Book Vs Movie Podcast

By Margo Porras

Book Vs. Movie is the podcast that ponders the question: "Which was better...the book or the movie?" We spoil away the details, uncover the plot points, discuss casting choices and shower with praise ... more

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April 09, 2026Book Vs. Movie: Letters to Uranus (2000 Film, 2022 Book, Series for Development)
Book Vs. Movie: Letters to Uranus (2000 Film, 2022 Book, Series for Development)Today, we are joined by special guest co-host Lenny Pinna of Ecclesia Arts. This is the second of a two-part conversation with Lenny about Cleveland stage legend Tedd Burr, and the unusual relationship Tedd had with acclaimed novelist, Dr. Henry Bellamann, as a young adult struggling with gender identity.In this episode, we discuss:
How the film and novel of Kings Row, set at the end of the 1800s, captivated the imagination of Tedd Burr in the 1940s
The complicated and deeply personal relationship that developed between Burr and Bellamann, even though they never met in person
The themes of class, prejudice, psychology, and gender identity that evolved in the Burr-Bellamann correspondence
How Pinna has developed the compelling story of Burr and Bellamann into a series
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Follow In The Name Of Jamie Wakefield at InTheNameofJamieWakefield.com
You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group
Instagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmovie
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Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama
Margo’s Substack (blog): https://substack.com/@shesnachomama
Margo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama

*Please support your local booksellers or buy your books online at Bookshop.org, where proceeds support local, independent booksellers.
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1h 47min
March 26, 2026KINGS ROW (1942) Henry Bellamann, Ronald Reagan, Ann Sheridan. Book VS Movie
Book Vs. Movie: Kings Row (1940 novel vs 1942 Film)Today, we are joined by special guest co-host Lenny Pinna of Ecclesia Arts. This is the first of a two-part conversation with Lenny about Kings Row, and the unusual relationship its author had at the end of his life with a young fan struggling with gender identity. In this episode, we discuss:
How Kings Row, a novel set at the end of the 1800s, is more relevant than ever.
The differences between the book and the movie.
The themes of class, prejudice, psychology, and sanctimony in the movie.
Why certain characters and story lines were cut from the movie
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Follow Lenny Pinna on Instagram @lennypinnart
Follow Ecclesia Arts on Youtube.com/@EcclesiaArts
Follow In The Name Of Jamie Wakefield at InTheNameofJamieWakefield.com
You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group
Instagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmovie
[email protected]
Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama
Margo’s Substack (blog): https://substack.com/@shesnachomama
Margo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama

*Please support your local booksellers or buy your books online at Bookshop.org, where proceeds support local, independent booksellers.
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1h 36min
March 17, 2026Song vs Movie! TWO DOORS DOWN (1977 Dolly Parton song vs 2019 Netflix Film)
Book Vs. Movie: Two Doors Down (1977 song vs 2019 Netflix Film)Today, we are joined by special guest co-host and listener favorite, Kristen Meinzer, culture critic, lifestyle journalist, and royal watcher at kristenmeinzer.com. We discuss the Dolly Parton classic song, and its adaptation into a 1-hour, standalone movie produced as part of Dolly’s Heartstrings series on Netflix. In this episode, we discuss:
Why Dolly Parton is an angel from heaven who must be protected at all costs.
The differences between the song and the movie.
The themes of love and inclusivity in the movie.
Whether this is the best song adapted for the Heartstrings series
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Follow Kristen Meinzer at kristenmeinzer.com
You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group
Instagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmovie
[email protected]
Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama
Margo P’s Blog: https://bookversusmovie.substack.com/
Margo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama

*Please support your local booksellers or buy your books online at Bookshop.org, where proceeds support local, independent booksellers.
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1h 20min
February 01, 2026Book Versus Movie: Bringing Up Baby (1937 short story vs 1938 film)
Book Vs. Movie: “Bringing Up Baby” The 1938 Howard Hawks Film Vs the 1937 Short Story by Hagar Wilde. Today, we are joined by special guest co-host, Kerala Hubbard of The On Purpose Home. We discuss the differences and key similarities between the 1937 short story, "Bringing Up Baby," by Hagar Wilde (Beverly Violet Bidwell), and the groundbreaking Howard Hawks adaptation from 1938. In this episode, we discuss:
Negative but brief impact of the film on Hepburn’s career
The differences between the book and the movie.
The unsung, non-human stars of the film
Hagar Wilde’s source material and contributions to the production
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Mother Hubbard Mugs
Montana Meditations Youtube Channel
The On Purpose Home Podcast
You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group
Instagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmovie
[email protected]
Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama
Margo P’s Blog: coloniabook.com
Margo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama
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1h 8min
December 31, 2025Book Vs. Movie: Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer (1979 song vs 2000 cartoon)
Book Vs. Movie: Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer (1979 song vs 2000 cartoon)Today, we closing out a frankly garbage year with special guest co-host, Sonia Mansfield of the What a Creep podcast. We discuss the earworm of our youth, which became a Millenial/Gen Z holiday cartoon staple: Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer. In this episode, we discuss:
The innovative marketing strategy of Elmo and Patsy
The differences between the book and the movie.
The many, many plotholes of the movie.
Who is the audience for this movie?
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Sonia Mansfield on Instagram @thesoniashow
Margo P on Substack: https://substack.com/shesnachomama
You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group
Instagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmovie
[email protected]
Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama
Margo P’s Blog: coloniabook.com
Margo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama

*Please support your local booksellers or buy your books online at Bookshop.org, where proceeds support local, independent booksellers.
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53min
December 16, 2025Book Vs. Movie: The Mean One (2022) vs How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1957)
Book Vs. Movie: The Mean One (2022) vs How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1957)Dr. Seuss’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and Steven LaMorte’s “The Mean One”Today, we are joined by special guest co-host, Kelly Espitia of Bookish Explorations with Kelly. We discuss the Dr. Seuss’s holiday classic, which this podcast has covered before, and it’s most recent adaptation in the spoof horror holiday film, “The Mean One”In this episode, we discuss:
Dr. Seuss’s classic book
The differences between the book and the movie.
Dangers of spoofing a beloved child’s book
The clever storytelling tricks that make this film your next holiday favorite
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Kelly Espitia on Instagram @bookishexplorationswithkelly
“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” on Bookshop.org*
You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group
Instagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmovie
[email protected]
Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama
Margo P’s Blog: coloniabook.com
Margo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama

*Please support your local booksellers or buy your books online at Bookshop.org, where proceeds support local, independent booksellers.
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1h 1min
November 28, 2025Special Edition: Graphic Biography of Caravaggio (Ken Mora) vs. Biopic (Jarman)
Book Vs. Movie: Caravaggio in Print and on FilmKen Mora’s “Caravaggio: A Light Before Darkness” and Derek Jarman’s “Caravaggio”Today, we are joined by special guest co-host, author Ken Mora. We discuss the colorful, moving life of artist Michelangelo Caravaggio as portrayed in Mora’s graphic biography, “Caravaggio: A Light Before Darkness,” and in Derek Jarman’s 1986 film, “Caravaggio.”In this episode, we discuss:
Caravaggio’s tempestuous and short life
The differences between the book and the movie.
Film debuts of Tilda Swinton and Sean Bean
The process of bringing this story to the page and the advantages of graphic storytelling
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Ken Mora on Instagram
Ken Mora site
“Caravaggio: A Light Before Darkness” on Bookshop.org*
You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group
Instagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmovie
[email protected]
Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama
Margo P’s Blog: coloniabook.com
Margo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama

*Book Versus Movie is participating in the 2025 Economic Blackout. Please support your local booksellers or buy your books online at Bookshop.org, where proceeds support local, independent booksellers.
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1h 14min
November 14, 2025Howl's Moving Castle (2004) Book Versus Movie Podcast
Book Vs. Movie: “How’s Moving Castle” The 1986 Diana Wynne Jones Book Vs the 2004 Studio Ghibli FilmToday we are joined by special guest co-host, Kerala Hubbard of The On Purpose Home. We discuss the many, many differences and important similarities between the 1986 novel, Howl’s Moving Castle, by Diana Wynne Jones, and the groundbreaking Studio Ghibli film adaptation from 2004.In this episode, we discuss:
WWII influences on both the author and the filmmaker
The differences between the book and movie.
Original voice cast: Chieko Baisho, Takuya Kimura, Akihiro Miwa
English language voice cast: Christian Bale, Jean Simmons, Billy Crystal, Emily Mortimer
Follow us on the socials!
Mother Hubbard Mugs
Montana Meditations Youtube Channel
The On Purpose Home Podcast
You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group
Instagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmovie
[email protected]
Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama
Margo P’s Blog: coloniabook.com
Margo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama
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1h 17min
October 31, 2025Lemony Snicket
Book Vs. Movie: “A Series of Unfortunate Events” The 1999 Daniel Handler (Lemony Snicket) Book Vs the 2004 Jim Carrey FilmToday we are joined by special guest co-host, Andrea Engstrom of Lil Habit. We dip our toes into the Edward Gorey-esque world of the Baudelaire orphans to continue our long-standing tradition of covering Halloween-y books and movies. In this episode, we discuss:
Who is Lemony Snicket? And why?
The differences between the book and movie.
The cast includes: Jim Carrey, Jude Law, Liam Aiken, Emily Browning, Timothy Spall, Catherine O’Hara, Meryl Streep, and Kara and Shelby Hoffman as Sunny, the biter.

Follow us on the socials!
You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group
Instagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmovie
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Margo D’s Blog: Brooklynfitchick.com
Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”
Margo D’s TikTok
Margo D’s YouTube: @MargoDonohue
Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama
Margo P’s Blog: coloniabook.com
Margo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama
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55min
October 17, 2025“He’s Just Not That Into You” The 2004 Liz Tuccillo & Greg Behrendt Book Vs the 2009 Jennifer Aniston Film
Book Vs. Movie: “He’s Just Not That Into You” The 2004 Liz Tuccillo & Greg Behrendt Book Vs the 2009 Jennifer Aniston FilmPicture it: the Sex and the City writer’s room. Writers Liz Tuccillo & Greg Behrendt overhear a female coworker asking for relationship advice (at work, but that’s another issue for another time) about guy she’s been seeing. After hearing a litany of red flags, Behrendt pipes up with, “He’s just not that into you.” And thus was born an empire. It’s the quip that became an episode on a hit HBO show that became a bestselling, Oprah-featured, self-help book that became a movie. Seems like many were into the “He’s Just Not That Into You” universe. But were we?

In our first episode back after losing our dear friend and co-host, Margo D, Margo P and special Guest Host, Sonia Mansfield of What a Creep have MUCH to say about how this has all held up, or not, over the last two decades. Have a listen to find out!In this episode, we discuss:
The backstory of “the quip”
The differences between the book and movie.
The cast includes: Jennifer Aniston, Ben Affleck, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Connelly, Kevin Connolly, Bradley Cooper, Ginnifer Goodwin, Scarlett Johansson, Krist Kristofferson, and Justin Long

Follow us on the socials!
You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group
Instagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmovie
[email protected]
Margo D’s Blog: Brooklynfitchick.com
Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”
Margo D’s TikTok
Margo D’s YouTube: @MargoDonohue
Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama
Margo P’s Blog: coloniabook.com
Margo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama
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1h 4min

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