Catherine Hardwicke's adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's already successful teen vampire novel launched the mega-franchise as we know it today. In episode 263, Luke & James react to the movie whose reputation precedes it, looming vampires at your bedside, cringe cringe cringe, video game style action posing, and a needle-drop baseball sequence to remember. They end by casting their votes on which is ultimately the better version: the book or the movie!

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Stephenie Meyer exploded in popularity with her angsty, teenage-heartthrob, vampire romance novels. The book brought a lot of people joy, but also made a lot of other people furious. In episode 262, after the dust has settled, Luke & James read the novel for the first time and try to figure out how it came to be one of the most talked about books of all time, including the author's unexpected path to superstardom, the merits of "quality" prose, how the book borrows from horror, and whether they would choose to become sparkly vampires themselves. Join them next week for the film!

Referenced:

• Lindsay Ellis "Dear Stephenie Meyer": https://youtu.be/8O06tMbIKh0

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Intro/Outro Music used :

• "Black Fingerprint " composed and produced by "Dylan Owen" Music link: https://www.youtu.be/EpicDark
• YouTube: https://www.youtu.be/DylanOwen
• Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/dylanowen320

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James Bailey

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How does Kimberly Peirce's 2013 adaptation of Stephen King's novel Carrie compare to its famous predecessor? Join Luke & James as they react to the most recent attempt to recapture the magic of De Palma's 70's film in this former Patreon-exclusive episode! Ink to Film

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James Bailey

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It's time to return to THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE, this time through Robert's Wise's 1963 adaptation of Shirley Jackson's landmark haunted house novel. How does this more faithful adaptation hold up to the modern viewer? Join us to find out!

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Guillermo Del Toro's adaptation of Pinocchio makes smart changes to Carlo Collodi's classic tale, managing to modernize the story in the best ways while keeping true to the heart of what makes it timeless. In episode 261, Luke & James discuss the nature of the film's transformation, the authenticity of human art, intentionality in the of stop-motion, and when it's actually good not to obey your parents. They finish by voting on which was better: the book or the movie!

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• Intro/outro music: "Ghibli Waltz" by Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbOiqJJ5RxU

Luke Elliott

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One of the most read books of all time, Carlo Collodi's classic has also been translated more than almost any book besides the Bible. In episode 260, Luke & James learn just how bad life can be for a lazy boy, marvel at the incredible illustrations by Gris Grimly, wonder how all marionettes know each other, follow the azure fairy through time, Meet a reincarnating cricket, and end on a sad note that definitely isn't meant to be sad.

Join them next week for Guillermo Del Toro's adaptation!

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• Intro/outro music: "Ghibli Waltz" by Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbOiqJJ5RxU

Luke Elliott

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Akira Kurosawa was a legendary director of adaptations, with one of his most famous coming from author Ryūnosuke Akutagawa's short story "In a Grove." In episode 259, Luke & James get a history lesson in Japanese short fiction, try to untangle a web of lies and exaggerations, examine a World War II metaphor, debate which character is the actual worst, trust the words of a medium, and consider the legacy of one of the greatest films of all time. They finish by voting which was better: the short story or the movie! Ink to Film

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• Intro/outro music: "Shamisen Samurai Rock" by Moji https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb8y3JTYtPE

Luke Elliott

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Return to the land of Fantasia with George T. Miller's adaptation of the 2nd half of Michael Ende's novel that Wolfgang Peterson left out of his original film. Did it do enough to justify its existence, or was this one better left alone? Join us for this former Patreon-exclusive episode! Ink to Film

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Luke Elliott

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M. Night Shyamalan uses Paul Tremblay's work THE CABIN AT THE END OF THE WORLD to tell his own version of a twisty home invasion-style horror, but how effective are the changes? In episode 258, join Luke & James for a SPOILER-FREE review to start the episode off, followed by a discussion that analyzes what worked and what didn't in this version of the story, Dave Bautista's version of Leonard, and how Luke really wanted to interact with the movie's final scene. They end by casting their votes on which was better, the book or the movie!

SPOILERS BEGIN: 30:53

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• Intro/outro music: "Black Fingerprint" by Dylan Owen https://www.fiverr.com/share/Yo3E6p

Luke Elliott

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James Bailey

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Postmodernism comes to the home-invasion Horror subgenre when Paul Tremblay has his way. In episode 257, join Luke & James for a SPOILER-FREE review to start the episode off, including a real-world connection to the author, before delving into the grasshopper theory and their thoughts on the three major dividing points Luke identifies for readers of this book. SPOILERS BEGIN: 22:18

Ink to Film

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• Intro/outro music: "Black Fingerprint" by Dylan Owen https://www.fiverr.com/share/Yo3E6p

Luke Elliott

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James Bailey

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