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Ep-30 Ink to Film: A Wrinkle in Time (1962 novel) Mar 08, 2018

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Join Luke & James as they take a wholesome trip across the universe with Madeleine L'Engle's 1962 novel, "A Wrinkle in Time," before they see the new film by Ava DuVernay starring Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, and more. They begin with only general thoughts about the novel, some of the science the book deals with, and the difficulties the author had with finding a publisher.

SPOILERS BEGIN: 29:30

Spoiler topics include: Things that haven't aged well in the novel, a trip to a 2D world, the commendable job the book does of explaining heady scientific concepts to a young audience, the anti-authoritarian themes, the controversial ways the novel deals with science and religion, and finally the backlash that Madeleine L'Engle faced because of her future books.

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Ep-29 Ink to Film: Annihilation (2018 film) ft. Remy Nakamura Mar 01, 2018

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Writer Remy Nakamura joins Luke and James to discuss Annihilation, the 2018 mind-blowing film by Alex Garland starring Natalie Portman and Oscar Isaac based on the novel by Jeff Vandermeer. Whether you're wondering if the movie is worth checking out or trying to wrap your head around what you just saw, this is the episode you've been looking for! We begin with only general discussion about the movie and its production, including our theater-experience and some light comparisons to the novel.

SPOILERS BEGIN: 23:32

Spoiler topics include: an in-depth talk about the mind-blowing 3rd act, the nature of the shimmer and what it contains, the surprising and affecting body-horror, the unsettling bear, what might've been different if the expedition was all male instead of female, and what about our own humanity that could make us susceptible to the violence of Area X.

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Ep-28 Ink to Film: Annihilation (2014 novel) part two Feb 22, 2018

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The guys have delved too deep into Jeff Vandermeer's "Annihilation" and have come out different. Changed. New. In this episode, they finish out the novel discussing parts 4 and 5. Once again, they begin with a SPOILER-FREE section safe for the uninfected. SPOILER-FREE section ends: 13:55

Spoiler topics include: The underlying nature and message of the novel, theories about the tower, Area X, the Southern Reach, the craft the author is employing to create certain effects, the contents of the journal, the potential for government conspiracy, the unknowable truth of the universe, what is compelling James, and both their overall thoughts about this novel and its ending.

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Ep-27 Ink to Film: Annihilation (2014 novel) part one Feb 15, 2018

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This week the guys delve into Jeff Vandermeer's incredible weird sci-fi novel, "Annihilation," by discussing parts 1, 2, and ending with part 3. They kick things off with a SPOILER-FREE section covering some background about the author and their general thoughts about the novel so far. SPOILER-FREE section ends: 15:11

Spoiler topics include: The language and style of the novel, the reliability of the narrator, what they think the Crawler could be, the shadiness of the government running these expeditions, the nature of the crew's little warning light, the fear of the unknown, the role hypnotism plays in the novel, the big twist at the end of section 3, and a discussion on literary vs. genre writing and where this novel might fit into that debate. Join them again next week when they finish out the novel, and the week after for their reactions to the new film by Alex Garland featuring Natalie Portman and Oscar Isaac.

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Ep-26 Ink to Film: Altered Carbon (2018 TV season 1) Feb 08, 2018

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Netflix's cyberpunk far-future series was an overall success, with a few sticking points holding it back from greatness. Luke & James read the source material by Richard K. Morgan and bring that perspective into their view of the show in this episode. They kick things off with a SPOILER-FREE section filled with their general thoughts on the quality of the season, give some background on the production, and then discuss how it compares broadly to the novel. NON-SPOILER TALK ENDS: 13:20

In the spoiler section, they break down each character's story arc in the show and compare and contrast them with their book counterparts. They each extoll parts they loved, like Poe and the Bancrofts, but also point out all the parts that didn't land, like a particular fight scene. The finish with a final pronouncement, should you watch the show, read the book, or do both?

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Ep-25 Ink to Film: Altered Carbon (2002 novel) part two Feb 01, 2018

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The guys have finished the second half of Richard K. Morgan's 2002 post-cyberpunk novel, "Altered Carbon" and enjoyed the entire wild ride. In part two of their coverage of the book, they begin again with a hefty SPOILER-FREE section where they only talk about the book in general terms, discuss the high levels of adult content in the story and what Morgan might be trying to accomplish with them, revisit some of the philosophical questions raised in part one, and then add another wrinkle when Luke brings up the Ship of Theseus Paradox. After that, they get into spoiler territory and breakdown the entire second half and talk about all their favorite and most mind-bending scenes it contains. They end with a look ahead to the Netflix series that they will cover next and address some listener feedback.

NON-SPOILER TALK ENDS: 18:07

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Ep-24 Ink to Film: Altered Carbon (2002 novel) part one Jan 25, 2018

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Before the release of the brand-new Netflix series, the guys go back to the source with Richard K. Morgan's 2002 postcyberpunk novel, "Altered Carbon." In part one of their coverage they try something a little different by beginning with a robust NON-SPOILER section for anyone curious about the novel but wanting to stay unspoiled for the series. They begin by talking about the author's bio and career, the premise of the novel's tech, the background of main character Takeshi Kovacs, and the mystery surrounding the murder of Laurens Bancroft. They end the non-spoiler talk with a debate about the philosophical questions raised by the sleeve-tech in the novel. In the second part of the episode, they get into plot and describe Kovacs' investigation and all the salacious things he uncovers, discuss some particularly graphic scenes, then end by theorizing on who will ultimately be revealed to be the murderer.

NON-SPOILER TALK ENDS: 45:47

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Ep-23 Ink to Film: Rawhead Rex (1986 film) ft. Kourtnea Hogan Jan 18, 2018

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Writer and filmmaker Kourtnea Hogan returns for the disastrous Rawhead Rex film adaptation by George Pavlou based on the short story by Clive Barker. Honestly, watching this film is NOT recommended. Even so, Luke, James, and Kourtnea get a kick out of rehashing it in all its B-movie glory! Topics include as they try to understand where it all went wrong: the stiff acting, all the things that make the monster-suit awful, the bizarre actions by all the characters, the uncomfortable sexual energy between the two main characters, the Jason-style rampage at the trailer park, and the final "twist" at the end. It was a painful watch, but the conversation has us all cracking up.

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Ep-22 Ink to Film: Rawhead Rex (1984 short story) ft. Kourtnea Hogan Jan 11, 2018

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Writer and filmmaker Kourtnea Hogan joins Luke and James this week to discuss Clive Barker's 1984 short story, "Rawhead Rex," from his legendary "Books of Blood." This EXTREME-CONTENT filled episode's topics include: Clive Barker's traumatic childhood experience, the many ways that Rawhead is a story about masculinity vs. femininity, something Luke dubs the "Clive Barker Detail," all the phallic symbols in the story, the effectiveness of the omniscient POV, the character of Rawhead, the ways in which Barker is skewering Christianity, the scenes Luke says he will never forget, and they end by discussing the final bizarre and grotesque detail of the story.

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Ep-21 Ink to Film: Where the Wild Things Are (1963 Book & 2009 Film) Jan 04, 2018

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Maurice Sendak's beloved children's picture book left an indelible mark on generations of kids, and Luke and James are among them. They begin this combo book/film episode by discussing their relationship with the original material, then talk about the text itself, drawing out new meaning from their now adult perspectives. Next, they move on to Spike Jonze's documentary called "Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak" which deeply affected them both. Through it, they discuss the life and legacy of the Sendak, and what it means to find joy in creative work when all else fails. In the last half of the episode, Luke and James delve into Spike Jonze's 2009 Film. Their talk turns from artistry and imagination to symbolism and hidden meanings, as well as the difficulties the performers faced in their suits and the pushback the director faced in making the film he ultimately wanted to create.

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