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Frankenstein

IT'S LIVE! IT'S LIVE! Our brand new episode on Frankenstein is live! The novel, written by Mary Shelly, and film adaptation, directed by James Whale, are two very different, yet equally influential stories. We have plenty to discuss on this one, including Mary Shelly's wild life, the career of Boris Karloff, and the mysterious origin of Igor. 

Somewhere in Time

This episode we discuss Somewhere in Time, directed by Jeannot Szwarc in 1980 and based on the Richard Matheson novel, Bid Time Return. This story of romance that transcends time has heavy scifi elements, porny sexy scenes, and a regular dude trying to take credit for a woman's talent. This episode also has one of our all time favorite moments ever on the podcast! 

The Green Knight (2021)

This episode we look at a new film, based on the oldest story we've discussed yet, The Green Knight! Written by an unknown author around 1400 and adapted in 2021 by David Lowery, this story of knights, magic and honor leads to many interesting discussions on middle english, literal thirst traps, and (no surprise) the color green!.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 2

The Battle for Hogwarts has begun in our episode on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, directed by David Yates and based on the novel by J.K. Rowling. We delve into Snape revelations, character deaths, the rules of magic, and tally up the unanswered questions of the films. We also wonder if Nagini could have become the master of the Elder Wand.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 1

We have finally arrived at the epic conclusion to this series, but that's not going to stop us from dragging it out! This episode we discuss the film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1, directed by David Yates, and the first portion of the novel, written by J.K. Rowling that this film is based on. We delve into the many unexplained components of the film, Ron's status in the trio, awkward dance scenes, and we finally put a pin in the house elves discourse!

Stand by Me

This episode we end the long Stephen King drought by talking about one his most loved (and most unique) adaptations, Stand by Me, directed by Rob Reiner in 1986. We talk about this coming of age story's themes on masculinity, the stories within the larger story, and how the movie has stood the test of time.

I'm Thinking of Ending Things

This episode we attempt to unpack the dense and heavy story I'm Thinking of Ending Things, written by Iain Reid and adapted by Charlie Kaufman in 2020. We cover such fun topics as existential dread, aging, the indifference of nature, and men who are much too tall. 

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Take a trip with us down the horrifying boat tunnel as we discuss Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, directed by Mel Stuart in 1972 and adapted from the novel by Roald Dahl. We dive into the chocolate river to talk about the sinful nature of children, the confusing rules of the film's contest, and we make sure to completely ruin Oompa Loompas for you as well.

Love, Simon

For our second 2021 Pride Month episode we are discussing the teen, coming of age story Love, Simon, directed by Greg Berlanti and based on the novel Simon vs. The Homosapiens Agenda, written by Becky Albertalli. We touch on everything this episode form awkward ferris wheel rides to guitar-bros and even how many "f**ks"a teen focused movie should be allowed. 

Fingersmith/The Handmaiden

For our first 2021 Pride Month episode, we're discussing the novel Fingersmith by Sarah Waters, and its 2016 film adaptation by Park Chan-wook, The Handmaiden. We look at how the film's change from 1850's England to 1930's Korea changes the story (or doesn't), as well as the many layers to this story's deceptive plot, and how exactly a dog coat ties into it all.

The Woman in the Window

This episode we take a peak at the film that's been years in the making, The Woman in the Window, directed by Joe Wright and adapted from the novel by A.J. Finn. This Hitchcockian thriller is full of mysteries, like "how sharp is a letter opener" and "How many bathrobes does Anna own?", and we'll do our best answer them all!

The Adventures of Tintin

This episode we look into The Adventures of Tintin, the 2011 film by Steven Spielberg and the 3 volumes of Tintin comics by Hergé that it was based on. We travel into the uncanny valley to discuss this film's unique animation style as well as the surprising amount of booze, drugs and shooting that takes place in the comics!