Go Ask Alice
Written by Suzanne on January 3, 2010When I first started this site I told people I used the “Following the White Rabbit” method to find interesting ideas for posts and interviews. This was a reference to the character Alice following a white rabbit down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world created by Lewis Carroll in his novel Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (1865). Alice follows the white rabbit not knowing where it will take her. With her curiosity sparked all she can do is follow while any questions she might have are dulled by the excitement of new and interesting things. Even the concerns that are downright irritating or at times even dangerous can’t stop her from following.
“Curiouser and curiouser!” Cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for the moment she quite forgot how to speak good English).
So far this “Follow the White Rabbit” idea has served me quite well. Of course I’m not literally chasing a white rabbit. That would be nonsense now wouldn’t it? I am following any idea that I find interesting even if it turns out different than I hoped for.
With 2010 just beginning, I hope to continue this rabbit chase whenever possible. Meanwhile I’ve been researching all things Alice, partly because of my white rabbit notion and also the fun film trailers that are out starring my favorite actor Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter.
Tim Burton directs the film Alice in Wonderland coming out in March, 2010. As usual many of his own favorite actors are involved such as Helena Bonham Carter, Christopher Lee, Timothy Spall, and Alan Rickman. To see who else is on the cast list and get more info, click here for the official site of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland in 3D.
I’ve always loved Walt Disney’s animated version of Alice in Wonderland (1951). According to Burton this one will be quite different. Alice Kingsley is now 19 and finds herself chasing the rabbit once again back to Wonderland even though she has no recollection of being there before. It’s obvious from the trailer that he’ll be working his gothic magic on this film and Hot Topic has already gone merchandise crazy with everything from T-shirts to key rings. I know because I have one already myself. Thanks Aunt Diane!
All this Alice talk has me thinking of the song from Jefferson Airplane called “White Rabbit”:
Speaking of Grace Slick did you know she’s an accomplished artist? Check out her work by touring this link: http://www.areaarts.com/wonderland/tour.html
Remember what the door mouse said, “Feed your Head.”
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January 4th, 2010 at 10:14 am
I saw the previews for “Alice” in 3D when I went to see Avatar. It looks really good especially with the good 3D they have now.
January 4th, 2010 at 10:46 am
Ok, forgot my e-mail…I thought it was based on the Looking Glass Wars, but haven’t been able to confirm that theory. Still can’t wait to see it.
January 4th, 2010 at 3:24 pm
@Angie I know it’s to be a sequel to the original stories. Which I think is very cool because a remake wouldn’t go over well with me. Thanks for your comment I just might add a bit about it into my post.
January 6th, 2010 at 7:38 pm
You’ve just tossed another log onto the fire of anticipation I have for the new Alice film! And that link to the Grace Slick site is fantastic. I really enjoyed hearing her voice describe her artwork. I always thought she sounded so great even though I regret some of the musical choices she made in the late 80s when “Starship” went so far OUT of the Rabbit Hole with that mega-corporate rock sound (and I presume she might feel similarly, in her heart of hearts – even though the paycheck was pretty good!)
January 7th, 2010 at 9:35 am
Alice in Wonderland is my all time favorite fairy tale story. I always love that statement you say ” I’m following the white rabbit. It sounds so adventurous just as Alice’s has no idea where she will end up! This reminds me of my adolescent years running off and popping stuff into my mouth (hey it was the 80’s, Sorry!) Now I see that my favorite story is going to the big screen I am kinda bummed and I’m all grown up now and a mommy..
. Sometimes I get how hollywood likes to take stories and make big box offices movies out of them, but for the most part there are several movies like this that left me scratching my head afterwards. Like Hulk, I loved that show in the 70’s but hate the move and hate the commercials that came out of that. Land of Lost, Dukes of Hazards there more! Where the Wild Things Are, loved the book since my youth, but viewed the movie in it’s own modern story, kinda liked it. That move made me think too much because I wanted to walk out feeling like I always did when I was done reading the story. Anyways I hope this move makes me walk away feeling like the adventures of Alice chasing the white rabbit and the crazy people she meets along her way. We will see…., thanks for the post and nice pictures and yes I am going to see it!…….Spramani
January 7th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
@Dave ah the musical choices of the 80’s! Some good, some not so much.
@Spramani I know what you mean. I hope so too.