Film is Lit

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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??

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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We’re back - and we’re getting existential! In the premiere of Film is Lit Season 15, we tackle one of Stephen King’s most surprising and emotionally rich stories, "The Life of Chuck." Part horror, part character study, part metaphysical mind-bender, this three-act novella flips King’s usual script and leaves us questioning what it really means to live a full life. We dig into King’s bold structure, Mark Hamill talking about math, and the beauty at the end of the world.

New season. New adaptations. Same (thrilling) podcast. What a time to be alive!

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For our Connections Series finale, we close out with a powerful, resonant adaptation of August Wilson’s "Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom" (2020), directed by George C. Wolfe and adapted for the screen by Ruben Santiago-Hudson. This tense, intimate drama set in a 1927 Chicago recording studio explores exploitation, racism, and the self-hate that racism breeds - all anchored by powerful performances from Viola Davis and the late Chadwick Boseman. Does this play translate well to the big screen? Listen to find out! And thanks for joining us this season - Film is Lit will be back later this summer with season 16 - our most thrilling season yet! Surprises are on the horizon ;)

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This week, we’re diving into the Twitter thread that shook the internet and somehow became an A24 film - yes, "Zola" is on the menu. We’re talking Taylour Paige, Riley Keough, Colman Domingo, and Nicholas Braun bringing the most chaotic road trip ever to life, but does the movie capture the thread’s unhinged brilliance? Expect dramatic readings, plot twists, and a lot of “what the hell” energy.

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On this episode of Film is Lit, we sink our claws into the 2023 thriller/horror/dark comedy "Cat Person," based on Kristen Roupenian’s viral 2017 short story from The New Yorker. Starring the singing sensation from "CODA" (Emilia Jones) and everyone’s favorite awkward giant from "Succession" (Nicholas Braun), "Cat Person" explores the murky gray areas of dating, power dynamics, and the stories we tell ourselves when red flags come waving. We break down whether this adaptation carries the same biting, uncanny commentary as the original story - or whether it stretches itself too thin by going full feature when maybe, just maybe, a short film would’ve sufficed. Is it a sharp look at modern dating, or just another mis-cat-culation (I'm sorry)? Tune in to find out!

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