I am one of those Harry Potter fans who is obsessed enough to have read book seven (The Deathly Hallows) in its entirety even though the release was only days ago. I actually finished the book days ago. I feel like the Harry Potter series has been inspirational to me in a few ways. For example, it really makes me look at how committed I am to doing those things that will be of the most benefit to others. I think that the intricacies of the plot and the character development are extremely well done. Along with reading the books, I have also watched all of the Harry Potter movies. The movies have been a constant source of disappointment to me, because the don’t even come near to the quality of the books. I think the main issue is that while the plot advances in the movies, the directors, which are rarely the same from movie to movie, leave out a lot of things that would advance characters and relationships. I would also very much appreciate the use of contemporary music in the Harry Potter films. The students of Hogwarts aren’t at a fantasy adventure camp, and it is not the 1600’s. I think that the use of contemporary music in the films would do a lot to bring them into the here and now, and make the situations presented more real. Time-Warner needs to choose a director that is a die-hard Harry Potter fan. I always look to Peter Jackson as the poster child for what can happen when a true fan directs a movie. I have never been happier with a movie adaptation of a novel than I was with “The Lord of the Rings” series. If I was a Time-Warner exec. I might even consider bringing in a die-hard fan as a consultant on the films. Or, and this may sound presumptuous, they could just get me to direct them. If that sounds like a plan, and any Time-Warner executives are reading this, just post a comment that you want me to do it and I will get you my contact information any way I can.

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