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To celebrate the first day of fall we are covering The Scapegoat- a novel by Daphne du Maurier, which takes place over the course of one autumnal week in the French countryside. We'll be comparing the philosophical intent of the book with the more dramatic adaptations, and discuss whether these changes enhance the story, or alter it too much.

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The hosts of the Perks of Being a Book Lover Podcast joined Tabby to discuss The Age of Innocence. In this episode, we cover the Pulitzer prize-winning book as well as the film by Martin Scorcese. We try to answer some burning questions like was Edith Wharton the Karen of her time, how many close-up shots of your props are one too many, and what's with the strange music choices, Marty? Because of course, nothing says Gilded Age New York like Celtic folk singer-songwriter legend Enya.

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Sam & Stacy talk about their personal experience navigating the challenges of being a restaurant worker in 2020. Without getting too political, they vent about unemployment benefits, lack of action from Congress, and how their financial habits have been shaped by COVID-19.

Modern Thoughts in this episode: Sam & Stacy ramble about Netflix and Instagram female empowerment photos.

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Kerry and Tabby are covering "A Room with a View"; E.M. Forster's most lighthearted novel. We are so here for this Edwardian romp full of quirky and charming characters. In this episode, we'll do a whole lot of gushing over the Merchant Ivory production, and give some major side-eye to the 2007 adaptation. We'll also be discussing some fun details you might have missed, like the references to Forster's other Italian book, his revised ending, and the meaning behind some of the characters' names.

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The sequel to The Last Of Us is finally out, and we have some very hot and cold feelings about the game. Tabby is delighted to discover the use of motion capture dogs, Sam could use about 20% less opening of drawers, and Stacy has nothing but heart-eyes for Abby's muscles.

Please check out the two lovely reviews mentioned in this episode:

-Carolyn Petit: Broken People, Broken Worlds: Thoughts on The Last of Us Part II

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Tabby joined a book club, read Stardust, and made everyone watch the Matthew Vaughn film. We loved this movie for its interesting side characters, the killer ensemble cast, and its wonderful sense of humour.

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We're heading off to the race track this episode starting with Ford V Ferrari, and transitioning to Rush around the 36 minute mark. We touch on the history of car racing, discuss how to capture velocity through sound design and camera work, and marvel at the perils drivers faced in the 60s and 70s.

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In this Western episode we look at two movies which chronicle the life of lawman Wyatt Earp. We start off with the Kevin Costner version, and then transition into Tombstone at around the 23 minute mark. In the beginning of this episode we also briefly mention the country-wide outrage at police brutality. We used the word "riot", when we should have said "protest", as it more accurately describes the demonstrations fighting racial injustice. Check out https://blacklivesmatter.carrd.co/ for more info on how you can support the Black Lives Matter movement.

-Tabby: Kentucky Route 0, Act 5

-Stacy: fashion as political statement

-Sam: Kevin James's youtube channel

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Anne and Tabby tackle a story that speaks perfectly to their book-loving hearts: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Even in the toughest of times, nerds are gonna nerd! This is a novel that believes firmly in the power of literature to build community and uphold hope. We couldn't agree more with that beautiful sentiment.

Anne's Modern Thought: Parks & Recreation (TV show)

Tabby's Modern Thought: What We Do in the Shadows (TV show)

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We are back with our third Jane Austen episode. This time we are taking a look at Autumn de Wilde's new Emma, which is truly a feast for the eyes. We loved this version's depictions of class, its sizzling romantic energy, and the importance it places on female friendships.

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