Annie 1982 vs. 2014

Genre

Holmes, L. (2014, December 19). A Different 'Annie,' But Still A Good Kid. Retrieved September 30, 2020, from https://www.npr.org/2014/12/19/370932001/a-different-annie-but-still-a-good-kid

This article gives me insight on the changes made in the newer movie like the musical aspect, foster home instead of orphanage, differences in Warbucks/Stacks characteristics. Also gives me an outlook on how the messages with the songs either stay true or transform in the reproduction.

Annie (1982 film). (2020, September 09). Retrieved September 30, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_(1982_film)

This source helps me find out relations to the original, the musical, and the film. Also helps me look at the similarities or differences in the plot compared to the new version.

Annie (2014 film). (2020, September 18). Retrieved September 30, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_(2014_film)

This source helps me break down the similarities and differences of the plot in comparison to those in the 1982 version of the film. 

Social History 

Johnson, S. A. (2017, May 9). Old vs. New: "Annie the Musical" On the Silver Screen. Retrieved September 30, 2020, from https://www.blogger.com/about/?bpli=1

This article compares Ms. Hannigan and the living conditions in the orphanage vs. the overcrowded foster home. Due to the newer version representing hope more heavily than overcoming hardship, the foster home is made less harsh. 

Weber, L. (2014, December 19). How Annie Was Updated for 2014. Retrieved September 30, 2020, from https://www.vulture.com/2014/12/annie-remake-changes-original.html

This article talks about how societal changes and technology shape or change character aspects in the new movie. 

Dean, M. (2014, December 18). Annie: America's orphan rides again. Retrieved September 30, 2020, from https://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/dec/18/annie-americas-orphan-rides-again

This article gives me a timeline of things that happened socially during the time of the play till the movie was made in 1982. Also, talks about how Gray, the writer of the play, took a stand on social issues.