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Frank Baum's children's fantasy novel introduced a land of wicked witches and wizards that inspired a generation of children even before it was adapted for the screen. In episode 255, Luke & James the tears of a reluctant tin killer, American life in the 1900s, a scarecrow nightmare, a bizarre stage production, and the secret meanings that the author always denied. Join them next week when they discuss the iconic film adaptation directed by Victor Fleming starring Judy Garland! Ink to Film Buy The Wonderful Wizard of Oz or any of the other source material books or guest novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Intro/outro music: "Ghibli Waltz" by Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbOiqJJ5RxU Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Mastodon: https://wandering.shop/@LuminousLuke James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

Ink to Film covered a wide variety of adaptations in 2022, but how do they stack up against each other? In episode 254 Luke & James try to put their year in adaptations into context. From Macbeth to The Sandman, Frankenstein to The Last Unicorn, it's time for Last Looks! Categories Biggest Surprise Worst Read Best Read Worst Watch Best Watch Ink to Film Buy any of the source material books or guest novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Read "What Good is a Sad Backhoe?" by Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Mastodon: https://wandering.shop/@LuminousLuke James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

John McClane is back for Christmas to bag even more bad guys in "Die Hard 2: Die Harder," but how does it compare to the novel it's based on, "58 Minutes?" In episode 253, Luke & James talk about 90s Bruce Willis, how many one-liners is too many one-liners, the Die-Hard-villain misdirect, way too many grenades, and how the Mythbusters tested lighting a stream of jet fuel on a runway to blow up a plane. They finish by casting their votes on which is better: the book or the movie! Ink to Film Buy 58 Minutes or any of the other source material books or guest novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Read "What Good is a Sad Backhoe?" by Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail Music Artist: Chris Hayes Music Deck the Halls Trap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMz1ukOyyo8

Die Hard 2 was also based on a novel! 58 Minutes by Walter Wager, to be precise. In episode 252, Luke & James discuss differences in a protagonist, the challenge of writing politically motivated villains, how to bore a thriller reader, the author's self-insert debate, and wonder about the existence of left-leaning military thrillers. Join them next week when they watch the movie starring Bruce Willis! Ink to Film Buy 58 Minutes or any of the other source material books or guest novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Read "What Good is a Sad Backhoe?" by Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail Music Artist: Chris Hayes Music Deck the Halls Trap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMz1ukOyyo8

Brad Pitt and Edward Norton anchor this memorable adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk's novel that helped propel director David Fincher's career to new heights. In episode 251, Luke & James revel in the craftsmanship, watch Tyler Durden get meta, talk film reels and "cigarette burns," and finally cast their vote on which was better: the book or the movie! Ink to Film Buy Fight Club or any of the other source material books or guest novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/inktofilm Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail Music Artist: Ocryx Title: Pixies - Where Is My Mind (Ocryx Dubstep Remix) SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/maxence-cabas

Chuck Palahniuk's debut novel launched him into literary superstardom, but how do its ideas about consumerism and masculinity hold up? In their 250th episode, Luke & James destroy something beautiful, debate transgressional fiction, relive teenage boxing matches, wonder what it even means to be a man in modern society, and explore whether Tyler Durden has a worldview worth emulating. Join them next week when they discuss David Fincher's adaptation starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton! Ink to Film Buy Fight Club or any of the other source material books or guest novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Read "What Good is a Sad Backhoe?" by Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail Music Artist: Ocryx Title: Pixies - Where Is My Mind (Ocryx Dubstep Remix) SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/maxence-cabas Music provided by The Palace of Music Watch: https://youtu.be/6QDh0BrB9eo This music is free to use in any YouTube video.

Kenneth Branagh stars in and directs this new version of the Agatha Christie story Luke & James covered in the past, but how does it hold up compared to the 1974 version? Are they excited for another adaptation in this franchise? All aboard! Ink to Film Vote on Quarterly Project #4! https://www.patreon.com/posts/74988249?utm_campaign=postshare_creator Buy any of the source material books or guest novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Read "What Good is a Sad Backhoe?" by Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Mastodon: https://wandering.shop/@LuminousLuke Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

Neil Berger's adaptation of Steven Millhauser's short story "Eisenheim the Illusionist" introduced a romantic plot to a story about magical deception, but does it deliver? In episode 249, Luke & James discuss an overlooked film from the aughts, Edward Norton's performance as Eisenheim, an extremely elaborate plot, and the nature of ambiguous magic in movies about stage magic. Then they vote on which was better: the short story or the movie! Movie discussion: Ink to Film Buy any of the source material books or guest novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Intro/outro music: "Ghibli Waltz" by Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbOiqJJ5RxU Luke Elliott Read "What Good is a Sad Backhoe?" by Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Mastodon: https://wandering.shop/@LuminousLuke Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

H. P. Lovecraft's work is famously tricky to adapt, but that hasn't stopped many from trying over the years. In episode 248, Luke & James discuss the pair of Lovecraft adaptations that appear in Guillermo Del Toro's anthology series, "Pickman's Model" and "Dreams in the Witch House," directed by Keith Thomas and Catherine Hardwicke respectively. How well did they handle the (in)famous author's material? Then Luke & James end their coverage casting their votes on which was better: story or adaptation for all five of the episodes covered! Episode Timecodes Pickman's Model: 10:49 Dreams in the Witch House: 31:21 Ink to Film Buy The Autopsy or any of the other source material books or guest novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Intro/outro music: "Black Fingerprint" by Dylan Owen: https://www.youtube.com/watch? Fiver for Dylan Owen: https://www.fiverr.com/share/Yo3E6p Luke Elliott Read "What Good is a Sad Backhoe?" by Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

Guillermo Del Toro has opened his cabinet of horrors on Netflix and it's delivering thrills, gore, and grotesqueries to the masses. In episode 247, Luke & James discuss the first three adaptations in the series from directors Vincenzo Natali, David Prior, and Ana Lily Amirpour, which cover adaptations of "The Graveyard Rats" by Henry Kuttner, "The Autopsy" by Michael Shea, and "Some Other Animal's Meat" by Emily Carroll respectively. Join them next week as they review the pair of HP Lovecraft adaptations! Episode Timecodes "The Graveyard Rats": 12:06 "The Autopsy": 30:45 "The Outside": 49:13 Ink to Film Buy The Autopsy or any of the other source material books or guest novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Intro/outro music: "Black Fingerprint" by Dylan Owen: https://www.youtube.com/watch? Fiver for Dylan Owen: https://www.fiverr.com/share/Yo3E6p Luke Elliott Read "What Good is a Sad Backhoe?" by Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

Guillermo Del Toro is one of the hottest names in horror cinema today, and he's chosen multiple short stories to adapt for his brand new Netflix anthology series dropping for Halloween 2022. In episode 246, Luke & James move through all of the source stories back to back, touching on each in order of their episode's corresponding release in the series. Join them next week as they review the adaptation episodes from the show! Story Timecodes: "The Graveyard Rats" by Henry Kuttner: 9:04 "The Autopsy" by Michael Shea: 20:47 "Some Other Animal's Meat" by Emily Carroll: 33:03 "Pickman's Model" by H. P. Lovecraft: 44:34 "Dreams in the Witch House" by H. P. Lovecraft: 57:02 Ink to Film Buy The Autopsy or any of the other source material books or guest novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Intro/outro music: "Black Fingerprint" by Dylan Owen: https://www.youtube.com/watch? Fiver for Dylan Owen: https://www.fiverr.com/share/Yo3E6p Luke Elliott Read "What Good is a Sad Backhoe?" by Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

Is this sequel to William Friedkin's The Exorcist (1973) worth watching today? Are you fascinated enough with Pazuzu to see what more he could put Regan through? In this former Patreon-exclusive episode, Luke and James tackle John Boorman's 1977 commercial and critical disaster, often called "one of the worst films ever made." Ink to Film Buy any of the source material books or guest novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Listen "What Good is a Sad Backhoe?" by Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

Luke is mad about this one, folks, calling it "one of the worst adaptations" they have ever covered. Laura from the "Why the Book Wins" podcast and YouTube channel joins the show to talk about this movie she'd never seen in this final installment of Peter Jackson's overstuffed Hobbit trilogy adapting the book by J.R.R. Tolkien. In episode 245, Luke, James, and Laura wonder why Tauriel doesn't seem to care about anything but Kili, judge the value of more Lord of the Rings references, learn the tragic backstory of a CGI dwarf, explore the potentials of a rated-R extended edition, and finally cast their votes on which was better: the book or the movies! Why the Book Wins Podcast https://whythebookwins.com/listen-to-podcast/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/WhytheBookWins Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whythebookwins/ Ink to Film Buy The Hobbit or any of the other source material books or guest novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Intro/outro music: Lord of The Rings - Concerning Hobbits (Electronic Remix) Luke Elliott Read "What Good is a Sad Backhoe?" by Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

Author, folklorist, and the executive director of Willamette Writers Kate Ristau joins the show to talk all things dragons for this installment of The Hobbit! In episode 244 Luke, James, and Kate ride barrels together for far too long, spot a Peter Jackson cameo, wonder about elven physics, geek out about big scaley wyrms, and try to see things with childlike wonder, despite it all. Join them next week for the finale, with "The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies!" Kate Ristau Website http://kateristau.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/KateRistau Buy Wylde Wings by Kate Ristau Ink to Film Buy The Hobbit or any of the other source material books or guest novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Intro/outro music: Lord of The Rings - Concerning Hobbits (Electronic Remix) Luke Elliott Read "What Good is a Sad Backhoe?" by Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

The "Watch. Review. Repeat." podcast joins the show to see what gems might still be mined from Peter Jackson's first film in his Hobbit trilogy. In episode 243, Luke, James, Colton, and Andrew make the comparison to the Star Wars Prequels, admire the waterfalls of Rivendell, get sh*tty with Radagast the Brown, come face to horrible face with the Goblin King, question the glowing of elvish blades, and revel in the poetry of riddles traded in the dark with Andy Serkis. Join them next week for "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug!" Watch. Review. Repeat. Website https://www.watchreviewrepeat.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/wrrpod Twitter Buy The Hobbit or any of the other source materials at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Intro/outro music: Lord of The Rings - Concerning Hobbits (Electronic Remix) Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

Happy Hobbit Day! Let's explore what makes JRR Tolkien's original children's novel so iconic to this day. In episode 242, Luke & James return to Hobbiton and Middle Earth for one more journey that starts with the written word, but will cover all three of Peter Jackson's films. Topics include the greatest fantasy song of all time, what Father Christmas might have in common with Gandalf, a philology professor's single line, the changes made to the "Riddles in the Dark" chapter, a raven with an unfortunate lineage, and what we all can appreciate about Thorin Oakenshield's final words. Join them next week for "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey!" Buy The Hobbit or any of the other source materials at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Intro/outro music: Lord of The Rings - Concerning Hobbits (Electronic Remix) Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

Filmmaker Kogonada adapts a heady sci-fi story written by Alexander Weinstein into a thoughtful, melancholic piece about the nature of existence, artificial intelligence, and the ethics of personhood. In episode 241, Luke & James consider the "Chinese Room thought experiment," debate Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics, the power of immigrants being able to name themselves, the opening credit dance, depression in a relative utopia, Colin Farrell's lack of emotion, the difference between written and video essays, and the value of historical preservation vs. violating privacy. They end by casting their votes on which was better: the short story or the movie! References Reckoning 6 (contains Luke Elliott's short story "What Good is a Sad Backhoe") Unnamed by Monte Lin Ink to Film Buy Children of the New World or any of the other source materials at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Intro/outro music: "No Winners" by Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qk-vZ1qicI Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

David Lynch's 1984 adaptation of Frank Herbert's novel Dune didn't wow critics, but how does it stand up today? Join us to hear our thoughts on this wacky but ultimately enjoyable version of Arrakis, which also includes a cast of familiar faces for the pod in this former Patreon-exclusive! Ink to Film Buy Dune or any of the other source materials at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

Filmmaker Tomas Alfredson delivered a smart, evocative, and faithful adaptation of the source novel by working closely with author John Ajvide Lindvist to skillfully shift mediums from the written to the visual. In episode 240, Luke & James pour themselves a tall glass of milk and sit in the corner to discuss a loss of innocence, an inescapable cold, and legacies of violence. They end by casting their votes on which version is better: the book or the movie! Ink to Film Buy Let the Right One In or any of the other source materials at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Intro/outro music: Something Wicked by Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zuw_O5MU5CE Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

Author John Ajvide Lindqvist takes vampire mythology and reinvents it by setting his tale in 1980s Stockholm, aging down the characters to inappropriate levels, and leaning heavily on a Stephen King influence. In episode 239, Luke & James discuss one of the darkest novels they've ever covered on the podcast, the role of extreme topics in horror, empathy for the devil, and just what kinds of horrors love can make a person justify. Join them next week when they discuss Tomas Alfredson's 2008 adaptation of the same name! Ink to Film Buy Let the Right One In or any of the other source materials at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Intro/outro music: Something Wicked by Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zuw_O5MU5CE Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

Tear down the walls between your dreams and venture into a vortex of an episode combining ten comic book issues and the final episodes of the Netflix adaptation of Neil Gaiman's THE SANDMAN. In episode 238 Luke & James weigh the decisions made by Allen Heinberg and the tv writers on how to best end a season of television, the nudity of a dream vortex, a choice with Despair, what truly makes Death's performance so excellent, a perfectly cast Stephen Fry, and a real life surprise? They finish by casting their votes on which is ultimately the better version: the comic books or the show! Ink to Film Cast your vote on our next project: here Buy The Sandman or any of the other source materials at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Intro/outro music: Heaven and Hell by Jeremy Blake Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

One of Neil Gaiman's most iconic works has finally come to Netflix as a TV series, but the path it took to wind up there was long and bumpy. In episode 237, Luke & James react to the first five episodes of Allen Heinberg's adaptation, wonder what it means for something to be "unfilmable" these days, give props to Tom Sturridge's portrayal of an eternal godlike being, react to the amazing David Thewlis bringing an unassuming side to the demented Doctor Destiny, and raise some potential concerns about a comedic raven. They finish with some speculation (sure to be wrong) about what's coming next for them in both the comic and the show! Ink to Film Cast your vote on our next project by liking responses to this post: 2022 Suggestions Buy The Sandman or any of the other source materials at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Intro/outro music: Heaven and Hell by Jeremy Blake Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

In the 1980s Neil Gaiman took a character originally created by Jack Kirby and completely reimagined him, in the process making a goth icon that would propel Gaiman into literary super stardom. In episode 236, Luke & James read through the first ten issues and reflect on what made them so different, geek out about the inventive style, debate author self-inserts, and explore the origins of Death herself. Ink to Film Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Buy The Sandman or any of the other source materials at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Intro/outro music: Heaven and Hell by Jeremy Blake Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

Joe Hill is more than just the son of horror icon Stephen King, and Scott Derrickson's adaptation of his short story helps showcase what makes him a powerhouse in his own right. In episode 235, Luke & James talk about how authors can approach writing taboos, what they might risk, exploring childhood trauma, Ethan Hawke's standout performance, catharsis through horror, and using True Crime as an inspiration. They end by casting their votes for what version is better: the short story or the movie! Ink to Film Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Buy 20th Century Ghosts or any of the other 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 Intro/outro music: Haunted by Ross Bugden Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

Author Rachael K. Jones rejoins to discuss James Whale's incredibly influential adaptation of Mary Shelley's FRANKENSTEIN. In episode 234, Luke, James, and Rachael discuss what's in a name, the physical toll that Boris Karloff endured to play the monster, an innovation in camera motion, a real human skeleton, an adaptation of an adaptation, the Rock band KISS's surprising connection, Stephen King & George R.R. Martin's Universal Monster references, and a Tim Burton homage that makes a lot more sense now. They finish by casting their votes on which was better between these two giants of genre history, the book or the movie! Rachael K. Jones Twitter https://twitter.com/RachaelKJones Website https://www.rachaelkjones.com/ Ink to Film Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Buy Frankenstein or any of the other 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 Intro/outro music: Demon Echoes by Marc Van der Meulen Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

Author Rachael K. Jones joins to discuss one of the foundational works for all science fiction and horror, Mary Shelley's FRANKENSTEIN. In episode 233, Luke, James, and Rachael discuss hand washing and cadaver dissection, a psycho-sexually fraught writer's retreat, wrapping Percy Shelley's heart in silk, and the unending angst contest between Victor and the Creature. Join them all next week when Rachael returns to discuss the iconic Boris Karloff led film adaptation! Rachael K. Jones Twitter https://twitter.com/RachaelKJones Website https://www.rachaelkjones.com/ Ink to Film Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Buy Frankenstein or any of the other 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 Intro/outro music: Demon Echoes by Marc Van der Meulen Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

Before John Carpenter's iconic adaptation of the novella "Who Goes There?'', another director brought the story to life and inspired a generation of filmmakers. But was it directed by Christian Nyby or was it actually Howard Hawks? How does the 50s classic hold up to a modern viewing? This episode was formerly a Patreon-exclusive! Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

Should we still celebrate THE LORD OF THE RINGS? Michael Moorcock once penned an infamous and scathing takedown of JRR Tolkien's LOTR series, but is it convincing today? Luke & James react to his argument about the inherent Toryism and "corrupted Romance" of Tolkien's writing, as well as that of C.S. Lewis and Richard Adams. This episode is an example of the kind of experimental things we put out on Patreon! Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail References Epic Pooh Essay: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/english/currentstudents/undergraduate/modules/en361fantastika/bibliography/2.7moorcock_m.1978epic_pooh.pdf

George Saunders's short story, "Escape from Spiderhead," was a tragicomic success worthy of The New Yorker, but did it successfully make the leap to film? In episode 232, Luke & James discuss director Joseph Kasinskis's big month, George Saunders's literary lineage, why we all have a little Chris Hemsworth in our brains, and finally cast their vote on which was better: the book or the movie! Ink to Film Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Buy the entire collection Tenth of December: Stories or any of the other source novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail References "Escape from Spiderhead" by George Saunders

Author & translator Simone Heller rejoins the show to compare the Rankin/Bass adaptation of Peter S. Beagle's fantasy classic. In episode 231, Luke, James, & Simone discuss the German love for the movie's soundtrack, Schmendrick as an author stand-in, a realm-walking butterfly, and how embracing mortality can unlock artistic expression. They finish by casting their votes on which is the better version: the book or the movie! Simone Heller Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerLizardness Website: https://missnavigator.com/ "When We Were Starless" Simone's Hugo nominated novelette Ink to Film Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Buy The Last Unicorn or any of the other 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 Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

Author and Translator Simone Heller joins to discuss one of her all-time favorite novels and a classic of fantasy, THE LAST UNICORN by Peter S. Beagle. In episode 230, Luke, James, and Simone discuss the concept of thinning magic, what it means to be trapped in a fairytale, the wisdom of a forgetful butterfly, and why a pure mythical beast can never love a hero. And join them next week when Simone returns to discuss the Rankin/Bass 1982 adaptation! Simone Heller Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerLizardness Website: https://missnavigator.com/ "When We Were Starless" Simone's Hugo nominated novelette Ink to Film Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Buy The Last Unicorn or any of the other 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 Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail References Peter S. Beagle Regains Control of Rights

Arthur C. Clarke was already one of the most famous SciFi writers of all time before collaborating with Stanley Kubrick on 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY, so how did he feel about the release of the film just beating his novel by a few months and ultimately overshadowing it? In episode 229, Luke & James discuss a potentially tarnished legacy, a unique form of collaboration, a difference of tone, and how changes to HAL 9000 alters the themes of the story. At the end they cast their votes on which was ultimately better: the book or the movie! Ink to Film Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Buy 2001: a Space Odysseyor any of the other 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 Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail References "The Sentinel" by Arthur C. Clarke Jason Sanford piece on Arthur C. Clarke: Yes, Arthur C. Clarke was likely a pedophile Luke's story in Reckoning 6: "What Good is a Sad Backhoe" available for preorder: https://reckoning.press/product/reckoning-6-print-edition-preorder/

Stanley Kubrick didn't just change Science Fiction, but film as an art form forever with his mind-bending space epic that introduced the world to mysterious alien monoliths and HAL 9000's cold red eye. In episode 228, Luke & James cover Arthur C. Clarke's original short story "The Sentinel" briefly before getting into one of the most famous movies ever made. Topics include spaghettification, time dilation, cosmic horror, artificial intelligence as an extension of humanity, the US space race, and so much more. Join them next week as they cover the novelization of the movie penned by the original author himself! Ink to Film Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Buy 2001: a Space Odysseyor any of the other 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 Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail References "The Sentinel" by Arthur C. Clarke The History and Science of the Slit Scan Effect On the Shoulders of Kubrick "They Come From the Void" by Luke Elliott

If it's true that we never have friends later in life like we did when we were 12, what causes that to happen? Director Rob Reiner's adaptation of Stephen King's novella "The Body" seeks to answer that question and establishes itself as an immediate cult classic of 80s cinema. In episode 227, Luke & James take the fun, but potent nostalgia drug and reminisce about the times that came before. They finish by casting their votes on which was ultimately the better version of the coming-of-age classic: the book or the movie! Ink to Film Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Buy Different Seasons or any of the other 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 Intro Music: "Free Instrumental 50's music" by Dar Golan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7XIjFFSDzA&t=45s Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

With Stephen King's 1982 collection, DIFFERENT SEASONS, he tried publishing a collection of novellas outside the horror genre. Among the other notable works included, "The Body" would go on to form the basis for the 80s classic, "Stand By Me." In episode 226, Luke & James discuss a shocking revelation about James's childhood discovery, delve into their own feelings about returning to their small hometown, weigh the differences in finding friends as adults vs as children, and cover all the backstory from King's own life that went into this novella. Join them next week for the film adaptation "Stand By Me," directed by Rob Reiner! Ink to Film Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Buy Different Seasons or any of the other 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 Intro Music: "Something Wicked" by Ross Bugden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zuw_O5MU5CE Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail References: "Secret Window Book vs Movie": https://youtu.be/I33j_pEz77I

Roald Dahl is one of the bestselling children's authors of all time, but how does this middle grade classic hold up when adapted by Henry Selick? In episode 225, James & Luke explore what scenes stayed with them most over the years and which did not, including a traumatic rhinoceros, an odd mecha-shark, some misguided live-action sequences, Randy Newman's music, and a couple of potentially problematic aunts. They finish by casting their votes for which version did it best: the book or the movie! Ink to Film Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Buy James and the Giant Peach or any of the other 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 Intro Music: "Ghibli Waltz" by Ross Bugden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbOiqJJ5RxU Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

Showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine's ambitious adaptation of a horror audio drama has been cancelled after just one season, but what was she able to accomplish in the time she had? In episode 224, Luke & James finish out Marc Sollinger and Daniel Powell's source material, debate the role of withholding knowledge in storytelling of all genres, define what's meant by the term "soft horror," and finally cast their votes on which was the better version: the podcast or the show! TV talk begins: 20:17 Podcast episodes covered: S1: eps 6-10. Show episodes covered: S1: eps 5-8 Ink to Film Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Buy any of the other 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 Intro Music: "Sanity Unravels" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uLka-O5LgE Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail References Archive 81 podcast: http://www.archive81.com/

For the first time in Ink to Film history Luke & James tackle another podcast—an audio drama—and its impressive adaptation! In episode 223, they tackle the first half of season 1 of both show and pod. Luke rants about Netflix's strategic error and foolish cancellation of the show, and how they could have better set Archive 81 up for success. Plus, what made the audio drama take off, the story behind the creators Daniel Powell and Marc Sollinger, Mamoudou Athie and Dina Shihabi's standout performances, and the power of letting the supernatural stay unexplained. Podcast episodes covered: S1: eps 1-5. Show episodes covered: S1: eps 1-4 Ink to Film Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Buy any of the other 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 Intro Music: "Sanity Unravels" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uLka-O5LgE Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail References Archive 81: http://www.archive81.com/ The Caretaker "Everywhere At the End of Time": https://youtu.be/wJWksPWDKOc

"Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" by Joyce Carol Oates is a rare short story that's more famous than its film adaptation. In episode 222, Laura from the "Why the Book Wins" podcast & YouTube channel joins Luke & James to discuss both versions and help them get to the heart of the enduring tale. Topics include hints of a supernatural explanation for Arnold Friend, Laura Dern's surprising revelation about the film that came years later, director Joyce Chopra's giving back, and the unique vulnerability of girls in our society. They finish by casting their vote for which version should be considered the best! "Smooth Talk" movie discussion: 43:10 "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been" by Joyce Carol Oates Morbid Podcast episode about Charles Schmid Why the Book Wins Podcast https://whythebookwins.com/listen-to-podcast/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/WhytheBookWins Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whythebookwins/ Ink to Film Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Buy any of the other 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 Intro Music: "No Winners" by Ross Bugden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qk-vZ1qicI Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

William Gibson is considered a founding father of the cyberpunk genre, but does he deserve the reputation? In episode 221, Luke & James read one of Gibson's earliest stories set in the world of his "Sprawl" trilogy, then watch the adaptation directed by Robert Longo and compare the two. Topics include sharp dressed men in business suits, the Mandela Effect, a cross-dagger wielding Dolph Lundgren, Keanu Reeves's extensive cyberpunk résumé, and a cyberspace dolphin sequence to remember. They finish by casting their vote on which was better: the short story or the movie! Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Buy Burning Chrome or any of the other 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 Intro Music: "Rebels" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-wKcIkElIc Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

Autumn de Wilde's adaptation of one of Jane Austen's timeless novels is a visual feast that isn't afraid to let things get loud in a way seldom seen in regency romance. In episode 220, Luke & James debate just how punk rock this movie is, dial in the color saturation, shred on the pianoforte, worry about Anya Taylor-Joy's nosebleeds, and find the source of that ghastly draft. They finish by voting on which was ultimately better: the book or the movie! Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Buy EMMA or any of the other 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 Intro Music: "Ghibli's Waltz" by Ross Bugden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbOiqJJ5RxU Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

Is this sequel to the original Pet Sematary (1989 film) worth watching today? Is the spirit of Stephen King's original work present in the continuation? This month, Luke and James dive into director Mary Lambert's second outing covering Pet Sematary. Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

Jane Austen wrote Emma Woodhouse to be "a heroine whom no-one but myself will much like," but did that end up being the case? In episode 219, Luke & James return to the regency era with carriage rides, questions of sensibility, and misunderstandings galore. They end by asking the question: By novel's end, are things as happy as they might seem? Join them next time when they discuss Autumn de Wilde's adaptation starring Anya Taylor-Joy and compare it to the novel! Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Buy EMMA or any of the other 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 Intro Music: "Ghibli's Waltz" by Ross Bugden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbOiqJJ5RxU Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

Author of numerous short stories and the publisher of Reckoning magazine Michael DeLuca joins to discuss Joel Coens' stark, stylish, and ambitious take on one of Shakespeare's darkest plays. In episode 218, the mystery of the third murderer complicates everything, Ross breaks the 4th-wall, the forest comes to watch a memorable battle, and they each cast their vote on what was ultimately the better version of MACBETH: the play or the movie! Michael DeLuca Website: https://mossyskull.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelJDeLuca Reckoning: https://reckoning.press/ Ink to Film Buy Macbeth or Michael DeLuca's novella Night Roll at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Intro Music: "No Winners" by Ross Bugden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qk-vZ1qicI Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail

Have you seen this 2012 adaptation of We Can Remember It for You Wholesale by Philip K. Dick? In this former Patreon-exclusive, Luke & James discuss how this sleek and sexy update of Total Recall works when compared to the original 1990 film that starred Arnold Schwarzenegger. Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Buy We Can Remember It for You Wholesale or any of the other 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

What if we told you there was another "I Am Legend" adaptation from 1964 with Horror icon Vincent Price? It's called "The Last Man on Earth" and in this former Patreon-exclusive, Luke & James discuss how this original adaptation compares to the Richard Matheson source material as well as the Will Smith film. Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Buy I Am Legend or any of the other 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

The ghost of "The Bard of Avon" haunts the show this week with the sordid, bloody tale of MACBETH. In episode 217, Luke & James talk about a prominent conspiracy theory about the supposed authorship of William Shakespeare's famous writings, wonder what made Lady Macbeth abruptly lose her stomach for violence, and despair how insults to masculinity have been used to manipulate men for generations. Stay tuned for their upcoming discussion of Joel Coen's "The Tragedy of Macbeth!" Buy Macbeth at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Intro Music: "No Winners" by Ross Bugden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qk-vZ1qicI

Author/publisher/teacher Patrick Swenson joins to discuss his love of Emily St. John Mandel's novel and help Luke & James close out the HBO adaptation. In episode 216, it's time to get loose with a surprise rap, recap the plot of HAMLET, and debate what makes for successful character redemption arcs. They finish by each casting their votes on which was the better version of STATION ELEVEN: the book or the show! Patrick Swenson Website: http://patrickswenson.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrick.swenson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/patrick_swenson Fairwood Press: https://fairwoodpress.com/ Ink to Film Buy Station Eleven or Patrick Swenson's novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Intro Music: "Wasteland" by Ross Bugden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eAalHA1bAc

Patrick Somerville's adaptation of Emily St. John Mandel's award-winning novel about a catastrophic pandemic began filming before COVID-19 struck, delaying its eventual release until 2021, when it still came out during a very real pandemic. Despite it all, the show manages to shine. In episode 215, Luke & James talk about the intersection of art and culture, moments where the writers were able to expand on an already brilliant plot, and what performance brought them to tears. Join them next week for their discussion of the last five episodes! Buy Station Eleven at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Intro Music: "Wasteland" by Ross Bugden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eAalHA1bAc

Emily St. John Mandel's post-apocalyptic novel breaks from genre norms to tell an intricately crafted tale about a troupe of Shakespearean actors performing years after a deadly global pandemic. In episode 214, Luke & James talk about what it's like to read a novel like this during the days of COVID-19, whether or not this book should be called science fiction, how you can "write what you know" and still tackle things you have never experienced before, and what we might be able to better judge about modern life from the other side of societal collapse. SPOILERS BEGIN: 34:36 Join them next week for their discussion of the first five episodes of the HBO Max adaptation by Patrick Somerville! Buy Station Eleven at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Intro Music: "Wasteland" by Ross Bugden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eAalHA1bAc