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A Post-Modern Prometheus? "Poor Things" (1992 novel) Feb 23, 2024

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Before Yorgos Lanthimos & Emma Stone's adaptation, Alasdair Gray wrote a post-modern take on Frankenstein in a structure-breaking, convention-flaunting novel—but should you read it? In episode 301, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they make the case, weigh the pros & cons of presenting the narrative in layers, ask if McCandless and Godwin Baxter are redeemable, and consider the implications of Bella Baxter (AKA Victoria McCandless) writing a final letter that puts everything into question. Join them next week when they compare book vs. film!

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Alasdair Gray | Magnificent Citizen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbNXMBvj3ew
Pop Culture Detective | Born Sexy Yesterday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0thpEyEwi80

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Introducing the "Adaptation Hall of Fame" 2024 Class | 300th Episode! Feb 16, 2024

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Introducing the Ink to Film "Adaptation Hall of Fame!" To celebrate Ink to Film's 300th episode, Luke & James induct the first ever class representing excellence in adaptation—true exemplars that all other filmmakers should look to for inspiration. The nominees are "The Godfather," "Blade Runner," "Jurassic Park," "The Fellowship of the Ring," "The Thing," and "The Shining." Six amazing films, but only three can make the cut! Episode Breakdown

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Paul Tremblay Reflects on "Knock at the Cabin" (2023) | Creative Conversations Feb 08, 2024

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Author Paul Tremblay (THE CABIN AT THE END OF THE WORLD, A HEAD FULL OF GHOSTS) joins the show to reflect on having his work adapted for the first time by director M. Night Shyamalan, including his frustrations with changes made to his original concept. In episode 299, Luke Elliott & James Bailey launch a new series called "Creative Conversations" where they discuss adaptations previously covered on Ink to Film with someone directly involved in their production. Paul shares his experience from first selling the option, to his visit to the set, and the year since the film premiered. This conversation contains SPOILERS for the ending of both the book and the film!

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The Kathy Bates Show "Misery" (1990 film) Feb 01, 2024

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After the success of his "Stand By Me" adaptation, director Rob Reiner returns to Stephen King's work for the film that won Kathy Bates an Academy Award for Best Actress for her captivating performance as psychotic superfan Annie Wilkes. In episode 298, Luke Elliott & James Bailey explore the sledgehammer scene, James Caan's impressive physicality, a more pitiable version of Annie Wilkes, and what some key changes to the plot change about the themes of the story. The finish by casting their vote on which was better: the book or the movie?

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Intro Music: "Something Wicked" by Ross Bugden

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Examining Toxic Fandom in Stephen King's "Misery" (1987 novel) Jan 25, 2024

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Stephen King's Misery is a multi-faceted metaphor for both addiction and toxic fandom, but it's also a brutal thriller from start to finish. In episode 297, Join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they uncover the secrets of Annie Wilkes, ask if Paul Sheldon is a King self-insert, take a hard look at the novel's themes as they come into question at the end, and react to one of the most harrowing scenes they've encountered yet. Join them next week for their review of the film by Rob Reiner!

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Intro Music: "Something Wicked" by Ross Bugden

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Last Looks 2023 Dec 29, 2023

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After a year of legendary filmmakers, masterful novels, and children's classics to warm the heart, how does it all stack up against one another? In episode 296, join Luke & James for the episode that tries to make sense of it all, including what rose to the top and what belongs at the bottom. From Shawshank to Twilight, Pinocchio to The Road, Trainspotting to The Wizard of Oz, it's time to finish out season 7 of the podcast with Last Looks!

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Learn "What Writers Can Learn from Adaptations" from Luke!
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"One of THE Moments in Movie History" ITF Read & Watch: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1964 novel & 1971 film) Dec 21, 2023

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Roald Dahl might not have liked it, but Gene Wilder's performance as chocolatier Willy Wonka is the stuff of movie legend, and Mel Stuart's adaptation of the children's novel holds up to this day. In episode 295, Luke & James debate which of many iconic scenes is the most memorable, try not to drink from the nasty brown river, skewer the reprehensible Grandpa Joe, take a trip down the tunnel from hell, and choose which of these children really deserves their fate. They finish by casting their vote on which was better: the book or the movie! Relive a classic before you join Timothée Chalamet for "Wonka" (2023)?

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Intro Music: "Pure Imagination" by Future James

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"The Creepiest Thing Hitchcock Ever Did" ITF Watch: Psycho (1960 film) Dec 14, 2023

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The time has come at last to cover the "Master of Suspense" himself, Alfred Hitchcock! What better way than to analyze arguably his most iconic adaptation of all time? In episode 294, join Luke & James as they compare Robert Bloch's version of Norman Bates to the one Anthony Perkins immortalized, get spooked out by a date & time, react to a Bates Motel set that lives on to this day, dissect a legendary shower scene with Janet Leigh, and finally cast their vote on which was best version of this story: the book or the movie?

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Intro Music: The Haunt by Lenny C https://youtu.be/R0rxf0b8PG4?si=_wvXF2dyf0upaVdy

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"Empathy for the Devil" ITF Read: Psycho (1959 book) Dec 07, 2023

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Robert Bloch's novel came out within 2 years of serial killer Ed Gein's arrest, but how much did it influence the character of Norman Bates? In episode 293, Luke & James discuss how Alfred Hitchcock's adaptation boosted Bloch's career, the psychology of dissociative identity disorder as portrayed on film vs. real life, some insidious transphobia, and the way true-crime fascination helped propel PSYCHO. Join them next week for the film!

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Intro Music: The Haunt by Lenny C https://youtu.be/R0rxf0b8PG4?si=_wvXF2dyf0upaVdy

Luke Elliott

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"Going Beyond Katniss" ITF Watch: The Hunger Games (2012 film) Nov 30, 2023

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Gary Ross brought the YA-sensation penned by Suzanne Collins to the big screen but made some fundamental changes to the story's scope in the process. In episode 292, Luke & James discuss an expanding POV, a cave scene with less heat, a Taylor Swift soundtrack for the ages, worldbuilding details lost to a shaky camera, Jennifer Lawrence vs Katniss Everdeen, and analyze a desaturated look from a specific time in movies. They finish by casting their votes on which was better: the book or the movie!

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Intro Music: "Run" by Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujsCRw-eA0o

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