Ink to Film

Latest Episodes:

"Emotional Support Goat" ITF Watch: Shadow and Bone (2021 TV series) episodes 1-4 Apr 29, 2021

Show notes

Eric Heisserer's adaptation of Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse series gets off to a memorable start, making some smart changes and bringing in characters from later books to round out the world. In episode 180, Luke & James calm down, hug the goat, and discuss the first four episodes of Netflix's latest hit series starring Jessie Mei Li, Ben Barnes, Freddy Carter, Amita Suman, and Archie Renaux.

Join them next week when they finish out the season with episodes 5-8!

Become a Patron for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/inktofilm
Buy Shadow and Bone at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm
Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm)
Home Base: inktofilm.com
Intro Music: Treasure Hunter by Ross Bugden

"Giving Off Slight Himbo Energy" ITF Read: Shadow and Bone (2012 novel) Apr 22, 2021

Show notes

Leigh Bardugo's debut marked her first entry in the bestselling Grisha Trilogy that launched a franchise about to soar to unknown heights with the release of the upcoming Netflix series adaptation of the same name. In episode 179, join Luke & James as they learn about the Small Science, the Sun Summoner, the Darkling, all the while delving into the YA category and the expectations surrounding debut novelists. SPOILERS BEGIN: 24:38 Join them next week when they discuss the first four episodes in the TV series starring Jessie Mei Li, Ben Barnes, Freddy Carter, Amita Suman, and Archie Renaux!

Become a Patron for exclusive content: www.patreon.com/inktofilm
Buy Shadow and Bone at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm
Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm)
Home Base: inktofilm.com
Intro Music: Treasure Hunter by Ross Bugden

"Aesthetics Above All" ITF Read & Watch: Sleepy Hollow (1820 short story & 1999 film) Apr 15, 2021

Show notes

Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a foundational piece of American Literature whose influence is still being felt well over two centuries later as it continues to inspire adaptations. One standout came in 1999, when Tim Burton's Johnny Depp-led film took the tale in a new direction, changing major elements of the story. In episode 178, Luke & James get unseasonably spooky with this stylish 90s horror classic, but is it better than the original story?

CW: Child Death, Child Murder

Become a Patron to view our new Tier-Ranking video: www.patreon.com/inktofilm
Shop in the NEW Ink to Film Bookstore! www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm
Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm)
Home Base: inktofilm.com
Intro Music: Something Wicked

"Trillian's Choice" ITF Watch: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005 film) ft. Tyler Clawson Apr 08, 2021

Show notes

Douglas Adams's iconic novel was posthumously adapted to the screen by Garth Jennings and features a star-studded cast (Martin Freeman, Mos Def, Zooey Deschanel, Sam Rockwell, Alan Rickman, Stephen Fry, etc.), but does it do the novel justice? In episode 177, Luke & James are joined by Tyler Clawson of the Between Lewis & Lovecraft podcast to talk about the Americanization of British humor, Trillian's romantic options, and even make some suggestions for changes to the screenplay. They end by casting their votes on which was better: the book or the movie!

Listen to Between Lewis & Lovecraft: https://lewislovecraft.weebly.com/
Become a Patron to view our new Tier-Ranking video: www.patreon.com/inktofilm
Shop in the NEW Ink to Film Bookstore! (which now includes "Rebecca Moon & the Boy in the Bottle" by T. W. Clawson) www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm
Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm)
Home Base: inktofilm.com
Intro Music: "Heaven and Hell" by Jeremy Blake

"The Meaning is to Question the Meaning" ITF Read: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1979 novel) Apr 01, 2021

Show notes

Douglas Adams is a legend in Science Fiction for good reason, and his radio comedy turned novel is where it all took off. In episode 176, Luke & James discuss the absurdity linking cosmic horror to cosmic humor, the ineffable meaning of life, and the unforgettable genius of Adams's dry British wit.

Join them next week for the film adaptation by Garth Jennings starring Martin Freeman, Sam Rockwell, Mos Def, Zooey Deschenal, Bill Nighy, Stephen Fry and more! Become a Patron to view our new Tier-Ranking video: www.patreon.com/inktofilm

Shop in the NEW Ink to Film Bookstore! www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm

Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm)

Home Base: inktofilm.comIntro Music: "Heaven and Hell" by Jeremy Blake

From the Vault: Tolkien (2019 film) Mar 25, 2021

Show notes

Is the biopic about Tolkien's life worth seeing or does it fail to do the fantasy-icon justice? Luke & James discuss where it shined and where it stumbled in this former Patreon-exclusive episode. Become a Patron to access more content like this: www.patreon.com/inktofilmShop in the NEW Ink to Film Bookstore!

Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm)

Home Base: inktofilm.com

"Lost in the Contrast" ITF Watch: Gone Girl (2014 film) ft. Rebecca Drake Mar 18, 2021

Show notes

David Fincher crafted an ultra-popular adaptation with a screenplay penned by the author herself, Gillian Flynn, but were there important things lost in the process? In episode 175, special guest Rebecca Drake (ONLY EVER YOU, JUST BETWEEN US) joins Luke & James to talk Ben Afleck's and Rosamund Pike's performances, improved scenes, adaptation casualties, and cast her vote on which was the better version: the book or the movie! All things Rebecca Drake: www.rebeccadrake.com

References: "I Was Not a Nice Little Girl" by Gillian Flynn "And the Other Way is Wrong" -- Every Frame a Painting Ink to Film stuff:

Take the listener survey: bit.ly/surveyitf

Become a Patron to access exclusive content: www.patreon.com/inktofilm

Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm)

Home Base: inktofilm.com

Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads

Intro Music: No Winners by Ross Bugden

"The Lie I Want" ITF Read: Gone Girl (2012 novel) Mar 11, 2021

Show notes

Gillian Flynn's bestselling novel features an iconic pair of characters that will make you doubt love itself. In episode 174, Luke & James talk master-level craft, unreliable narrators, controversial women characters, and the latent power of True Crime fans. Join them next week for the 2014 film adaptation by David Fincher starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike!

Take the listener survey: bit.ly/surveyitf

Become a Patron to access exclusive content: www.patreon.com/inktofilm

Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm)

Home Base: inktofilm.com

Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads

Intro Music: No Winners by Ross Bugden

"Shades of Young Neil" ITF Watch: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010 film) Mar 04, 2021

Show notes

Edgar Wright brings his brand of fast-paced and kinetic filmmaking to his adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's comics, but does his version ultimately outshine the original series? In episode 173, Luke & James talk Manic Pixies, a cast for the ages (Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Aubrey Plaza, Brie Larson, and so many more!), the balance of style vs substance, and how some problems from the comic change as they shift mediums. They end by casting their votes on which was the superior version. Take the listener survey! bit.ly/surveyitf

Become a Patron to access exclusive content: www.patreon.com/inktofilm

Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm)

Home Base: inktofilm.com

Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads

Intro Music: Sunrise Over Los Angeles

"Manic Pixie Dream Delivery" ITF Read: Scott Pilgrim (2004-2010 comic series) Feb 25, 2021

Show notes

Bryan Lee O' Malley's breakout comic series stars a slacker/loser protagonist for the ages who simultaneously bumbles through life and takes part in an epic genre-bending, form-blending, 4th-wall-breaking hero's journey. In episode 172, Luke & James discuss the intersection of problematic tropes, endearing art, and legitimate life-lessons that evolve throughout the 6 issue run. Issues covered: 1: Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life 2: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World 3: Scott Pilgrim and the Infinite Sadness 4: Scott Pilgrim Gets It Together 5: Scott Pilgrim vs. the Universe 6: Scott Pilgrim's Finest Hour And join them next week for Edgar Wright's 2010 film adaptation starring Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Aubrey Plaza, and Brie Larson!

Take the listener survey! bit.ly/surveyitf

Become a Patron to access exclusive content: www.patreon.com/inktofilm

Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm)

Home Base: inktofilm.com

Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads

Intro Music: Sunrise Over Los Angeles

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected