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Lit to Lens episodes

  • 35. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
    In this episode, the guys discuss the 1998 novel 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets' and its feature film adaptation released in 2002.
    The novel was written by J.K. Rowling and was adapted for the screen by Steve Kloves, directed by Chris Columbus, and stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Kenneth Branaugh, John Cleese, Richard Harris, Jason Isaacs, Alan Rickman, and Maggie Smith.
    The conversation ranges from the changes made in the film, where the book and film stand in comparison with the rest of the series, and why there aren't more boosters for Quidditch athletics.
    Listen to the episode for yourself and let us know which you enjoyed more, the book or the movie.
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    1 hr
  • 34. 2020: An Adapted Year in Review
    One last conversation before we bid adieu to 2020, a year I think we all would like to forget. But nonetheless, we discuss our Top 3's. Our favorite movies, books, and Lit to Lens episodes of the year. Cheers to 2020, may 2021 be infinitely better. Happy New Year!
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    31 min
  • 33. Adaptation
    In this episode, the guys in discuss the 1998 novel, 'The Orchid Thief', and its aptly named feature film adaptation, 'Adaptation', released in 2002.
    The novel 'The Orchid Thief', written by Susan Orlean, was adapted for the screen by Charlie (and Donald) Kaufman, directed by Spike Jonze, and stars Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, and Chris Cooper with cameos from John Malkovich, Maggie Gyllenhaal, John Cusack, Curtis Hanson, and David O. Russell.
    The conversation covers from the big changes made in the film including Charlie Kaufman's voice-over, the addition of Donald Kaufman, Susan Orlean's extended character arc, and whether the word "meta" can be stated too many times in one episode.
    Listen to the episode for yourself and let us know which you enjoyed more, the book or the movie.
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    1 hr 15 min
  • 32. Inherent Vice
    In this episode, Mr. Charlie joins the guys in discussing the 2009 novel, 'Inherent Vice' and its feature film adaptation of the same name in 2014.
    The novel, written by Thomas Pynchon, was adapted for the screen by Paul Thomas Anderson (Writer/Director) and stars Joaquin Phoenix, Katherine Waterston, Josh Brolin, Reese Witherspoon, Owen Wilson, Benicio del Toro, and Martin Short.
    The conversation in this episode ranges from the changes made in the film including the addition of Sortilège's narration, the importance of the mystery propelling the narrative, casting choices, and whether you should smoke Red Apple cigarettes.
    Listen to the episode for yourself and let us know which you enjoyed more, the book or the movie.
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    1 hr 27 min
  • 31. Cloud Atlas
    In this episode, the guys discuss the 2004 novel, "Cloud Atlas", which was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and eventually adapted into a feature film of the same name in 2012.
    The novel, written by David Mitchell, was written for the screen by The Wachowskis and Tom Twyker, directed by The Wachowskis and Tom Twyker, and stars Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent, Hugo Weaving, Jim Sturgess, Susan Sarandon, and Hugh Grant.
    The conversation in this episode ranges from the changes made in the film including the stark difference in the narrative structure, the over-inclusion of love, themes of cannibalism, and if Jim Sturgess breathes too much.
    Listen to the episode for yourself and let us know which you enjoyed more, the book or the movie.
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    1 hr 55 min
  • 30. A Decade Later: The King's Speech v. The Social Network
    In this episode, a longstanding disagreement gets resolved.
    Mr. Erik and Mr. Charles stand at opposite ends of the 83rd Academy Awards Best Picture debate. On one side is The Social Network, backed by Mr. Erik, while on the other side is film that ultimately took home the ultimate prize, The King's Speech, backed by Mr. Charles.
    The two discuss the significant impact each film has had on their lives, their worthiness the Best Picture recognition, why each film was so good, and, finally, ask the important question: Do these awards really even matter?
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    1 hr 26 min
  • 29. The Devil All The Time
    In this episode the guys discuss the 2011 novel, "The Devil All the Time", which was adapted into a film of the same name for Netflix in September 2020.
    The novel, written by Donald Ray Pollock, was written for the screen by Antonio and Paulo Campos, directed by Antonio Campos, and stars Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Jason Clarke, Sebastian Stan, Riley Keough, Bill Skarsgard, Haley Bennett, and Mia Wasikowska.
    The conversation in this episode ranges from the changes made in the film including the addition and subtraction of certain character plots, the gruesome nature of the story, and the potential that the movie unfortunately didn't live up to. Listen to the episode for yourself and let us know which you enjoyed more, the book or the movie.
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    1 hr 15 min
  • 28. The Social Network
    In this episode the guys discuss the 2009 novel, "The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook, a Tale of Sex, Money, Genius and Betrayal", which was adapted the following year into the highly-celebrated film, "The Social Network".
    The novel, written by Ben Mezrich, was adapted for the big screen by The King Of Speeches Aaron Sorkin, and stars Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Armie Hammer, Justin Timberlake, and Rooney Mara.
    The conversation ranges from the changes made in the film, including narrative restructuring, Zuckerberg's motivations for creating Facebook, and whether or not Erik likes chairs with armrests. Listen to the episode for yourself and let us know which you enjoyed more, the book or the movie.
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    1 hr 17 min
  • 27. Bird Box
    In this episode the guys discuss the Netflix adaptation of the 2014 novel "Bird Box".
    Written by Josh Malerman, the novel was adapted for the small screen in 2018, and stars Sandra Bullock, John Malkovich, Trevante Rhodes, and Sarah Paulson.
    The conversation ranges from the problems writing and adapting a dual-narrative structure, confusing aspects in the film adaptation, and other goodies from the film. Listen to the episode for yourself and decide whether or not you'd like to be stuck in a box with a bunch of birds. That's what happens in this film, right? We don't really know.
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    1 hr 39 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.