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Bong Joon-Ho's adaptation of Edward Ashton's Mickey7 provides a colorful and hilarious look at a dystopian future, but how does the sharper social commentary stack up to the novel's more philosophical themes? In episode 340, Join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they react to Mark Ruffalo's on-the-nose performance, get lost in the sauce with Toni Collette, get into the garbage cycler with a little goblin performance from Robert Pattinson, and finally cast their votes on which was better: the book or the movie! Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get Mickey7 or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Recent publications: "Your Black Apron Meal Kit Has Arrived" in the Even Cozier Cosmic anthology https://bookshop.org/a/23566/9781630230975 "Beyond Heaven" in the Beyond the Vanishing Point anthology: https://a.co/d/cTwnwz7 Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media Accounts: www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

Edward Ashton's expendable protagonist makes for a blue-collar hero for our times—someone who doesn't think too hard, ask too many questions, and most importantly, whose life doesn't matter… or does it? In episode 339, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they revisit some SF classics like the "Ship of Theseus," the "Teleporter Paradox," and a spicy new entry in a long running segment "would you do it?" Come back next week for their reaction to Mickey 17 by Bong Joon-Ho and their votes on which was better: the book or the movie! Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get Mickey7 or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Recent publications: "Your Black Apron Meal Kit Has Arrived" in the Even Cozier Cosmic anthology https://bookshop.org/a/23566/9781630230975 "Beyond Heaven" in the Beyond the Vanishing Point anthology: https://a.co/d/cTwnwz7 Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media Accounts: www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

Edward Ashton's expendable protagonist makes for a blue-collar hero for our times—someone who doesn't think too hard, ask too many questions, and most importantly, whose life doesn't matter… or does it? In episode 339, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they revisit some SF classics like the "Ship of Theseus," the "Teleporter Paradox," and a spicy new entry in a long running segment "would you do it?" Come back next week for their reaction to Mickey 17 by Bong Joon-Ho and their votes on which was better: the book or the movie! Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get Mickey7 or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Recent publications: "Your Black Apron Meal Kit Has Arrived" in the Even Cozier Cosmic anthology https://bookshop.org/a/23566/9781630230975 "Beyond Heaven" in the Beyond the Vanishing Point anthology: https://a.co/d/cTwnwz7 Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media Accounts: www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

The backstory behind Ted Hughes's original book THE IRON MAN is a tragic one, and the subsequent film by Brad Bird has a heartbreaking story all its own. In episode 338, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they discover an unexpected connection to Sylvia Plath, try to wrap their heads around a "Space-Bat-Angel-Dragon," defend animation's reputation as a medium, explore questions of consciousness around artificial beings, and finally cast their votes on which one is ultimately best: the book or the movie? Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get The Iron Giant or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Recent publications: "Your Black Apron Meal Kit Has Arrived" in the Even Cozier Cosmic anthology https://bookshop.org/a/23566/9781630230975 "Beyond Heaven" in the Beyond the Vanishing Point anthology: https://a.co/d/cTwnwz7 Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media Accounts: www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Music: "Last Dawn" by Ross Bugden https://youtu.be/wWjgsepyE8I?si=2LkPHQZ1x-1HPUto

With his directorial debut, Gil Junger delivered an iconic romantic teen comedy with his adaptation of the controversial Shakespeare classic, "The Taming of the Shrew" that probably shouldn't have worked. In episode 337, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they react to the moment that audiences fell in love with Heath Ledger, explain the Julia Style poem's connection to the Kendrick/Drake feud, appreciate the screenwriting skill on display, talk about the Clueless inspiration, and finally cast their votes on which is ultimately better: the book or the play? Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n Support the show on Patreon for bonus content (including the 1922 Nosferatu), merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects: https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get The Taming of the Shrew or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Recent publications: "Your Black Apron Meal Kit Has Arrived" in the Even Cozier Cosmic anthology https://bookshop.org/a/23566/9781630230975 "Beyond Heaven" in the Beyond the Vanishing Point anthology: https://a.co/d/cTwnwz7 Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media Accounts: www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Music: Can't Take My Eyes Off You – Craymer, AIIVAWN: https://youtu.be/Rx4R8XDpMM0?si=O8QrJN1d5Eujg9Tx

Shakespeare's works are renowned around the world as some of the best ever written, so how should we feel about what just might be his worst play? In episode 336, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they try to find hidden meanings in the array of identity-swapping games being played by the characters, analyze a framing device that seems to go nowhere, unite in their hatred of the terrible Petruchio, and prepare for the modern retelling to come with "10 Things I Hate About You." Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n Support the show on Patreon for bonus content (including the 1922 Nosferatu), merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects: https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get The Taming of the Shrew or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Recent publications: "Your Black Apron Meal Kit Has Arrived" in the Even Cozier Cosmic anthology https://bookshop.org/a/23566/9781630230975 "Beyond Heaven" in the Beyond the Vanishing Point anthology: https://a.co/d/cTwnwz7 Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media Accounts: www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Music: Can't Take My Eyes Off You – Craymer, AIIVAWN: https://youtu.be/Rx4R8XDpMM0?si=O8QrJN1d5Eujg9Tx

Robert Eggers brings questions of coercion and consent to the fore as he takes on legends of both literature and film with his stealth adaptation of Dracula via the influential German silent film from the 1920s, Nosferatu. In episode 335, join Luke Elliott and James Bailey as they try their Count Orlok impressions out, get surreal in Transylvania, and praise a stellar cast for their memorable performances, including from Lily-Rose Depp, Willem Dafoe, Bill Skarsgård, and Nicholas Hoult. They finish by casting their votes on whether the new film is better than the old, and how well it works as an adaptation of Bram Stoker's iconic novel! Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n Support the show on Patreon for bonus content (including the 1922 Nosferatu), merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects: https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get Dracula or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com References Nosferatu & the Gothic Appetite https://youtu.be/hAmSspxYfaE?si=GJ6lszQtKnjsDsE7 Comparing Every Version of Nosferatu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioC7WGmxh30 Luke Elliott Recent publications: "Your Black Apron Meal Kit Has Arrived" in the Even Cozier Cosmic anthology https://bookshop.org/a/23566/9781630230975 "Beyond Heaven" in the Beyond the Vanishing Point anthology: https://a.co/d/cTwnwz7 Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media Accounts: www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Music: "The Razing of Heaven" by Joseph Earwicker https://youtu.be/HTuT45gKdp4?si=wyT1Gv6MQvgUrNyD

Francis Ford Coppola's influential adaptation of this Gothic masterpiece set the standard for vampire films to follow. In episode 334, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they react to a new spicier version of the vampire count, stab a cross and drink its blood, let things flop out, romance the wolf-man, and cross oceans of time for a set of high-fashion red armor. Then they finish out the episode by casting their votes for which one's better: the book or the movie? And join them next week for their Dracula finale with Robert Eggers' Nosferatu! Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n Support the show on Patreon for bonus content (including the 1922 Nosferatu), merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects: https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get Dracula or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Recent publications: "Your Black Apron Meal Kit Has Arrived" in the Even Cozier Cosmic anthology https://bookshop.org/a/23566/9781630230975 "Beyond Heaven" in the Beyond the Vanishing Point anthology: https://a.co/d/cTwnwz7 Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media Accounts: www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Music: "The Razing of Heaven" by Joeseph Earwicker https://youtu.be/HTuT45gKdp4?si=wyT1Gv6MQvgUrNyD

Welcome to season 9! We kick things off with a seminal novel for Horror fiction, Bram Stoker's masterpiece, DRACULA. In episode 333, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they immerse themselves in the language of the era, learn all about Bram Stoker's relationship to Henry Irving, follow the modern epistolary format with surprise, and get a little bummed about Dracula's relatively easy demise. Join them next week for Francis Ford Coppola's adaptation, followed by Robert Eggers' Nosferatu! Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get Dracula or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Recent publications: "Your Black Apron Meal Kit Has Arrived" in the Even Cozier Cosmic anthology https://bookshop.org/a/23566/9781630230975 "Beyond Heaven" in the Beyond the Vanishing Point anthology: https://a.co/d/cTwnwz7 Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media Accounts: www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Music: "The Razing of Heaven" by Joeseph Earwicker https://youtu.be/HTuT45gKdp4?si=wyT1Gv6MQvgUrNyD

Season 8 of Ink to Film comes to an end with a retrospective on the year that was 2024. In episode 332, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they reflect on the ups and downs of an emotionally taxing year, try to compare masterful adaptations to one another across eras, recap the conventions they attended, appraise how the podcast is doing statistically, and look to the challenges ahead in 2025. Thank you to everyone who listened to Ink to Film this year! Categories Biggest Surprise Worst Read Best Read Worst Watch Best Watch (A.K.A. Best Adaptation) Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Recent publications: "Your Black Apron Meal Kit Has Arrived" in the Even Cozier Cosmic anthology https://bookshop.org/a/23566/9781630230975 "Beyond Heaven" in the Beyond the Vanishing Point anthology: https://a.co/d/cTwnwz7 Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media Accounts: www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

Richard Donner's dark comedic take on Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" is an over-the-top nostalgic ride, but is it the best version of this holiday classic? In episode 331, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they get visited by three strange ghosts, react to Bill Murray hamming it up, debate whether Frank Cross is worth redeeming, question Claire's taste in men, and finally cast their vote on which was better: the book or the movie? Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get A Christmas Carol or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Recent publications: "Your Black Apron Meal Kit Has Arrived" in the Even Cozier Cosmic anthology https://bookshop.org/a/23566/9781630230975 "Beyond Heaven" in the Beyond the Vanishing Point anthology: https://a.co/d/cTwnwz7 Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media Accounts: www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social James Bailey BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Music: Intro music, One lone night for Christmas with a Snow Wonders by myuu (Royalty Free Music) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMVQN78qHgY

Charles Dickens is arguably the most celebrated author of the Victorian period, but is his reputation deserved? How about Ebenezer Scrooge—should we grant forgiveness to greedy CEOs if they show enough generosity? In episode 330, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they chat about Luke's experience at Dragonsteel Nexus 2024, what people mean by "Dickensian," and how effective Dickens was at showing the living conditions of the lower classes. Join them next week when they discuss "Scrooged" (1988) directed by Richard Donner! Dragonsteel Nexus recap: 58:38 Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n Purchase Bookish Merch from The Marauder's Market: https://maraudersmarket.com/ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get A Christmas Carol or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Recent publications: "Your Black Apron Meal Kit Has Arrived" in the Even Cozier Cosmic anthology https://bookshop.org/a/23566/9781630230975 "Beyond Heaven" in the Beyond the Vanishing Point anthology: https://a.co/d/cTwnwz7 Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media Accounts: www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social James Bailey BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Music: Intro music, One lone night for Christmas with a Snow Wonders by myuu (Royalty Free Music) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMVQN78qHgY

In this former Patreon-exclusive Luke and James explore a time before video game adaptations were the hot, billion-dollar franchises we see today. With this film a married couple of directors tried to bring Nintendo iconic plumbers to life with an infamous bob-omb at the box office. Come along as Luke and James relive a bizarre moment in film history, discuss the 30 mins added by an unlicensed "Morton Jankel" extended cut, and try to make sense of some truly hilarious filmmaking decisions. Vote on Quarterly Polls! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

Legendary director Martin Scorsese's psychological thriller continues to shock and enthrall audiences to this day, but does it work well as an adaptation of Dennis Lehane's novel? In episode 329, join writer Luke Elliott & filmmaker James Bailey as they geek out about film preservation, try to untangle metaphors around fire and water, appreciate an all-star cast, examine how the US deals with violent offenders, debate how twists in film can be done right, and finally cast their votes on which is better: the book or the movie? Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get Shutter Island or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Recent publications: "Your Black Apron Meal Kit Has Arrived" in the Even Cozier Cosmic anthology https://bookshop.org/a/23566/9781630230975 "Beyond Heaven" in the Beyond the Vanishing Point anthology: https://a.co/d/cTwnwz7 Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media Accounts: www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social James Bailey BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Music: Ross Bugden "No Winners" https://youtu.be/9qk-vZ1qicI?si=bKaxdsS-3MJh9Vw9

Author Dennis Lehane is well known for the high-profile adaptations of his work, but none more than his book SHUTTER ISLAND which went on to be adapted by the legendary Martin Scorsese—but how does the novel hold up on its own? In episode 328, join writer Luke Elliott & filmmaker James Bailey as they revel in gothic vibes, learn about a surprising connection to "The Wire," learn not to trust a man because of his incongruous hands, encounter a strange woman in a cave, and finally have the rug pulled out from under them in a twist for the ages. Join them next week when they cover the film starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Emily Mortimer, and Mark Ruffalo! Book review begins: 13:30 Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get Shutter Island or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Recent publications: "Your Black Apron Meal Kit Has Arrived" in the Even Cozier Cosmic anthology https://bookshop.org/a/23566/9781630230975 "Beyond Heaven" in the Beyond the Vanishing Point anthology: https://a.co/d/cTwnwz7 Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media Accounts: www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social James Bailey BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Music: Ross Bugden "No Winners" https://youtu.be/9qk-vZ1qicI?si=bKaxdsS-3MJh9Vw9

Did you know John Carpenter's classic "They Live" was based on a short story called "Eight O'Clock in the Morning" by Ray Nelson? How do they compare? In episode 327, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they put on their special glasses and see through the lies, learn about the origins of the propellor beanie, have a five-minute brawl with a familiar face, tack "Nada" back to a comic adaptation, and worry about just how relevant it all seems today. They finish out by casting their votes on which one's better: the short story or the movie! Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Recent publications: "Your Black Apron Meal Kit Has Arrived" in the Even Cozier Cosmic anthology https://bookshop.org/a/23566/9781630230975 "Beyond Heaven" in the Beyond the Vanishing Point anthology: https://a.co/d/cTwnwz7 Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media Accounts: www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Music: Ross Bugden "Shoot on Sight" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDQBtKoJP0E

Was this adaptation of Junji Ito's masterpiece cursed by the spiral? In episode 326, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they try to make sense of what happened, heap praise on a promising first episode, commiserate over a steep decline in quality, and try to put the whole thing into context in an industry where animators are overworked and underpaid. They finish by casting their votes on which was better: the manga or the anime! Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get Uzumaki or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Recent publications: "Your Black Apron Meal Kit Has Arrived" in the Even Cozier Cosmic anthology https://bookshop.org/a/23566/9781630230975 "Beyond Heaven" in the Beyond the Vanishing Point anthology: https://a.co/d/cTwnwz7 Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media Accounts: www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits Music: Power Music Factory Channel Url: / powermusicfactory

Junji Ito is renowned for being a master of modern horror, and there's no better example of why than his magnum opus, "Uzumaki." In episode 325, Join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they discuss what compels them to seek out upsetting, disgusting, and unnerving horror, what the band Tool has to do with spirals, the unique strengths of comics in horror, who influenced Ito more than anyone, his background as a dental technician, and what they hope to see from the anime adaptation on Cartoon Network that they'll cover next week! Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get Uzumaki or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com References How Media Scares Us: The Work of Junji Ito: https://youtu.be/lIIA6QDgl2M?si=8beY2mdKY5H1eM9i How a dental technician became the master of modern horror: https://youtu.be/pF-nVvU_uHc?si=CIkZXv9jaMVfx-Hu Junji Ito Reacts to YOUR Cats | React: https://youtu.be/2GK54-ouFBk?si=VfhNV85xE2V1YwI1 Luke Elliott Recent publications: "Your Black Apron Meal Kit Has Arrived" in the Even Cozier Cosmic anthology https://bookshop.org/a/23566/9781630230975 "Beyond Heaven" in the Beyond the Vanishing Point anthology: https://a.co/d/cTwnwz7 Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media Accounts: www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits Song: Music: Power Music Factory Channel Url: / powermusicfactory

After covering both the book and the new Guillermo del Toro version, Luke & James tackle the original Disney adaptation of the classic novel. But how does the original groundbreaking animation hold up today? Join them for this former Patreon-exclusive episode filled with childhood nostalgia and legendary music as they ultimately answer the question: what's the best version of Pinocchio? Vote on Quarterly Polls! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

Author Ted Chiang (EXHALATION, STORIES OF YOUR LIFE AND OTHERS) joins the show to reflect on having his work adapted by director Denis Villeneuve into the 2016 film "Arrival." In episode 324, Luke Elliott & James Bailey add to their "Creative Conversations" series where they discuss adaptations previously covered on Ink to Film with someone directly involved in their creation. Topics include the origins of the "Story of Your Life," why determinism is essential for the existence of free will, the narrative convenience of having a fate you can change, how screenwriter Eric Heisserer managed to adapt a story thought to be unfilmable, Ted's visit to the set, and who might be a good fit for a future Ted Chiang adaptation. Pickup Stories of Your Life and Exhalation by Ted Chiang at the Ink to Film Bookshop! https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

Director Brian Helgeland explores Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales" in an unconventional adaptation that might have been ahead of its time. In episode 323, join Luke & James as they react to an iconic needle drop, speculate about what it would be like to work in sound design, take a crash course in the life of Geoffry Chaucer, get typecast as villains, and mourn Heath Ledger's career that could have been if it hadn't been cut tragically short. Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get The Canterbury Tales or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits Song: We will rock you (Instrumental) Video: • We will rock you (Instrumental) [No C... Download: https://hypeddit.com/track/yans0z

It all comes down to this: Which version is ultimately best, the book WOOL or the show that's based on it, Silo? In episode 322, Join Luke & James as they finish out the book with parts 4 & 5, chase bubbles for air, learn the secret truth behind what happened to the world, fall in love with Lukas the IT guy, and poke holes in Bernard's theory that the current system is the way it must be to survive. Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get Wool or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits Song: "Apocalypse" by Ross Bugden https://youtu.be/v29KVjUXiS8?si=cTgTn32WR5YXkipH

In lieu of a classic villain, the system itself is the main antagonist of Graham Yost's Silo. In episode 321, Join Luke & James as they learn to fear the man who knows everything, try to muster up the courage to speak to Rebecca Ferguson, try to survive a fall down a garbage chute, and speculate on where Juliette might end up after the events of the season. Join them next week when they finish reading WOOL by Hugh Howey and cast their votes on which was ultimately better: the book or the show! Episode 6 "The Relic": 00:10:47 Episode 7 "The Flamekeepers": 00:22:16 Episode 8 "Hanna": 00:33:36 Episode 9 "The Getaway": 00:46:30 Episode 10 "Outside": 00:58:23 Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get Wool or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits Song: "Apocalypse" by Ross Bugden https://youtu.be/v29KVjUXiS8?si=cTgTn32WR5YXkipH

Rebecca Ferguson stars in this Graham Yost high-concept dystopian sci-fi series that was based on WOOL by Hugh Howey, but how does it compare to the book? In episode 320, Join Luke & James as they hunt for relics, learn about the power of cranking it at the right time, play numbers games with Tim Robbins, and try not to get too attached to any one character. Episode 1 "Freedom Day": 00:22:56 Episode 2 "Holston's Pick": 00:34:03 Episode 3 "Machines": 00:44:13 Episode 4 "Truth": 00:55:38 Episode 5 "The Janitor's Boy": 1:05:35 Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get Wool or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits Song: Apocalypse by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/v29KVjUXiS8?si=cTgTn32WR5YXkipH

Is it worth seeking out this largely forgotten sequel to one of the most famous films of all time? To find out, Luke & James ride the river back to Oz with Walter Murch's directorial debut. This overlooked 80s dark fantasy Disney film has lots of surprises, including a talking chicken, the terrifying Wheelers, Tik-Tok the wind up robot army, and a pumpkinhead that would inspire The Nightmare Before Christmas. Vote on Quarterly Polls! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

Before "Silo" hit Apple TV it began as a short story, and that story became the novel WOOL, which author Hugh Howey went on to self-publish to great success even before having it optioned for the screen. In episode 319, join Luke & James as they discuss the value of dystopian storytelling, authors as a class destroyed, a different sort of tragic romance, and what worldbuilding details really sell this bold premise. Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get Wool or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits Song: Apocalypse by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/v29KVjUXiS8?si=cTgTn32WR5YXkipH

After covering most of Guillermo Del Toro's horror anthology series, Luke & James return for the other three episodes they skipped over in this former Patreon-exclusive. There were some extremely interesting entries to discuss, with stories told by some talented directors with notable past hits that might surprise you. Vote on Quarterly Polls! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

Comics editor Jasmine Amiri joins the show to compare Terry Zwigoff's adaptation to the original comic by Daniel Clowes. In episode 318 Luke, James, and Jasmine discuss the value of supposedly "empty" entertainment vs what's deemed as "important," find out what studio meddling would have ruined the movie, celebrate Steve Buscemi's selfless actions during the aftermath of 9/11, and debate the implications of the film's final scene. They finish off by each casting their vote for which one is ultimately the better version: the graphic novel or the movie? Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get Ghost World or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Jasmine Amiri Twitter https://twitter.com/JasAmiri Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasmineamiri/ Threads https://www.threads.net/@jasmineamiri Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/jasmineamiri.bsky.social HARD STYLE JUICE Entire Series Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZXVZQBC?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_sirpi HARD STYLE JUICE #1 (Issue #1 is free with Prime): https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Style-Juice-Comixology-Originals-ebook/dp/B0CWBYD1FS Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits Song: Solstice by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/5yRIt5yS36s?si=J1hS1F_vyH-iZb6c

Editor Jasmine Amiri (School Library Journal) joins the show to revisit an influential comic by Daniel Clowes from the 90s that spawned the cult classic film. In episode 317 Luke, James, and Jasmine revisit gen X cynicism, try to understand Clowes dislike of the term "graphic novel," explore how rubylith is used for the color design, and debate the meaning of the in-world title: Ghost World. Join them next week when Jasmine returns to discuss the Terry Zwigoff film starring Scarlett Johansson and Steve Buscemi! Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get Ghost World or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Jasmine Amiri Twitter https://twitter.com/JasAmiri Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasmineamiri/ Threads https://www.threads.net/@jasmineamiri Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/jasmineamiri.bsky.social HARD STYLE JUICE Entire Series Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZXVZQBC?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_sirpi HARD STYLE JUICE #1 (Issue #1 is free with Prime): https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Style-Juice-Comixology-Originals-ebook/dp/B0CWBYD1FS Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits Song: Solstice by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/5yRIt5yS36s?si=J1hS1F_vyH-iZb6c

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 Lem that he's adapting? In episode 316, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they explore classical symbolism, experience time through cinema, debate whether great adaptations must be faithful, explore the loss of home, fall in love with a memory, debate what constitutes reality, and finally cast their votes on which one is ultimately the better version: the book or the movie! Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get Solaris or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits Song: Last Dawn by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/wWjgsepyE8I?si=G9HL2QdcBKG76Q7j

Stanislaw Lem was one of the world's most widely read science fiction writers, so why don't people talk about him more? In episode 315, Join Luke Elliott and James Bailey as they take their first visit the truly alien world of the novel, see the differences in translations first hand, learn about Lem's attitude towards American SciFi of the time, consider humanities reason for space exploration, and consider whether it is even possible to find the true meaning of this book, or any work of art for that matter. Join them next when they will watch & review Andrei Tarkovsky's adaptation of "Solaris" and vote on which is ultimately better: the book or the movie! Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get Solaris or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com References In 1942 Stanislaw Lem survived a Nazi firing squad. This is the story of what he did next. Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits Song: Last Dawn by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/wWjgsepyE8I?si=G9HL2QdcBKG76Q7j

The filmmakers behind the adaptation of Winston Groom's novel all contend that Forrest Gump is "apolitical," but watching it today puts that claim into serious question. Besides, was it ever really true? Join Luke Elliott & James Bailey in episode 314 as they discuss Tom Hanks running his way into American hearts with a more wholesome version of the character from the novel, what Jenny represents and how she is treated by the story, what Lt. Dan says about America's conflicted feelings over the Vietnam War, and how the movie tries to evoke nostalgia without all the baggage of a truly complicated world. They finish off by casting their votes on which one's better: the book or the movie? Full Video version on YouTube! https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get Forrest Gump or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com References Forrest Gump: The Myth of America https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Aactzo5myg Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits "Skies" by Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiVYAXKVh_k

Winston Groom's original character is markedly different from the Tom Hanks version that won over the world. In episode 313, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as the wonder what drew Robert Zemeckis to this version of Gump, wrestle with an orangutan named "Sue," break down what makes satire effective, and try to understand the purpose of the off-putting nastiness at the heart of this version of the character. Full Video version on YouTube! https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits "Skies" by Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiVYAXKVh_k

Christopher and Jonathan Nolan pulled off one of the greatest magic tricks in film history with their ambitious adaptation of Christopher Priest's novel. In episode 312, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they try to crack the code, get philosophical about duplication, let Christian Bale teach them about sacrifice, marvel at Hugh Jackman's showmanship, hold Cutter accountable for safety failures, and consider all the dark places obsession can take you. The finish out by casting their votes on which is ultimately the better version: the book or the movie! Suggest an Adaptation! https://bit.ly/3QVvNCD Ink to Film Full video episode on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmCOicM-LU_l-QAiH3WWkw?sub_confirmation=1 Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get The Prestige or any of the other source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com References Nerdwriter1's video: https://youtu.be/d46Azg3Pm4c?si=FqhIgH-uq3lo9Mrd Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits Music: Marc v/d Meulen "The Hunt" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLBu1pSrzSQ&t=0s

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. In episode 311, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they explore the differences, enter the Pact of Acquiescent Magic, try to heal a generational rivalry, sabotage a séance, hear whispers from a shadow twin, and pay the ultimate sacrifice—all for applause. Join them again next week when they discuss the film starring Christian Bale, Scarlett Johansson, Michael Caine, David Bowie, and Hugh Jackman! Ink to Film Full video episode on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmCOicM-LU_l-QAiH3WWkw?sub_confirmation=1 Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get The Prestige or any of the other source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits Music: Marc v/d Meulen "The Hunt" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLBu1pSrzSQ&t=0s

In this former Patreon-exclusive, Luke & James see Middle Earth in a time before Peter Jackson's films, fall in love with a cat-like Smaug, get creeped out by a frog-like Gollum, reckon with a sterner version of Gandalf, discuss the evolution of animation outside of Disney in the states, and dream about owning a piece of LOTR history. Vote on Quarterly Polls! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

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 WONDERLAND & THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS. In episode 310, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they take a tumble down a rabbit hole into Wonderland, eat some body altering mushrooms, get psychedelic with 70s counterculture & Jefferson Airplane, party with the Mad Hatter & March Hare at an un-birthday Party, and finish things off by voting on which version was ultimately better: the books or the movie! References "The Beguiling Legacy of 'Alice in Wonderland'" https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/the-beguiling-legacy-of-alice-in-wonderland "We're All Mad Here" https://medium.com/the-curiouser-reader/were-all-mad-here-84944debdb53 "Is Alice in Wonderland really about drugs?" https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-19254839 Documentary: "The Controversial Genius Behind Alice In Wonderland" https://youtu.be/H7mrIJCjTdc?si=6HPns7FyfLNhZ13K Ink to Film Full video episode on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmCOicM-LU_l-QAiH3WWkw?sub_confirmation=1 Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get Alice's Adventures in Wonderland or any of the other source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits Music: "Alice in the Dark Wonderland" by Lexin Music https://youtu.be/cpie0Pxeq6o?si=t21FAC84K6O1fTOc

Lewis Carroll gave the world perhaps the most iconic children's books of all time with ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND and THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS, but his legacy has become shrouded by controversy by modern scholars. In episode 309, join Luke & James as they follow the White Rabbit into a magical world, play logic and word games, appreciate puns, and get into some of the evidence surrounding the hotly-debated nature of the author's relationship to Alice Liddell & her sisters. Join them next week when they compare the books to the Disney adaptation! References Documentary: "The Controversial Genius Behind Alice In Wonderland" https://youtu.be/H7mrIJCjTdc?si=6HPns7FyfLNhZ13K Ink to Film Full video episode on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmCOicM-LU_l-QAiH3WWkw?sub_confirmation=1 Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get Alice's Adventures in Wonderland or any of the other source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits Music: "Alice in the Dark Wonderland" by Lexin Music https://youtu.be/cpie0Pxeq6o?si=t21FAC84K6O1fTOc

It's time to finish Liu Cixin's novel THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM & the Netflix adaptation, then discuss the biggest questions it poses. In episode 308, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they play a game of "Would You Do It?", unfold a sophon, react to Chekov's nanofiber, cryogenically freeze a brain, sail on bursts of radiation, and debate the ethics of the Wallfacers. They finish by casting their votes on which was better: the book or the show! Episodes discussed 5 Judgment Day 6 The Stars Our Destination 7 Only Advance 8 Wallfacer Ink to Film Full video episode on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmCOicM-LU_l-QAiH3WWkw?sub_confirmation=1 Support on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu or any of the other source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits Song: Last Dawn by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/wWjgsepyE8I?si=G9HL2QdcBKG76Q7j

The first four episodes of Dan Weiss and David Benioff's Netflix adaptation of Liu Cixin's novel THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM show some promise, but they've burned us in the past so it's hard to get too excited. In episode 307, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they propose humanity's envoy for a first contact scenario, discuss the choice to change Wang Maio into the Oxford Five, learn about a real-life poisoning connected to the show, discuss the Fermi Paradox and the "Dark Forest" hypothesis, and wonder if Ye Wenjie is a true religious zealot. Episodes discussed 1 Countdown 2 Red Coast 3 Destroyer of Worlds 4 Our Lord Join them next week as they finish both the book & show and vote on which one is the better version! Ink to Film Full video on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmCOicM-LU_l-QAiH3WWkw?sub_confirmation=1 Support on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu or any of the other source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits Song: Last Dawn by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/wWjgsepyE8I?si=G9HL2QdcBKG76Q7j

The first installment of Cixin Liu's epic trilogy "Remembrance of Earth's Past" takes its name from a famously unsolvable problem in orbital mechanics and that sets the tone for the heady, complex, hard science fiction of what's to come. In episode 306, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they are just beginning their journey into this series with Part One and Part Two, appreciate Ken Liu's translation, explore the Chinese Cultural Revolution through the character Ye Wenjie, witness the most ominous countdown of all time with Wang Miao, and wonder about the mechanics of what seems like a very important game. Join them next week for their thoughts on the first four episodes of Dan Weiss and David Benioff's Netflix adaptation! Ink to Film Support on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu or any of the other source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits Song: Last Dawn by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/wWjgsepyE8I?si=G9HL2QdcBKG76Q7j

Daniel Craig's run as the legendary tuxedo-wearing spy, James Bond, kicked off with what might be the best adaptation possible for Ian Fleming's debut novel. In episode 305, Join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they explore Martin Campbell's career, react to the notorious free-running parkour opening sequence, get lost on a runway, react to Eva Green's performance as Vesper Lynd, ask what makes her so much better than the typical Bond girl, and finally decide which was better: the book or the movie! Ink to Film Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get Casino Royale by Ian Fleming or any of the other source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Song: 007 James Bond - Eleven Music No Copyright Music provided by Eleven Music Video Link Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

In this former Patreon-exclusive Luke & James react to the two-part episode of THE SANDMAN that Netflix released as a coda for its first season, covering the issues "Dream of a Thousand Cats & Calliope." They discuss what was faithfully adapted and what was cut to modernize. Also, at the end Luke & James discuss the first episode of HOUSE OF THE DRAGON on HBO. If you'd like to hear episodes like this as soon as possible, signup for the Ink to Film Patreon & support the show @ Patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film Buy any of the source books or guest novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

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. In episode 304, Join Luke & James as they try to find something to like in a more sexist version of Bond, get lost in the rules of baccarat, and speculate about what future books in this series might look like. Join them next week when they compare the book to the film starring Daniel Craig and directed by Martin Campbell! Ink to Film Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get Casino Royale by Ian Fleming or any of the other source novels at our Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Song: 007 James Bond - Eleven Music No Copyright Music provided by Eleven Music. Video Link Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

Award-winning author Fonda Lee returns to discuss Denis Villeneuve's epic sequel that finishes his Dune adaptation where the Bene Gesserit's plan to engineer a savior comes into center frame. In episode 303, Luke, James, and Fonda discuss what Frank Herbert regretted after the initial release of his landmark novel, the many significant changes to the book and what they mean, the shifting role of Chani, the more villainous Jessica, a fetus-version of Alia, and how Denis is laying the groundwork for DUNE MESSIAH. They finish by casting their votes on which was better: the book or Part One and Part Two combined! 00:00:00 Intro/Non-spoiler 00:33:53 Spoilers 01:35:11 Book or film better? References 'Dune' Director Recreated Zendaya's Character to Sharpen the Book's Warning About Saviors Fonda Lee Pick up The Untethered Sky or any of Fonda Lee's epic trilogy "The Green Bone Saga" including "Jade City" from the Ink to Film Bookshop! https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Website: www.fondalee.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fonda.lee/ Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/fondalee.bsky.social Ink to Film Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

Yorgos Lanthimos adapted the book into a surreal visual feast, but the result is still a man telling a woman's story of empowerment. Does it still work? In episode 302, Laura from the "Why the Book Wins" YouTube channel joins Luke & James to talk about the changes from Alasdair Gray's book, Emma Stone's Oscar-worthy performance, and how altering the ending influences the story's final message. Then they each cast their vote on which was better: the book or the movie! References Pop Culture Detective | Born Sexy Yesterday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0thpEyEwi80 Poor Things Book vs. Movie: https://youtu.be/cryDwQtgJ4I?si=vaWsazP4bail0BOZ Why the Book Wins YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/WhytheBookWins Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whythebookwins/ Ink to Film Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get Poor Things by Alasdair Gray or any of the other source novels at our Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

Before Yorgos Lanthimos & Emma Stone's adaptation, Alasdair Gray wrote a post-modern take on Frankenstein in a structure-breaking, convention-flaunting novel—but should you read it? In episode 301, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they make the case, weigh the pros & cons of presenting the narrative in layers, ask if McCandless and Godwin Baxter are redeemable, and consider the implications of Bella Baxter (AKA Victoria McCandless) writing a final letter that puts everything into question. Join them next week when they compare book vs. film! References Alasdair Gray | Magnificent Citizen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbNXMBvj3ew Pop Culture Detective | Born Sexy Yesterday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0thpEyEwi80 Ink to Film Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get Poor Things by Alasdair Gray or any of the other source novels at our Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

Introducing the Ink to Film "Adaptation Hall of Fame!" To celebrate Ink to Film's 300th episode, Luke & James induct the first ever class representing excellence in adaptation—true exemplars that all other filmmakers should look to for inspiration. The nominees are "The Godfather," "Blade Runner," "Jurassic Park," "The Fellowship of the Ring," "The Thing," and "The Shining." Six amazing films, but only three can make the cut! Episode Breakdown Ink to Film Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Image Credit Vecteezy.com

Author Paul Tremblay (THE CABIN AT THE END OF THE WORLD, A HEAD FULL OF GHOSTS) joins the show to reflect on having his work adapted for the first time by director M. Night Shyamalan, including his frustrations with changes made to his original concept. In episode 299, Luke Elliott & James Bailey launch a new series called "Creative Conversations" where they discuss adaptations previously covered on Ink to Film with someone directly involved in their production. Paul shares his experience from first selling the option, to his visit to the set, and the year since the film premiered. This conversation contains SPOILERS for the ending of both the book and the film! Paul Tremblay Pre-order HORROR MOVIE by Paul Tremblay at the Ink to Film Bookshop! https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulgtremblay/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulGtremblay Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/paultremblay.bsky.social Ink to Film Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

After the success of his "Stand By Me" adaptation, director Rob Reiner returns to Stephen King's work for the film that won Kathy Bates an Academy Award for Best Actress for her captivating performance as psychotic superfan Annie Wilkes. In episode 298, Luke Elliott & James Bailey explore the sledgehammer scene, James Caan's impressive physicality, a more pitiable version of Annie Wilkes, and what some key changes to the plot change about the themes of the story. The finish by casting their vote on which was better: the book or the movie? Ink to Film Get Misery or any of the other source books or guest novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Intro Music: "Something Wicked" by Ross Bugden Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/