In this episode, we're diving into the exciting world of book adaptations, exploring how our favorite novels are transformed into screen and film masterpieces including the hits such as Harry Potter, Twilight, and Fourth Wing. Join us as we discuss the hits and misses, comparing the magic of the written word with its cinematic counterpart. We'll delve into recent adaptations, analyze what works and what falls short, and share our thoughts on casting choices, screenplay fidelity, and directorial vision. Whether you're a purist who loves every detail from the book or someone who enjoys seeing stories come to life on screen, this episode offers a lively (and SPOILER FREE) discussion filled with insights and opinions. Grab some popcorn, settle in, and tune in for an engaging conversation about the art of adaptation in the world of film and television!

Books Mentioned:

- Percy Jackson

- His Dark Materials (HBO show)

- Shadow and bone (Netflix show)

- Twilight (movie)

- Harry Potter (movies)

- The Maze Runner (movies)

- Divergent (movies)

- The Hunger Games (movies)

Sci Fi and Fantasy

- Game of thrones (HBO show)

- Lord of the Rings (movies)

- The expanse series (sci fi channel show to amazon prime show)

- Dune (movie)

- Ready player one (movie)

- The martian (movie)

- Dark matter (Apple TV show)

- The Witcher (Netflix show, also video game)

- The three body problem (Netflix show)

- Do androids dream of electric sheep by Philip dick (blade runner movie)

- Silo (starting with wool - Apple TV)

Other adult

- The great gatsby (movie)

- the fault in our stars

- Sarah’s Key (movie)

- The notebook (movie)

- 50 shades of grey (movie)

- he handmaids tale

- Where the crawdads sing (movie)

- All the light we cannot see (Netflix? show)

- Bridgerton (Netflix show)

- Steven king horror book/movies

- Red white and royal blue

- Daisy jones and the six

- Gone girl (movie)

Coming soon

- Project Hail Mary (movie)

- It ends with us (movie)

- Light lark (movie)

- Fourth wing (movie)

- ACOTAR? If ever?

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