Book Vs. Movie: “Saturday Night Fever”
Margo D’s Book About the Classic Film!

This episode is special because we're releasing it on the same day Margo P is having her birthday and Margo D is celebrating the upcoming release of Fever: The Complete History of Saturday Night Fever!  The book is a celebration of the movie that made the world want to dance and turned a TV “Sweathog” into a movie star. 

In this episode, the Margos discuss:

• New York magazine writer Nik Cohn and how he and Robert Stigwood helped create a classic
• The rocky road to movie making for director John Badham 
• Choreographer Lester Wilson and why he never got the credit he deserved for his work on the film
• Behind-the-scenes gossip by the cast & crew (many who are telling their story for the first time!)
• Paramount Pictures’s lack of faith in the movie and their surprise at its success. 
• The disco boom & bust of the late 1970s
• Why 'Saturday Night Fever' is considered a cinematic classic, despite its dark subject matter.

Clips Featured:

• “He hits my hair!”
• Saturday Night Fever (1977 trailer) 
• You Should be Dancing 
• Denny Dillon as Doreen
• Karen Lynn Gorney as Stephanie
• Fran Drescher as Connie

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Book Vs. Movie: “Goldfinger” 
The 1959 Ian Fleming Novel Vs the 1964 Sean Connery Film

Ian Fleming’s Goldfinger (1959) and its 1964 film adaptation featuring Sean Connery present one of James Bond’s most iconic villains, but in very different styles. The novel is a gritty Cold War spy thriller, showcasing a vulnerable Bond who relies on his wits rather than gadgets. Goldfinger’s scheme centers on a traditional gold heist from Fort Knox, with Pussy Galore leading a lesbian criminal gang, creating a darker tone.

 In contrast, the film, directed by Guy Hamilton, turns the story into flashy pop entertainment. Goldfinger's plan involves irradiating gold with a dirty bomb, and Pussy is reimagined as a glamorous pilot who falls in love with Bond. Connery’s 007 is suave and nearly invincible, complete with a gadget-loaded Aston Martin DB5.Between the novel and the movie, which did the Margos like better? Have a listen to find out!

 In this episode, the Margos discuss:

• The life of Ian Fleming and Sean Connery’s Bond
• The differences between the book and movie.
• The cast includes: Sean Connery (James Bond), Gert Frobe (Auric Goldfinger), Honor Blackman (Pussy Galore), Shirley Eaton (Jill Masterson), Bernard Lee (M), Harold Sakata (Oddjob), Martin Benson (Solo), Tania Mallet (Tilly), and Lois Maxwell as Moneypenny. 

Clips Featured:

• “Oddjob”
• Goldfinger (1964 trailer)
• “Pussy Galore and her gals”
• Shirley Bassey 1974 (Royal Albert Hall)
• “I expect you to do Mr. Bond”
• Music by John Barry

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Book Vs. Movie: I Know What You Did Last Summer (Replay!)
The 1973 Lois Duncan YA Novel Vs the 1997 Movie  

"I Know What You Did Last Summer" revolves around a group of friends —Julie, Helen, Ray, and Barry —who accidentally hit a stranger with their car on a dark, lonely road. In a panic, they make a harrowing decision to hide the accident, believing they can escape the consequences. However, one year later, their lives unravel as they receive ominous messages from a mysterious figure who knows their deadly secret.

Lois Duncan's novel, published in 1973, unfolds in the 1970s. The film, directed by Jim Gillespie, modernized the story to the late 1990s. This update significantly alters the atmosphere and dynamics, replacing the retro feel of the book with a more contemporary vibe.

Between the book & movie, which did we like more? Have a listen and find out! 

In this ep, the Margos discuss:

• YA Horror novels of the 1970s 
• Author Lois Duncan 
• The differences between the 1973 (and the updated) version of the story and the movie 
• The cast of the 1997 film: Jennifer Love Hewitt (Julie James,) Sarah Michelle Gellar (Helen Shivers,) Ryan Phillipe (Barry Cox,) Feddie Prinze Jr. (Ray Bronson,) Bridgette Wilson (Elsa Shivers,) Anne Heche (Missy Egan,) Muse Watson (Ben Willis/The Fisherman,) Johnny Galecki (Max Neurick) and Stuart Greer as the Officer. 

Clips used:

• “I think he is dead.” 
• I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997 trailer)
• “We will dump the body.”
• “We will take this to our graves.” 
• Killer in the balcony 
• What Are You Waiting For?
• Music: Jennifer Love Hewitt's “How Do I Deal?”

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Book Vs. Movie: “The Girl Can’t Help It” 
The Garson Kanin Play Vs. the Jayne Mansfield Movie

The 1956 Technicolor film The Girl Can’t Help It is often remembered for Jayne Mansfield’s curves and Little Richard’s title song, but it originated from Garson Kanin's short story Do Re Mi. This satirical piece critiques the music industry and the manufactured nature of fame, suggesting that anyone can become a star with enough money and manipulation. Directed by Frank Tashlin, the film follows a down-on-his-luck music manager (Tom Ewell) hired by a mobster (Edmond O’Brien) to turn his disinterested girlfriend (Mansfield) into a music sensation. Between the short story and the movie, which did the Margos like better?

Have a listen to find out!
In this episode, the Margos discuss:

• The original sort story vs the Broadway musical starring Phil Sylvers
• The life and career of Jayne Mansfield
• How important Little Richard is to rock and roll. 
• The cast includes: Jayne Mansfield (Jerri Jordan), Tom Ewell (Tom Miller), Edmond O’Brien (Fats), Julie London (herself), and Ray Anthony as himself. 

Clips Featured:

• Intro to the movie
• The Girl Can’t Help It (1956 trailer) 
• “Jayne walking”
• “Eddie Cochran on TV”
• “Jayne and Little Richard”
• Music by Little Richard

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Book Vs. Movie: “Alice’s Restaurant” 
Arlo Guthrie’s 1967 18-minute Song Vs the 1969 Movie

Arlo Guthrie’s “Alice’s Restaurant” is an 18-minute satirical folk monologue and song that became an anthem for the 1960s counterculture. Officially titled “Alice’s Restaurant Massacree,” it was released in 1967 on his debut album.  The piece tells a true, albeit embellished, story from Thanksgiving 1965 about a littering arrest that prevented Guthrie from being drafted into the Vietnam War. Blending comedy and protest, the song critiques authority and the military draft system, recounting how disposing of garbage with a friend led to an arrest, which ironically disqualified him from military service.

In this episode, the Margos discuss:

• The career of Arlo Guthrie
• The story behind the song
• The differences between the song & movie. 
• The cast includes: Arlo Guthrie (as himself), Pat Quinn (Alice Brock), James Broderick (Ray Brock), Pete Seeger (as himself), Joseph Boley (Woody Guthrie), M. Emmet Walsh (Group W Sergeant.) 

Clips Featured:

• “The Town Dump”
• Alice’s Restaurant (1969 trailer)
• “The Wedding Scene”
• “Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie"
• “The Funeral Scene” (Songs to Aging Children by Joni Mitchell sung by Tigger Outlaw)
• Music by Arlo Guthrie

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Book Vs. Movie:  For Pride Month

1813’s “Pride and Prejudice”  Vs. 2022's "Fire Island"

June is Pride Month worldwide, and the Margos are excited to celebrate with some of the best LGBTQIA-centric books and movies. One highlight is the 2022 film *Fire Island*, directed by Andrew Ahn and written by Joel Kim Booster. This clever and heartfelt adaptation reimagines Jane Austen’s *Pride and Prejudice*.  Set during a weeklong summer vacation on the iconic queer retreat of Fire Island, the story follows a close-knit group of gay friends as they navigate romance, class, and identity. Joel Kim Booster plays Noah, a modern-day Elizabeth Bennet figure, while Bowen Yang portrays Howie, who is loosely based on Jane Bennet. The aloof and wealthy Will, played by Conrad Ricamora, serves as the counterpart to Mr. Darcy.

Between the classic Austen book and the modern, gay-friendly film, which did we prefer? Have a listen to find out!

In this episode, the Margos discuss:

• The sheer number of Pride Month books we have covered and how they have changed over the last ten years
• The history of Austen and Fire Island. 
• The differences between the book & movie. 
• The cast includes: Joel Kim Booster (Noah), Bowen Yang (Howie), Conrad Ricamora (Will), James Scully (Charlie), Margaret Cho (Mr. & Mrs. Bennet), Matt Rogers (Luke), and Nick Adams as Cooper. 

Clips Featured:

• “Marisa Tomei”
• Fire Island (2022 trailer) 
• “I’m a doctor.”
• “The dance off scene”
• Music by Jay Wadley

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Book Vs. Movie:
Breakfast with Scot
The 1999 Novel  Vs the 2007 Movie

Michael Downing’s 1999 novel Breakfast with Scot and the 2007 film adaptation of the same name both follow the story of a gay couple who unexpectedly become the guardians of a precocious and flamboyant eleven-year-old boy named Scot. But while they share a common setup, the tone, themes, and emotional arcs of the two versions diverge significantly, offering very different takes on gender identity, gay masculinity, and parenting.

Between the original novel and the film, which did we prefer? Have a listen to find out! In this episode, the Margos discuss:

• The sheer number of Pride Month books we have covered and how they have changed over the last ten years
• What was politically happening when the book and then later the movie were released
• The differences between book & movie. 
• The cast includes: Tom Cavanagh (Eric McNally), Ben Shenkman (Sam), Noah Bernett (Scot), Jeananne Goossen (Nula), Benz Antoine (Greg Graham), Shauna MacDonald (Joan), Megan Follows (Barbara Warren), Colin Cunningham (Billy), and Graham Greene as Bud Wilson. 

Clips Featured:

• Scene with Megan Follows
• Breakfast with Scot (2007 trailer)
• Scot and Eric are talking in the bathroom
• Scot being bullied 
• Scot reunites with his father Billy
• Music by Robert Carli

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Book Vs. Movie: The Mirror Crack’d
The 1962 Agatha Christie Novel  Vs the 1980 Movie

When Agatha Christie published The Mirror Crack’d from Side to Side in 1962, it was a haunting tale of guilt, glamour, and murder set in the seemingly quiet village of St. Mary Mead. Nearly two decades later, Hollywood brought the story to life with an all-star cast in the 1980 film adaptation simply titled The Mirror Crack’d. 

Heather Badcock at a charity fête hosted by the famous film actress Marina Gregg. The drink was meant for Marina, but someone else paid the price. With classic Christie flair, Miss Jane Marple quietly unravels a decades-old motive involving trauma, maternal grief, and a long-buried secret.

Between the original novel and the film, did we prefer one over the other? Have a listen to find out!

In this episode, the Margos discuss:

• Agatha Christie’s later work
• The differences between the novel and the movie
• The cast includes: Angela Lansbury (Miss Marple), Elizabeth Taylor (Marina Gregg-Rudd), Rock Hudson (Jason Rudd), Tony Curtis (Marty Fenn), Kim Novak (Lola Brewster), Geraldine Chaplin (Ella Zielinsky), Edward Fox (Inspector Durmont), Charles Gray (Bates), Richard Pearson (Doctor Haydock), Wendy Morgan (Cherry) and Margaret Courtenay as Mrs. Dolly Bantry. 

Clips Featured:

• Liz Taylor & Kim Novak 
• The Mirror Crack’d (1980 trailer)
• Opening scene with Miss Marple
• “Baby Pierce Brosnan”
• Liz Taylor & Rock Hudson 
• Music by John Cameron

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Book Vs. Movie: See How They Run
The 1947 Agatha Christie Play (Three Blind Mice) Vs the 2022 Sam Rockwell Film

Agatha Christie’s radio play Three Blind Mice was introduced in 1947 and was the basis for 1952’s The Mousetrap, the longest-running play in theater history. 

See How They Run (2022) is a clever, stylish murder mystery set in 1950s London. It blends classic whodunit tropes with a witty, self-referential twist. Directed by Tom George, the film follows world-weary Inspector Stoppard (Sam Rockwell) and eager rookie Constable Stalker (Saoirse Ronan) as they investigate the backstage murder of a Hollywood director who was set to adapt Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap for the screen. 

Between the original play and the film, did we prefer one over the other? Have a listen to find out!

In this episode, the Margos discuss:

• Agatha Christie’s theater productions
• The differences between the play and the movie
• The cast includes: Sam Rockwell (Inspector Stoppard,) Saoirse Ronan (Constable Stalker), Ruth Wilson (Petula Spencer), Adrien Brody (Leo Kopernick), Kiernan Hodgson (Harley), Pearl Chanda (Sheila Sim), Gregory Cox (Major Metcalf), Harris Dickinson (Richard Attenborogh), Reece Shearsmith (John Woolf,) David Oyelowo (Mervyn Cocker-Norris) and Charlie Cooper as Dennis Corrigan). 

Clips Featured:

• “Dickie Attenborough”
• See How They Run (2022 trailer)
• “Show her the ropes.”
• “Constable’s Notebook”
• “Creative Differences”
• ”We are no longer on speaking terms.” 
• Music by Daniel Pemberton

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Book Vs Movie: “Harper Valley PTA"
The 1968 Song Vs the 1978 Movie (really!)

(It's one of our favorite episodes from the past!) The song was written by Tom T. Hall and performed by country singer Jeannie C. Riley in 1968. The story about a “widowed bride” who is slut-shamed by her daughter’s junior high school PTA (Parents Teachers Advisory) and gives a takedown at a meeting that is spectacular in its shade and incisiveness was one of the first feminist anthems and managed to become a number one hit in the U.S. on both the pop and country charts. (Past episode, Dolly Parton did the same in 1980 for 9 to 5!)

The 1978 movie is an R-rated cuckoo bananas production starring Barbara Eden (a stone-cold fox!) as Stella Johnson, who exacts a Porky’s style revenge on the local yokels who dare to take her on. She is also wooed by an equally sexy Ronny Cox and is teamed up with Nanette Fabray in this film that played in drive-in theaters in 1978 and made millions.  It features nudity, wrap dresses, elephants, revenge porn, makeovers, and a helicopter proposal.  So, between the song and the movie--which did we prefer? Have a listen and find out!  
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