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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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The Death of American Dream & How We Can Recover w/ Best-Selling Author Cynthia L. Elliott
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Can the American dream be revived? Esteemed author and social theorist Cynthia Elliott joins us to dissect how unchecked capitalism and corporate greed have unraveled the fabric of American society. From the golden years of post-World War II prosperity to the stark economic challenges faced by today's middle and lower classes, we navigate the dishe…
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The guys discuss the new MAX series THE SYMPATHIZER, directed by Park Chan-wook based on the Pulitzer Prize winning debut novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen.… THE SYMPATHIZER tells the story of The Captain, a North Vietnamese mole working undercover for the South Vietnamese army. The story traces his escape from Vietnam after the fall of Saigon, his acclim…
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Ready to cry? Brenna and Joe discuss Patrick Ness' surprising A Monster Calls (2011) and J.A. Boyana's 2016 film adaptation. These texts are both beautiful and emotionally devastating, which means we both cried A LOT. Plus: Sigourney Weaver as a British grandma, Tom Holland's secret role, Jim Kay's beautiful illustrations, and debating why the film…
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Brenna and Joe respond to listener Tea, Books, and Chocolate about how "filing the serial numbers off" of source material can lead to more successful fan fiction (see: our episode on Like Real People Do). Plus: listener Miriam's disappointment in that episode, and a few more responses to To Kill A Mockingbird. Wanna connect with the show? Follow us…
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Haunted by Our Childhood Selves in “Ghost World” (1997 Graphic Novel) ft. Jasmine Amiri
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Editor Jasmine Amiri (School Library Journal) joins the show to revisit an influential comic by Daniel Clowes from the 90s that spawned the cult classic film. In episode 317 Luke, James, and Jasmine revisit gen X cynicism, try to understand Clowes dislike of the term “graphic novel,” explore how rubylith is used for the color design, and debate the…
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This episode we return to the works of Jon Krakauer to discuss Into Thin Air, the true story of a group of climbers ascending Everest when tragedy strikes. We're cheating a bit this episode, however, because Everest — despite being based on the same events — isn't technically an adaptation of Into Thin Air, but this unique situation gives us plenty…
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Our summer series on Skins continues and Brenna & Joe are ready to call it: Tony is irredeemable. Between his public show of embarrassing Michelle in episode five and then sexually manipulating Maxxie in episode six, there's no saving this character. Plus: Maxxie and Anwar's relationship, Russian stereotypes, girls punching people, and a swear-y Pe…
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Adapting to Change: Publishing, AI, and the Modern Author's Journey
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Could AI be the next great disruptor of the publishing industry? Join us in our latest Citizen Journalist episode as we sit down with Barbara Richter, a journalism and publishing trailblazer. Together, we unravel the profound shifts authors have had to navigate, particularly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. From pivoting to virtual book la…
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“Solaris” (1972 film) Book vs Movie | Which One’s Better?
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Andrei Tarkovsky is a legendary filmmaker whose seven feature films changed the medium, but how does his vision stack up to the brilliant novel by Stanislaw Lem that he’s adapting? In episode 316, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they explore classical symbolism, experience time through cinema, debate whether great adaptations must be faithful, …
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Joe is on the struggle bus as he and Brenna tackle a classic text: Harper Lee's 1960 book To Kill A Mockingbird and director Robert Mulligan's 1962 adaptation. Issues include the shifting narration, the simplistic moral message, and the egregious use of the N word. Plus: censorship vs contextualizing, why the book isn't more studied, and Brenna's v…
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Brenna and Joe are dismayed to hear from listener Dann that (of course!) the Muzak we're been hearing on Skins isn't what originally aired. And when we find out what we *could* be hearing, it's even more galling. Grrrr! Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod: > Brenna: @brennacg…
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This episode, we return to a new season among the Ton with the third season of Bridgerton, based on the novel Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn. We examine the many new relationships this season of the show, and the unfortunate return of least favorite character from the books: problematic male love interest. We're also discussing glow ups, h…
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Joe and Brenna's journey through the first series of Skins continue with extremely different episodes: an underwhelming episode on Jal that doesn't even put her front and center, and a harrowing episode about Chris that nearly broke Joe's husband. Plus: a ratings discrepancy, hatred for Michelle, and Brenna finally confesses why her mothering insti…
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Navigating Geopolitics and Big Tech: Irina Tsukerman on AI, Education & Cybersecurity
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Can major tech giants like Google and Apple be considered modern-day quasi-governmental entities? Join us on Citizen Journalist for an eye-opening discussion with national security lawyer and geopolitical analyst Irina Tsukerman. Irina unravels the intricate dynamics between global politics and big tech, shedding light on how these corporations nav…
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Actual teenage listener Neve (who is the child of listener Toni from Australia!) writes in to recommend the new iteration of Netflix's Heart Break High, which sounds like an Aussie version of Degrassi! Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod: > Brenna: @brennacgray (BlueSky/Insta…
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Meaning Is Futile in “Solaris” (1962 Novel by Stanislaw Lem)
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Stanislaw Lem was one of the world’s most widely read science fiction writers, so why don't people talk about him more? In episode 315, Join Luke Elliott and James Bailey as they take their first visit the truly alien world of the novel, see the differences in translations first hand, learn about Lem’s attitude towards American SciFi of the time, c…
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Brenna and Joe dip back into dystopian territory with The 5th Wave, Rick Yancey's 2013 novel and J Blakeson's 2016 film adaptation. This one is unique because it's aliens, though we are still dealing with a Chosen One narrative and a potential love quad. Plus: changing (sometimes inefficiently) perspectives, a film that moves too fast but is too lo…
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Is “Forrest Gump” Still Apolitical Today? Was It Ever? (1994 Film) | Book vs Movie
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The filmmakers behind the adaptation of Winston Groom’s novel all contend that Forrest Gump is “apolitical,” but watching it today puts that claim into serious question. Besides, was it ever really true? Join Luke Elliott & James Bailey in episode 314 as they discuss Tom Hanks running his way into American hearts with a more wholesome version of th…
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This episode, we conclude our discussion on the new Dune films, directed by Denis Villeneuve and based on the acclaimed novel by Frank Herbert. We discuss creepy murderous children, ask 'what's the deal with lasguns?', and Ian attempts to correct the internet on who Tim Blake Nelson almost played in the film. There's a lot to unpack in this story, …
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Brenna and Joe kick off our summer programming with a long requested title: Skins. Every other week we're watching two episodes of Series 1, starting with "Tony" (episode 1) and "Cassie" (episode 2) and already we're into the thick of bad parents, hedonistic behaviour, and major empathy for Hannah Murray's Cassie, who is struggling with disordered …
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Revolutionizing Classrooms: Pauldy Otermans on AI's Impact on Education
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Curious about how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of education? In our latest episode, we sit down with tech wonder Pauldy Otermans from the Otermans Institute to uncover how AI revolutionizes the classroom. From personalized learning experiences that cater to each student's unique needs to advanced content creation tools that suppo…
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Mailbag 35: Neurodivergence Recommendations (Updated!)
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After Victoria requested positive depictions of neurodivergence last week, Miriam reached out with a list of recommendations: Autism Titles > A Kind Of Spark - Elle McNicoll > Geek Girl - Holly Smale > Even If We Break - Marieke Nijkamp: Marieke Nijkamp > On The Edge of Gone - Corinne Duyvis > Metal Fish, Falling Snow - Cath Moore > The Winter Knig…
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Forrest Gump’s Nasty Heart (In the 1986 Novel)
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Winston Groom’s original character is markedly different from the Tom Hanks version that won over the world. In episode 313, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as the wonder what drew Robert Zemeckis to this version of Gump, wrestle with an orangutan named “Sue,” break down what makes satire effective, and try to understand the purpose of the off-put…
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The time has come! The prophecy foretold! This episode we get to discuss Part One of the new adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune, directed by Denis Villeneuve! This novel broke so much new ground in science fiction that it still feels like it's pushing boundaries over fifty years later, and Denis Villeneuve brings this story to life with amazing vis…
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Brenna and Joe kick off "the kids aren't alright" summer with Megan Abbott's 2012 novel Dare Me and its 2019 TV adaptation. C/W: implied sexual assault and disordered eating. We're talking sociopathic girls, awful parents, and red hold blooded cheerleading in a pair of texts that may just feature the most unlikeable protagonists we've ever covered.…
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Mailbag 34: Positive Depictions of Neurodivergence
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After a brief lament about Sia's misguided directorial debut Music, Brenna and Joe tackle a question from listener Victoria about positive depictions of neurodivergence. Brenna defers to former guest Jes Battis' piece in the Los Angeles Book of Review "Imperfect Rhetorics: Neurodiversity in YA Literature and Popular Culture" which focuses on three …
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