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- 45. The Green KnightIn this episode, the guys discuss the new film, "The Green Knight".The film was based on the poem "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" written by an unknown individual, who has been referred to as the "Pearl Poet", in the 14th century.The film was written & directed by David Lowery ("A Ghost Story", "Ain't Them Bodies Saints", "The Old Man & The Gun", "Pete's Dragon") and stars Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, and Joel Edgerton.The conversation in this episode ranges from the structure of the poem, the difficulties of telling a medieval story to a modern audience, the change in Gawain's motivation between poem and film, and whether or not A24 should build a King Arthur Universe to battle the MCU.Listen to the episode for yourself and let us know which you enjoyed more, the novel or the movie.We want to find more fine listeners like yourself, but we can't do it without your help. All you have to do is listen, rate, & review!Find us elsewhere on the internet for more content -->Twitter: @littolensInstagram: @littolensBlog: www.littolensblog.wordpress.comEmail: [email protected]1 hr 13 min
- 44. On The RoadIn Episode 1 of Season 9: The Beat Generation, the guys discuss the most famous of all the Beat books: "On the Road."The book was written by Jack Kerouac, published in 1957, and was adapted for the screen in 2012.The film was directed by Walter Salles and written for the screen by Jose Rivera (who both worked on "The Motorcycle Diaries" together), and stars Sam Riley, Garrett Hedlund, Kristen Stewart, Amy Adams, Tom Sturridge, Elisabeth Moss, Kirsten Dunst, and Viggo Mortensen.The conversation in this episode ranges from the struggles reading the novel's diaristic flow, the sad (not upbeat) tone of the film adaptation, the miscasting of Dean Moriarty, and whether it even makes sense to adapt a novel like "On the Road."Listen to the episode for yourself and let us know which you enjoyed more, the novel or the movie.We want to find more fine listeners like yourself, but we can't do it without your help. All you have to do is listen, rate, & review!Find us elsewhere on the internet for more content -->Twitter: @littolensInstagram: @littolensBlog: www.littolensblog.wordpress.comEmail: [email protected]1 hr 8 min
- 43. Season 9: Beat GenerationIn this episode, the guys introduce the newest season of the podcast: The Beat Generation. What does that mean? Well, this season we'll be reading and discussing the books the shaped the Beat Generation from 1950's America.The adaptations include 'On the Road' by Jack Kerouac, 'Howl' by Allen Ginsberg, 'Big Sur' by Jack Kerouac, and 'Naked Lunch' by William S. Burroughs.The conversation ranges from why we decided to take on this season, what the significance of the Beat Generation writers, and whether or not they are the original hipsters.Listen to the episode for yourself and let us know which you enjoyed more, the book or the movie.We want to find more fine listeners like yourself, but we can't do it without your help. All you have to do is listen, rate, & review!Find us elsewhere on the internet for more content -->Twitter: @littolensInstagram: @littolensBlog: www.littolensblog.wordpress.comEmail: [email protected]30 min
- 42. Lane Shefter Bishop Interview (Director/Producer, CEO of Vast Entertainment)In this episode we were lucky enough to interview Lane Shefter Bishop.Lane is the Founder + CEO of Vast Entertainment, a production company focused on book-to-movie adaptations.Lane is also a Director and Producer and has been in the film industry for decades. She is the author of the book "Sell Your Story in A Single Sentence: Advice from the Front Lines of Hollywood" available in paperback and online.The conversation ranges from Lane's passions of pursuing a career in filmmaking, the difficulties of finding work as a female director, the ins and outs of pitching projects in Hollywood, keeping authors involved in the adaption process, and why certain adaptations don't work out. We hope you enjoy!We want to find more fine listeners like yourself, but we can't do it without your help. All you have to do is listen, rate, & review!Find us elsewhere on the internet for more content -->Twitter: @littolensInstagram: @littolensBlog: www.littolensblog.wordpress.comEmail: [email protected]Find out more information about Lane Shefter Bishop:IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1267023/Website - https://www.laneshefterbishop.com/Twitter - https://twitter.com/laneshefterbish?lang=en48 min
- 41. The FatherIn episode five of the "2021 Oscar Bait" season, the guys discuss "The Father".The play, written by Florian Zeller and first performed in 2012, was adapted for the screen in 2020.The film was directed by the playwright himself, Florian Zeller, and written for the screen by Zeller and Christopher Hampton (who also translated the play into English). It stars Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman.The conversation ranges from the play's unique structure, the adaptation's few differences from the play, the incredible performances, and whether or not Anthony Hopkins is the greatest of all time.Listen to the episode for yourself and let us know which you enjoyed more, the play or the movie.We want to find more fine listeners like yourself, but we can't do it without your help. All you have to do is listen, rate, & review!Find us elsewhere on the internet for more content -->Twitter: @littolensInstagram: @littolensBlog: www.littolensblog.wordpress.comEmail: [email protected]1 hr 5 min
- 40. News of the WorldIn episode four of the "2021 Oscar Bait" season, the guys discuss "News of the World".The book, written by Paulette Jiles and published in 2016, was adapted for the screen in 2020.The film was directed by Paul Greengrass and written by Greengrass and Luke Davies. It stars Tom Hanks and newcomer Helena Zengel.The conversation ranges from the book's unique prose, the adaptation's odd and confusing changes, the hype around Helena Zengel's performance, and whether or not Tom Hanks' career is now on a decline.Listen to the episode for yourself and let us know which you enjoyed more, the play or the movie.We want to find more fine listeners like yourself, but we can't do it without your help. All you have to do is listen, rate, & review!Find us elsewhere on the internet for more content -->Twitter: @littolensInstagram: @littolensBlog: www.littolensblog.wordpress.comEmail: [email protected]1 hr 19 min
- 39. One Night In Miami...In episode three of the "2021 Oscar Bait" season, the guys discuss "One Night in Miami...".The play, written by Kemp Powers (screenwriter of "Soul"), was first performed in 2013, was adapted for the screen in 2020 by the playwright himself.The film was directed by Regina King in her feature film directorial debut, and stars Kingsley Ben-Adir as Malcolm X, Eli Goree as Cassius Clay, Aldis Hodge as Jim Brown, and Leslie Odom, Jr. as Sam Cooke.The conversation ranges from the play's concise storytelling, the adaptation's expansion, Regina King's chops as a director, and whether or not stories like these should just be documentaries.Listen to the episode for yourself and let us know which you enjoyed more, the play or the movie.We want to find more fine listeners like yourself, but we can't do it without your help. All you have to do is listen, rate, & review!Find us elsewhere on the internet for more content -->Twitter: @littolensInstagram: @littolensBlog: www.littolensblog.wordpress.comEmail: [email protected]1 hr 16 min
- 38. NomadlandIn the second episode of our "2021 Oscar Bait" season, the guys discuss "Nomadland".The nonfiction book, written by Jessica Bruder and published in 2017, was adapted for the screen in 2020. The film, written and directed by Chloé Zhao, stars Frances McDormand and debuted at the Venice and Toronto Films Festivals in September 2020.The conversation ranges from the book's shortcomings to the adaptation's key differences, which include the creation of Fern as a main character, the clever filmmaking from Chloé Zhao, the incredible cinematography, and whether or not the "cut-to-grilled-meat" editing technique was done on purpose.Listen to the episode for yourself and let us know which you enjoyed more, the book or the movie.We want to find more fine listeners like yourself, but we can't do it without your help. All you have to do is listen, rate, & review!Find us elsewhere on the internet for more content -->Twitter: @littolensInstagram: @littolensBlog: www.littolensblog.wordpress.comEmail: [email protected]1 hr 26 min
- 37. Ma Rainey's Black BottomIn this episode, the guys discuss "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," the first episode of our "2021 Oscar Bait" season.The play was written by August Wilson and debuted at the Cort Theatre on Broadway in 1984. The film was directed by George C. Wolfe, written for the screen by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, and stars Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman.The conversation ranges from the racial and religious undertones of the story, the benefits of adapting a play, and whether or not it's okay to take action after your shoes get stepped on twice.Listen to the episode for yourself and let us know which you enjoyed more, the book or the movie.We want to find more fine listeners like yourself, but we can't do it without your help. All you have to do is listen, rate, & review!Find us elsewhere on the internet for more content -->Twitter: @littolensInstagram: @littolensBlog: www.littolensblog.wordpress.comEmail: [email protected]1 hr 30 min
- 36. Season 8: 2021 Oscar BaitIn this episode, the guys introduce the newest season of the podcast: 2021 Oscar Bait. What does that mean? Well, this season we'll be reading and discussing the (likely?) Best Adapted Screenplay nominees for 2021.The adaptations include 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom', 'Nomadland', 'One Night in Miami', 'News of the World', and 'The Father'.The conversation ranges from why we decided to take on this season, what excites us most about the upcoming adaptations, and whether or not Erik has an unhealthy relationship with 'Entourage'.Listen to the episode for yourself and let us know which you enjoyed more, the book or the movie.We want to find more fine listeners like yourself, but we can't do it without your help. All you have to do is listen, rate, & review!Find us elsewhere on the internet for more content -->Twitter: @littolensInstagram: @littolensBlog: www.littolensblog.wordpress.comEmail: [email protected]34 min
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A podcast about books and their film adaptations. It's a safe place for those who really did like the movie better than the book.