Cover to Credits is a bi-weekly podcast that analyzes books and their movie adaptations. Hosts Ian George and Adina Hilton cover a variety of genres, critiquing both the film and novel it's based on, while trying to understand what makes a good adaptation. Stories are also frequently viewed from a feminist lens, where representation, gender roles, and other elements are often times explored.
Episodes
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Things get very steamy this episode as we discuss the novel Lady Chatterley's Lover, written by D. H. Lawrence, and the recent Netflix adaptation directed by Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre. This story explores topics such as sex, gender, capitalism and systems of power, all while dishing out explicit sex scenes which got the book infamously banned and censored when it was first released. But can a book written in the 20's still be as shocking by today's standards? Yes it can.
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
The story of Katniss Everdeen and the Hunger Games comes to a conclusion this episode as we discuss Mockingjay Part 2, directed by Francis Lawrence and written by Suzanne Collins. As the war for Panem reaches its climax, we have important things to discuss, like pouty Gale, Capitol decor, scifi jargon and the practicality of creating lizard people!
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
This episode, the revolution WILL be televised, because we're discussing Mockingjay Part 1, written by Suzanne Collins and directed by Francis Lawrence. This is only the first part of the Hunger Games finale, but we've got plenty to discuss this episode, including the communist inspired District 13, bland love interests and the politics of selling war.
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Jojo Rabbit (2019), directed by Taika Waititi, was an instant hit when it was released, deftly juggling satire, earnestness, and drama to great effect. Many fans of the film were surprised to discover it was based on a novel, Caging Skies, by Christine Leunens, but we found out the hard way that the film is a shocking departure from this book, which is a twisted story of the toxic relationship between captor and captive, exploring themes of toxic masculinity and utter despair. Strap in as we discuss this delightful and touching film and the unsettling details of the book we're sure will shock you!
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Time to settle in for a cozy winter's tale, featuring torture, drug addiction, body mutilation, and insanity. which of course means we're discussing Stephen King's novel, Misery, and its 1990 adaptation directed by Rob Reiner. We have plenty of discussions this episode on King's ability to write about writing, the dark humor of the story, and the amazing performances that bring the film to life. Also, is James Caan giving the same performance in Elf as he does here??
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
In this episode, you will be haunted by three adaptations, all based on the classic Charles Dickens novella A Christmas Carol. We discuss the 1938 adaptation, directed by Edwiin L. Marin, The Muppet Christmas Carol, directed by Brian Henson, and Scrooged, directed by Richard Donner. These three films take varying approaches to bringing this classic story to life, whether its through a traditional approach, a faithful adaptation with puppets, or setting the story in modern day and casting Bill Murray.
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
This episode we discuss the popular Australian murder mystery, The Dry, written by Jane Harper, and the 2020 film adaptation directed by Robert Connolly. This mystery sees a man return to his hometown, a small farming community struggling through a drought, after a horrific crime. Join us as we examine clues, watch a man ruin his chances of sex, and find out how Ian accidentally ruined the entire mystery for Adina.
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
The odds are not in Katniss's favor this episode as we witness her return to the Hunger Games with Catching Fire, written by Suzanne Collins and directed by Francis Lawrence. We discuss the powerhouse performance of Jennifer Lawrence, themes of political unrest, and whether President Snow would make a good Santa Clause.
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
It's time to sleuth! This episode, we discuss the film Enola Holmes, directed by Harry Bradbeer and based on the novel The Case of the Missing Marquess by Nancy Springer! We cover the usefulness of corsets, Henry Cavil being cast as the world's smartest man, and granny's with guns!
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
I hope you have your story ready, because it's time for The Midnight Club, written by Christopher Pike in 1994 and adapted by Mike Flanagan for Netflix. We've got stories on stories on stories to discuss this episode, as well as convoluted plotlines, loose ends, and theories on conspiracies! You'll want to gather around the fireplace for this one!
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
This episode we're discussing the story of a plus sized girl in a size two world with Dumplin', written by Julie Murphy and the film adaptation directed by Anne Fletcher. There's plenty of important subjects to discuss this episode, like fat representation and the unreal beauty standards women face. But also, we have speculate on what a diet of red lollipops will do to your teeth and what the Chili Bowl subplot of the book was really about!
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
We just got married, so now seems like the perfect time for a tale of star crossed love. This short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald became the basis for the 2008 adaptation directed by David Fincher. There's plenty to discuss this episode, like the ground breaking visual effects of the film, the surprisingly absurd tone of the short story, and what age was peak Brad Pitt?