In the 1980s, there were only 63 Black films by, for, or about Black Americans. But in the 1990s, that number quadrupled, with 220 Black films making their way to cinema screens nationwide. What sparked this “Black New Wave?” Who blazed this path for contemporaries like Ava DuVernay, Kasi Lemmons and Jordan Peele? And how did these films transform American culture as a whole? Presenting The Class of 1989, a new limited-run series from pop culture critics Len Webb and Vincent Williams, hosts ...
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Peyton Place (1957) Grace Metalious, Lana Turner, Hope Lange, Diane Varsi, and Russ Tamblyn
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Book Vs. Movie: Peyton Place
The 1956 Novel Vs. the 1957 Movie
Peyton Place by Grace Metalious, published in 1956, became one of the most controversial books of its time due to its exploration of taboo topics like adultery, incest, and moral hypocrisy in a small New England town. The explicit content led to the book being banned in several cities and states across the U.S. Despite the controversy, the novel became a bestseller. It inspired a successful 1957 film and a long-running TV series from 1964 to 1969, cementing its place in American pop culture. Which version did we (the Margos) prefer? Have a listen to find out. In this ep, the Margos discuss:
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The 1956 Novel Vs. the 1957 Movie
Peyton Place by Grace Metalious, published in 1956, became one of the most controversial books of its time due to its exploration of taboo topics like adultery, incest, and moral hypocrisy in a small New England town. The explicit content led to the book being banned in several cities and states across the U.S. Despite the controversy, the novel became a bestseller. It inspired a successful 1957 film and a long-running TV series from 1964 to 1969, cementing its place in American pop culture. Which version did we (the Margos) prefer? Have a listen to find out. In this ep, the Margos discuss:
- The short, fascinating life of the author.
- Why did the book and movie cause such a stir?
- The 1957 Movie Cast: Lana Turner (Constance MacKenzie,) Diane Varsi (Allison MacKenzie,) Hope Lang (Selena Cross,) Lee Philips (Michael Rossi,) Arthur Kennedy (Lucas Cross,) Lloyd Nolan (Dr. Matthew Swain,) Russ Tamblyn (Norman Page,) Terry Moore (Betty Anderson,) David Nelson (Ted Carter,) Barry Coe (Rodney Harington,) and Lorne Green as the District Attorney.
Clips used:
- “Dr. Swain on trial”
- Peyton Place (1957 trailer)
- The students plan for senior prom
- Selena is pregnant
- Norman comes home from the War
- Music for Peyton Place by Franz Waxman
Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”
You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group
Follow us on Twitter @bookversusmovie
Instagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/
Please email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com
Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo
Margo D’s Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com
Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”
Margo D’s TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohue
brooklynfitchick@gmail.com
You can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here!
Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMama
Margo P’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/
Margo P’s Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/
Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing. Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine
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Book Vs. Movie: Peyton Place
The 1956 Novel Vs. the 1957 Movie
Peyton Place by Grace Metalious, published in 1956, became one of the most controversial books of its time due to its exploration of taboo topics like adultery, incest, and moral hypocrisy in a small New England town. The explicit content led to the book being banned in several cities and states across the U.S. Despite the controversy, the novel became a bestseller. It inspired a successful 1957 film and a long-running TV series from 1964 to 1969, cementing its place in American pop culture. Which version did we (the Margos) prefer? Have a listen to find out. In this ep, the Margos discuss:
Clips used:
Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”
You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group
Follow us on Twitter @bookversusmovie
Instagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/
Please email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com
Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo
Margo D’s Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com
Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”
Margo D’s TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohue
brooklynfitchick@gmail.com
You can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here!
Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMama
Margo P’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/
Margo P’s Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/
Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing. Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine
…
continue reading
The 1956 Novel Vs. the 1957 Movie
Peyton Place by Grace Metalious, published in 1956, became one of the most controversial books of its time due to its exploration of taboo topics like adultery, incest, and moral hypocrisy in a small New England town. The explicit content led to the book being banned in several cities and states across the U.S. Despite the controversy, the novel became a bestseller. It inspired a successful 1957 film and a long-running TV series from 1964 to 1969, cementing its place in American pop culture. Which version did we (the Margos) prefer? Have a listen to find out. In this ep, the Margos discuss:
- The short, fascinating life of the author.
- Why did the book and movie cause such a stir?
- The 1957 Movie Cast: Lana Turner (Constance MacKenzie,) Diane Varsi (Allison MacKenzie,) Hope Lang (Selena Cross,) Lee Philips (Michael Rossi,) Arthur Kennedy (Lucas Cross,) Lloyd Nolan (Dr. Matthew Swain,) Russ Tamblyn (Norman Page,) Terry Moore (Betty Anderson,) David Nelson (Ted Carter,) Barry Coe (Rodney Harington,) and Lorne Green as the District Attorney.
Clips used:
- “Dr. Swain on trial”
- Peyton Place (1957 trailer)
- The students plan for senior prom
- Selena is pregnant
- Norman comes home from the War
- Music for Peyton Place by Franz Waxman
Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”
You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group
Follow us on Twitter @bookversusmovie
Instagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/
Please email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com
Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo
Margo D’s Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com
Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”
Margo D’s TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohue
brooklynfitchick@gmail.com
You can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here!
Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMama
Margo P’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/
Margo P’s Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/
Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing. Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine
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