It is quite a daunting task to turn a well loved book character from a Judy Blume novel into a flesh and blood character on screen. Will she meet the author’s expectations? Will she meet the readers’ expectations? In this case, the character is a young teenager who must carry the whole film. Finding an actress still in her youth… (more…)
Thanks to all who joined Larry and Judy on #scriptchat last weekend. It was a lively discussion on what it was like to turn Tiger Eyes from a book into a film. For those who missed it, the archive of the discussion may be found HERE. As the discussion occurred on the night of the series finale of Breaking Bad,… (more…)
Did you know that the Tiger Eyes novel is still on the banned books list, even 32 years after its publication? It currently sits at #89 on the American Library Association list of the 100 Most Frequently Challenged Books of 1990-2000 due to the story’s inclusion of teen drinking, death, and depression. Although the film has received a family seal of… (more…)
There are several opportunities coming up to ask your burning questions about Tiger Eyes. On September 20 and 21, Tiger Eyes will be screening at Cinema Paradiso in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The 8pm showing on the 20th will feature a Skype Q&A with director Lawrence Blume and the 2pm showing on the 21st will feature a skype Q&A with Judy… (more…)
Here you will find the latest developments with the film, plus some inside information on the making of Tiger Eyes. It was a busy summer touring with the film and giving interviews. It was such a gratifying experience to view the film with an audience and see their positive response to bringing one of Judy’s most beloved teenage characters, Davey… (more…)