Ink to Film is a weekly podcast where hosts Luke Elliott and James Bailey read a book, and then see Our show is for readers and film aficionados alike.
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We read and discuss a novel in a granular way, then move to the film adaptation and talk about all the ways it relates to the book, and how it stands on its own. Hosts Luke and James have studied writing and film respectively, and bring an insider's insight into the show. Whether merely curious about the source material or an avid fan, Ink to Film should appeal to you.
In 2002 Steven Soderbergh tried his hand at a new adaptation of the Stanisław Lem's SOLARIS, but how does it stack up?
Join Luke & James in this Patreon-exclusive episode as they compare all the versions of this mind-bending story 🌊🧑🚀 https://www.patreon.com/posts/solaris-2002-74-108672820?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
I'm effervescent with an incomprehensible gladness today... because I get to announce my flash story "Your Black Apron™ Meal Kit Has Arrived" will be in the upcoming anthology THE EVEN COZIER COSMIC by Underland Press!
Can't wait to share🐐🥧😈
Pre-order here to get it asap ⤵️
PREORDER: This product releases on October 8th, 2024. At the end, when the last star dies and the cold begins to seep in, what will be the totality of our accomplishments? What will have been the point? And will anyone notice that we’re gone? If the true terror at the center of cosmic horror is th...
It's time for the ultimate GHOST WORLD debate: which is better, the comic or movie? Editor Jasmine Amiri joins the show to cast the deciding vote!
Plus, does Enid actually die at the end, or is she reborn?
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What happens when you're haunted by the ghost of your own childhood? Let's talk GHOST WORLD by ! Editor Jasmine Amiri joins to revisit the influential comic that spawned a cult classic film.
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SOLARIS: A first-time viewer reacts while a filmmaker explains the context of what made Andrei Tarkovsky such an revered director. In a debate about a legendary film vs a beloved SF novel, which one deserves more praise?
YT https://bit.ly/3XRuA3B
Audio https://bit.ly/3xL9Vn3
Andrei Tarkovsky is a legendary filmmaker whose seven feature films changed the medium, but how does his vision stack up to the brilliant novel by Stanislaw ...
Alice in Wonderland (2010) is a interesting case study in what even constitutes an adaptation--let's talk about it!
(Our Patreon-exclusive episode for June 🐰🎩)
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Stanislaw Lem is one of the most widely read science fiction writers ever, so why don't people talk about him more? Let's change that! It's time to enter the truly alien world of SOLARIS.
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The filmmakers behind Forrest Gump all contend that the film is “apolitical,” but watching it today puts that claim into serious question. Was it ever really true?
Audio https://bit.ly/4chY12H
YouTube https://youtu.be/11I7y1x_dGY?si=jXXlaiPGT8i2Tf33
The character FORREST GUMP in the original book has a nasty heart--so why did it get adapted?
We read it so you don't have to--buckle up for a much more negative review than we usually give! 🤬😅
YouTube https://youtu.be/ZlmUWkBzM9Y
Audio https://bit.ly/4bLbujy
When Laura from the “Why the Book Wins” YouTube channel asked me & James Bailey to come on to talk ANNIHILATION and compare book vs film, I jumped at the chance!
It’s such an interesting example of a transformative adaptation taking liberties with the material but not completely losing touch.
Check it out and make sure to subscribe to her channel if you enjoy the video!
Jeff Vandermeer's strange yet beautiful book was adapted by Alex Garland into a stunning film starring Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Oscar Isaac...
Happy Pride from Ink to Film! And remember, trans rights are human rights.
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New Tier-ranking is up! We're doing the LOTR Animated films, the David Lynch Dune, The Thing From Another World & More 😎
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It's time for our second patron-selected project of the year! Which of these books & adaptations would you most like to hear us discuss next?
Holes (2003)
Shutter Island (2010)
Stardust (2007)
Forrest Gump (1994)
NOTE: Poll is active until tomorrow night & you must cast your votes on Patreon for them to count!
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With their ambitious adaptation of Christopher Priest’s novel THE PRESTIGE, Christopher & Jonathan Nolan pulled off one of the greatest magic tricks in film history.
This one has been a long time coming!
YouTube https://bit.ly/4bQC7U2
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Before Christopher Nolan’s film blew audiences minds with its shocking reveals, Christopher Priest’s book had already been dazzling readers for over a decade. Plus, how an illusionist's work compares to other artists!
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Before Christopher Nolan’s film blew audiences minds with its shocking reveals, Christopher Priest’s book had already been dazzling readers for over a decade...
While we await that new LOTR film, come peer back in time with us to an era before Peter Jackson's trilogy--Back when you had to record broadcast tv on VHS with a VCR to get this Rankin-Bass take on THE HOBBIT!
Do you remember?
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YT https://bit.ly/44F8VNd
What should we cover next: Twilight New Moon or The Prestige?? Click the link to vote 🗳
(You don't have to be a patron for this one!)
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"Alice in Wonderland" (1951) might be Disney’s strangest adaptation, but that’s appropriate considering the source--Lewis Carroll’s ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND & THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS.
But which version is best?
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This just might be Walt Disney’s strangest adaptation, but that’s appropriate considering the source material with Lewis Carroll’s ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WOND...
We're talking SPOILER-FREE about the surprisingly good first season of the FALLOUT tv show today ☢️📻
Consider tossing some caps our way over on Patreon? You'll get full access & help keep our podcast going strong!
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Over 150 years ago, Lewis Carroll took us on a magical trip with ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND and it changed the world--but his legacy is now shrouded with controversy that can't be ignored. Let's talk about it!
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YouTube youtu.be/E7QTEAGr7qg
It's been a while since we've played the "Would You Do It?" game, but this one's got the perfect setup! And now that we've finished both versions we cast our votes for which is better: book or show?
YouTube https://youtu.be/FFSNJ7Mu480?sub_confirmation=1 audio bit.ly/4d58Upw
has us wondering: If aliens call, who should speak to them on behalf of humanity?👽📞
I propose someone and honestly, I think we could do much worse!
YouTube https://youtu.be/960v9erylFw
audio https://bit.ly/4cRi6Om
Cixin Liu’s THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM takes its name from a famously unsolvable problem in orbital mechanics & that really sets the tone for what’s to come. Let's talk about it! (Spoiler-free)
YouTube https://youtu.be/eOkQS2x4nIA?si=5FT52rWBYreJGnwt
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How about we bring in April with our latest special episode? Let's talk Wonka! (2023)
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Casino Royale (2006) is probably the BEST possible adaptation of an Ian Fleming "James Bond" novel.
Let's talk book vs movie!
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Luke & James react to "Dream of a Thousand Cats" & "Calliope," which Netflix released as a coda for 's first season. What was faithfully adapted and what was smartly cut to modernize? Let's get into it!
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Before the gentleman spy lit up the screen, Ian Fleming portrayed a more brutal, flawed, & unlikeable protagonist in his novel CASINO ROYALE. Is it worth revisiting for longtime James Bond fans? We share our findings!
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James Bond has a long history in film, but before the suave, debonair spy came to the screen he got started in Ian Fleming’s novel in a much different form. ...
We’re so honored to have author Fonda Lee join us to discuss “Dune: Part Two!”(Spoiler-Free for 33 mins)
She also shares details about her upcoming book: THE LAST CONTRACT OF ISAKO (2025) & the status of a possible JADE CITY adaptation 💚🗡️
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Our Forrest Gump book vs movie discussion leads us to question whether the movie is still “non-political” (as the filmmakers claim) or if it ever really was. You can watch the full episode on the “Ink to Film” YouTube channel or listen wherever you find podcasts! #forrestgump #tomhanks #robertzemeckis #podcastsofinstagram #inktofilm #booksmovie #podcastclips
Christopher Nolan’s 2006 film is a magic trick all its own, but is it his best?
The 3 Body Problem has us wondering: if aliens call, who should speak for humanity? Who would you choose? #3bodyproblem #threebodyproblem #cixinliu #hankgreen #netflix #inktofilm #firstcontact #aliens
Did you know “Poor Things” (2023) is an adaptation of the book by Alasdair Gray? #poorthingsfilm #poorthingsmovie #poorthings2023 #alasdairgray #inktofilm #yorgoslanthimos #emmastone
Did you like the ending to “Knock at the Cabin?” (2023)
👼 These are OUR angel & demon! 😈 #goodomens2 #neilgaiman #terrypratchett #aziraphale #crowley #goodomensfandom #inktofilm
If STAND BY ME’s message that we never have friends later in life like we did when we were 12 is true, what's the cause? Join the discussion in this look back at a nostalgia-filled classic⤵️ Apple https://spoti.fi/38C1s9b Spotify https://apple.co/3sKLSPA YT https://youtu.be/FJxcv0Hh430
Did a scene from JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH traumatize anyone else? 😂🦏 Sounds like James is still haunted by this flying nightmare that hungers for human flesh. Listen to our full ep: Apple https://apple.co/39KkVVz Spotify https://spoti.fi/3KOtmvy YT https://youtu.be/bQ5VCjTQvAk
Time for our bonus watch this month: the 2013 version of CARRIE! How do you think it compares? Look for our reaction and comparison-thoughts on our Patreon before the end of the month 🩸
Planning season 6 in progress… we’ll be back soon!
Listen for a special request from your friends at Ink to Film! . We’re coming up on our 200th episode and would love to celebrate with you. How have your lives changed since you first discovered our podcast? Have you started a new job? Gotten married? Graduated from school? We want to hear about it! And if you could share a favorite episode or even just a standout moment from the podcast we’d like to hear that, too. Email us at inktofilm @ gmail (dot) com. Thanks for being a part of 200 (!) episodes 🎉
Nia DaCosta’s spiritual follow-up to the 90s cult classic synthesizes the 30-year history of the legendary Candyman mythos and its real-world reach with the social problems of today, creating something truly special. In episode 196, Luke & James revel in their return to theaters, revisit the powerful on-screen presence of Yahya Abdul Mateen II, link Teyonah Parris and "The Marvels," spot a Clive Barker Easter egg, experience a shift in perspective, and shudder over some particularly affecting body horror. SPOILERS BEGIN: 29:17 Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Collect source novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com "Reflecting on the Man in the Mirror: What Lens Should We Use to Critique Candyman?" https://www.theroot.com/reflecting-on-the-man-in-the-mirror-what-lens-should-w-1847583419 Intro/Outro Music Credits Music used : "Broken Piano " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link : https://youtu.be/ln_a4bwRF9o SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/DQQmmCl8crQ Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV
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