Book Vs Movie Podcast

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Sweet Smell of Success (1957) Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Susan Harrison, Ernest Lehman, & Clifford Odets Nov 13, 2023

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Book Vs. Movie: Sweet Smell of Success
Ernest Lehman was an accomplished writer and adapter of material for the screen, known for his work on movies such as Hello Dolly!, The King and I, and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? In 1950, he wrote an original short story, "Tell Me About It Tomorrow,” published in Cosmopolitan magazine. This story became the basis of Clifford Odet’s screenplay for the 1957 classic film Sweet Smell of Success, starring Burt Lancaster and Tony Curtis and directed by Alexander Mackendrick. The film is a gripping portrayal of media manipulation, gossip, backstabbing, and strange family relationships set in the world of New York City newspapers and the desire for fame.
If you're wondering which version the Margos liked better, listen in to find out!
In this ep, the Margos discuss:

The career of Ernest Lehman
Gossip columnists and their power to change narratives.
The differences between the short story and the film.
The cast of the 1957 film: Burt Lancaster (J.J. Hunsecker,) Tony Curtis (Sidney Falco,) Susan Harrison (Susan Hunsecker,) Martin Milner (Steve Dallas,) Sam Levene (Frank D’Angelo,) Barbara Nicholas (Rita,) Jeff Donnell (Sally) and Joe Frisco as Herbie Temple.

Clips used:

JJ’s table
Sweet Smell of Success (1957 trailer)
“Cookie full of arsenic”
“Cheek to Chico”
“Cigarette girls”
“Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do.”
“Prisoner of your fears”
“I pity you.”
Music: Elmer Bernstein

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The Gambler (1980) Kenny Rogers (as The Gambler), Bruce Boxleitner & Lee Purcell Nov 05, 2023

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Book Vs. Movie: The Gambler
The 1978 Song & Kenny Rogers as The Gambler TV Movie
Yee ha!
The Margos' latest episode is all about the Kenny Rogers classic "The Gambler." The song was written in 1976 by Don Schlitz, who was only 26 years old at the time. It took two years before Rogers made it a number 1 hit. The song's lyrics tell the story of a chance encounter on a train between the narrator and a seasoned gambler.
The gambler imparts his wisdom about life and gambling to the narrator, offering advice including the famous lines: "You've got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away, and know when to run. You never count your money when you're sittin' at the table; there'll be time enough for countin' when the dealin's done."
The song was so popular that it became the basis for several top-rated TV movies. The first one, "The Gambler" (1980), introduced the character of Brady Hawkes. In this film, Brady meets a young orphan named Billy Montana and takes him under his wing as they travel together.
In their latest episode, the Margos discuss both the song and the TV movie and share their thoughts on which they liked more between the 1978 song and the first TV movie. Give it a listen to find out!
In this ep, the Margos discuss:

The origins of the song and the AMAZING Kenny Rogers
Country music hits of the late 1970s and early 1980s
TV Movie culture of the 1980s
The cast of the 1980 film: Kenny Rogers (Brady Hawkes,) Bruce Boxleitner (Billy Montana,) Christine Belford (Eliza,) Harold Gould (Arthur Stobridge,) Clu Gulager (Rufe Bennett,) Lance LeGault (Doc Palmer,) Lee Purcell (Jennie Reed,) Ronnie Scribner (Jeremiah,) Noble Willingham (Conductor,) Bruce M. Fischer (Tabor,) and Borah Silver as Botkin.

Clips used:

Kenny Rogers on The Muppet Show in 1979
The Gambler TV trailer
Geico Kenny Rogers Ad
1991 TV ad
Grady meets Billy
“Dear Pa” letter
Jennie is “asked” to join Mr. Stobridge
Rufe Bennett is a creep!
Grady and Eliza say “goodbye.”
Music: The First Edition “What Condition What My Condition Was In”

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Misery (1990) Stephen King, Kathy Bates, James Caan & special guest Alex Steed "You Are Good" Oct 29, 2023

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Book Vs. Movie: Misery
The 1987 Stephen King Novel Vs. the 1990 Classic Movie
The Margos and special guest Alex Steed of the You Are Good film podcast discuss one of the best Stephen King adaptations ever--1990’s Misery.
In both the novel and the film, the characters of Paul Sheldon and Annie Wilkes are central to the story. However, there are notable differences in their portrayals. In the book, readers get a more in-depth look at the internal struggles of Sheldon, whereas the film focuses more on external conflicts.
The basic story is Sheldon is en route to deliver his manuscript to finally leave the romance literary world behind and start on a new path as a “serious writer.” When his car overturns in the Colorado snowbanks, he is seemingly “rescued’ by former nurse Wilkes, his “biggest fan.” Trouble ensues when she finds out Paul killed off his creation (and her favorite character), Misery Chastain, and she forces him to burn his new work and create a whole new literary revival of the Misery series. Wilkes is also a psychopathic killer who gets the writer hooked on drugs while he is laid up in her home.
James Caan and Kathy Bates deliver memorable performances in the film, and Bates deservedly won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Wilkes. (Though Lizzie Caplan did a fine job in the second season of Castle Rock!) There is also a stage version of the story because--of course.
Between the book & movie, which did we like more? Have a listen and find out!
In this ep, we discuss:

Stephen King's op-ed NY Times
Stephen King's adaptations and his works that deal with addiction and recovery
The unique villainry of Annie Wikles
The different versions of the story (the book, play, movie, and TV series)
The differences between the 1987 novel and the Rob Reiner-directed film
The cast of the 1990 film: James Caan (Paul Sheldon,) Kathy Bates (Annie Wilkes,) Richard Farnsworth (Sheriff Buster,) Frances Sternhargen (Deputy Virginia,) Lauren Bacall (Marcia Sindell,) Graham Jarvis (Libby,) and Jerry Potter as Pete.

Clips used:

“You killed Misery!”
Misery (1990 trailer)
“Paul, your language.”
“Cockadoodie car!”
Annie feels unappreciated
Music: Marc Shaiman

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I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) The Lois Duncan novel vs. the Jennifer Love Hewitt and Sarah Michelle Gellar movie Oct 22, 2023

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Book Vs. Movie: I Know What You Did Last Summer
The 1973 Lois Duncan YA Novel Vs. the 1997 Movie
"I Know What You Did Last Summer" revolves around a group of friends, Julie, Helen, Ray, and Barry, who accidentally hit a stranger with their car on a dark, lonely road. In a panic, they make a harrowing decision to hide the accident, believing they can escape the consequences. However, one year later, their lives unravel as they receive ominous messages from a mysterious figure who knows their deadly secret.
Lois Duncan's novel, published in 1973, unfolds in the 1970s. The film, directed by Jim Gillespie, modernized the story to the late 1990s. This update significantly alters the atmosphere and dynamics, replacing the retro feel of the book with a more contemporary vibe.
Between the book & movie, which did we like more? Have a listen and find out!
In this ep, the Margos discuss:

YA Horror novels of the 1970s
Author Lois Duncan
The differences between the 1973 (and the updated) version of the story and the movie
The cast of the 1997 film: Jennifer Love Hewitt (Julie James,) Sarah Michelle Gellar (Helen Shivers,) Ryan Phillipe (Barry Cox,) Feddie Prinze Jr. (Ray Bronson,) Bridgette Wilson (Elsa Shivers,) Anne Heche (Missy Egan,) Muse Watson (Ben Willis/The Fisherman,) Johnny Galecki (Max Neurick) and Stuart Greer as the Officer.

Clips used:

“I think he is dead”
I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997 trailer)
“We will dump the body”
“We will take this to our graves”
Killer in the balcony
What Are You Waiting For?
Music: Jennifer Love Hewitt's “How Do I Deal?”

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Carrie (1976) Piper Laurie(RIP) Sissy Spacek & Amy Irving (Replay of 2018 episode) Oct 18, 2023

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In honor of the recent passing of Piper Laurie, we are replaying our 2018 episode
that revisits a classic Stephen King tale--Carrie, which we originally covered in 2014 (using the old, old way we recorded back in the early days.) This is not only King's first movie adaptation but also based on his first published novel. There are so many changes between book & movie that we wanted to give it a modern treatment (meaning better sound and lots of clips!)
Just how different is the original novel versus the Brian DePalma masterpiece of horror? Whoo boy---there were some major changes made (and for very good reason, in many instances.)
So which did the Margos like better? Book or Movie? Check out the link below to find out!
In this ep the Margos discuss :

The backstory behind Stephen King’s first novel (and why his wife Tabitha is a hero to King fans everywhere!)
The major differences between the book and the 1976 movie
How "Carrie" became a famous “musical flop” in the 80s and is now considered a camp classic
The casting of the movie included Sissy Spacek "Carrie," Piper Laurie "Margaret White," Amy Irving "Sue Snell," John Travolta "Billy Nolan" and William Katt "Tommy Ross".
The music was used by famed composer Bernard Herrmann, who died just before the movie’s release.
The various “Carrie” TV movies and films that have been created since 1976
Clips Featured:
- Stephen King interviewed by MPR’s “Talking Volumes” in 2009
- Carrie 1976 trailer
- Carrie White being told she is a sinner by her mother
- Miss Collins (Betty Buckley) talks with Tommy Ross and Sue Snell
- Carrie unleashes her power at the prom
- Outro Music: Carrie closing credits
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House of Usher (1960) Vincent Price, Roger Corman, Richard Matheson, & Edgar Allen Poe Oct 16, 2023

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Book Vs. Movie: House of Usher
The Edgar Allen Poe Short Story Vs. the 1960 Vincent Price Movie
The Margos continue our month of scary movies with the 1839 short story, The Fall of House of Usher, by Edgar Allen Poe, and how it was adapted by Roger Corman in 1960 for the Vincent Price classic House of Usher. The story of the Roderick family, consisting of siblings Roderick and Madeline, is a gothic tale about their shared traumatic experiences that haunt them in their home. The narrator, who remains unnamed, witnesses supernatural occurrences and discovers that Madeline, supposedly dead and buried in the house, is alive. This revelation terrifies her brother, and Madeline uses it to seek revenge against him.
The movie, which Corman directed, is a classic adaptation that stands out for its interpretation of the story and the exceptional acting of Vincent Price. The film was listed in the U.S. National Film Registry in 2005 for its artistic merit. This begs the question: which version do we prefer, the short story or the movie?
In this ep, the Margos discuss:

Edgar Allen Poe
How the material has been interpreted recently
The differences between the short story and the movie
The cast of the 1960 film: Vincent Price (Roderick Usher,) Mark Damon (Phillip Winthrop,) Myrna Fahey (Madeline Usher,) and Harry Ellerbe as the butler, Bristol.

Clips used:

Roderick describes his particular condition
House of Usher 1960 trailer
The Usher family history
“A plague of evil”
“Strange noises in the house”
Music: Les Baxter

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Wait Until Dark (1967) Audrey Hepburn, Alan Arkin, Richard Crenna, and Frederick Knott Oct 08, 2023

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Book Vs. Movie:
Wait Until Dark
The 1966 Richard Knott Play Vs. the 1967 Audrey Hepburn Film
The Margos kick off "Scary Movie Month" by discussing Wait Until Dark, both the play by Frederick Knott and the 1967 Audrey Hepburn film. The movie features one of the best jump scares in cinema history. The original production starred Lee Remick and Robert Duvall as Susy and Roat, respectively. The story revolves around Susy, a blind woman who lives alone in her Greenwich Village apartment, and Roat, a creepy intruder who wants to find a doll filled with heroin that her husband accidentally brought home.
Roat and his two cronies play games with Susy, but she ultimately prevails with a bit of courage and some help from her young neighbor, Gloria. Remick's performance earned her a Tony Award nomination, and the play was quickly adapted into a feature film by producer Mel Ferrar (who was also Hepburn's husband at the time).
The movie is consistently ranked as one of the most influential thrillers of all time. So, which did we prefer: the play or the movie?
In this ep, the Margos discuss:

Broadway in the 1960s
The performances of the movie
The differences between the play and the movie
The 1982 Wait Until Dark with Stacy Keach & Katherine Ross
The cast of the 1967 film: Audrey Hepburn (Susy,) Alan Arkin (Roat,) Richard Crenna (Mike,) Efram Zimbalist Jr. (Sam Hendrix,) Jack Weston (Carlino), Samantha Jones (Lisa,) and Julie Herrod as Gloria.

Clips used:

“Tap Tap Tap”
Wait Until Dark 1967 trailer
Gloria and Susy
Alan Arkin and Audrey Hepburn
The big “jump scare”
Music: Henry Mancini and Sue Raney

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Ghost World (2001) Thora Birch, Scarlett Johansson, Steve Buscemi, Terry Zwigoff, & Daniel Clowes Oct 01, 2023

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Book Vs. Movie: Ghost World
The 1997 Daniel Clowes Graphic Novel vs. the Terry Zwigoff 2001 Film
The Margos are feeling very moody and isolated, discussing the 2001 film Ghost World starring Thora Birch and Scarlett Johansson as best friends Enid and Rebecca, who are perfect early 00’s angsty and unimpressed with the world and was catnip for audiences and critics alike.
Based on chapter five’s “Hubba Hubba” by Daniel Clowes, the original 1997 graphic novel series Eightball, the story of two lonely misfits who interact with other lost souls, made for an unusual adaptation that earned an Academy Award nomination for Clowes and directed by Terry Zwigoff (Crumb, Bad Santa.)
We read the source material (which you can find as a compilation of short stories in Adaptations: From Short Story to Big Screen by Stephanie Harrison), watched the film (has it aged well?), and tried to decide which we liked better--the book or the movie?
In this ep, the Margos discuss:

Daniel Clowes’s work
The state of graphic novels and independent films in the 1990s
Terry Zwigoff’s adaptation that was somehow NOT a Miramax film
The differences between the graphic novel and movie
The cast of the 2001 film: Thora Birch (Enid,) Scarlett Johannsson (Rebecca,) Steve Buscemi (Seymour,) Brad Renfro (Josh,) Illeana Douglas (Roberta Allsworth,) Bob Balaban (Enid’s father,) Stacey Travis (Dana,) Tom McGowan (Joe,) Brian George (convenience store owner,) Pat Healy (John Ellis,) Rini Bell (graduation speaker,) Terri Garr (Maxine,) David Cross (Gerald,) Ezra Buzzington (“Weird Al,”) and Bruce Glover as Feldman.

Clips used:

Meeting Seymour
Ghost World (2001 original trailer)
High School graduation
Enid gets hired and fired
The art class scene introducing the painting
Enid helps Seymour date
Seymour attacks Josh
Music: “Jaan Pehechan Ho” by Mohammed Rafi

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The Lorax (2012) Dr. Seuss, Zac Efron, Taylor Swift, and Danny DeVito Sep 25, 2023

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Book Vs. Movie: The Lorax
The Dr. Seuss 1971 Children’s Book Vs. the 2012 Adaptation
The Margos close out “Banned Books Month” with a visit with Dr. Seuss and The Lorax, a tale of environmental conservation and the dangers of rampant deforestation. Theodore Seuss Geisel was known for his colorful characters, accusations of racism, and having some of his books pulled for outdated notions or controversial take on capitalism.
The Lorax (first published in 1971) was written after a recent trip to Africa where Geisel and his wife were concerned about the environment and wildlife in danger of extinction. The Lorax wants “The Onceler” to stop the destruction of the environment. Over the years, many logging companies tried to get the book banned for being “mean” to their industry. So much so that in 1995, two different forest/wood flooring industries raised funds to create their own version called Truax, which supported the logging industry. (Seriously)
There was a 1972 faithful adaptation starring Eddie Albert, but in this episode, we discuss the 2012 film starring Zac Efron, Taylor Swift, Betty White, and Ed Helms. It’s filled with lots of music and rare mentions of the actual book. We have THOUGHTS about this one!
In this ep, the Margos discuss:

The life and work of Dr. Suess
The inspiration for The Lorax.
The reasons schools ban his work.
The differences between the book and movie
The cast of the 2012 film: Danny DeVito (The Lorax,) Ed Helms (The Onceler,) Zac Efron (Ted Wiggins,) Taylor Swift (Audrey,) Rob Riggle (Alyosis O’Hare,) Jenny Slate (Mrs. Wiggins,) Betty White (Grammy Norma,) Nasim Pedrad (Isabella,) Stephen Tobolowsky (Uncle Ubb,) Elamrie Wendel (Aunt Grizelda,) Danny Cooksy (Brett & Chet,) Joel Swetow, Michael Beattie, and Chris Renaud.

Clips used:

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Bridge to Terabithia (2007) Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb, Zooey Deschanel, & Katherine Paterson Sep 17, 2023

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Book Vs. Movie: The Bridge to Teribithia
The 1977 Classic YA Novel Vs. the 2007 Adaptation
Bring out your tissues! The Margos continue Banned Books Month with the 1977 classic by Katherine Paterson--Bridge to Teribithia. The story of Jess Aarons, a fifth-grade kid who grows up lonely and poor but with an artistic temperament that helps him imagine other places and realities. His life changes when he becomes friends with a new kid, Leslie Burke, a fellow dreamer and misfit who encourages his art and helps him find magic in the woods.
Together, they create a world called Teribithia in the forest to help them deal with feeling alienated from peers and, in Jess’s case--his sad, abusive home. A tragedy befalls them that causes a permanent change in Jess. (Trust us, this will break your heart!)
The 2007 film was co-written and co-produced by David L. Paterson (son of the author who, in real life, lost a friend when he was a child.) The director is Gabor Csupo, and produced by Disney Studios.
Between the book and movie--which did the Margos like better? Have a listen!
In this ep, the Margos discuss:

The true story that the book is based on.
The work of Katherine Paterson.
The reasons schools ban this work.
The differences between the book and movie
The cast of the 2007 film: Josh Hutcherson (Jess Aarons,) AnnaSophia Robb (Leslie,) Bailee Madison (May Belle,) Zooey Deschanel (Ms. Edmunds,) Robert Patrick (Jack Aarons,) Kate Butler (Mary Aarons,) Devon Wood (Brenda Aarons,) Emma Fenton (Ellie Aarons,) Latham Gaines (Bill Burke,) Judy McIntosh (Judy Burke,) Lauren Clinton (Janice Avery,) Cameron Wakefield (Scott Hoager,) Elliot Lawless (Gary Fulcher,) and Jen Wolfe as the teach Ms. Myers.

Clips used:

Jess & Leslie discuss a magic world
LOOTERS podcast promo
Bridge to Teribithia (2007 trailer)
Avoiding Janice on the bus
Jess & Leslie become friends
“Why Can’t We Be Friends”
Mr. Aarons tells Jess what happened to Leslie
Jess punches out Gary and Ms. Myers has his back.
Music: AnnaSophia Robb's “Keep Your Mind Wide Open”

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