In the 1980s Neil Gaiman took a character originally created by Jack Kirby and completely reimagined him, in the process making a goth icon that would propel Gaiman into literary super stardom. In episode 236, Luke & James read through the first ten issues and reflect on what made them so different, geek out about the inventive style, debate author self-inserts, and explore the origins of Death herself.

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Joe Hill is more than just the son of horror icon Stephen King, and Scott Derrickson's adaptation of his short story helps showcase what makes him a powerhouse in his own right. In episode 235, Luke & James talk about how authors can approach writing taboos, what they might risk, exploring childhood trauma, Ethan Hawke's standout performance, catharsis through horror, and using True Crime as an inspiration. They end by casting their votes for what version is better: the short story or the movie!

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Author Rachael K. Jones rejoins to discuss James Whale's incredibly influential adaptation of Mary Shelley's FRANKENSTEIN. In episode 234, Luke, James, and Rachael discuss what's in a name, the physical toll that Boris Karloff endured to play the monster, an innovation in camera motion, a real human skeleton, an adaptation of an adaptation, the Rock band KISS's surprising connection, Stephen King & George R.R. Martin's Universal Monster references, and a Tim Burton homage that makes a lot more sense now.

They finish by casting their votes on which was better between these two giants of genre history, the book or the movie! Rachael K. Jones

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Author Rachael K. Jones joins to discuss one of the foundational works for all science fiction and horror, Mary Shelley's FRANKENSTEIN. In episode 233, Luke, James, and Rachael discuss hand washing and cadaver dissection, a psycho-sexually fraught writer's retreat, wrapping Percy Shelley's heart in silk, and the unending angst contest between Victor and the Creature.

Join them all next week when Rachael returns to discuss the iconic Boris Karloff led film adaptation! Rachael K. Jones

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Before John Carpenter's iconic adaptation of the novella "Who Goes There?'', another director brought the story to life and inspired a generation of filmmakers. But was it directed by Christian Nyby or was it actually Howard Hawks? How does the 50s classic hold up to a modern viewing? This episode was formerly a Patreon-exclusive!

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Should we still celebrate THE LORD OF THE RINGS? Michael Moorcock once penned an infamous and scathing takedown of JRR Tolkien's LOTR series, but is it convincing today? Luke & James react to his argument about the inherent Toryism and "corrupted Romance" of Tolkien's writing, as well as that of C.S. Lewis and Richard Adams. This episode is an example of the kind of experimental things we put out on Patreon!

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References

• Epic Pooh Essay: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/english/currentstudents/undergraduate/modules/en361fantastika/bibliography/2.7moorcock_m.1978epic_pooh.pdf

George Saunders's short story, "Escape from Spiderhead," was a tragicomic success worthy of The New Yorker, but did it successfully make the leap to film? In episode 232, Luke & James discuss director Joseph Kasinskis's big month, George Saunders's literary lineage, why we all have a little Chris Hemsworth in our brains, and finally cast their vote on which was better: the book or the movie!

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References

• "Escape from Spiderhead" by George Saunders

Author & translator Simone Heller rejoins the show to compare the Rankin/Bass adaptation of Peter S. Beagle's fantasy classic. In episode 231, Luke, James, & Simone discuss the German love for the movie's soundtrack, Schmendrick as an author stand-in, a realm-walking butterfly, and how embracing mortality can unlock artistic expression. They finish by casting their votes on which is the better version: the book or the movie!

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Author and Translator Simone Heller joins to discuss one of her all-time favorite novels and a classic of fantasy, THE LAST UNICORN by Peter S. Beagle. In episode 230, Luke, James, and Simone discuss the concept of thinning magic, what it means to be trapped in a fairytale, the wisdom of a forgetful butterfly, and why a pure mythical beast can never love a hero. And join them next week when Simone returns to discuss the Rankin/Bass 1982 adaptation!

Simone Heller

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• "When We Were Starless" Simone's Hugo nominated novelette

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References

• Peter S. Beagle Regains Control of Rights

Arthur C. Clarke was already one of the most famous SciFi writers of all time before collaborating with Stanley Kubrick on 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY, so how did he feel about the release of the film just beating his novel by a few months and ultimately overshadowing it? In episode 229, Luke & James discuss a potentially tarnished legacy, a unique form of collaboration, a difference of tone, and how changes to HAL 9000 alters the themes of the story. At the end they cast their votes on which was ultimately better: the book or the movie!

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Luke Elliott

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References

• "The Sentinel" by Arthur C. Clarke
• Jason Sanford piece on Arthur C. Clarke: Yes, Arthur C. Clarke was likely a pedophile
• Luke's story in Reckoning 6: "What Good is a Sad Backhoe" available for preorder: https://reckoning.press/product/reckoning-6-print-edition-preorder/