originally a novel, this movie was based on a semi-autobiographical Off-Broadway musical about an aspiring composer and playwright.
What is Tick, Tick... BOOM!?
"Iangat mo ang iyong ulo, baby, huwag kang matakot / Sa mga bagay na maaaring magkamali sa daan / Mapapangiti ka / Hindi ka mananalo sa lahat ng bagay ngunit maaari mong subukan."
What is With A Smile?
Team rope-pulling contest that becomes a Tolstoy novel.
This Broadway musical originated from a concept album, described as a "folk opera," and follows the story of a famous Greek myth tragedy.
What is Hadestown?
Despite my already numerous food sensitivities, I still have regular allergies to food, like this vegetable - though I've probably outgrown it.
What is broccoli?
This iconic film was based on a 2002 self-help book about cliques among high school girls.
What is Mean Girls?
"Higit pa ba ako kaysa sa iyong tinawad? / Nahihiya akong sabihin sayo / Kahit anong gusto mong marinig / Dahil ito lang ako ngayong linggo."
What is Sugar, We're Goin' Down?
This police sitcom show backed by a German one-hit wonder by Nena.
What is Brooklyn 99 Luftballoons?
This mechanical band claims to be a troupe of immortal space pirates, telling stories through albums such as Ulysses Dies at Dawn and The Bifrost Incident.
What is The Mechanisms?
I chose this Wattpad username because, while signing up, I accidentally wrote my actual, legal name in the display name section. Oops!
What is EasyIdentification?
Famous for its 1999 feature film adaptation, this book has two graphic novel sequels wherein the author himself appears as a character.
What is Fight Club?
"Well, kung gusto mo ng katapatan / Iyon lang ang dapat mong sabihin / Hinding-hindi ko gustong pabayaan ka / O sige, mas maganda kung ganito."
What is I'm Not Okay (I Promise)?
A jukebox musical featuring Christian, Satine, and a jewel thief from the Sonic franchise.
What is Moulin Rouge the Bat?
This song cycle, written and composed by Dave Malloy, is best known for its convoluted plot, portraying multiple characters with only four storytellers.
What is Ghost Quartet?
This is the title of the Wattpad book/novel/video game/interactive fiction/movie I've been writing (and rewriting) since 2017, though it has nothing to do with the Lord's Prayer.
What is Kingdom Come?