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"Easy Scapegoat" ITF Watch: All Quiet on the Western Front (2022 film) ft. Tom Leonard Apr 28, 2023

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Edward Berger's modern retelling of Erich Maria Remarque's landmark novel won multiple awards but made some significant changes to the source material. In episode 266, Luke & James are joined by history teacher Tom Leonard to debate how effective the changes were, delve into the real-world history, recognize Chekov's smoking goose, and ultimately each cast their votes on what was the better version: the book or the movie.

References

· "The Guns of August" by Barbara Tuchman

· "Storm of Steel" by Ernst Jünger

· "The Price of Glory" by Alistair Horne

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James Bailey

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"Poor Devils Like Us" ITF Read: All Quiet on the Western Front (1928 novel) Apr 21, 2023

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Erich Maria Remarque's career defining novel was so influential it created a new genre, got banned by fascists, and recently got adapted again into an award-winning film by Edward Berger. In episode 265, Luke & James imagine the horrors of a senseless war fought in the trenches, find empathy for the enemy, keep their pancakes intact, and analyze why the themes of this novel endure to this day.

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Purchase All Quiet on the Western Front 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/Outro Music: "No Winners" by Ross Bugden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qk-vZ1qicI

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

"What Steps Out on the Other Side?" ITF Read & Watch "The Fly" (1957 short story & 1986 film) Apr 13, 2023

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David Cronenberg's adaptation of "The Fly" by George Langelaan reimagines the story as one of a gradual, gruesome transformation into a monster with horrifying results. In episode 264, Luke & James consider the "teletransportation paradox", try to understand the flesh, debate the purpose of shock and disgust, and ask the question: "would you do it?" They finish by casting their votes on which is better, the short story or the film!

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Buy 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/Outro Music: "Follow You Home" Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

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

"Creepier in the Film" ITF Watch: Twilight (2008 film) Apr 06, 2023

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Catherine Hardwicke's adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's already successful teen vampire novel launched the mega-franchise as we know it today. In episode 263, Luke & James react to the movie whose reputation precedes it, looming vampires at your bedside, cringe cringe cringe, video game style action posing, and a needle-drop baseball sequence to remember. They end by casting their votes on which is ultimately the better version: the book or the movie!

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Buy Stephenie Meyer's twilight or any of the other source material books or guest novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm
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Intro/Outro Music:

"Black Fingerprint " composed and produced by "Dylan Owen" Music link: https://www.youtu.be/EpicDark
YouTube: https://www.youtu.be/DylanOwen
Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/dylanowen320

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

"Junk Food in Literary Form" ITF Read: Twilight (2005 novel) Mar 30, 2023

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Stephenie Meyer exploded in popularity with her angsty, teenage-heartthrob, vampire romance novels. The book brought a lot of people joy, but also made a lot of other people furious. In episode 262, after the dust has settled, Luke & James read the novel for the first time and try to figure out how it came to be one of the most talked about books of all time, including the author's unexpected path to superstardom, the merits of "quality" prose, how the book borrows from horror, and whether they would choose to become sparkly vampires themselves. Join them next week for the film!

Referenced:

Lindsay Ellis "Dear Stephenie Meyer": https://youtu.be/8O06tMbIKh0

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Buy Stephenie Meyer's twilight or any of the other source material 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 used :

"Black Fingerprint " composed and produced by "Dylan Owen" Music link: https://www.youtu.be/EpicDark
YouTube: https://www.youtu.be/DylanOwen
Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/dylanowen320

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: Carrie (2013 film) Mar 23, 2023

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How does Kimberly Peirce's 2013 adaptation of Stephen King's novel Carrie compare to its famous predecessor? Join Luke & James as they react to the most recent attempt to recapture the magic of De Palma's 70's film in this former Patreon-exclusive episode! 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

From the Vault: The Haunting (1963 film) Mar 16, 2023

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It's time to return to THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE, this time through Robert's Wise's 1963 adaptation of Shirley Jackson's landmark haunted house novel. How does this more faithful adaptation hold up to the modern viewer? Join us to find out!

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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

"Love Shouldn't Demand Transformation" ITF Watch: Pinocchio (2022) Mar 09, 2023

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Guillermo Del Toro's adaptation of Pinocchio makes smart changes to Carlo Collodi's classic tale, managing to modernize the story in the best ways while keeping true to the heart of what makes it timeless. In episode 261, Luke & James discuss the nature of the film's transformation, the authenticity of human art, intentionality in the of stop-motion, and when it's actually good not to obey your parents. They finish by voting on which was better: the book or the movie!

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Buy the Gris Grimly illustrated Pinocchio or any of the other source material 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: "Ghibli Waltz" by Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbOiqJJ5RxU

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

"Parental Propaganda?" ITF Read: The Adventures of Pinocchio (1883 novel) Mar 02, 2023

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One of the most read books of all time, Carlo Collodi's classic has also been translated more than almost any book besides the Bible. In episode 260, Luke & James learn just how bad life can be for a lazy boy, marvel at the incredible illustrations by Gris Grimly, wonder how all marionettes know each other, follow the azure fairy through time, Meet a reincarnating cricket, and end on a sad note that definitely isn't meant to be sad.

Join them next week for Guillermo Del Toro's adaptation!

Ink to Film

Buy the Gris Grimly illustrated Pinocchio or any of the other source material 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: "Ghibli Waltz" by Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbOiqJJ5RxU

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

"I Think We Solved It" ITF Read & Watch: Rashomon (1922 short story & 1950 film) Feb 23, 2023

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Akira Kurosawa was a legendary director of adaptations, with one of his most famous coming from author Ryūnosuke Akutagawa's short story "In a Grove." In episode 259, Luke & James get a history lesson in Japanese short fiction, try to untangle a web of lies and exaggerations, examine a World War II metaphor, debate which character is the actual worst, trust the words of a medium, and consider the legacy of one of the greatest films of all time. They finish by voting which was better: the short story or the movie! Ink to Film

Purchase any of the other source material 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: "Shamisen Samurai Rock" by Moji https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb8y3JTYtPE

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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