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Posted on 09/05/08

Despite steamy sex, film is tamer than the book

The Stone Angel Written and directed by Kari SkoglandStarring Ellen Burstyn and Christine Horne Classification: 14A**½Margaret Laurence's 1964 novel The Stone Angel may be a cornerstone of contemporary Canadian literature, but it presents daunting challenges for anyone attempting a contemporary movie adaptation. For years, screenwriters have tried to come up with a way to bring it to the screen.

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