Anatomy of an Adaptation

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations.

In this episode, we discuss the non-fiction book LIFE ITSELF by Roger Ebert, and the 2014 documentary of the same name. We talk about the legacy of Ebert, his love for cinema and life, and whether there is place for film criticism in today's social media landscape.

Hosts: Nicolò Grasso, Ewan Gleadow

Featuring: Carson Timar

Music: "The Jazz Piano" Royalty Free Music from Bensound, Remix by Nicolò Grasso

Follow the Death by Adaptation podcast on Twitter (@DeathAdaptation) and Instagram (@DeathByAdaptationPod).

Go listen to the Uncut Gems podcast, which now has its own Patreon page with bonus tie-in episodes and retrospectives.

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations.

In this episode, we discuss the non-fiction book THE DISASTER ARTIST by Greg Sestero and Tom Bissell, and the 2017 James Franco adaptation. We talk about the legacy of the "trashterpiece" THE ROOM, the mystery that is Tommy Wiseau, and how reading about the making of a bad movie can be inspiring.

Host: Nicolò Grasso

Featuring: Hillary White, Maxance Vincent

Music: "The Jazz Piano" Royalty Free Music from Bensound, Remix by Nicolò Grasso

Follow the Death by Adaptation podcast on Twitter (@DeathAdaptation) and Instagram (@DeathByAdaptationPod).

Go listen to the Uncut Gems podcast, which now has its own Patreon page with bonus tie-in episodes and retrospectives.

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations.

In this episode, we discuss the acclaimed neo-western NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN by Cormac McCarthy, and the 2007 Academy Award-winning adaptation directed by the Coen Brothers. We talk about the beauty of McCarthy's simple syntax, the subversion of western tropes, and the characters' choices trump fate and destiny.

Hosts: Nicolò Grasso & Ewan Gleadow

Featuring: Jakub Flasz

Music: "The Jazz Piano" Royalty Free Music from Bensound, Remix by Nicolò Grasso

Follow the Death by Adaptation podcast on Twitter (@DeathAdaptation) and Instagram (@DeathByAdaptationPod).

Go listen to the Uncut Gems podcast, which now has its own Patreon page with bonus tie-in episodes and retrospectives.

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations.

In this episode, we discuss the Nobel prize-winning THE AGE OF INNOCENCE by Edith Wharton, and the 1993 adaptation directed by Martin Scorsese. We talk about the hypocrisies of high-class society, the splendid performances by Michelle Pfeiffer and Winona Ryder, and what true love really is.

Host: Nicolò Grasso

Featuring: Randy Burrows

Music: "The Jazz Piano" Royalty Free Music from Bensound, Remix by Nicolò Grasso

Follow the Death by Adaptation podcast on Twitter (@DeathAdaptation) and Instagram (@DeathByAdaptationPod).

Go listen to the Uncut Gems podcast, which now has its own Patreon page with bonus tie-in episodes and retrospectives.

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations.

In this episode, we discuss the controversial 1998 Irvine Welsh dark comedy FILTH, and the 2013 James McAvoy-starring adaptation. We talk about Scotland in popular imagery, the intricacies of its disgusting protagonist, the complexities of Welsh's meta-writing, the hypocrisies of being racist and loving Indian curry, and how humor is needed to make a character likable.

Hosts: Nicolò Grasso & Ewan Gleadow

Featuring: Cordero Meznarich

Music: "The Jazz Piano" Royalty Free Music from Bensound, Remix by Nicolò Grasso

Follow the Death by Adaptation podcast on Twitter (@DeathAdaptation) and Instagram (@DeathByAdaptationPod).

Go listen to the Uncut Gems podcast, which now has its own Patreon page with bonus tie-in episodes and retrospectives.

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations.

In this episode, we discuss the controversial 1962 dystopian novel A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, and the iconic 1971 Stanley Kubrick adaptation. We talk about free will, ultraviolence, the dangers of brainwashing someone, government control, and the brilliance of Malcolm McDowell's performance.

Hosts: Nicolò Grasso & Ewan Gleadow

Featuring: Carson Timar

Music: "The Jazz Piano" Royalty Free Music from Bensound, Remix by Nicolò Grasso

Follow the Death by Adaptation podcast on Twitter (@DeathAdaptation) and Instagram (@DeathByAdaptationPod).

Go listen to the Uncut Gems podcast, which now has its own Patreon page with bonus tie-in episodes and retrospectives.

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations.

In this special Easter episode, we discuss the controversial retelling of the life of Jesus of Nazareth in THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST (book by Nikos Kazantzakis, film by Martin Scorsese), as well as the bloody 2004 film THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST, directed by Mel Gibson. We talk about the beauty of a flawed Jesus, the fascinating casting in Scorsese's film, and the dangerous anti-semitic undertones of Gibson's movie.

Hosts: Nicolò Grasso & Ewan Gleadow

Music: "The Jazz Piano" Royalty Free Music from Bensound, Remix by Nicolò Grasso

Follow the Death by Adaptation podcast on Twitter (@DeathAdaptation) and Instagram (@DeathByAdaptationPod).

Go listen to the Uncut Gems podcast, which now has its own Patreon page with bonus tie-in episodes and retrospectives.

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations.

In this episode, we discuss the intricately psychedelic neo-noir INHERENT VICE by Thomas Pynchon, and Paul Thomas Anderson's 2014 film adaptation. We talk about the genre-bending approach to the story, the colorful cast of characters, and the bittersweet interpretations of the ending.

Hosts: Nicolò Grasso & Ewan Gleadow

Featuring: Jack Keating

Music: "The Jazz Piano" Royalty Free Music from Bensound, Remix by Nicolò Grasso

Follow the Death by Adaptation podcast on Twitter (@DeathAdaptation) and Instagram (@DeathByAdaptationPod).

Go listen to the Uncut Gems podcast, which now has its own Patreon page with bonus tie-in episodes and retrospectives.

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations.

In this episode, we discuss one of the most beloved LGBT coming-of-age romances: André Aciman's CALL ME BY YOUR NAME, and Luca Guadagnino's 2017 adaptation. We talk about the cathartic power of art, the complexities of desire and love, and the absolute mess that is the 2019 sequel book FIND ME.

Host: Nicolò Grasso

Featuring: Carson Timar

Music: "The Jazz Piano" Royalty Free Music from Bensound, Remix by Nicolò Grasso

Follow the Death by Adaptation podcast on Twitter (@DeathAdaptation) and Instagram (@DeathByAdaptationPod).

Go listen to the Uncut Gems podcast, which now has its own Patreon page with bonus tie-in episodes and retrospectives.

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations.

In this episode, we discuss one of the most beloved satirical pieces of anti-war fiction: Joseph Heller's CATCH-22, and Mike Nichols' 1970 adaptation. We talk about the grey morality of war, the impeccable filmmaking craft on display, and the thin line between satire and farce.

Hosts: Nicolò Grasso & Ewan Gleadow

Music: "The Jazz Piano" Royalty Free Music from Bensound, Remix by Nicolò Grasso

Follow the Death by Adaptation podcast on Twitter (@DeathAdaptation) and Instagram (@DeathByAdaptationPod).

Go listen to the Uncut Gems podcast, which now has its own Patreon page with bonus tie-in episodes and retrospectives.