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From the Vault: Jodorowsky's Dune (2013 film) Nov 23, 2023

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Have you heard the story of the greatest film that was never made? In this former Patreon-exclusive episode, Luke & James revisit the sci-i classic DUNE, this time with a documentary that explores the world and influence of Alejandro Jodorowsky's unmade film, them make some comparisons to both Denis Villeneuve and David Lynch's takes on the source. Luke also discusses finishing the draft of his underwater science fiction novel!

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"Delivering Tropes People Love" ITF Read: The Hunger Games (2008 Novel) Nov 16, 2023

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Suzanne Collins returns to the big screen this fall with "The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes", but it's worth taking a look back at the book that started the phenomenon: THE HUNGER GAMES. In episode 291, Luke & James debate utopian fiction vs. dystopian fiction, dive into the "Battle Royale" controversy, learn about "Just War" theory, react to love triangles that work, and the value of Mary Sues, then head for the cornucopia just in time for Thanksgiving. Join them next week when they react to the film adaptation directed by Gary Ross!

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

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"An Angry Show" ITF Watch: The Fall of the House of Usher (2023 TV Series) eps. 5-8 ft. John Langan Nov 09, 2023

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Bram-Stoker-Award-Winning author John Langan joins the show to talk Poe, Mike Flanagan, and what makes a good ending! In episode 290, Luke, James, & John discuss the lasting influence of Edgar Allen Poe, the possible beginning of the "torture-porn" genre, an angry FU to the boomers, the Stephen King story that made John a horror writer, and then they end by casting their votes on which was better: the short story or the tv show!

Episodes Covered

1:05 The Tell-Tale Heart

1:06 Goldbug

1:07 The Pit and the Pendulum

1:08 The Raven

John Langan

Blog https://johnpaullangan.wordpress.com/
Twitter https://x.com/MrGaunt?s=20
The Fisherman: https://bookshop.org/a/23566/9781939905215

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Intro Music: "The Hunt" by Marc van der Meulen
Official Website: http://www.marcvdmeulen.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLBu1pSrzSQ

Luke Elliott

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James Bailey

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"The Scene You'll Never Forget" ITF Watch: The Fall of the House of Usher (2023 TV series) episodes 1-4 Nov 02, 2023

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Mike Flanagan is back at it with another bold adaptation, this one covering the body of Edgar Allen Poe's work like never before. In episode 289, Luke & James react to the scene you can never unsee, discuss how Flanagan is telling a surprisingly modern American tale, explore the broad-strokes adaptations of more of Poe's iconic stories, and learn some troubling things about house cats. Join them next week when author John Langan joins to discuss the final four episodes of the show!

Episodes covered

1:01 A Midnight Dreary

1:02 The Masque of the Red Death

1:03 Murder in the Rue Morgue

1:04 The Black Cat

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Intro Music: "The Hunt" by Marc van der Meulen
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLBu1pSrzSQ

Luke Elliott

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James Bailey

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"The Grandfather of Horror" ITF Read: The Fall of the House of Usher (1839 short story) Oct 26, 2023

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Before you react to Mike Flanagan's latest adaptation, it's worth looking back at Edgar Allen Poe's troubled life and iconic body of work. In episode 288, Luke & James lay out the tragedies suffered by a literary titan, learn about a suspect marriage to cousin Virginia, quoth "The Raven," explore the family tree of iconic horror writers, meet Roderick & Madeline Usher, and wall up some literary rivals with "The Cask of Amontillado." Join them next week as they dive into the first four episodes of the Netflix show!

References

Neil Gaiman reads "The Raven": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jSHKPp-66w
Buzzfeed Unsolved: The Macabre Death of Edgar Allen Poe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4DTW4B3Sjs&t=1s

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Intro Music: "The Hunt" by Marc van der Meulen
Official Website: http://www.marcvdmeulen.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLBu1pSrzSQ

Luke Elliott

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James Bailey

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From the Vault: The Handmaid's Tale (1990 film) Oct 19, 2023

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Before the critically acclaimed HULU adaptation Margaret Atwood's novel got a film adaptation in the early 90s starring Robert Duvall and Faye Dunaway, but is this version worth revisiting or is it better left forgotten? In this former Patreon-exclusive episode, Luke & James revisit a dystopian classic, as our modern times slide further toward making it a reality.

References

George Carlin on Abortion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHRaUUlD00w

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Luke Elliott

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James Bailey

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"All My Defenses Are Gone!" ITF Watch: The Wheel of Time S02 (2021 TV Series) episodes 5-8 Oct 12, 2023

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Rafe Judkins' 2nd season of THE WHEEL OF TIME on Amazon Prime hits its stride in the last four episodes, delivering on some of the best moments from the books despite occasional stumbles. In episode 287, Luke & James discuss a Lanfear performance to remember, a special sort of teatime, a cheap shot with Hopper, the unabashedly over-the-top magic, and what they're looking forward to in the confirmed 3rd season. They finish by casting their votes on which is better: THE GREAT HUNT by Robert Jordan or season two?

Episodes Covered

S2 E5: "Damane"

S2 E6: "Eyes Without Pity"

S2 E7: "Daes Dae'mar"

S2 E8: "What Was Meant to Be"

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Buy The Great Hunt or any of the other source books or guest novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Intro Music: "The Chosen" by Sirius Beat https://youtu.be/JuaM1romA3c?si=2_dfEQrMY7EGKpxa

Luke Elliott

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James Bailey

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"Jordan's Matriarchies: Forward Thinking for the Time?" ITF Read: The Great Hunt (1990 novel) part two Oct 05, 2023

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After watching half of The Wheel of Time's second season, it's time to finish out the book! In episode 286, Luke & James discuss the powerful women of the series, wonder about a potential poly romance, consider the fantasy of being able to glimpse alternative lives, and apologize for getting some timeline things extremely wrong. Join them next week for the final episodes of the new season!

Chapters Covered 23: The Testing

24: New Friends and Old Enemies

25: Cairhien

26: Discord

27: The Shadow of the Night

28: A New Thread in the Pattern

29: Seanchan

30: Daes Dae'mar

31: On the Scent

32: Dangerous Worlds

33: A Message in the Dark

34: The Wheel Weaves

35: Stedding Tsofu

36: Among the Elders

37: What Might Be

38: Practice

39: Flight from the White Tower

40: Damane

41: Disagreements

42: Falme

43: A Plan

44: Five Will Ride Forth

45: Blademaster

46: To Come Out of the Shadow

47: The Grave Is No Bar to My Call

48: First Claiming

49: What Was Meant to Be

50: After

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Intro Music: "The Chosen" by Sirius Beat https://youtu.be/JuaM1romA3c?si=2_dfEQrMY7EGKpxa

Luke Elliott

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James Bailey

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"Showing Promise… And Unexpected Gore?" ITF Watch: The Wheel of Time S02 (2021 TV Series) episodes 1-4 Sep 28, 2023

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Rafe Judkins returns to take another shot at Robert Jordan's epic fantasy series, THE WHEEL OF TIME. In episode 285, Luke & James discuss how he's doing through four episodes, a heartbreaking change to Lan & Moiraine's relationship, everything unexpected about the Seanchan & Uno, the purpose of the three arches scenes, and reasons for optimism heading into the rest of the season.

Episodes Covered

S2 E1: A Taste of Solitude

S2 E2: Strangers and Friends

S2 E3: What Might Be

S2 E4: Daughter of the Night

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Intro Music: "The Chosen" by Sirius Beat https://youtu.be/JuaM1romA3c?si=2_dfEQrMY7EGKpxa

Luke Elliott

Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott
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James Bailey

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"I Don't Want It!" ITF Read: The Great Hunt (1990 novel) part one Sep 21, 2023

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The Wheel of Time returns for its second season, so Luke & James are back to the series with the first half of book 2! In episode 284, Luke & James admire the flex by Robert Jordan, reject being called a lord, wonder why a hot woman is so disruptive to Rand, begin studying magic with the Aes Sedai, and talk about a 100% locked & fated romance. Join them next week for the first four episodes of the new season!

Chapters Covered Prologue: In the Shadow

Chapter 1: The Flame of Tar Valon

Chapter 2: The Welcome

Chapter 3: Friends and Enemies

Chapter 4: Summoned

Chapter 5: The Shadow in Shienar

Chapter 6: Dark Prophecy

Chapter 7: Blood Calls Blood

Chapter 8: The Dragon Reborn

Chapter 9: Leavetakings

Chapter 10: The Hunt Begins

Chapter 11: Glimmers of the Pattern

Chapter 12: Woven in the Pattern

Chapter 13: From Stone to Stone

Chapter 14: Wolfbrother

Chapter 15: Kinslayer

Chapter 16: In the Mirror of Darkness

Chapter 17: Choices

Chapter 18: To the White Tower

Chapter 19: Beneath the Dagger

Chapter 20: Saidin

Chapter 21: The Nine Rings

Chapter 22: Watchers

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Home Base: inktofilm.com
Intro Music: "The Chosen" by Sirius Beat https://youtu.be/JuaM1romA3c?si=2_dfEQrMY7EGKpxa

Luke Elliott

Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott
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James Bailey

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