Film is Lit

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DON'T PANIC! Your "mostly harmless" hosts, Laura and Danny, are back this week to discuss Douglas Adams's whimsical sci-fi classic, "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." Joining the discussion is returning guest and human encyclopedia, Pete Kochanek. Did the 2005 film of the same name do the source material justice, or was Adams's writing too idiosyncratic to capture on film? Did adding John Malkovich to the mix improve or worsen the source material? Is Zooey Deschanel the MOST manic pixie dream-girl in the entire universe? Brew yourself a nice cup of English tea and listen to this episode to find out!

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We have now reached podcasting altitude, but if you're driving while listening to this, please keep your seatbelt on! On today's episode, your trusty "Film is Lit" hosts have invited back frequent guest Matt Gaylord to talk about one of his favorite movies, "Up in the Air," loosely based on the 2001 novel of the same name. Among the topics of conversation are our addictions to amassing mileage points, the effects of the 2008 financial crisis, and the timeless swagger of George Clooney. Stick around for the final section of the episode, wherein Matt regales us with tales of his time traveling to Utah for work and interacting with the, let's just say, "quirky" group of folks known as Mormons... Buckle up.

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Uh…wups! Let’s just say Q was late in delivering the latest gadgets that the Film is Lit hosts needed to record the latest episode. Thanks for waiting as we sorted our spy gear and started our mission to cover Ian Fleming’s 11th James Bond novel, “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” (1963)! Jump on your skis and follow our journey to cover one of the elite adaptations of Fleming’s original books, starring George Lazenby and his stunningly talented co-star, Diana Rigg. *”We Have All The Time In The World” tragically plays in the background*

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Trigger warning: this episode gets intense! Of course it does, because Emma Donoghue's “The Wonder” (2016) explores some of the darkest aspects of tradition, religion, and familial relationships in the context of 1860s Ireland. The 2022 movie might not execute everything that the book does, but it certainly ignited a great podcast discussion. Tune in for a lesson on how restrained Laura can be while contemplating the effects of religion on children...

#FlorencePugh #TheWonder #EmmaDonoghue #SebastiánLelio #Netflix #TomBurke #CiaránHinds #TobyJones #NiamhAlgar #KílaLordCassidy #FilmisLit #FilmisLitPodcast #FilmiLitPod #podcast #booktoscreen #movieadaptation #moviereviewpodcast #bookreviewpodcast #bookworm #cinephile #religion #irishCatholicism

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We're back to BLOW UP your feed with another exciting installment of Film is Lit! On today's episode, we dissect Andreas Malm's 2020 doctrine, "How to Blow Up a Pipeline," wherein Malm argues that sabotage is a logical form of climate activism. It was loosely adapted just this past month into the thrilling film of the same name, and depicts eight young and sexy environmental activists who travel to Texas to, well...blow up a pipeline. How does the nonfiction book compare to this fictionalized account? And what's hotter, the environment due to global warming, or this cast? You'll just have to listen to find out!

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Do ya smell that?.... That's the SPICE baby! Film is Lit is back with a special mini-sode following a remarkable week for DUNE and movie fans everywhere. Tim Gaylord, frequent guest on the pod and die-hard DUNE fan, joins hosts Danny and Laura to share overall impressions of the Dune: Part II official trailer as well as discuss highlights of this first footage. We also make more BOLD predictions on what's in store for this long-awaited sequel, and based on our previous track record, we're sure NONE of them will come true. So strap on your stillsuits and get your maker hooks ready, because it's WORM-RIDING time!

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If you need parenting and/or babysitting services, look no further than Daniel Hillard, one of the best Movie Dads that has ever graced the Silver Screen! Join Film is Lit on a trip back to 1993, where we can cozy up with the quintessential Millennial comfort movie, “Mrs. Doubtfire.” Because the 1987 book by Anne Fine spoilers sucks a$$, we have an excuse to gush about the influence that Robin Williams, Pierce Brosnan, and this quotable movie had on us as kids. Who else has similar memories of this special movie???

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More like ALL LOUD on the WEST COAST... cuz we're based in LA and we're very vocal about our love for this movie! We're starting off season 9 with BANG! Join us for a deep-dive discussion into Erich Maria Remarque's classic WWI novel, "All Quiet on the Western Front," and its Oscar-winning Netflix adaptation of the same name, directed by Edward Berger. Was the film a faithful adaptation of the book? And was it deserving of all four Oscars that it won? You'll just have to listen to find out

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Ryûsuke Hamaguchi sure knows how to direct a three-hour movie! Welcome to the Season 8 finale of Film is Lit, where we discuss Haruki Murakami’s short story, “Drive My Car” and the 2021 movie of the same name. What a journey - if you’re not reaching out to a therapist and your loved ones after you finish this movie, I don’t know what you’re doing with your life. Enjoy the journey inward!

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Nella Larsen's masterpiece novelette finally got a movie adaptation, almost 100 years after it was originally written! On this episode of Film is Lit, Laura and Danny tackle a tragic American tale about a black woman in 1920s Harlem whose life becomes intertwined with a former childhood friend who's passing as white. Did this Netflix adaptation (directed by the talented Rebecca Hall) live up to the elegance and sophistication of Larsson's original text? You'll just have to listen to find out!

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