11 Fascinating Close-Ups Of Diaries And Journals In Movies

Private pages full of character clues.

1. Cruel Intentions

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Sebastian's (Ryan Phillippe) journal, which exposes Kathryn (Sarah Michelle Gellar) as a cruel bitch.

2. Bridget Jones's Diary

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Bridget is nothing without her records of her weight, alcohol units, cigarettes, and times Mark Darcy pisses her off.

3. Heathers

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Veronica's diary, full of big, angry, scribbly words.

4. Mean Girls

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The famous Burn Book, of course.

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5. The Life Aquatic

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Steve Zissou's notebook.

6. Harriet the Spy

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Images from one of Harriet's many notebooks, one of which gets found, exposing her thoughts to her classmates.

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7. Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

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A shot of Alexis Bledel's notebook.

8. Dracula (1992)

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Jonathan Harker's journal, a solicitor working to manage Dracula's estate.

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9. Bottle Rocket

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Dignan's (Owen Wilson) detailed notebook of plans for his life with his brother Anthony (Luke Wilson).

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10. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

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Tom Riddle (aka Lord Voldemort's) diary which was actually a horcrux.

11. The Notebook

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Allie's handwritten story she gives to Noah to read to her in hopes of remembering their younger days.