The Losers Club made a promise to go back when Pennywise returned, and so did Luke & James. Well, the time has come for their final visit to Derry, Maine. Episode 105 delves into the second Stephen King film by Andy Muschietti comparing both to the classic novel and the original miniseries. Spoilers begin: 36:29 Topics include: The IT supercut fans want, surprising cameos and Easter eggs, CGI magic, Bill Hader's improvisation, Pennywise haunting Bill Skarsgård's dreams, changes to Eddie and Richie's relationship from book to screen, multiple references they caught in the film to other Ink to Film podcast projects, Beverly's role reversal with Ben, and whether the changes made to the ending of the story work.

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Return to Derry for the project that started it all this week with Tommy Lee Wallace' 1990 miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's It. With "It Chapter 2" on the horizon, Luke & James round-out their exposure to the material by watching and weighing in on the Tim Curry performance as Pennywise that people still rave about today. But does this bit of nostalgia hold up? Find out in episode 104. Topics include: Why IT chooses a clown for its form, the bizarre hurricane connection, the most striking reveal in the entire series, the Deadlights & other cosmic horror elements of the book that might make it on screen, predictions for Andy Muschietti's "It Chapter 2," and some reminiscing about the earliest episodes of the podcast.

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Snow White is the ultimate throwback project, so Luke & James went all the way back to the source to read "Little Snow-White" collected by the Brother's Grimm, then compare it to the animated Disney-classic that launched an empire! From the violent details of the old fairy-tale to the behind the scenes brilliance of Walt Disney's revolutionary animation, episode 103 of Ink to Film is loaded with history.

Questions include: What do fairy tales say about the times where they are written? Was Snow White based on a real person? What's the moral of this story? Is Grumpy the dwarf the modern comment section of the internet? And finally, was Snow White actually a powerful witch in her own right?

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Watch out for meteor showers! This week on episode 102, Luke & James are tackling Barry B. Longyear's Enemy Mine and Wolfgang Petersen's adaptation at the same time. From the story's still-relevant allegories to the mainline of 80s Sci-Fi nostalgia, this cult-classic starring Dennis Quaid and Louis Gossett Jr. gives them plenty to discuss.

Questions include: Was the film ahead of its time? When did PG-13 become an official rating? What does the various designs of aliens in Sci-Fi films mean? Does the book or film depict asexual reproduction better? Which has the better final act? And who should watch this film or read this book?

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Grab a flashlight and pull the covers over your head--it's time for some scary stories! Luke & James read all three of Alvin Schwartz and Stephen Gammell's classic collections for episode 101, including Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark,and Scary Stories 3: More Tales to Chill Your Bones. They also watched the documentary from 2019, as well as the Guillermo Del Toro and André Øvredal film. Movie Talk Begins: 39:01 Movie Spoilers Begin: 55:42 Topics include: Luke's personal connection to these books, Stephen Gammell's iconic art-style, the satanic-panic of the 80s, favorite stories, the power of tropes and archetypes in genre, the value of jump-scares, the trouble with picking an audience for the film, and metaphorically connecting the characters to the monsters they encounter. Become a Patron & unlock exclusive content: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film is now on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter

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Luke Elliott and James Bailey set out to answer the question once and for all: What is the greatest adaptation of all time? But first, they set the stage with discussions over upcoming adaptations they and the Ink-to-Film community are excited about, and even make some picks for books deserving adaptations of their own. Listeners and friends of the podcast alike chime in for this celebratory episode, including authors Fonda Lee, Wendy N. Wagner, J.L. Gribble, and Mike Arnzen, as well as podcasts hosts from "Stories of Yore and Yours," "33% Pulp," and "Watch. Review. Repeat." More information about the special offer (valid until August 11th, 2019): www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film is now on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter

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Jonathan Nolan's short story "Memento Mori" formed the basis for his brother Christopher Nolan's MEMENTO--a film that came out prior the story it was adapted from! Learn how that came to pass and more in this discussion of some of the early work of the iconic Nolan Brothers. The film stars Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Joe Pantoliano.

Topics include: the neo-noir influence on the film, structure meets story, how memory informs identity, deliberately confusing an audience, what's the truth about Sammy Jankis, the meaning behind some hidden frames, and why we need mirrors to remind ourselves who we are. Ink to Film is now on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter

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How does Stanley Kubrick's Cold War satire hold up for a modern audience? Join Luke & James as they discuss all the behind the scenes stories, social themes, dark comedy, and brilliant acting of this legendary film adapted from the novel "Red Alert" by Peter George. Note: This episode is a Jukebox Hero commission funded by the generosity of Steven E. through Ink to Film's Patreon. Visit Patreon.com/inktofilm to learn all about our SPECIAL OFFER lasting until August 11th and how to earn a free token you can use to commission a book-to-film project of your own! Topics Include: the phallic symbolism, Peter Sellers playing 3 incredible roles, George C. Scott's over-the-top effort as Buck Turgidson, Sterling Haydin's Jack D. Ripper and his obsession with bodily fluids, Slim Pickens not knowing he was in a comedy, parallels in idiocy in the modern US government, and the wild, memorable antics inside The War Room. Ink to Film is now on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter

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Did you know that "Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb" was based on a novel by a former member of the British Royal Air Force? Before Stanley Kubrick's classic film, Peter George (a. k. a. Peter Bryant) wrote a deadly serious thriller about escalating tensions brought to a boil when one man goes rogue in an attempt to start World War III. Originally published as Two Hours to Doom, the story of this novel and its relationship to Dr. Strangelove is worth a listen. Note: This episode is a Jukebox Hero commission funded by the generosity of Steven E. through Ink to Film's Patreon. Visit Patreon.com/inktofilm to learn all about our special offer lasting until August 11th and how to earn a free token you can use to commission a book-to-film project of your own! Spoilers Begin: 22:38 Topics Include: the important historical context, why Peter George choose to write as Peter Bryant, the author's tragic demise, the Fail-Safe lawsuit, the nature of the US war-machine, the absurdity of calmly discussing genocide in the pursuit of fairness, and a comparison to another title previously covered by Ink to Film. Ink to Film is now on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter

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Alfonso Cuarón's apocalyptic masterpiece CHILDREN OF MEN is a modern classic starring Julianne Moore, Clive Owen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Charlie Hunnam, and Michael Caine. His adaptation of P. D. James' novel of the same name differs significantly but stands on its own as breathtaking art and perhaps even rises above. Topics: The horrors of U.S. detention centers, the effect of the long take "oners", the special rig necessary to get an iconic scene, the use of classic works of art hidden in the film, a story of a mishap that is the stuff of filmmaking legend, how Harry Potter paved the way for this movie to be made, and the completion of Theo Faron's character arc.

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