Why the Book Wins

Mystic River is a critically acclaimed movie directed by Clint Eastwood, based on the novel by Dennis Lehane. This is a tragic story, a murder mystery, and a look into the psychological effects of abuse. Do the book and movie share the same themes? Which is the better of the two? Listen and find out!

James Baldwin is one of the great American writers. Was Barry Jenkins able to turn the incredible book If Beale Street Could Talk into an equally incredible adaptation?

If you watched the latest Netflix thriller, check out this podcast to hear what the book was like and find out the crazy stories involving the author AJ Finn! Even if you haven't yet seen the movie or read the book, save yourself the time and just listen to this instead!

Animal Rescue is a short story which was then turned into a movie starring Tom Hardy and James Gandolfini! To promote the film, Dennis Lehane turned Animal Rescue into a full book, title The Drop.

Does the script follow the short story? Do the book and movie have anything in common? Listen and find out!

The classic tale of the Scarlet Pimpernel. An English gentleman who rescues French aristocrat's from the guillotine. Learn the history behind the story and whether the movies stay true to the book!

The story of famous con artist Frank Abagnale Jr, who posed as a pilot, doctor, and lawyer while he was in his teens! We know that movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, but does it do justice to the true story? Listen and find out!

Girl, Interrupted is a movie based on a memoir, but does it stay true to the actual story? Listen to this podcast to find out!

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Book vs Movie for Cool Hand Luke! This movie is on every "movies you must watch before your die' list, but how many people know that it is based on a book? Listen to this podcast to find out if the movie stays true to its orginal source!

The book that started it all! Find out how the novel Jurassic Park compares to its famous movie counterpart.

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This weeks episode is about Shutter Island! This Martin Scorsese psychological thriller is a novel by Dennis Lehane. Find out how the book and movie compare and learn about mental institutions in post WW2 America.

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