Are you the sort of person who likes to read the book before you see the movie? So are Luke and James—a writer and filmmaker respectively who bring their backgrounds studying stories to the table for in-depth discussions of the adaptations of the past and present. If you love delving into the craft behind the art you love, then Ink to Film is for you.
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Join Andie, Kali and friends as they re-discover Middle-earth together by comparing the Lord of the Rings books to their various adaptations, starting with Peter Jackson's epic film trilogy.
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A weekly podcast about young adult literature, their film and television adaptations and everything in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cover to Credits is a bi-weekly podcast that analyzes books and their movie adaptations. Hosts Ian George and Adina Hilton cover a variety of genres, critiquing both the film and novel it's based on, while trying to understand what makes a good adaptation. Stories are also frequently viewed from a feminist lens, where representation, gender roles, and other elements are often times explored.
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A podcast about books and their film adaptations. It's a safe place for those who really did like the movie better than the book.
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Whether you're a comic book nerd, literature nerd or just weird in general, then the Comic Literate Podcast is just what you need. Join actual, real life friends Ryan and Jamie as they do deep dives in to old and new comic book titles as well as examining their literary influences and effects on the modern culture. New episodes every week until AI learns how to host podcasts.
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Each week our hero’s Drew and Pete explore and breakdown all the pop culture news that catches their fanboy attentions. Then once they have climbed out of the entertainment rabbit hole they dig deep into their own personal fandom and discuss their top 5 favorite something: from movies and television to comic books to video games and beyond. Along with them in the adventure is their silent yet occasionally talkative producer Ryan. This is the Top Five Report Follow @Drew3927 and @NinjaPierre ...
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Arts Calling brings you down to earth conversations with artists in the literary, visual, and performing arts. Your host Jaime Alejandro catches up with friends and artists across disciplines and cultural backgrounds to learn their origin story, how to overcome real-world hardships, and why it is essential to remain true to an artistic calling. Stop by artscalling.com for the latest episodes!
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A podcast about two sisters and their obsession with period film.
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Jake and Spence cast their dream roles for film adaptations of your favorite shows, books, video games, reboots and more!
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The podcast where we discuss books and their film adaptations. Join us for new episodes every other Monday. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for behind-the-scenes content and upcoming books!
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A new podcast where we discuss books and their movie adaptations! Follow us on: Instagram and Twitter @wywpod Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/watchyourwords
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A bi-weekly podcast where a group of cinephiles discusses classic books and their cinematic adaptations, from new releases to forgotten gems, exploring the power of both the written and visual word. Hosted by Nicolò Grasso & Ewan Gleadow.
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A librarian and a person of questionable film expertise discuss books and their movie adaptations.
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Join comedian Maddy and writer/ director Briana for their book to film podcast, recorded all the way from middle-earth (aka Aotearoa, New Zealand). Each month we discuss how well, or not so well, a movie was made from the book it was based off, e.g. Twilight. If you love movies, books, and funny lesbians talking about movies and books, then this is the podcast for you.
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BASED ON A TRUE CRIME is a podcast where Chelsea’s love of true crime and David’s love of horror movies intersect. We discuss murders and mysteries and how they have inspired film adaptations, television, books and more.
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The respected podcast Citizen Journalist shares interviews between two-time #1 best-selling author and marketing pioneer Cynthia L. Elliott (aka Shaman Isis) and international experts, inventors, top authors, and Pulitzer-nominated journalists. In interview-style segments, they discuss breaking news and topics like AI, politics, media, health, crime, and entertainment. Their goal is to bring positive change to humanity through balanced and truthful interviews, street reporting, and news cove ...
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Two valiant Heroes muse on a Media Franchise every week from the lunchroom of their dead end job.
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Everyone is passionate about something. Except Scott Strange. So join him each week as he goes on a journey into someone's mind and out of their mouth, diving into the what, why, how, ...huh? and "no, really, what?" of that one thing, big or small, that they always want to talk about, but never get to.
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There Will Always Be a Place for Dystopias Like “Silo” (2023 TV Series) Eps. 1-5
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Rebecca Ferguson stars in this Graham Yost high-concept dystopian sci-fi series that was based on WOOL by Hugh Howey, but how does it compare to the book? In episode 320, Join Luke & James as they hunt for relics, learn about the power of cranking it at the right time, play numbers games with Tim Robbins, and try not to get too attached to any one …
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153. C.J. Spataro | More Strange Than True, short fiction, and adaptations
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Weekly shoutout: Check out our friends at My Bad Poetry Podcast! Here's their latest episode. -- Hi there, Today I am so excited to be arts calling author C.J. Spataro! (https://www.cjspataro.com) About our Guest: C.J. Spataro is an award-winning short fiction writer whose work has appeared in many literary magazines and anthologies including …
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Hi there! In this short bonus episode, Kali and Andie check in to give a few updates about Tolkien with Friends, such as: Why it has taken so long to release these Hobbit episodes What's next for the podcast How we get by with a little help from our friends More soon!By Andie
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This episode, we discuss the Colleen Hoover smash hit It Ends With Us, and the highly discussed (for better or worse) film adaptation, directed by Justin Baldoni! We're talking about the heavy themes of the story and how both the book and film approach this subject matter, as well as the ridiculous pacing of the novel, Blake Lively's insane wardrob…
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Brenna and Joe tackle one last Canadian text in 2024 and it's a doozy: Quebecois filmmaker Philippe Lesage's Genesis (2018). C/W: Sexual assault This is a challenging triptych, filled with difficult characters, as well as slow & methodical pacing. It also doesn't end in a conventional sense or with any catharsis, which means it's quite a polarizing…
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Episode 40: Inside Information with @mylamalinalda
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We’re excited to be welcoming back Myla to help us finish the extended edition of “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” and to discuss Chapter 12: Inside Information. In this episode, we discuss: Andie's gripes about "The Desolation of Smaug” Bilbo's approach to entering Erebor in the book vs the movie Smaug, obviously Thorin's "dragon sickness" an…
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The guys discuss one of the all-time classic film adaptations, APOCALYPSE NOW, which is based on the century-old (also) classic British novella, HEART OF DARKNESS.… HEART OF DARKNESS tells a story within a story, following Charlie Marlow, who recounts his adventure to a group of men onboard an anchored ship. Although his job was to transport ivory …
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Alien 2024- Does It Hold Up To The Films? (Specifically The Good Ones)
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In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2024 limited comic book series, Alien. Written by Declan Shalvey, with art by Andrea Broccardo & Declan Shalvey, and colour by Ruth Redmond & Declan Shalvey. They also go on tangents like Ryan badly explaining the Alien franchise, when The Simpsons was good, how good Hamilton is, debating the best St…
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Episode 311 – Drive-in Double Feature
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Recorded 8-15-2024: Pete is back from vacation to join Drew once again in the studio to catch up on the world of Nerd News. Pete give his review of Deadpool and Wolverine, and the House of the Dragon season finale. Then the guys talk about their ideas for Dive-in theater Double Features.Top 5 list is 46 minutes in.…
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152. Ciara Lawless | Paint My Soul, the songwriting process, and flowers
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Weekly shoutout: FORGET I TOLD YOU THIS, an award-winning novel by Hilary Zaid, now available! -- Hi there, Today I am so excited to be arts calling singer/songwriter Ciara Lawless! https://linktr.ee/ciaralawless About our Guest: From arranging flowers to arranging music, Irish singer and florist Ciara Lawless, goes from working in her flower shop …
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Is it worth seeking out this largely forgotten sequel to one of the most famous films of all time? To find out, Luke & James ride the river back to Oz with Walter Murch’s directorial debut. This overlooked 80s dark fantasy Disney film has lots of surprises, including a talking chicken, the terrifying Wheelers, Tik-Tok the wind up robot army, and a …
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Under The Bridge feat. Lindsay Traves
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Brenna and Joe collect fellow Canadian Lindsay Traves to discuss Under The Bridge, the murder of Reena Virk and its contemporary (Emmy-nominated) TV series. We have *a lot* to say about both texts, which feature heavily fictionalized events and characters, including the roles played by stars Riley Keogh and Lily Gladstone. Plus: bizarre creative ch…
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In this episode, Andie and Kali cover the chapter, "On the Doorstep," and it's comparable section of Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy. This covers the point from when Thorin, Bilbo and company – more or less in the movie’s case – leave Lake-town to the moment when Thorin opens the secret door on the side of the mountain. The discussion includes: Wait…
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The Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite- The Best Comic For Adapting To TV?
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In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2007 limited series, The Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite. Written by Gerard Way, art by Gabriel Bá, and colours by Dave Stewart. They also go on tangents about comparing it to it's television adaptation, Jamie attempts to explain Jungian Psychology, and their brief experiences with My Chemical Rom…
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Episode 310 – Book adaptations TV and Film
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Recorded 8-7-2024: This week Drew is joined once again by friend of the show Audrey, while Pete is still out on vacation. Drew and Audrey discuss the House of the Dragon Season Finale, the little bit of news that dropped and the upcoming Dungeons and Dragons Players Handbook. They they talk about their favorite Book adaptations from TV and Film.Top…
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Brenna and Joe revisit the idea of place(lessness) thanks to Australian listener Neera's email about two recent YA romances: Dancing Barefoot by Alice Boyle (good) and Unnecessary Drama by Nina Kenwood (scrubbed clean). Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod: > Brenna: @brennacg…
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Dystopian Storytelling with a Purpose in “Wool” (2011 Novel)
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Before “Silo” hit Apple TV it began as a short story, and that story became the novel WOOL, which author Hugh Howey went on to self-publish to great success even before having it optioned for the screen. In episode 319, join Luke & James as they discuss the value of dystopian storytelling, authors as a class destroyed, a different sort of tragic ro…
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This episode we look at a staple of high school english classes, The Outsiders, written by S. E. Hinton and adapted by Francis Ford Coppola. We discuss the AMAZING cast of this film (including "dirty weasel" Tom Cruise), the thematic weight of the novel, and the newer, expanded cut of the film that has become the primary version, for better or wors…
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151. Kate Brandes | Stone Creek, environmental science, and a sense of place
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Weekly shoutout: The Ugly Radio is wrapping up season 4, listen asap! https://linktr.ee/theuglyradio -- Hi there, Today I am so excited to be arts calling author Kate Brandes! https://katebrandes.com About our Guest:Kate Brandes lives in the small river town of Riegelsville, Pennsylvania, with her husband and two sons. She writes about and paints r…
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Brenna and Joe are ready to wrap up Series 1 of Skins, but we're having a few issues with this finale. Is this a redemption arc for Tony? Is the depiction of mental health still dangerous? Is Cassie going to be ok? And how to interpret Anwar's father's reaction to Maxxie's queerness? It's not quite the end we want, but give us the cast singing "Mad…
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150. Andrew Shanks | The Ugly Radio, fringe theater, and indie art as community
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Hi there, Today I am so excited to be once again arts calling indie creative Andrew Shanks! About our Guest: Andrew Shanks is a part-time dinosaur, part-time theater punk living and working in Seattle, WA. He is the creator and producer of The Ugly Radio, a late night lo-fi sci-fi theater anthology podcast, which has featured over +100 artists and …
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John Constantine: Dead In America- Plus Eisner Awards 2024 and Robert Downey Jr. Casting
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In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read 2024's John Constantine: Hellblazer: Dead In America. Written by Si Spurrier, art by Aaron Campbell and colour by Jordie Bellaire. They also go over some of the Eisner Award 2024 winners from SDCC as well as an in depth discussion on the Robert Downey Jr. casting and future of the larger Marvel Cinematic…
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Recorded 8-1-2024: Pete is on vacation this week, so friend of the show Audrey stops by to help Drew sift through all the San Diego Comic Con news and announcements. They give a very SPOILER heavy review of Deadpool and Wolverine. Once the dust settles they talk about their favorite tattoos in Film.Top 5 list is 1 hour and 16 minutes in.…
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149. Audrey Cefaly | The Last Wide Open, language as conflict, and a play with music
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Weekly Shoutout: coalitionworks issue 8, our latest publication is here! -- Hi there, Today I am so excited to be once again arts calling playwright Audrey Cefaly! audreycefaly.com About our Guest:Cefaly is an alumna of the Playwrights' Arena cohort at Arena Stage, a recipient of the Walter E. Dakin Fellowship from the Sewanee Writers Conference, a…
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From the Vault: Guillermo Del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities (2022 TV Series) eps. 1, 7, & 8
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After covering most of Guillermo Del Toro's horror anthology series, Luke & James return for the other three episodes they skipped over in this former Patreon-exclusive. There were some extremely interesting entries to discuss, with stories told by some talented directors with notable past hits that might surprise you. Vote on Quarterly Polls! http…
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Brenna and Joe return to Canada for a reprieve on "the kids aren't alright" summer with D.W. Waterson's feature directorial debut, Backspot (2023). Starring HKHSPod fave Devery Jacobs, this exceptionally queer film focuses on the athleticism of the gymnastics, though Brenna is frustrated at its placelessness. Plus: strong performances from Jacobs a…
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Deadpool 2024- Plus Deadpool & Wolverine Review to end Merc with a Mouth Month!
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In this week's episode, Ryan and Jamie cap off Merc with a Mouth Month with both a comic and film review. The comic is this year's Deadpool series, written by Cody Ziglar, art by Roge Antonio, and colours by Guru-eFX. They also go on tangents on the meme rise of fame for Deadpool, how meta humour is like MSG, a game of "Name the Marvel Character",a…
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Episode 308 – Movies that deserved Oscars
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Recorded 7-25-2024: This week Drew and Pete discuss the latest episode of House of the Dragon, and their excitement for Deadpool and Wolverine. Then they talk about 5 movies they think deserved Oscars.Top 5 list is 45 minutes in.By Drew & Pete
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Episode 38: A Warm Welcome with @SilmarEmily
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In this episode, we discuss the chapter “A Warm Welcome” – and about 30 minutes of “The Desolation of Smaug” from the time Bard shows up until most of the dwarves leave Lake-town. Our discussion includes: How Bilbo's "luck" guides the adventure Lake-town's portrayal in the movies vs. the book The prophecy on the return of the Durin’s Folk to Erebor…
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148. SHAME | A Conversation with the Film Team
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Weekly Shoutout: Chicano Frankenstein, a new novel from Daniel A. Olivas (AC54)! *Content Warning: The short film discussed in this episode centers on sexual assault and suicide. -- Hi there, Today I am so excited to be arts calling the cast and crew of SHAME, an awareness-driven short film! FB https://www.facebook.com/ShameTheShortFilm | IG https:…
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This episode we get to discuss Wes Anderson for the first time with Fantastic Mr. Fox, based on the novel by Roald Dahl! We talk about the movie's charming animation, sharp sense of humor, and how it manages to sandwich the novel's story between a totally unique backstory and finale! What the cuss are you waiting for?!…
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Brenna and Joe close in on the end of S01 of Skins with episodes on Michelle and Effy (kinda) as the show becomes a wild fever dream! Up for discussion: cheering on Michelle and Sid, hating Tony, critiques about the depiction of mental illness, more laments about Chris, and what we want from the finale. Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Twi…
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Deadpool (2012)- The Best Deadpool Comic Series? (Featuring Wolverine and Captain America)
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In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 15-19 of his favourite Deadpool comic run from 2012. Written by Gerry Duggan & Brian Posehn, art by Declan Shalvey, and colour by Jordie Bellaire. They also go on brief tangents about Deadpool's sexual orientation, Jamie attempting to recall Wolverine and Captain America's origins, how Hugh Jackma…
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Recorded 7-18-2024: Drew and Pete talk about the the progression of House of the Dragon, and the Acolyte Season Finale. Then they talk about their five favorite live action superhero costumes.Top 5 list is 40 minutes in.By Drew & Pete
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Mailbag 39: Revolutionary Recommendations and Pregnancy Pauses
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Before providing an update on future programming (in anticipation of Brenna's new baby!), we list listener Tea, Books, and Chocolate's recommendations for texts that deal with sexism and classism, including: > Protector of the Small quartet by Tamora Pierce > The Farsala Trilogy by Hilari Bell > A Matter of Profit by Hilari Bell Wanna connect with …
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Ghost World: Death… or Rebirth? (2001 Film) ft. Jasmine Amiri | Book vs Movie
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Comics editor Jasmine Amiri joins the show to compare Terry Zwigoff’s adaptation to the original comic by Daniel Clowes. In episode 318 Luke, James, and Jasmine discuss the value of supposedly “empty” entertainment vs what’s deemed as “important," find out what studio meddling would have ruined the movie, celebrate Steve Buscemi’s selfless actions …
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