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    Book Vs Movie Podcast

    Book Vs. Movie is the podcast that ponders the question: “Which was better…the book or the movie?” We spoil away the details, uncover the plot points, discuss casting choices and shower with praise (or pummel with snark) as we see fit. Hosts are Margo P. (She’s Nacho Mama’s Blog) and Margo D. (Creator of Brooklyn Fit Chick.com) and we are not afraid to tell it like it is!

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    The Mirror Crack'd (1980) Agatha Christie, Miss Marple, Angela Lansbury, Elizabeth Taylor & Rock Hudson Jun 01, 2025
    Show notes Book Vs. Movie: The Mirror Crack’d
    The 1962 Agatha Christie Novel Vs the 1980 Movie
    When Agatha Christie published The Mirror Crack’d from Side to Side in 1962, it was a haunting tale of guilt, glamour, and murder set in the seemingly quiet village of St. Mary Mead. Nearly two decades later, Hollywood brought the story to life with an all-star cast in the 1980 film adaptation simply titled The Mirror Crack’d.
    Heather Badcock at a charity fête hosted by the famous film actress Marina Gregg. The drink was meant for Marina, but someone else paid the price. With classic Christie flair, Miss Jane Marple quietly unravels a decades-old motive involving trauma, maternal grief, and a long-buried secret.
    Between the original novel and the film, did we prefer one over the other? Have a listen to find out!
    In this episode, the Margos discuss:
    • Agatha Christie’s later work
    • The differences between the novel and the movie
    • The cast includes: Angela Lansbury (Miss Marple), Elizabeth Taylor (Marina Gregg-Rudd), Rock Hudson (Jason Rudd), Tony Curtis (Marty Fenn), Kim Novak (Lola Brewster), Geraldine Chaplin (Ella Zielinsky), Edward Fox (Inspector Durmont), Charles Gray (Bates), Richard Pearson (Doctor Haydock), Wendy Morgan (Cherry) and Margaret Courtenay as Mrs. Dolly Bantry.
    Clips Featured:
    • Liz Taylor & Kim Novak
    • The Mirror Crack’d (1980 trailer)
    • Opening scene with Miss Marple
    • “Baby Pierce Brosnan”
    • Liz Taylor & Rock Hudson
    • Music by John Cameron
    Follow us on the socials!
    • Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”
    • You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group
    • Instagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmovie
    • bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com
    • Margo D’s Blog: Brooklynfitchick.com
    • Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”
    • Margo D’s TikTok
    • Margo D’s YouTube: @MargoDonohue
    • Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama
    • Margo P’s Blog: coloniabook.com
    • Margo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama

    Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

    "See How They Run" (2002) Agatha Christie, "The Mousetrap", Sam Rockwell & Saoirse Ronan May 25, 2025
    Show notes Book Vs. Movie: See How They Run
    The 1947 Agatha Christie Play (Three Blind Mice) Vs the 2022 Sam Rockwell Film
    Agatha Christie’s radio play Three Blind Mice was introduced in 1947 and was the basis for 1952’s The Mousetrap, the longest-running play in theater history.
    See How They Run (2022) is a clever, stylish murder mystery set in 1950s London. It blends classic whodunit tropes with a witty, self-referential twist. Directed by Tom George, the film follows world-weary Inspector Stoppard (Sam Rockwell) and eager rookie Constable Stalker (Saoirse Ronan) as they investigate the backstage murder of a Hollywood director who was set to adapt Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap for the screen.
    Between the original play and the film, did we prefer one over the other? Have a listen to find out!
    In this episode, the Margos discuss:
    • Agatha Christie’s theater productions
    • The differences between the play and the movie
    • The cast includes: Sam Rockwell (Inspector Stoppard,) Saoirse Ronan (Constable Stalker), Ruth Wilson (Petula Spencer), Adrien Brody (Leo Kopernick), Kiernan Hodgson (Harley), Pearl Chanda (Sheila Sim), Gregory Cox (Major Metcalf), Harris Dickinson (Richard Attenborogh), Reece Shearsmith (John Woolf,) David Oyelowo (Mervyn Cocker-Norris) and Charlie Cooper as Dennis Corrigan).
    Clips Featured:
    • “Dickie Attenborough”
    • See How They Run (2022 trailer)
    • “Show her the ropes.”
    • “Constable’s Notebook”
    • “Creative Differences”
    • ”We are no longer on speaking terms.”
    • Music by Daniel Pemberton
    Follow us on the socials!
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    • Instagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmovie
    • bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com
    • Margo D’s Blog: Brooklynfitchick.com
    • Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”
    • Margo D’s TikTok
    • Margo D’s YouTube: @MargoDonohue
    • Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama
    • Margo P’s Blog: coloniabook.com
    • Margo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama

    Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

    Harper Valley PTA (1978) Barbara Eden, Ronny Cox, Nanette Fabray, Tom T. Hall & Jeannie C. Riley May 19, 2025
    Show notes Book Vs Movie: “Harper Valley PTA"
    The 1968 Song Vs the 1978 Movie (really!)
    (It's one of our favorite episodes from the past!) The song was written by Tom T. Hall and performed by country singer Jeannie C. Riley in 1968. The story about a “widowed bride” who is slut-shamed by her daughter’s junior high school PTA (Parents Teachers Advisory) and gives a takedown at a meeting that is spectacular in its shade and incisiveness was one of the first feminist anthems and managed to become a number one hit in the U.S. on both the pop and country charts. (Past episode, Dolly Parton did the same in 1980 for 9 to 5!)
    The 1978 movie is an R-rated cuckoo bananas production starring Barbara Eden (a stone-cold fox!) as Stella Johnson, who exacts a Porky’s style revenge on the local yokels who dare to take her on. She is also wooed by an equally sexy Ronny Cox and is teamed up with Nanette Fabray in this film that played in drive-in theaters in 1978 and made millions. It features nudity, wrap dresses, elephants, revenge porn, makeovers, and a helicopter proposal. So, between the song and the movie--which did we prefer? Have a listen and find out!
    Follow us on the socials!
    • Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”
    • You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group
    • Instagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmovie
    • bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com
    • Margo D’s Blog: Brooklynfitchick.com
    • Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”
    • Margo D’s TikTok
    • Margo D’s YouTube: @MargoDonohue
    • Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama
    • Margo P’s Blog: coloniabook.com
    • Margo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama

    Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

    Death on the Nile (2022) Kenneth Branagh, Gal Gadot, Tom Bateman, and Agatha Christie May 11, 2025
    Show notes Book Vs. Movie: Death on the Nile
    The 1937 Agatha Christie Novel Vs the 2022 Kenneth Branagh film. Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile has long been a fan favorite, combining romance, betrayal, and murder aboard a glamorous steamer cruising the Nile River. In 2022, director Kenneth Branagh brought the classic mystery back to the big screen with an all-star cast and a modern flair. But how faithful is this adaptation to the original 1937 novel?
    Branagh (who returns as Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot) updates the cast of characters from the source material and discusses the racial politics of the time more. The director also adds to Poirot's backstory, including his facial hair and past romances, which are not in the book. Between the original novel and the film — did we prefer one over the other? Have a listen to find out!
    In this episode, the Margos discuss:
    • Agatha Christie & her character of Poirot
    • The differences between the book and the movie
    • The cast includes: Tom Bateman (Bouc,) Annette Bening (Euphemia Bouc,) Kenneth Branagh (Poirot,) Michael Rouse (Private Laurin,) Alaa Safi (Corporal) Letitia Wright (Rosalie Otterbourne,) Sophie Okonedo (Salome Otterbourne,) Gal Gadot (Linnet Ridgeway,) Jennifer Saunders (Marie Van Schuyler,) Dawn French (Bowers,) and Susannah Fielding as Katharine.
    Clips Featured:
    • “Entrance of Jacqueline”
    • Death on the Nile (2002 trailer)
    • “Champagne Toast”
    • “Hammer, Gadot & Branagh”
    • “The last scene”
    • Music by Patrick Doyle
    Follow us on the socials!
    • Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”
    • You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group
    • Instagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmovie
    • bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com
    • Margo D’s Blog: Brooklynfitchick.com
    • Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”
    • Margo D’s TikTok
    • Margo D’s YouTube: @MargoDonohue
    • Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama
    • Margo P’s Blog: coloniabook.com
    • Margo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama

    Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

    Agatha Christie's "Evil Under the Sun" (1981) Maggie Smith, Peter Ustinov, Diana Rigg & Roddy McDowall May 04, 2025
    Show notes Book Vs. Movie: Evil Under the Sun
    The Agatha Christie Novel Vs the 1982 Film
    Agatha Christie's Evil Under the Sun (1941) is a masterclass in misdirection and suspense. The 1982 film adaptation, directed by Guy Hamilton and featuring Peter Ustinov as Hercule Poirot, transforms the story into a glamorous whodunit set in a sun-soaked Mediterranean locale. Both versions center around the murder of actress Arlena Stuart at a resort, with Poirot reluctantly drawn into the investigation, uncovering secrets among the guests, each with a motive. While the book is set on a secluded Devon island during World War II, featuring a more introspective tone, the film opts for colorful costumes and picturesque settings, filmed in Mallorca. Poirot in the book is sharp and formal, while Ustinov’s portrayal is warmer and more humorous, appealing to some fans for its charm and theatricality.
    Between the original novel and the film — did we prefer one over the other? Have a listen to find out! In this episode, the Margos discuss:
    • Agatha Christie & her character of Poirot
    • The differences between the book and the movie
    • The cast includes: Peter Ustinov (Hercule Poirot,) Colin Blakley (Sir Horace Blatt), Jane Birkin (Christine Redfern), Nicholas Clay (Patrick Redfern), Maggie Smith (Daphne Castle), Roddy McDowall (Rex Brewster), Sylvia Miles (Myra Gardener), James Mason (Odell Gardner), and Diana Rigg as Arlena Stuart Marshall.
    Clips Featured:
    • “Poirot swims”
    • Evil Under the Sun 1982 trailer
    • “Cattiness & Cocktails”
    • “Poirot deduces”
    • Music by Cole Porter
    Follow us on the socials!
    • Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”
    • You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group
    • Instagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmovie
    • bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com
    • Margo D’s Blog: Brooklynfitchick.com
    • Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”
    • Margo D’s TikTok
    • Margo D’s YouTube: @MargoDonohue
    • Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama
    • Margo P’s Blog: coloniabook.com
    • Margo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama

    Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

    Escape to Witch Mountain (1975) Kim Richards, Ike Eisenmann, Ray Milland, Eddie Albert, & Alexander H. Key Apr 28, 2025
    Show notes Book Vs. Movie: Escape to Witch Mountain
    The 1968 Children’s Sci-Fi Novel Vs the 1975 Disney Classic
    If you grew up watching Disney movies or browsing old-school sci-fi paperbacks, chances are Escape to Witch Mountain is somewhere in your memory. But did you know the 1975 Disney movie is very different from the 1968 novel it’s based on? Let’s take a look at how Alexander Key’s book compares to its big-screen adaptation. Alexander Key’s Escape to Witch Mountain is a surprisingly serious story for a children's book. It follows orphaned siblings Tony and Tia, who possess strange psychic abilities — Tony can move objects with his harmonica music, and Tia communicates with animals and speaks telepathically. As they dodge sinister adults who want to exploit them, they slowly uncover the truth: they're aliens stranded on Earth. The book delves into deeper themes, including prejudice, the fear of outsiders, and the desperate search for a sense of belonging.
    There is a strong sense of melancholy running through the story, and while the ending offers hope, it is also mysterious and bittersweet. It feels less like a fairy tale and more like a poignant sci-fi fable. The 1975 Disney adaptation is much lighter, precisely what you’d expect from a family-friendly studio in the '70s. Between the play and the film — did we prefer one over the other? Have a listen to find out! In this episode, the Margos discuss:
    • Disney live-action films of the 1970s
    • The differences between the book and the movie
    • The cast includes: Eddie Albert (Jason O’Day,) Ray Milland (Aristotle Bolt,) Donald Pleasence (Lucas Deranian), Kim Richards (Tia Malone,) Ike Eisenmann (Tony Malone,) Walt Barnes (Sheriff Purdey), Reta Shaw (Mrs Gerindley and Denver Pyle as Uncle Bene.
    Clips Featured:
    • “RV scene”
    • Escape to Witch Mountain TV Ad
    • Escape to Witch Mountain 1975 trailer
    • “Marionette Scene”
    • Music: Johnny Mandel theme to Escape to Witch Mountain
    Follow us on the socials!
    • Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”
    • You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group
    • Instagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmovie
    • bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com
    • Margo D’s Blog: Brooklynfitchick.com
    • Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”
    • Margo D’s TikTok
    • Margo D’s YouTube: @MargoDonohue
    • Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama
    • Margo P’s Blog: coloniabook.com
    • Margo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama

    Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

    10 Things I Hate About You (1999) William Shakespeare, Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, & Letters to Cleo! Apr 14, 2025
    Show notes Book Vs. Movie: 10 Things I Hate About You
    The Taming of the Shrew & the 1999 Heath Ledger Film
    10 Things I Hate About You (1999) is a modern adaptation of William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, reimagining the story in a high school setting. In both works, the plot revolves around two sisters—one desirable and another perceived as problematic. In The Taming of the Shrew, the younger, more attractive Bianca cannot marry until her older, strong-willed sister, Katherina, finds a husband. Similarly, in 10 Things I Hate About You, Bianca Stratford can only date if her rebellious, sharp-tongued sister, Kat, does too. The character of Petruchio in Shakespeare’s play, who is hired to "tame" Katherina and make her marriageable, is mirrored in Patrick Verona (Heath Ledger), who is paid to date Kat (Julia Stiles) so that Bianca can start dating.
    Despite the initial financial motivation, Petruchio and Patrick develop genuine feelings for their partners. While The Taming of the Shrew ends with Katherina seemingly submitting to societal expectations, 10 Things I Hate About You gives Kat more agency. She remains independent but opens up to love, showing a more modern and feminist take on Shakespeare’s story.
    Between the play & the film--which did we prefer? Listen to find out! In this ep, the Margos discuss:
    • The teen comedies of the late 1990s
    • The work of Heath Ledger
    • The differences between the play and movie
    • The cast includes Julia Stiles (Kat), Heath Ledger (Patrick Verona), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Cameron James), Larisa Oleynik (Bianca), Larry Miller (Walter Stratford), Andrew Keegan (Joey Donner), David Krumholtz (Michael Eckman), Daryl “Chill” Mitchell (Mr. Morgan), Susan May Pratt (Mandella), Alison Janey (Ms. Perky), David Leisure (Mr. Chapin), Gabriele Union (Chastity Church), Letters to Cleo, and Save Ferris.
    Clips Featured:
    • “Hey there, Girlie!”
    • 10 Things I Hate About You (1999 trailer)
    • “You see that girl?”
    • “Rock bar scene”
    • “Kat dances”
    • “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You”
    • “The poem scene”
    • “Bianca beat down scene.”
    • Music: Letters to Cleo; I Want You to Want Me
    Follow us on the socials!
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    • You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group
    • Instagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmovie
    • bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com
    • Margo D’s Blog: Brooklynfitchick.com
    • Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”
    • Margo D’s TikTok
    • Margo D’s YouTube: @MargoDonohue
    • Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama
    • Margo P’s Blog: coloniabook.com
    • Margo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama

    Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

    The Asphalt Jungle (1950) WR Burnett, John Huston, Sterling Hayden, James Whitmore, & Marilyn Monroe Mar 31, 2025
    Show notes Book Vs. Movie: The Asphalt Jungle
    The W.R. Burnett Novel & the 1950 John Huston Film
    W.R. Burnett’s 1949 novel The Asphalt Jungle is a compelling crime story that explores the minds, motivations, and downfalls of professional criminals. Set in a Midwestern city, it offers a multi-perspective narrative that vividly portrays the underworld. John Huston’s 1950 film adaptation remains faithful to the book while enhancing the story with striking cinematography and strong performances. However, it shifts the setting to an unnamed urban landscape and introduces Marilyn Monroe's expanded role as a corrupt lawyer's mistress. Between the novel & the film, which did we prefer? Listen to find out!
    In this ep, the Margos discuss:
    • Author W.R Burnett and Film Noir of the 40s and 50s
    • The work of John Huston
    • The differences between the book and movie
    • The cast includes Sterling Hayden (Dix Handley,) Louis Calhern (Alonzo D. Emmerich,) James Whitmore (Gus Minissi,) Jean Hagen (Doll Conovan,) Sam Jaffe (Doc Erwin,) John McIntire (Hardy,) Marc Lawrence (Cobby,) Barry Kelley (Lt. Dietrich,) Anthony Caruso (Louis Ciavelli,) Marilyn Monroe (Angela Phinlay,) and Teresa Celli as Maria Ciavelli.
    Clips Featured:
    • “The Job”
    • “The Asphalt Jungle” (1950 trailer)
    • “Sweet Kid”
    • “Play Some Music”
    • “A Double Cross”
    • “Hoodlums”
    • Music by Miklos Rozsa
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    • Instagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmovie
    • bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com
    • Margo D’s Blog: Brooklynfitchick.com
    • Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”
    • Margo D’s TikTok
    • Margo D’s YouTube: @MargoDonohue
    • Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama
    • Margo P’s Blog: coloniabook.com
    • Margo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama

    Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

    Mamma Mia (2008) ABBA, Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski, Amanda Seyfried, & Julie Walters Mar 24, 2025
    Show notes Book Vs. Movie: Mamma Mia
    ABBA Gold Vs. Mamma Mia
    “Musicals in March!”
    Mamma Mia! is a jukebox musical that features the songs of ABBA, the Swedish pop group composed of Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Fältskog, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. The musical was created by British playwright Catherine Johnson, with music by Andersson and Ulvaeus, and premiered in London's West End in 1999. The show was a massive success, leading to multiple international productions, including a Broadway run from 2001 to 2015.
    Set on a fictional Greek island, Mamma Mia! follows Sophie Sheridan, a young bride-to-be who secretly invites three men from her mother Donna's past to her wedding, hoping to discover which one is her father. Donna, a former singer with the girl group "Donna and the Dynamos," is unaware of Sophie's plan and is shocked when her past lovers—Sam, Harry, and Bill—arrive. The story unfolds with comedy, romance, and ABBA’s iconic hits, including Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, The Winner Takes It All, and Mamma Mia.
    We are comparing the band catalog to this interpretation. Which version did we prefer?
    Listen to find out! In this ep, the Margos discuss:
    • The history of the band and their domination of the 1970s
    • The road from the stage version to the film
    • The cast includes Meryl Streep (Donna Sheridan,) Pierce Brosnan (Sam Carmichael,) Colin Firth (Harry Bright,) Stellan Skarsgard (Bill Anderson,) Julie Walters (Rosie Mulligan,) Dominic Cooper (Sky Rymand,) Amanda Seyfried (Sophie Sheridan,) Christine Baranski (Tanya Chesham-Leigh,) and Rachel McDowall as Lisa.
    Clips Featured:
    • “Dancing Queen”
    • ABBA at the 1974 Eruovision Contest
    • ABBA “Waterloo” 1975
    • Frida “There’s Something Going On”
    • Mamma Mia 2018 movie trailer
    • “Does Your Mother Know” (Mamma Mia)
    • “Mamma Mia”//Mamma Mia
    • Mamma Mia Sophie’s Wedding
    • “Super Trouper” Mamma Mia
    Follow us on the socials!
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    • bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com
    • Margo D’s Blog: Brooklynfitchick.com
    • Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”
    • Margo D’s TikTok
    • Margo D’s YouTube: @MargoDonohue
    • Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama
    • Margo P’s Blog: coloniabook.com
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    Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

    Billy Elliot (2000) Jamie Bell, Julie Walters, Gary Lewis, & the 2014 Musical Elton John & Lee Hall Mar 17, 2025
    Show notes Book Vs. Movie:
    Billy Elliot
    The 2000 Film Vs the 2014 Musical Live
    “Musicals in March!”
    The Margos continue “Musicals in March” with the film & stage show of Billy Elliot. Both tell the inspiring story of a working-class boy in 1980s northern England who discovers a passion for ballet during the UK miners' strike, but they differ in tone and presentation.
    The film, directed by Stephen Daldry and written by Lee Hall (based on his play Dancer), is a gritty drama starring Jamie Bell, featuring a rock and pop soundtrack. It focuses on Billy’s journey and his family's struggles, earning critical acclaim and multiple BAFTA and Oscar nominations.
    In contrast, the musical expands the story with more extensive dance sequences and fantasy elements, highlighting the miners’ plight. It includes music by Elton John and offers more character development and stylized theatrical moments. The musical has won numerous Olivier and Tony Awards.
    Which version did we prefer? Listen to find out!
    In this ep, the Margos discuss:
    • The history behind the original story
    • The road from the film world to stage
    • The cast includes: Jamie Bell (Billy Elliot young,) Adam Cooper (Billy Elliot grown,) Julie Walters (Sandra Wilkinson,) Gary Lewis (Jackie Elliot,) Jamie Draven (Tony Elliot,) Jean Heywood (Grandma,) Stuart Wells (Michael Caffrey young,) Merryn Owen (Michael Caffrey grown,) Nicola Blackwell (Debbie Wilkinson,) Colin Mclachlan (Tom Wilkinson,) Mike Elliot (George Watson,) and Billy Fane as Mr. Braithwaite.
    Clips Featured:
    • “Billy performs for his dad (movie)”
    • Billy Elliot (2000 trailer)
    • "Like electricity (movie)"
    • "Billy says goodbye (movie)"
    • "Billy as a grownup (movie)"
    • Billy Eliot the Musical (2014) trailer
    • "Solidarity (musical)"
    • "Like electricity (musical)"
    • Jamie Bell wins the BAFTA
    • Music by Stephen Warbeck and Elton John.
    Follow us on the socials!
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    • bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com
    • Margo D’s Blog: Brooklynfitchick.com
    • Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”
    • Margo D’s TikTok
    • Margo D’s YouTube: @MargoDonohue
    • Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama
    • Margo P’s Blog: coloniabook.com
    • Margo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama

    Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

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