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From the Vault: The Return of the King (1980 film) Nov 25, 2021

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Does this Rankin/Bass animated version of JRR Tolkien's "The Return of the King" hold up at all today? In this former Patreon-exclusive, Luke & James discuss ear-worms and bizarre narrative choices in this odd addition to their coverage of THE LORD OF THE RINGS.

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"The Oily Taint" ITF Read: The Eye of the World (1990 novel) part one Nov 19, 2021

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THE WHEEL OF TIME series by Robert Jordan is one of the bestselling fantasy epics ever written, so with a legitimate adaptation finally premiering, what better time is there to dive in? In episode 207, Luke & James react to the first third of the novel (15 chapters), compare two different prologues, laugh about an oily taint, and finally discuss James's theories about where this book is headed. Spoilers Begin: 39:52 Chapters Covered

Prologue: Ravens

Prologue: Dragonmount Chapter 1: An Empty Road Chapter 2: Strangers Chapter 3: The Peddler Chapter 4: The Gleeman Chapter 5: Winternight Chapter 6: The Westwood Chapter 7: Out of the Woods Chapter 8: A Place of Safety Chapter 9: Tellings of the Wheel Chapter 10: Leavetaking Chapter 11: The Road to Taren Ferry Chapter 12: Across the Taren Chapter 13: Choices Chapter 14: The Stag and the Lion Chapter 15: Strangers and Friends Join them next week for the middle third of THE EYE OF THE WORLD!

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"The Bucket is the Bomb" ITF Watch: Carrie (1976 film) Nov 11, 2021

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Brian De Palma's career took off with his classic adaptation of Stephen King's novel of the same name, but there were some no insignificant changes made to the story. But did they make it better? In episode 206, Luke & James discuss the Alfred Hitchcock influence, the "make everyone hot" Hollywood tendency, Tommy getting undercut, and the shifting focus of the film's effect on the feminist themes, before they cast their votes on which was better: the book or the movie!

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"Cinderella's Revenge" ITF Read: Carrie (1974 novel) Nov 04, 2021

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Stephen King's career really "lit up" with his creation of Carrie White, a troubled girl with burgeoning telekinetic powers who suffers abuse from nearly everyone in her life. In episode 205, Luke & James discuss the real-life inspiration for the main character, Tabitha rescuing a manuscript, a life-changing phone call, and the enduring legacy of this horror classic. Join them next week when they cover the 1976 film by Brian De Palma!

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"We're All Knife Fighters Now" ITF Watch: Dune (2021 film) ft. Fonda Lee Oct 28, 2021

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Special guest author Fonda Lee joins the show to geek out with Luke & James about Denis Villeneuve's latest entry, part one of his ambitious adaptation of Frank Herbert's classic Sci-Fi epic. In episode 204, they discuss Fonda's history with Dune, the movie's incredible sense of scale, Oscar Isaac's "DILF" energy, representation issues raised about the film's casting choices, a stronger emotional connection to Paul Atreides, and so much more, before they end by casting their vote on which was better: the book or the movie!

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"Mocap a Child?" ITF Read: Dune (1965 novel) part three Oct 21, 2021

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The sand worms have been ridden, climactic duels have been fought, and the Bene Gesserit prophecy has taken shape. Ink to Film has finished reading Frank Herbert's Dune! In episode 203, Luke & James discuss how well the book lived up to their expectations, the value of appendices in novels, an all-knowing toddler, and finish up by looking ahead to the new adaptation, including what they are expecting and hoping for in the film.

Join them next week when they will discuss Denis Villeneuve's version and cast their vote on which was the better version: the book or the movie.

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"Herbert's Curiosity" ITF Read: Dune (1965 novel) part two Oct 14, 2021

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Stay curious. Ask questions. These are the lessons that Frank Herbert imparts when you read about how he was able to write such a dense, scientific Sci-Fi classic. In episode 202, join Luke & James as they discuss the terrors of being buried alive, the Highlander-esque process of reading and learning from an author's work, how to throw an aromatic DUNE party, and so much more as they discuss book two: Moad'Dib.

Join them next week for book three: The Prophet!

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"The Mistake of the Decade" ITF Read: Dune (1965 novel) part one Oct 07, 2021

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Frank Herbert's legendary novel DUNE's publication history is a notable one, beginning in serialized form in Analog magazine before receiving numerous rejections as a novel that would go on to launch one of the bestselling Science Fiction franchises of all time. In episode 201, Luke & James discuss the first "book" of three contained in the novel, its legacy and expansive influence, the intersection of religion and ecology, and the excellent character work that keeps it all grounded.

Join them next week for book two: Moad'Dib!

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"Adaptation Memory Games" 200th Episode Celebration Sep 30, 2021

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Can you name these books after hearing just the opening line? What about from a single quote pulled from the adaptation? In episode 200, Luke & James celebrate a long road behind them by putting their memories to the test not only by playing a couple tough games, but by challenging themselves to choose favorite episodes that stood out along the journey. They finish out by getting more personal, recalling all the ways their lives have changed since the show's inception. Things like James getting a job as an instructor at a university and the reasons for Luke's difficult decision to fire his literary agent. Come celebrate with them on this very special episode!

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"Numinous Light" ITF Watch: The Handmaid's Tale (2017 TV series) episodes 6-10 Sep 23, 2021

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With the entire first season finished, the slightly different direction the adaptation is taking is beginning to become clear. But is that necessarily a bad thing? In episode 199, Luke & James discuss cultish religious organizations before breaking down each of the last five episodes of the first season of the show where Elizabeth Moss, Yvonne Strahovski, and Ann Dowd continue to amaze. They finish things out by casting their vote for which was the superior version: the book or the show?

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