Willing to Adapt

Our world has been overwhelmed with remakes, reboots, and sequals galore, but what if there was one that was not only actually good, but perhaps transcends the original?

In this last part for their Cinderella episodes, Eric and Romi take a close look at the 2015 live-action Disney remake of the beloved, and sometimes hated classic 1950 animated film. This film was directed by Kenneth Branaugh, has a spectacular cast, and has come to earn the public and critical aclaim of maybe being Disney's BEST live-action remake.

If the other remakes suffered, why was this one so great? Take a listen with the guys as they look behind the scenes at the making of this gorgeous film and find a few surprises along the way. Did you know that they completely built that ballroom from scratch?

In this second part Eric and Romi discuss how Walt Disney and his animators adapted Cinderella from its original fairytales and into a phenomenon. This film saved the Disney company and helped make it what it is today but there is far more to uncover.

Why has an old Disney animated film caused such controversy? How could Disney's 1950's Cinderella be a fun movie for children, as well as a source of Feminist anger? Where does the truth lie? Come take a look behind the scenes at the making and legacy of this classic.

Do you think you know the REAL story of Cinderella? This fairytale has ancient roots, and you might be surprised at the dark and gruesome nature. Before we can look at the adaptations we need to uncover the "original versions." In this episode Eric and Romi look back at all the numerous variations of the classic tale and how we came to our modern day understandings. Some surprises await along the way.

    In this second episode Eric and Romi take a look at the making of the 1983 movie. Look behind the scenes at the making of the classic 80s film adaptation with its star-studded cast, what changed, and why. 

    The Outsiders is the book that single-handedly created the modern Young Adult Novel, with its brutal honesty, and exposure of real teenage problems. In this episode Eric and Romi discuss why this book has found its way onto the list of commonly banned books, as well as why it has held a dear place in the hearts of millions. For fun, find out why Romi hated reading this book, and why he has now changed his mind. 

    Also, look out for some fun little surprises, and remember to "stay gold"!

    The Outsiders is the book that single-handedly created the modern Young Adult Novel, with its brutal honesty, and exposure of real teenage problems. In this episode Eric and Romi discuss why this book has found its way onto the list of commonly banned books, as well as why it has held a dear place in the hearts of millions. For fun, find out why Romi hated reading this book, and why he has now changed his mind. 

    Look behind the scenes at the making of the classic 80s film adaptation with its star-studded cast, what changed, and why. Also, look out for some fun little surprises, and remember to "stay gold"!

    "Everybody has a secret... Duke wants Olivia who likes Sebastian who is really Viola whose brother is dating Monique so she hates Olivia who's with Duke to make Sebastian jealous who is really Viola who's crushing on Duke who thinks she's a guy..."

    Not everyone knows that this early 2000s film, starring Amanda Bynes, was inspired by William Shakespeare's play Twelfth Night, but how well does it hold up in comparison? This movie pays homage to the Bard all while reaching a new, younger, audience. Come take a look behind the scenes and enjoy the fun.

    What happens when a young woman is shipwrecked in a strange land and forced to impersonate a man? Obviously she ends up in the middle of a love triangle. From the mind of William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night is full of mistaken identity, pranks, gender confusion, and tragedy.

    Is this play a comedic genius, or secretly a drama? There is so much to uncover between these pages. In this episode Eric and Romi discuss the differences between the live-recorded Globe Stage comedic production (with a traditional all-male cast), and the 1996 dramatic adaptation. Find out what changed, as well as some of the social ramifications.

    What happens when a young woman is shipwrecked in a strange land and forced to impersonate a man? Obviously she ends up in the middle of a love triangle. From the mind of William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night is full of mistaken identity, pranks, gender confusion, and tragedy.

    Is this play a comedic genius, or secretly a drama? In this episode Eric and Romi discuss the differences between the live-recorded Globe Stage comedic production (with a traditional all-male cast), and the 1996 dramatic adaptation. Find out what changed, as well as some of the social ramifications.

“So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” With these words the famous author F. Scott Fitzgerald leaves his readers with a lasting impression that has gripped America for one hundred years now. People over the years have found themselves within the pages of The Great Gatsby and have walked away changed, and some have found little substance, but why?

Dive deep into the roaring 20s as Eric and Romi discuss this American classic and it's polarizing 2013 Baz Luhrman adaptation. Whether you were forced to read this one in school or it is your personal favorite, come along and hear some behind the scenes information and figure out what makes the book and film so great.

“So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” With these words the famous author F. Scott Fitzgerald leaves his readers with a lasting impression that has gripped America for one hundred years now. People over the years have found themselves within the pages of The Great Gatsby and have walked away changed, and some have found little substance, but why?

Dive deep into the roaring 20s as Eric and Romi discuss this American classic and it's polarizing 2013 Baz Luhrman adaptation. Whether you were forced to read this one in school or it is your personal favorite, come along and hear some behind the scenes information and figure out what makes the book and film so great.