Book Vs Movie Podcast

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Howl's Moving Castle (2004) Book Versus Movie Podcast Nov 14, 2025

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Book Vs. Movie: “How’s Moving Castle” The 1986 Diana Wynne Jones Book Vs the 2004 Studio Ghibli FilmToday we are joined by special guest co-host, Kerala Hubbard of The On Purpose Home. We discuss the many, many differences and important similarities between the 1986 novel, Howl’s Moving Castle, by Diana Wynne Jones, and the groundbreaking Studio Ghibli film adaptation from 2004.In this episode, we discuss:

WWII influences on both the author and the filmmaker
The differences between the book and movie.
Original voice cast: Chieko Baisho, Takuya Kimura, Akihiro Miwa
English language voice cast: Christian Bale, Jean Simmons, Billy Crystal, Emily Mortimer

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Lemony Snicket Oct 31, 2025

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Book Vs. Movie: “A Series of Unfortunate Events” The 1999 Daniel Handler (Lemony Snicket) Book Vs the 2004 Jim Carrey FilmToday we are joined by special guest co-host, Andrea Engstrom of Lil Habit. We dip our toes into the Edward Gorey-esque world of the Baudelaire orphans to continue our long-standing tradition of covering Halloween-y books and movies. In this episode, we discuss:

Who is Lemony Snicket? And why?
The differences between the book and movie.
The cast includes: Jim Carrey, Jude Law, Liam Aiken, Emily Browning, Timothy Spall, Catherine O’Hara, Meryl Streep, and Kara and Shelby Hoffman as Sunny, the biter.

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“He’s Just Not That Into You” The 2004 Liz Tuccillo & Greg Behrendt Book Vs the 2009 Jennifer Aniston Film Oct 17, 2025

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Book Vs. Movie: “He’s Just Not That Into You” The 2004 Liz Tuccillo & Greg Behrendt Book Vs the 2009 Jennifer Aniston FilmPicture it: the Sex and the City writer’s room. Writers Liz Tuccillo & Greg Behrendt overhear a female coworker asking for relationship advice (at work, but that’s another issue for another time) about guy she’s been seeing. After hearing a litany of red flags, Behrendt pipes up with, “He’s just not that into you.” And thus was born an empire. It’s the quip that became an episode on a hit HBO show that became a bestselling, Oprah-featured, self-help book that became a movie. Seems like many were into the “He’s Just Not That Into You” universe. But were we?
In our first episode back after losing our dear friend and co-host, Margo D, Margo P and special Guest Host, Sonia Mansfield of What a Creep have MUCH to say about how this has all held up, or not, over the last two decades. Have a listen to find out!In this episode, we discuss:

The backstory of “the quip”
The differences between the book and movie.
The cast includes: Jennifer Aniston, Ben Affleck, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Connelly, Kevin Connolly, Bradley Cooper, Ginnifer Goodwin, Scarlett Johansson, Krist Kristofferson, and Justin Long

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Saturday Night Fever (A Complete History): John Travolta, Nik Cohn, John Badham, & Robert Stigwood Jul 28, 2025

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Book Vs. Movie: “Saturday Night Fever”
Margo D’s Book About the Classic Film!
This episode is special because we're releasing it on the same day Margo P is having her birthday and Margo D is celebrating the upcoming release of Fever: The Complete History of Saturday Night Fever! The book is a celebration of the movie that made the world want to dance and turned a TV “Sweathog” into a movie star.
In this episode, the Margos discuss:

New York magazine writer Nik Cohn and how he and Robert Stigwood helped create a classic
The rocky road to movie making for director John Badham
Choreographer Lester Wilson and why he never got the credit he deserved for his work on the film
Behind-the-scenes gossip by the cast & crew (many who are telling their story for the first time!)
Paramount Pictures’s lack of faith in the movie and their surprise at its success.
The disco boom & bust of the late 1970s
Why 'Saturday Night Fever' is considered a cinematic classic, despite its dark subject matter.

Clips Featured:

“He hits my hair!”
Saturday Night Fever (1977 trailer)
You Should be Dancing
Denny Dillon as Doreen
Karen Lynn Gorney as Stephanie
Fran Drescher as Connie

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Goldfinger (1964) Ian Fleming, Sean Connery, Gert Frobe & Honor Blackman Jul 20, 2025

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Book Vs. Movie: “Goldfinger”
The 1959 Ian Fleming Novel Vs the 1964 Sean Connery Film
Ian Fleming’s Goldfinger (1959) and its 1964 film adaptation featuring Sean Connery present one of James Bond’s most iconic villains, but in very different styles. The novel is a gritty Cold War spy thriller, showcasing a vulnerable Bond who relies on his wits rather than gadgets. Goldfinger’s scheme centers on a traditional gold heist from Fort Knox, with Pussy Galore leading a lesbian criminal gang, creating a darker tone.
In contrast, the film, directed by Guy Hamilton, turns the story into flashy pop entertainment. Goldfinger's plan involves irradiating gold with a dirty bomb, and Pussy is reimagined as a glamorous pilot who falls in love with Bond. Connery’s 007 is suave and nearly invincible, complete with a gadget-loaded Aston Martin DB5.Between the novel and the movie, which did the Margos like better? Have a listen to find out!
In this episode, the Margos discuss:

The life of Ian Fleming and Sean Connery’s Bond
The differences between the book and movie.
The cast includes: Sean Connery (James Bond), Gert Frobe (Auric Goldfinger), Honor Blackman (Pussy Galore), Shirley Eaton (Jill Masterson), Bernard Lee (M), Harold Sakata (Oddjob), Martin Benson (Solo), Tania Mallet (Tilly), and Lois Maxwell as Moneypenny.

Clips Featured:

“Oddjob”
Goldfinger (1964 trailer)
“Pussy Galore and her gals”
Shirley Bassey 1974 (Royal Albert Hall)
“I expect you to do Mr. Bond”
Music by John Barry

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I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) Replay Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Geller, & Freddie Prinze Jul 16, 2025

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Book Vs. Movie: I Know What You Did Last Summer (Replay!)
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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The Girl Can't Help It (1956) Jayne Mansfield, Tom Ewell, & Little Richard! Jul 13, 2025

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Book Vs. Movie: “The Girl Can’t Help It”
The Garson Kanin Play Vs. the Jayne Mansfield Movie
The 1956 Technicolor film The Girl Can’t Help It is often remembered for Jayne Mansfield’s curves and Little Richard’s title song, but it originated from Garson Kanin's short story Do Re Mi. This satirical piece critiques the music industry and the manufactured nature of fame, suggesting that anyone can become a star with enough money and manipulation. Directed by Frank Tashlin, the film follows a down-on-his-luck music manager (Tom Ewell) hired by a mobster (Edmond O’Brien) to turn his disinterested girlfriend (Mansfield) into a music sensation. Between the short story and the movie, which did the Margos like better?
Have a listen to find out!
In this episode, the Margos discuss:

The original sort story vs the Broadway musical starring Phil Sylvers
The life and career of Jayne Mansfield
How important Little Richard is to rock and roll.
The cast includes: Jayne Mansfield (Jerri Jordan), Tom Ewell (Tom Miller), Edmond O’Brien (Fats), Julie London (herself), and Ray Anthony as himself.

Clips Featured:

Intro to the movie
The Girl Can’t Help It (1956 trailer)
“Jayne walking”
“Eddie Cochran on TV”
“Jayne and Little Richard”
Music by Little Richard

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Alice's Restaurant (1969) Arlo Guthrie, Arthur Penn, Pat Quinn, & James Broderick Jul 01, 2025

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Book Vs. Movie: “Alice’s Restaurant”
Arlo Guthrie’s 1967 18-minute Song Vs the 1969 Movie
Arlo Guthrie’s “Alice’s Restaurant” is an 18-minute satirical folk monologue and song that became an anthem for the 1960s counterculture. Officially titled “Alice’s Restaurant Massacree,” it was released in 1967 on his debut album. The piece tells a true, albeit embellished, story from Thanksgiving 1965 about a littering arrest that prevented Guthrie from being drafted into the Vietnam War. Blending comedy and protest, the song critiques authority and the military draft system, recounting how disposing of garbage with a friend led to an arrest, which ironically disqualified him from military service.
In this episode, the Margos discuss:

The career of Arlo Guthrie
The story behind the song
The differences between the song & movie.
The cast includes: Arlo Guthrie (as himself), Pat Quinn (Alice Brock), James Broderick (Ray Brock), Pete Seeger (as himself), Joseph Boley (Woody Guthrie), M. Emmet Walsh (Group W Sergeant.)

Clips Featured:

“The Town Dump”
Alice’s Restaurant (1969 trailer)
“The Wedding Scene”
“Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie"
“The Funeral Scene” (Songs to Aging Children by Joni Mitchell sung by Tigger Outlaw)
Music by Arlo Guthrie

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"Pride and Prejudice" & 2022's "Fire Island" Joel Kim Booster, Bowen Yang, Margaret Cho & Jane Austen Jun 22, 2025

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Book Vs. Movie: For Pride Month
1813’s “Pride and Prejudice” Vs. 2022's "Fire Island"
June is Pride Month worldwide, and the Margos are excited to celebrate with some of the best LGBTQIA-centric books and movies. One highlight is the 2022 film *Fire Island*, directed by Andrew Ahn and written by Joel Kim Booster. This clever and heartfelt adaptation reimagines Jane Austen’s *Pride and Prejudice*. Set during a weeklong summer vacation on the iconic queer retreat of Fire Island, the story follows a close-knit group of gay friends as they navigate romance, class, and identity. Joel Kim Booster plays Noah, a modern-day Elizabeth Bennet figure, while Bowen Yang portrays Howie, who is loosely based on Jane Bennet. The aloof and wealthy Will, played by Conrad Ricamora, serves as the counterpart to Mr. Darcy.
Between the classic Austen book and the modern, gay-friendly film, which did we prefer? Have a listen to find out!
In this episode, the Margos discuss:

The sheer number of Pride Month books we have covered and how they have changed over the last ten years
The history of Austen and Fire Island.
The differences between the book & movie.
The cast includes: Joel Kim Booster (Noah), Bowen Yang (Howie), Conrad Ricamora (Will), James Scully (Charlie), Margaret Cho (Mr. & Mrs. Bennet), Matt Rogers (Luke), and Nick Adams as Cooper.

Clips Featured:

“Marisa Tomei”
Fire Island (2022 trailer)
“I’m a doctor.”
“The dance off scene”
Music by Jay Wadley

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"Breakfast with Scot" (2007) Michael Downing, Tom Cavanagh, Ben Shenkman, & Noah Bernett Jun 15, 2025

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Book Vs. Movie:
Breakfast with Scot
The 1999 Novel Vs the 2007 Movie
Michael Downing’s 1999 novel Breakfast with Scot and the 2007 film adaptation of the same name both follow the story of a gay couple who unexpectedly become the guardians of a precocious and flamboyant eleven-year-old boy named Scot. But while they share a common setup, the tone, themes, and emotional arcs of the two versions diverge significantly, offering very different takes on gender identity, gay masculinity, and parenting.
Between the original novel and the film, which did we prefer? Have a listen to find out! In this episode, the Margos discuss:

The sheer number of Pride Month books we have covered and how they have changed over the last ten years
What was politically happening when the book and then later the movie were released
The differences between book & movie.
The cast includes: Tom Cavanagh (Eric McNally), Ben Shenkman (Sam), Noah Bernett (Scot), Jeananne Goossen (Nula), Benz Antoine (Greg Graham), Shauna MacDonald (Joan), Megan Follows (Barbara Warren), Colin Cunningham (Billy), and Graham Greene as Bud Wilson.

Clips Featured:

Scene with Megan Follows
Breakfast with Scot (2007 trailer)
Scot and Eric are talking in the bathroom
Scot being bullied
Scot reunites with his father Billy
Music by Robert Carli

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