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ITF Watch: The Stand (2020 miniseries) episodes 6-9 Feb 18, 2021

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This Josh Boone led CBS adaptation began with promise, but it ends in disappointment. Where did they go wrong along the way? Is there good to be found? In episode 171, Luke & James discuss the final episodes of Hollywood's latest Stephen King adaptation, including an episode written by the man himself that adds *LIGHT SPOILER-WARNING* an all new showdown between Frannie Goldsmith and Randall Flagg.

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ITF Read: The Stand (1978 novel) part three Feb 11, 2021

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"The place where you made your stand never mattered. Only that you were there...and still on your feet." -Stephen King. In episode 170, Luke & James discuss the final 3rd of this epic novel, and compare it to the other books by King they've read. Each of the remaining main characters are revisited: Stuart Redman, Frannie Goldsmith, Larry Underwood, Harold Lauder, Randall Flagg, Nadine Cross, The Trashcan Man, Tom Cullen, and even Kojack! Join them next week when they react to the final 4 episodes of the CBS All-Access series and ultimately decide which version was better.

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ITF Watch: The Stand (2020 miniseries) episodes 1-5 Feb 04, 2021

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After years in and out of development, Benjamin Cavell and Josh Boone finally put together a big time adaptation of "The Stand," taking another shot at the iconic Stephen King pandemic novel. Is it worth your time? In episode 169, Luke & James take the plunge into CBS All-Access and discuss whether the show is living up to their expectations, what's working, and what's not. Take the listener survey! bit.ly/surveyitf Become a Patron to access exclusive content: www.patreon.com/inktofilm

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ITF Read: The Stand (1978 novel) part two Jan 28, 2021

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In the middle third of Stephen King's epic tale, the survivors of the Captain Trips superflu make their way to Boulder, Colorado to form a new society. To the West, Randall Flagg rallies an army in Las Vegas with dark intent. In episode 168, Luke & James grapple with the brutal realities on display in a post-apocalyptic world and react to losing one of their absolute favorites. Each of the main characters are revisited: Nick Andros, Stuart Redman, Frannie Goldsmith, Larry Underwood, Harold Lauder, and Randall Flagg, as well as a few new arrivals, like Nadine Cross, The Trashcan Man, and Tom Cullen. Join them next week when they react to the first 5 episodes of the CBS All-Access series! Become a Patron to access exclusive content: www.patreon.com/inktofilm

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ITF Read: The Stand (1978 novel) part one Jan 21, 2021

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Stephen King's apocalyptic epic is one of his most well-known novels, but how does it hold up in the time of COVID-19? In episode 167, Luke & James kick off Ink to Film's fifth season with the first 1/3rd of the iconic novel. Each of the characters main characters are discussed, including Stuart Redman, Nick Andros, Frannie Goldsmith, Larry Underwood, Lloyd Henried, and the Walking Dude himself, Randall Flagg. Join them next week for part two! Become a Patron to access exclusive content: www.patreon.com/inktofilm

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Last Looks 2020 Dec 31, 2020

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Pop the champagne, you've made it out of 2020. In episode 166, Luke & James pick the best/ worst adaptations of the year! Topics: Most Surprising Project Top 5 States (downloads) Worst Source Material Best Source Material Top 5 Countries (downloads) Worst Adaptation

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ITF Read & Watch: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1939 story & 1964 film) Dec 24, 2020

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Everyone's favorite beleaguered reindeer takes center-stage for this holiday special, spanning from the original story to the stop-motion animated classic. In episode 165, Luke & James learn all about the tragic story of Robert L. May--the inventor of a Christmas sensation that would go on to inspire chart-topping singles and a Rankin/Bass animated film still running to this day. Topics: Difficult to please bosses at Montgomery Ward, a songwriting brother-in-law, the reason for the melancholy, the themes present in all versions, an 8-minute short that's more faithful to the source, a biopic in the making, how Gene Autry came to record his iconic song, the fantasy world in the Rankin/Bass production, a winged Aslan, Yukon Cornelius's mystery gun, some real dastardly characters in unexpected places, a change involving the Island of Misfit Toys, and a final vote on which version of Rudolph works best!

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NPR Article "Writing Rudolph"

Don't Subject Your Kids to Rudolph

The Terrifying Philosophy of Rudolph

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ITF Watch: Interview with the Vampire (1994 film) Dec 17, 2020

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Vampires get fabulous and sexy while retaining some real darkness in this Neil Jordan adaptation of Anne Rice's seminal novel. In episode 164, Luke & James compare the film starring Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Kirsten Dunst, and Christian Slater to its source, and ultimately cast their votes on which was better the version of this story! Topics: Which stars shined brightest in this loaded cast, Anne Rice's initial reaction to Tom Cruise's casting as Lestat, a reportedly miserable experience for Brad Pitt on set, some details from later books in "The Vampire Chronicles" that make it into the film, the importance of this movie in the history of vampire fiction, a plotting stumbling block the film exacerbates, Armand becoming Louis' "Vaddy," and one last time for Lestat to shine. Become a Patron to access exclusive content: www.patreon.com/inktofilm

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ITF Read: Interview with the Vampire (1976 novel) Dec 10, 2020

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Anne Rice has defined vampire fiction for a generation, but it all began with her debut novel where Louis de Pointe du Lac tells the story of his 200 year life to a mortal interviewer with a tape recorder. In episode 163, Luke & James visit the dark and fantastic world of a New Orleans long past. Topics: Anne Rice's legacy in genre fiction, the potential value of her style of prose, the vampire sex question, a tragic personal connection between the author and Claudia, what makes evil characters appealing, a theory on why editors may have initially passed on the eventual bestseller, and some solid writing advice. Join next week when they discuss the film adaptation starring Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise! Become a Patron to access exclusive content: www.patreon.com/inktofilm

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ITF Watch: The Hunt for Red October (1990 film) Dec 03, 2020

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John McTiernan's action films are undeniable hallmarks of the 80s and 90s, so how does this Tom Clancy adaptation stack up to his other noteworthy entries? In episode 162, Luke & James compare the source material to the film adaptation and ultimately decide which is the better version. Topics: Alec Baldwin as a leading man, Sean Connery's toupee, a stellar cast that might not get a chance to shine, some smart simplifying of the plot, Jack Ryan's expanded role, and the final vote on which is better: the book or the movie! Become a Patron to access exclusive content: www.patreon.com/inktofilmInk to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm)

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