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From the Vault: The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1991 film) Feb 16, 2023

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Return to the land of Fantasia with George T. Miller's adaptation of the 2nd half of Michael Ende's novel that Wolfgang Peterson left out of his original film. Did it do enough to justify its existence, or was this one better left alone? Join us for this former Patreon-exclusive episode! Ink to Film

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"Appeasement to Some Generalized Audience" ITF Watch: Knock at the Cabin (2023 film) Feb 09, 2023

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M. Night Shyamalan uses Paul Tremblay's work THE CABIN AT THE END OF THE WORLD to tell his own version of a twisty home invasion-style horror, but how effective are the changes? In episode 258, join Luke & James for a SPOILER-FREE review to start the episode off, followed by a discussion that analyzes what worked and what didn't in this version of the story, Dave Bautista's version of Leonard, and how Luke really wanted to interact with the movie's final scene. They end by casting their votes on which was better, the book or the movie!

SPOILERS BEGIN: 30:53

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Luke Elliott

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James Bailey

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"Wild POV Usage" ITF Read: The Cabin at the End of the World (2018 novel) Feb 02, 2023

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Postmodernism comes to the home-invasion Horror subgenre when Paul Tremblay has his way. In episode 257, join Luke & James for a SPOILER-FREE review to start the episode off, including a real-world connection to the author, before delving into the grasshopper theory and their thoughts on the three major dividing points Luke identifies for readers of this book. SPOILERS BEGIN: 22:18

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Intro/outro music: "Black Fingerprint" by Dylan Owen https://www.fiverr.com/share/Yo3E6p

Luke Elliott

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James Bailey

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"Introducing Color to the World" ITF Watch: The Wizard of Oz (1939 film) Jan 26, 2023

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Judy Garland's performance as Dorothy is the stuff of cinematic history, but it came at a cost as director Victor Fleming's treatment of her is also infamous. In episode 256, Luke & James delve into the unbelievable behind-the-scenes stories, a real-skin suit, the enduring hanging-man myth, and all the other lasting magic of this legendary adaptation of L. Frank Baum's original children's novel.

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Intro/outro music: "Ghibli Waltz" by Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbOiqJJ5RxU

Luke Elliott

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James Bailey

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"The Weeping Tin Killer" ITF Read: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900 novel) Jan 19, 2023

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Frank Baum's children's fantasy novel introduced a land of wicked witches and wizards that inspired a generation of children even before it was adapted for the screen. In episode 255, Luke & James the tears of a reluctant tin killer, American life in the 1900s, a scarecrow nightmare, a bizarre stage production, and the secret meanings that the author always denied. Join them next week when they discuss the iconic film adaptation directed by Victor Fleming starring Judy Garland!

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Intro/outro music: "Ghibli Waltz" by Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbOiqJJ5RxU

Luke Elliott

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James Bailey

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Last Looks 2022 Dec 30, 2022

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Ink to Film covered a wide variety of adaptations in 2022, but how do they stack up against each other? In episode 254 Luke & James try to put their year in adaptations into context. From Macbeth to The Sandman, Frankenstein to The Last Unicorn, it's time for Last Looks! Categories

Biggest Surprise Worst Read Best Read

Worst Watch

Best Watch

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"Yippee Ki-Yay, Mr. Falcon" ITF Watch: Die Hard 2 (1990 film) Dec 22, 2022

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John McClane is back for Christmas to bag even more bad guys in "Die Hard 2: Die Harder," but how does it compare to the novel it's based on, "58 Minutes?" In episode 253, Luke & James talk about 90s Bruce Willis, how many one-liners is too many one-liners, the Die-Hard-villain misdirect, way too many grenades, and how the Mythbusters tested lighting a stream of jet fuel on a runway to blow up a plane. They finish by casting their votes on which is better: the book or the movie!

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Luke Elliott

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James Bailey

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Deck the Halls Trap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMz1ukOyyo8

"You Have to be So Careful" ITF Read: 58 Minutes (1987 novel) Dec 15, 2022

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Die Hard 2 was also based on a novel! 58 Minutes by Walter Wager, to be precise. In episode 252, Luke & James discuss differences in a protagonist, the challenge of writing politically motivated villains, how to bore a thriller reader, the author's self-insert debate, and wonder about the existence of left-leaning military thrillers.

Join them next week when they watch the movie starring Bruce Willis!

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Luke Elliott

Read "What Good is a Sad Backhoe?" by Luke Elliott
Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/

James Bailey

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

Music

Artist: Chris Hayes Music
Deck the Halls Trap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMz1ukOyyo8

"Crafted to Be Rewatched" ITF Watch: Fight Club (1999 film) Dec 08, 2022

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Brad Pitt and Edward Norton anchor this memorable adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk's novel that helped propel director David Fincher's career to new heights. In episode 251, Luke & James revel in the craftsmanship, watch Tyler Durden get meta, talk film reels and "cigarette burns," and finally cast their vote on which was better: the book or the movie!

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Luke Elliott

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/

James Bailey

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Artist: Ocryx Title: Pixies - Where Is My Mind (Ocryx Dubstep Remix) SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/maxence-cabas

"What It Means to Be a Man" ITF Read: Fight Club (1996 novel) Dec 01, 2022

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Chuck Palahniuk's debut novel launched him into literary superstardom, but how do its ideas about consumerism and masculinity hold up? In their 250th episode, Luke & James destroy something beautiful, debate transgressional fiction, relive teenage boxing matches, wonder what it even means to be a man in modern society, and explore whether Tyler Durden has a worldview worth emulating.

Join them next week when they discuss David Fincher's adaptation starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton!

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Luke Elliott

Read "What Good is a Sad Backhoe?" by Luke Elliott
Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/

James Bailey

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

Music Artist: Ocryx Title: Pixies - Where Is My Mind (Ocryx Dubstep Remix) SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/maxence-cabas Music provided by The Palace of Music Watch: https://youtu.be/6QDh0BrB9eo This music is free to use in any YouTube video.

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