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"Revealing Truths vs Keeping Secrets" ITF Read & Watch: Big Little Lies (2014 novel & 2017 TV series) eps. 5-7 ft. Laura of Why the Book Wins Jul 06, 2023

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Laura from the "Why the Book Wins" YouTube channel and podcast joins the show to help Luke & James finish out both the book by Liane Moriarty and show by Jean-Marc Vallée and David E. Kelley. In episode 274, they discuss the second half of the novel and episodes 5, 6, and 7 of the show. Topics include: what Ed would hate about podcast analysis, where BLL ranks among other Liane Moriarty books, how the cast brings it home (Nicole Kidman, Zoë Kravitz, Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Shailene Woodley, Alexander Skarsgård, Adam Scott), what Luke predicted correctly and what he got spectacularly wrong, and they finish by each casting their votes for which was better: the book or the TV show!

Why the Book Wins

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Intro Music: "Black Fingerprint" by Dylan Owen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk5zngU-aAE&t=0s

Luke Elliott

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James Bailey

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From the Vault: The Egg (2009 short story & 2019 video) Jun 29, 2023

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The Egg by Andy Weir was adapted into a couple of short films on YouTube that have garnered millions of views. What makes this story resonate so strongly with people? What did the adaptations change? Let's discuss the films by Kurzgesagt and Sam Meacock. Plus, our thoughts on this mind-bending tale about the nature of reality itself from this former Patreon-exclusive episode!

References

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Luke Elliott

Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/
Mastodon: https://wandering.shop/@LuminousLuke

James Bailey

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"Lords and Ladies in Their Castles" ITF Watch: Big Little Lies (2017 TV series) eps 1-4 Jun 22, 2023

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Jean-Marc Vallée and David E. Kelley bring Liane Moriarty's darkly comedic tale to the screen, and through the first four episodes, they are nailing it. In episode 273, Luke & James discuss the unbelievable cast (Nicole Kidman, Zoë Kravitz, Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Shailene Woodley, Alexander Skarsgård, Adam Scott), the different vibes of the HBO adaptation, the grandeur of these wealthy people's lives, the meaning behind some clever transitions, harrowing depictions of potentially upsetting subject matter, and what Luke is predicting about the mystery going into their finale.

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Purchase Big Little Lies or any of the other source books or guest novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm
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Intro Music: "Black Fingerprint" by Dylan Owen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk5zngU-aAE&t=0s

Luke Elliott

Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/
Mastodon: https://wandering.shop/@LuminousLuke

James Bailey

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

"Mystery Readers Want to Play Along" ITF Read: Big Little Lies (2014 novel) part one Jun 15, 2023

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Liane Moriarty blends the humorous and the serious well, while expertly crafting a whodunnit and who-died at the same time that should appeal to both mystery fans and general readers alike. In episode 272 Luke & James discuss the first half of her bestselling novel, step into the shoes of suburban mothers, explore the world of kindergarten bullying, and take some guesses sure-to-be-wrong about what's to come. Join them next week for the first four episodes of the HBO series starring Nicole Kidman, Zoë Kravitz, Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Shailene Woodley, and Alexander Skarsgård!

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Purchase Big Little Lies or any of the other source books or guest novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm
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Home Base: inktofilm.com
Intro Music: "Black Fingerprint" by Dylan Owen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk5zngU-aAE&t=0s

Luke Elliott

Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/
Mastodon: https://wandering.shop/@LuminousLuke

James Bailey

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

"Vulcan Sleep Grip" ITF Watch: The Lathe of Heaven (1980 film) Jun 08, 2023

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In 1980, David Loxton & Fred Barzyk would choose Ursula K. Le Guin's novel THE LATHE OF HEAVEN to adapt for public broadcast as part of the "Experimental TV Lab" project, but how does it hold up today? In episode 271, Luke & James discuss lost media, the evolution of public broadcast television, getting creative with a shoestring budget, the Vulcan Sleep Grip attack, and what a more modern adaptation of this surreal novel might look like.

References

Parallel Worlds Bookshop: https://www.instagram.com/parallelworldsbookshop/

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Purchase The Lathe of Heaven or any of the other source books or guest novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm
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Intro Music: "Last Dawn" by Ross Bugden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWjgsepyE8I

Luke Elliott

Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/
Mastodon: https://wandering.shop/@LuminousLuke

James Bailey

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

"Ursula K. Le Guin Dreams Books Into Reality" ITF Read: The Lathe of Heaven (1971 novel) Jun 01, 2023

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Let's talk about one of the most influential SFF writers of all time, the great Ursula K. Le Guin. In episode 270, Luke & James explore the legacy of Le Guin's body of work, the power of manifesting dreams into reality, why she isn't afraid to break contracts with the reader, and the novelty of putting Portland at the center of everything. Join them next week when they discuss the 1980 film adaptation by David Loxton & Fred Barzyk!

References

"The Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin" a documentary.
Parallel Worlds Bookshop: https://www.instagram.com/parallelworldsbookshop/

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Purchase The Lathe of Heaven or any of the other source books or guest novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm
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Intro Music: "Last Dawn" by Ross Bugden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWjgsepyE8I

Luke Elliott

Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/
Mastodon: https://wandering.shop/@LuminousLuke

James Bailey

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

"A Masterpiece of an Adaptation" ITF Watch: The Shawshank Redemption (1994 film) May 25, 2023

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Stephen King says Frank Darabont's adaptation of this novella is one of his favorites out of the many films made from his work, and for good reason: it's spectacular! In episode 269, Luke & James discuss the warden as the devil theory, which iconic shot Roger Deakins regrets, the differences between Stanley Kubrick and Darabont forcing so many takes, what people say to Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman everywhere they go, and how sometimes going for broad appeal is the right choice.

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Intro/Outro Music: "I'm Coming Back" by Ross Bugden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhqdQZGJJXU

Luke Elliott

Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/
Mastodon: https://wandering.shop/@LuminousLuke

James Bailey

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

"Red is Watson to Andy's Sherlock" ITF Read: Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption (1982 novella) May 18, 2023

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Before it was an award-winning film "The Shawshank Redemption" began as one of four novellas published in world-famous horror-writer Stephen King's collection DIFFERENT SEASONS. In episode 268, Luke & James discuss the evolving popularity of novellas today (including THIS IS HOW YOU LOSE THE TIME WAR), the parallels between the main characters and a certain famous detective duo, the ways King makes sure we stay on Andy Dufrense's side, and the injustice of a corrupt for-profit prison system.

Join them next week when they discuss Frank Darabont's famous adaptation starring Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins!

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· Vote/suggest TV you'd like to hear next here!

· Purchase Different Seasons or any of the other source books or guest novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm

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· Home Base: inktofilm.com

· Intro/Outro Music: "I'm Coming Back" by Ross Bugden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhqdQZGJJXU

Luke Elliott

· Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com

· Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke

· IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/

· Mastodon: https://wandering.shop/@LuminousLuke

James Bailey

· Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

From the Vault: Winter Dragon (2015 pilot) May 12, 2023

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Before The Wheel of Time came to Amazon, another, bizarre version came to FXX. In this former Patreon-exclusive, Luke & James react to James Seda's adaptation of Robert Jordan's epic--well, at least the first 6 pages or so of it. Join them to hear our thoughts on the unfortunate production, the tragic backstory, and the sneaky tactics used by the production company in an attempt to retain the rights to the massively popular IP.

Ink to Film

Buy any of the source books or guest novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm
Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm)
Home Base: inktofilm.com

Luke Elliott

Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/
Mastodon: https://wandering.shop/@LuminousLuke

James Bailey

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

"Alan Parish's Butterfly Effect" ITF Read & Watch: Jumanji (1981 book & 1995 film) May 04, 2023

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Chris Van Allsburg is a successful author of multiple children's books, but it was Joe Johnston's adaptation of JUMANJI that kicked off the franchise we know today. In episode 267, Luke & James revisit a staple of their childhood, explore what 90s cinema teaches about manhood, talk about the legacy of Robin Williams, and explore the wild implications of a pair of time-travelling adults. They finish off by casting their votes on which was better: the book or the movie!

Ink to Film

Purchase Jumanji 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 (@inktofilm)
Home Base: inktofilm.com
Intro/Outro Music: "Run" by Ross Bugden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujsCRw-eA0o

Luke Elliott

Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/
Mastodon: https://wandering.shop/@LuminousLuke

James Bailey

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

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