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More like "No Other NOMINATIONS," am I right?!?! Cuz it didn't get any Oscar noms! Get it?... this thing on?

On this episode of the Film is Lit podcast, we dive into the latest film from one of our all-time favorite directors, Park Chan-wook, the razor-sharp black comedy thriller “No Other Choice.” It’s a dark, shocking story about just how far one man will go after being laid off. And speaking of shocking, we did not expect the novel it’s based on, “The Ax” by the legendary Donald E. Westlake, to completely knock us out. It quietly became one of the best books we’ve ever read. It’s that good. So the big question: does Park Chan-wook’s twisted vision live up to the cold-blooded brilliance of Westlake’s novel? Or is the film its own beast entirely? Listen and find out.

#NoOtherChoice #ParkChanWook #LeeByunghun #TheAx #DonaldEWestlake #BlackComedy #Thriller #FilmIsLit #SonYejin #booktoscreen #moviereview #FilmisLitpod #OscarSnub #bookreviewpodcast

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Tom Ripley is BACK! And this time, it’s colder, darker, and shot in gorgeous black and white. In today's episode of the Film is Lit podcast, we dissect "Ripley," the 2024 series that turns fraud into high art. From Andrew Scott’s quietly terrifying performance to the show’s deliberate pacing and razor-sharp visual style, could this be one of our favorite limited series of all time? Plus, how does it stack up against "The Talented Mr. Ripley?" All we know is that Patricia Highsmith would be proud of this adaptation.

#AndrewScott #DakotaFanning #JohnnyFlynn #EliotSumner #StevenZaillian #RobertElswit #PatriciaHighsmith #FilmisLitpodcast #booktoscreen #Netflix

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Film is Lit comes ROARING back, covering a pop sensation: 9-time Oscar nominee "Frankenstein!" We just can't stop talking about Mary Shelley's Frankenstein! And we welcome Dr. Sean Flory back to the pod, the *actual* literature expert. Join our discussion of Guillermo del Toro's creature feature adaptation of Shelley's classic.

#JacobElordi #Guillermo del Toro #MaryShelley #Frankenstein #FilmIsLit #movie #Oscars #filmtobook #MiaGoth #CreatureFeature #booktoscreen #OscarIsaac

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In this episode of Film is Lit, we’re joined by our good friend and fellow Stephen King enthusiast, Mike Feser, as we take "The Long Walk" - both literally and figuratively - through the 2025 film adaptation of King’s chilling 1979 novel. It’s a faithful adaptation, depicting a harrowing journey that tests more than stamina, and we’re here to break down every grueling mile: the performances, the tone, and that shocking ending. Plus, we talk about Mark Hamill’s SECOND Stephen King role of the year - trading in the sweet grandpa from "The Life of Chuck" for what is basically Uncle Sam (in shades!). So lace up those boots, listeners... this episode goes the distance!

#TheLongWalk #FilmIsLitPodcast #StephenKing #MarkHamill #FrancisLawrence #DavidJonsson #CooperHoffman #JudyGreer #BenWang #RomanGriffin Davis#DannyGaylord #MikeFeser #BookVsMovie #KingAdaptation #HorrorMovies #DystopianThriller #Moviereview

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The Thursday Murder Club…do they SOLVE murders or commit them? Or BOTH??? Welcome to another episode of Film Is Lit, in which we discuss the new(ish) Netflix movie, starting some of the silver screen’s most talented septuagenarians. Follow us into Richard Osman’s twisted tale of murder, revenge, human trafficking, and…tea time??

#ThursdayMurderClub #RichardOsman #ChrisColumbus #PierceBrosnan #HelenMirren #BenKingsley #CeliaImrie #BookVsMovie #CozyMystery #BookPodcast #FilmDiscussion #BookAdaptations #CrimeFiction #FilmisLitPod #DannyGaylord #JamesBond #England

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Summer may be over - but the party isn’t! This week we’re diving into “Fire Island,” the 2022 loose adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice” that turned Jane Austen’s world into a raunchy modern rom com. Starring Joel Kim Booster and Bowen Yang - two of the funniest people working in the biz today - it’s a film full of laughs, heart, and lots and lots of partying. And returning to the pod is resident Austen expert and all-around super chill lady, Alison Wood. So grab a drink, hit play, and let’s keep the summer vibes alive!

#FilmisLitPod #FireIsland #JaneAusten #JoelKimBooster #BowenYang #ConradRicamora #ZanePhillips #TomasMatos #TorianMiller #MattRogers #PrideAndPrejudice #QueerCinema #Podcast #bookworm #cinephile #bookadaptation 

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We’re back in Panem for Mockingjay Part 2 - the final chapter in the Katniss saga. Unlike Part 1, some things actually happen in this one… albeit I don’t think this could’ve been a more dour and depressing entry if they tried.  Joining us is returning guest Noah, and fun fact: he’s the one who COMPOSED the Film is Lit theme song!  Together, the three of us try to unearth the best attributes hidden in this otherwise “meh” finale. So grab your bows, take aim, and tune in as we wrap up our Hunger Games coverage!

#JenniferLawrence #JoshHutcherson #PhilipSeymourHoffman #JulianneMoore #WoodyHarrelson #LiamHemsworth #DonaldSutherland #FilmIsLitPodcast #Podcast #MoviePodcast #FilmPodcast #PodcastCommunity #PodcastersOfInstagram #MockingjayPart2 #TheHungerGames #KatnissEverdeen #PeetaMellark #GaleHawthorne #HungerGamesFans #PanemForever #MovieDiscussion #BookToFilm

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We'd say "May the odds be ever in your favor," but no odds are in Katniss's favor in "Mockingjay!" Join the hosts of Film is Lit and previous guest, Kayla Phaneuf (@spookybuddyy), as we discuss the ups and downs of Suzanne Collins' last installment in the original Hunger Games trilogy. Don't kid yourself, it's a downer!

#FilmIsLit #MockingjayPartOne #TheHungerGames #JenniferLawrence #JoshHutcherson #PhilipSeymourHoffman #JulianneMoore #WoodyHarrelson #LiamHemsworth #DonaldSutherland #CatchingFire #KatnissEverdeen #PeetaMellark #TeamPeeta #TeamGale #PodcastLife #FilmPodcast #MovieTalk #FilmDiscussion #CinematicChat #PodcastCommunity #MayTheOddsBeEverInYourFavor

This just in - Film is Lit isn’t just analyzing this week. We go DIRECTLY to the source! In a podcast first, we are pleased to host “Sideways” author himself, Rex Pickett! Join us for a relaxed conversation about California wine country, the development of his 2004 book, and its continuing legacy.

It was such an honor to have Rex on the show. Be sure to check out his “Sideways” sequels and other works on his website: rexpickettbooks.com - a true treasure trove for fans of the book, the film, and all things wine-soaked and story-driven.

#Sideways #RexPickett #FilmIsLitPodcast #SidewaysMovie #SidewaysBook #CaliforniaWineCountry #WineLovers #PinotNoir #FilmPodcast #BookToFilm #IndieFilm #PaulGiamatti #AlexanderPayne #FilmAdaptation #WineCountry #AuthorInterview #SantaYnez #TheSidewaysInn #TheWindmillInn #TheHitchingPostII #TheHitchingPost2 #Maya #VirginiaMadsen #ThomasHadenChurch #SandraOh

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Fake it till you make it… or murder your way there. This week on Film Is Lit, we dive deep into "The Talented Mr. Ripley," a sun-drenched psychological thriller soaked in envy, identity, and deception. Written by Patricia Highsmith and adapted for the screen with elegance and dread by Anthony Minghella, the film features standout performances from a stacked cast. We also pay tribute to one of our all-time favorites, Philip Seymour Hoffman, who steals every scene he’s in as the effortlessly snarky Freddie Miles.

#filmislitpodcast #thetalentedmrripley #patriciahighsmith #mattdamon #judelaw #gwynethpaltrow #CateBlanchett #philipseymourhoffman #jackdavenport #filmnoirvibes #thrillerfilms #adaptationanalysis #booksvsmovies #filmpodcast #cinephiles #litlovers #criterioncollection #90scinema #filmcommunity #nowplaying #spoileralert #moviepodcast