Adaptation Nation

Adaptation Nation

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Adaptation Nation episodes

  • The Color Purple

    On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the publication of Alice Walker’s The Color Purple, Sharifah Williams and Jeff O’Neal discuss the book, the movie, and the legacies of both.

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    Discussed in this episode:

    Movie adaptation of The Color Purple musical is coming

    Alice Walker on the making of The Color Purple

    Alice Walker interview on the 40th anniversary of The Color Purple

    On Alice Walker’s endorsement of David Icke

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    1 hr 15 min
  • Gone Girl

    Jeff O’Neal, Rebecca Schinsky, and Amanda Nelson mark the 10th Anniversary of the publication of Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn with a deep dive into the book, the movie, and legacy of this hugely influential work.

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    1 hr 47 min
  • The Scottish Play

    Jeff, Jenn, Vanessa, and Sharifah assemble to dive into The Tragedy of Macbeth, in honor of its newest movie adaptation starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand.


    Shakespeare: The Animated Tales

    On King James' Obsession with Witches

    Columbo's "Dagger of the Mind" Episode

    Is Macbeth "cursed"?

    Variety interview with Denzel Washington

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    1 hr 28 min
  • The English Patient

    Jeff O'Neal and Rebecca Schinsky discuss The English Patient (book 1992, film 1996).

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    1 hr 28 min
  • The Pelican Brief

    Jeff and Amanda dive into The Pelican Brief, because they feel like it!

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    1 hr 24 min
  • The Wheel of Time

    Jeff and Jenn dig into The Wheel of Time TV show adaptation and talk Robert Jordan, whether it’s the next Game of Thrones, to read or not to read, and more.

    Links:

    Inside Amazon’s Wheel of Time [GQ]

    Tar Valon Or Bust

    Sword Stone Table, edited by Swapna Krishna and Jenn Northington

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    1 hr 24 min
  • Casino Royale

    Jeff O'Neal and Vanessa Diaz talk about Ian Fleming's 1953 Casino Royale and the 2006 film adaptation.

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    1 hr 9 min
  • Dune

    Jeff O’Neal, Jenn Northington, and Amanda Nelson discuss Frank Herbert’s Dune and break down Denis Villeneuve’s 2021 adaptation.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Frank Herbert’s Distrust of JFK

    Hari Kunzru on Dune

    Muslim Influences in Dune

    Is Dune a White Savior Narrative?

    Sidelining Arab Voices in Dune

    Dune Book Club with Ausma Zehanat Khan

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    1 hr 36 min

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