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Author Caitlin Starling joins to discuss "The Silence of the Lambs" and cast her vote for which was better: the film directed by Jonathan Demme or Thomas Harris's novel. In episode 134, Luke, James, and Caitlin discuss one of history's most notable horror films and the introduction of the iconic Dr. Hannibal Lector as portrayed by Sir Anthony Hopkins. Topics: The Luminous Dead x Silence of the Lambs connection, Caitlin's impressive knowledge about serial killers, Anthony Hopkins acting with his eyeballs, Clarice Starling as audience stand-in, issues with transphobia, FBI public relations, and unpacking winged-symbols throughout! Find Caitlin online: www.caitlinstarling.com Caitlin's Twitter: @see_starling Buy The Luminous Dead Become a patron for access to exclusive episodes! www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Music: Ross Bugden

Thomas Harris introduced readers to Dr. Hannibal Lecter in his novel RED DRAGON, but the world at large met one of cinema's greatest killers with the release of "The Silence of the Lambs" by Jonathan Demme. Join Luke & James in episode 133 as they go back to the source for the iconic movie and see what horrors are lurking in its pages. Topics: Dinner with Thomas Harris, the real world Hannibal Lecter, feminism and transphobia, the craft into making the monster, the power of a great title, and some small but significant changes. And come back next week when they get into the novel starring Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins! Become a Patron to listen to exclusive content www.patreon.com/inktofilm Send Feedback: [email protected] Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Music: Ross Bugden

"I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil." Every journey has an end, and at long last, they've come to it with Peter Jackson's THE RETURN OF THE KING. In episode 132, after many hours reading the book, watching the expanded films, and discussing the adaptations for the podcast, it is time to decide once and for all which was better: the books or the movies of THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy as a whole? Topics include: LOTR vs. Star Wars, the undead menace, WETA workshop's wizardry, the most metal shit in the movies, a regent who doesn't know how to eat, three scenes that made Luke cry, slow motion endings, and a difficult decision. Become a Patron to listen to exclusive content (including a recent episode on TOLKIEN (2019 film)! www.patreon.com/inktofilm Send Feedback: [email protected] Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Music: Lord Of The Rings - Concerning Hobbits (Ectronic Remix)

A return to the Shire. The final chapter. The end of all things "Lord of the Rings" …well, except for the film, which they are covering next week! Join Luke & James in episode 131 as they say goodbye to one of the most beloved fantasy series of all time, yet debate whether it truly deserves the high praise it often receives. Also discussed: Michael Moorcock's "Epic Pooh", the value of the appendices, what Tolkien's legacy is with regards to modern fantasy, more great quotes, the philosophy of the LOTR, the value of mercy, the Eagles plot hole, the nature of return to status quo endings, and whether or not Arwen and Aragorn's relationship could've been a little more integrated in the story. Chapters covered: Ch. 4 The Field of Cormallen Ch. 5 The Steward and the King Ch. 6 Many Partings Ch. 7 Homeward Bound Ch. 8 The Scouring of the Shire Ch. 9 The Grey Havens Appendices! Epic Pooh Ted Chiang's Q & A Become a Patron to listen to exclusive content! www.patreon.com/inktofilm Send Feedback: [email protected] Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Music: Lord Of The Rings - Concerning Hobbits (Ectronic Remix)

What is the greatest line in all of "The Lord of the Rings" and therefore a contender for the greatest line in all of fantasy? In episode 130, Luke proposes one possibility. Also discussed: Sauron's presence felt in some unexpected places, living day to day with a drawn sword, Aragorn's fulfilment of prophecy, dabbling in some allegory, a questions about Gollum, the trials of Mordor, and how JRR Tolkien's history fighting in the first World War and living through WWII may have impacted his writing of LOTR. Chapters discussed: Ch. 7 The Pyre of Denethor Ch. 8 The Houses of Healing Ch. 9 The Last Debate Ch. 10 The Black Gate Opens Book 6 Ch. 1 The Tower of Cirith Ungul Ch. 2 The Land of Shadow Ch. 3 Mount Doom Become a Patron to listen to exclusive content! www.patreon.com/inktofilm Send Feedback: [email protected] Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Music: Lord Of The Rings - Concerning Hobbits (Ectronic Remix)

"Oft hope is born when all is forlorn." Tolkien speaks to us from another age, when the world had just begun to recover from a terrible darkness. Join Luke & James as they look for a little hope of their own as they kick off the final installment of their Lord of the Rings trilogy of projects with the first 6 chapters of THE RETURN OF THE KING. In episode 129, they discuss living with the threat of the coronavirus/Covid 19, the value of having a Hobbit along in a fight, the over-due badassery of Eowyn, Denethor's chances at Father of the Year, and Théoden's penchant for epic speeches. Chapters discussed: Ch. 1 Minas Tirith Ch. 2 The Passing of the Grey Company Ch. 3 The Muster of Rohan Ch. 4 The Siege of Gondor Ch. 5 The Ride of the Rohirrim Ch. 6 The Battle of Pelennor Fields Become a Patron to listen to exclusive content! www.patreon.com/inktofilm Send Feedback: [email protected] Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Music: Lord Of The Rings - Concerning Hobbits (Ectronic Remix)

It's time to explore the original adaptation of Ray Bradbury's classic novel as directed by François Truffaut. James takes this opportunity to educate Luke about the "French New Wave" movement in cinema. They also discuss reality TV, the role of genre fiction, and more in this former patron-exclusive episode. The 2018 HBO adaptation also comes up—so which was the better version? Listen to find out! Become a Patron to listen to even more content like this! www.patreon.com/inktofilm Email address: [email protected] Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Follow Ink to Film on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads

The hunt is on for the monster in both the second half of Stephen King's novel and the last five episodes of the HBO series, and things are changing because of it—for better or worse. In episode 128, Luke and James compare the adaptation to the source before deciding once and for all which version was better: the book or the show! Episodes covered: 6. "The One about the Yiddish Vampire" 7. "In the Pines. In the Pines." 8. "Foxhead" 9. "Tigers and Bears" 10. "Must/Can't" Unlock exclusive content/rewards: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film is on YouTube! Email address: [email protected] Follow Ink to Film on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Intro Music: Ross Bugden

The Doppelgänger, the Evil Twin, el Coco, Bogeyman, Vardyger, the Sack Man, and on the list goes outlining this mirror self. The twin stranger is a long-standing myth and fear, and The Outsider on HBO has brought that terror to life. In episode 127, Luke and James discuss how Stephen King's work is in good hands with Richard Price, who is crafting an oppressive crime/horror drama that is not to be missed. This episode covers the first five of the series: "Fish in a Barrel" "Roanoke" "Dark Uncle" "Que Viene el Coco" "Tear-Drinker" Join Ink to Film again next week for last first 5 episodes and the second half of the novel! Unlock exclusive content/rewards: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film is on YouTube! Email address: [email protected] Follow Ink to Film on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Intro Music: Ross Bugden

The King proves he still has it (as if anyone doubted) with a doppelgänger tale like no other. He blends True Crime with the supernatural to create something that feels fresh yet remains solidly Stephen King. In episode 126, Luke and James return to the master of horror with the first half of the novel--the beginning of a 3-week excursion into the unknown. Spoilers Begin: 32:19 Questions: The popularity of True Crime, the validity of audio books, the deeper meaning behind a doppelgänger, the damage of false accusations, ageism in art, a possible misstep, mastery of the medium, and what makes a quality adaptation. Join Ink to Film again next week for the first 5 episodes of The Outsider on HBO starring Jason Bateman and Ben Mendelson! Unlock exclusive content/rewards: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film is on YouTube! Email address: [email protected] Follow Ink to Film on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Intro Music: Ross Bugden

Where did the prequel to John Carpenter's 80s classic go right and where did it go wrong? How does Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.'s film hold up? Does it have anything in common with the original source novella, "Who Goes There?" Give this (former patron-exclusive) episode a try as Ink to Film experiments with their first adaptation-adjacent coverage! Become a Patron to listen to even more content like this! www.patreon.com/inktofilm Email address: [email protected] Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Follow Ink to Film on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads

Former Ringling Bros. circus clown, writer, and co-host of the "Writing Easy" podcast Mary Mascari joins the show to give some important context to all-things circus for Frances Lawrence's adaptation of Sara Gruen's novel! In episode 125, Mary, Luke, and James cast their votes to determine once and for all which was better, the book or the movie? Topics include: setting the record straight, leading off with ageism, which performance outshined all the others, how much water an elephant drinks, and a final vote to decide which version is superior. Follow Mary Mascari: www.twitter.com/geekymary Listen to Luke's appearance on the "Writing Easy" podcast Become a Patron & unlock exclusive content/rewards, including our brand new "Book Club" tier: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film is on YouTube! Email address: [email protected] Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Follow Ink to Film on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Intro Music "Ghibli Waltz": Ross Bugden

Sara Gruen's historical romance about running away to join the circus was a bestseller for a reason, but does it connect with readers new to the genre? In episode 124, Luke & James ride the rails into parts unknown. Spoilers begin: 19:10 Topics include: a NaNoWriMo success story, the "rules" of romances, emotional resonance with Jacob Jankowski, the tragedy of old age, what a bull hook is exactly, paranoia vs. understandable suspicion, a troubling scene with an odd tone, and whether or not Sara Gruen got the male experience right. Join them next week for the film directed by Francis Lawrence starring Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, and Christoph Waltz. Pop Culture Detective: Sexual Assualt of Men Played for Laughs – Part 2 Become a Patron & unlock exclusive content: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Check out Ink to Film on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Follow Ink to Film on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Intro/outro music – Ross Bugden: Ghibi's Waltz

Philip K. Dick's short story "The Minority Report" led eventually to a Steven Spielberg adaptation nearly 50 years after it was written, but was the adaptation an improvement on the original? In episode 123, Luke & James discuss both versions before coming to a consensus on which was the superior telling of this Sci-Fi thriller of precognition and the existence of free will. Topics Include: PKD's prose style, what was left unsaid in the story, Spielberg's homages, the effectiveness of the unique look of the film's cinematography, Tom Cruise's range, security vs. freedom, free will vs. determinism, the ethics of "precrime," and three dramatically different readings of the film's ending. Become a Patron & unlock exclusive content: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Follow Ink to Film on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Follow Ink to Film on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Intro/outro music: Ross Bugden – Revelation

SciFi author Curtis C. Chen returns to cast the deciding vote on whether or not "John Carter" the film or Edgar Rice Burrough's A PRINCESS OF MARS is better. In episode 122, Luke, James, and Curtis dive into all the possible reasons behind one of Disney's biggest flops, and even suggest some ways the disaster may have been avoided. Listen to find out how to enter to win a signed copy of both of Curtis's novels, WAYPOINT KANGAROO and KANGAROO TOO! Topics include: Beefcake issues, marketing mistakes, the Pixar connection, seven degrees of Ink to Film, to cut or not to cut, an unexpected horny scene, and a final vote on which was better, the book or the movie! Connect with Curtis C. Chen at www.twitter.com/curtiscchen or at www.curtiscchen.com Become a Patron & unlock exclusive content/rewards, including our brand new "Book Club" tier: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film is on YouTube! Email address: [email protected] Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Follow Ink to Film on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Intro Music: Ross Bugden

SciFi author Curtis C. Chen joins the show to discuss Edgar Rice Burroughs' original "planetary romance," A PRINCESS OF MARS. From its early pulp magazine origins to its sweeping influence on the SciFi of today, the story of John Carter is an important piece of literary history. In episode 121, Luke, James, and Curtis prove that there's more to ERB than just Tarzan! And make sure to listen to find out how to enter to win a signed copy of both of Curtis's novels, WAYPOINT KANGAROO and KANGAROO TOO! Topics include: John Carter's extraordinary punches, Mars doggos, Normal Bean, the stories your grandpa might tell, wanting more Dejah Thoris, Luke messing up another name, the under-used psychic powers, a shout-out to a few easter egg's in Curtis's work, and who they ultimately think should read this novel. Join Luke, James, AND Curtis again next week as they discuss the 2012 film, "John Carter!" Connect with Curtis C. Chen at www.twitter.com/curtiscchen or at www.curtiscchen.com Become a Patron & unlock exclusive content/rewards, including our brand new "Book Club" tier: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film is on YouTube! Email address: [email protected] Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Follow Ink to Film on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Intro Music: Ross Bugden

Should auld acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind? No! In episode 120, Luke & James take a look back at all the things they covered in 2019. Topics include: most surprising subject, top 5 most downloaded-in states, least favorite book, favorite book, top 5 most downloaded-in countries outside the U.S., least favorite movie, favorite movie, top 10 most downloaded episodes of 2019, and what projects they are looking forward to in 2020! Become a Patron & unlock exclusive content/rewards, including our brand new "Book Club" tier: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film is now on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Follow Ink to Film on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads

You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch. You really are a heel. You're as cuddly as a cactus, you're as charming as an eel. You're a bad banana with a greasy black peel. You're a monster. Your heart's an empty hole. Your brain is full of spiders, you've got garlic in your soul. I wouldn't touch you with a thirty-nine and a half foot pole! Topics: The fascinating life of Dr. Suess, the surprising inspiration for the Grinch, the Chuck Jones animation connection, Jim Carrey's over-the-top performance, the fever-dream style of Ron Howard's film, "big lesbian energy," and the role of Max the dog. Become a Patron & unlock exclusive content/rewards, including our brand new "Book Club" tier: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film is now on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Follow Ink to Film on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Intro music, One lone night for Christmas with a Snow Wonders by myuu (Royalty Free Music) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMVQN78qHgY

Strap in and shoot up, it's time to turn and burn at high G! Prepare for season 4 of THE EXPANSE by returning to the book by James SA Corey that started it all, LEVIATHAN WAKES. In episode 118, author Jessie Kwak joins the show to help Luke & James close out their coverage of the modern space opera. Topics: who might make a better 'ship' for Naomi instead of Holden, the Amos pronunciation controversy, when to use a cliffhanger in a series, how being righteous can go wrong, speculation about Miller's ultimate fate, and what the protomolecule might be up to on Venus. Find out more about Jessie Kwak at https://www.jessiekwak.com Read her novella STARFALL for FREE at https://dl.bookfunnel.com/3os6bfjybm Follow her on Twitter @jkwak Become a Patron & unlock exclusive content/rewards, including our brand new "Book Club" tier: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film is now on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Follow Ink to Film on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads

Blood's on the wall, beratnas, we gonna rise up! In episode 117, SciFi author Jessie Kwak joins Luke and James to discuss the final episodes of season one of THE EXPANSE. Join the entire crew again next week for the second half of LEVIATHAN WAKES by James SA Corey. Topics: Jessie's connection to the series, what sets Chrisjen Avasarala apart as a character, the Holden pout, meaning behind belter tattoos, to ship or not to ship, Amos's churn, Miller's search for purpose, Anderson Dawes's story about his sister, wishing we had more Julie Mao, and where the protomolecule infection of Eros may be leading. Find out more about Jessie Kwak at https://www.jessiekwak.com Read her novella STARFALL for FREE at https://dl.bookfunnel.com/3os6bfjybm Follow her on Twitter @jkwak Become a Patron & unlock exclusive content/rewards: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film is on YouTube! Follow Ink to Film on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads

Activate your gravity boots, because it's time spin up the first season of THE EXPANSE! Learn about the backstory behind how Jeff Bezos saved the show with Amazon, followed by an in-depth discussion about episodes 1-5. Last week, Luke & James read the first half of LEVIATHAN WAKE by James S. A. Corey, so in episode 116 they compare it to the adaptation! Topics: The Miller-Holden reversal, Amos & Naomi's mystery connection, CGI on SyFy, the next Battlestar Galactica, Naren Shakar's scientific background, a Jarrod Harris cameo, the buddy-cop dynamic, a fundamental change in James Holden's character, and some confusion surrounding the depiction of "Fred Johnson, The Butcher of Anderson Station." #SAVETHEEXPANSE announcement: https://youtu.be/uqBEIyG0Dp8 Become a Patron & unlock exclusive content/rewards, including our brand new "Book Club" tier: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film is on YouTube! Follow Ink to Film on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads

The Expanse series by James S. A. Corey is the creation of co-authors Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck, borne from developing a setting for a game, and now is an epic series spanning multiple novels and a massive TV series on Amazon about to premiere its 4th season! In episode 115, Luke & James get their first taste of life on the belt when they go back to where it all began with the first half of LEVIATHAN WAKES. Topics: Author connections to George RR Martin, the Noir-hardboiled-detective meets a SciFi-western ship captain, Tabletop RPG roots, what is permissible in "hard scifi," the Ceres station world-building, the Star Trek feels, a Watchmen reference, and a potential Blade Runner homage. Join Luke & James next week when they return next week to cover the first five episodes of THE EXPANSE television series! Become a Patron & unlock exclusive content/rewards, including our brand new "Book Club" tier: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film is now on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Follow Ink to Film on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads

Director Mike Flanagan takes on the immense challenge of making a film that is both a sequel to Stephen King's 1977 classic novel THE SHINING and Stanley Kubrick's iconic 1980 film of the same name with his movie, DOCTOR SLEEP. In episode 114, Luke & James discuss where the ambitious movie succeeds, and where it might miss the mark. Spoilers Begin: 36:49 Topics: what makes for a good sequel, the definition of "art house," the value of callbacks & references, reaction to the recasting of Jack and Wendy Torrance, how this compares to Ready Player One's Shining references, Jacob Tremblay's on-set antics, Rebecca Ferguson's scene-stealing Rose the Hat performance, what may and may not be in Ewan McGregor's wheelhouse, and the unification of the original novel and movie's climactic moments. Become a Patron & unlock exclusive content/rewards, including our brand new "Book Club" tier: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film is now on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Follow Ink to Film on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads

Stephen King's sequel to the Shining comes to its thrilling end this week on Ink to Film. In episode 113, Luke & James cover the plot of the second half of the book in advance of the new film's release. Topics: NaNoWriMo while reading Stephen King, the meaning behind having the True Knot infected with measles, the potential genre differences in the novel, the variations in Jack Torrance's character in each version, the metaphor of the steam-sucking monsters, and Luke's analysis of the novel through the prism of the author's personal life. Become a Patron & unlock exclusive content/rewards, including our brand new "Book Club" tier: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film is now on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Follow Ink to Film on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads

Danny Torrance is all grown up in Stephen King's sequel to the Shining and dealing with some harrowing demons of his own. In episode 112, Luke & James give their overall SPOILER-FREE reactions to the first half of the novel, before diving into the plot so far (chapters 1-9) in detail. SPOILERS BEGIN: 27:45 Topics: Road vampires, potential sequel problems, how new-era Stephen King compares to old SK, the scariest material in the book, dark fantasy vs. horror, Oscar the real world death-harbinger, differences between Dan and Jack Torrance, Abra Stone and the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the True Knot similarities to vampires, Rose the Hat's dark side, a Twilight reference, and some predictions for the second half of the novel. Become a Patron & unlock exclusive content/rewards, including our brand new "Book Club" tier: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film is now on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Follow Ink to Film on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads The Shining - How a Red Book Could Explain Everything: https://youtu.be/0CZujrrwZPE

What if the American Dream came true? The iconic graphic novel by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons explores this question, among others as challenging, but does Zack Snyder's film handle the subject just as well? In episode 111, Luke & James explore the polarizing adaptation in an attempt to weigh the good against the bad, all while exploring the concept at the heart of the podcast: What makes for a great adaptation? Topics: the way familiarity with the comics changes the viewing experience, the problem of overly faithful adaptations, misinterpretations of the main points of the story, special effects wizardry, a reference to another Ink to Film project, and an explanation of the Bubastis Problem. Become a Patron & unlock exclusive content/rewards, including our brand new "Book Club" tier: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film is now on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Follow Ink to Film on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads

In episode 110, SPOONBENDERS author and comic book writer Daryl Gregory joins the podcast to discuss Alan Moore and Dave Gibbon's WATCHMEN--a graphic novel that influenced his work and is considered a masterpiece by many critics. Daryl chats with Luke & James about the comic that changed everything, and even shares the surprising inspiration for one of his characters! Topics: Daryl's experience reading Watchmen during its original run, the power of repeated phrases and symbols, the deconstruction of comic tropes, Neil Gaiman's story seeds, the SPOONBENDERS pilot on Showtime, Alan Moore's biography, the work-for-hire nature of comics, the illustrator/writer relationship, the sexual & gender politics, the power of the alternate history, and the legacy of the graphic novel and its modern adaptations. The episode ends with an exploration of each of the following characters: The Comedian, Rorschach, Silk Spectre, Nite Owl, Dr. Manhattan, and Ozymandias. This episode's intro/outro: A.O.E. - Crystal Clocks and Music Box (Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution for reuse) Daryl Gregory Twitter: @darylwriterguy Website: https://darylgregory.com Buy Spoonbenders Become a Patron & unlock exclusive content/rewards, including our brand new "Book Club" tier: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film is now on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Follow Ink to Film on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads

Alfonso Cuarón's darker version of the world of Harry Potter was enormously important to the series going forward. He's a talented filmmaker just starting to come into his own for this movie, but how does it hold up as an adaptation? Are there flaws to be found? Luke & James discuss in episode 109 of Ink to Film. Topics include: clever filmmaking techniques expertly employed by Cuarón, the artistic concept of "one for them and one for me," the tale of two Dumbledores, the performance of Gary Oldman as Sirius Black, the LOTR-like design of the dementors, what the Boggart would become for Luke & James, what animals the guys would chose for their Animagus, and laying out some potential plot holes (and whether or not they matter). Become a Patron & unlock exclusive content/rewards, including our brand new "Book Club" tier: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film is now on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Follow Ink to Film on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Music Credit: Harry Potter: Expecto Patronum (Goblins From Mars Trap Remix)

Fall is here and it's time to go back to school--Hogwarts to be exact! Grab your Firebolt racing broom and take to the skies for this exploration of J.K. Rowling's third entry into her iconic young adult fantasy series in episode 108 of Ink to Film. Topics include: the injustice in the Wizarding World, the terror of the dementors, what makes Sirius Black's story surprising, Snape's longstanding jealousy, the Patronus explained, Hermoine's potentially story-breaking Time-Turner, Lupin the loveable Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, and the more-adult themes of the series that begin here. Join them next week for the film starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Alan Rickman, Gary Oldman, and more! Become a Patron & unlock exclusive content/rewards, including our brand new "Book Club" tier: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film is now on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Follow Ink to Film on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Sign up and get a free audio book: audibletrial.com/inktofilm Music Credit: Harry Potter: Expecto Patronum (Goblins From Mars Trap Remix)

Sci-Fi author Mark Niemann-Ross re-joins the podcast for episode 107 to discuss Denis Villeneuve's "Arrival" starring Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner. Storm Area 51 this week as the guys come face-to-whatever-that-thing-is with the heptapods. Listen to this episode to learn how to win a signed copy of Ted Chiang's "Story of Your Life," the story that the film was based on! Spoilers begin: 34:50 Topics: the appreciation for cinematography that Luke has gained, the strategy behind the design for the aliens and their ships, how this movie differs from Sci-Fi standard fare, being a rebel by loving a thing, the potential Hollywood-ification of the plot, the Kuleshov Effect, the meaning behind calling the aliens "Abbott and Costello," and whether or not the explosive plot-twist works for the film or detracts from the movie's overall message. This commissioned episode was brought to you by our patrons: Cora S. & Amanda VP. Connect with Mark Niemann-Ross online: www.niemannross.com Become a Patron & unlock exclusive content/rewards, including our brand new "Book Club" Patreon tier: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film is now on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Send feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Intro music: Ross Bugden

Sci-Fi author Mark Niemann-Ross joins the podcast for episode 106 to discuss Ted Chiang's "Story of Your Life." The conversation surrounding this story gets philosophical, scientific, abstract, and even bizarre at times. The tale is an unusual one that leads the group down some intriguing pathways in their analysis as they wrestle with concepts like the "variational principle" in physics and "Fermat's Principle of Least Time." Spoilers begin: 36:29 Questions Include: What makes this time-travel story--if you can call it that--different from the countless others out there? What do we personally believe about Free Will vs. Determinism? Were Ted Chiang's observations about parenting accurate? How much science is too much, and how much is not enough? What do chickens know about mathematics? This commissioned episode was brought to you by our patrons: Cora S. & Amanda VP. Connect with Mark Niemann-Ross online: www.niemannross.com Become a Patron & unlock exclusive content/rewards: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film is now on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Send feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Intro music: Ross Bugden

The Losers Club made a promise to go back when Pennywise returned, and so did Luke & James. Well, the time has come for their final visit to Derry, Maine. Episode 105 delves into the second Stephen King film by Andy Muschietti comparing both to the classic novel and the original miniseries. Spoilers begin: 36:29 Topics include: The IT supercut fans want, surprising cameos and Easter eggs, CGI magic, Bill Hader's improvisation, Pennywise haunting Bill Skarsgård's dreams, changes to Eddie and Richie's relationship from book to screen, multiple references they caught in the film to other Ink to Film podcast projects, Beverly's role reversal with Ben, and whether the changes made to the ending of the story work. Become a Patron & unlock exclusive content/rewards: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film is now on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Send feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Intro music: Ross Bugden

Return to Derry for the project that started it all this week with Tommy Lee Wallace' 1990 miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's It. With "It Chapter 2" on the horizon, Luke & James round-out their exposure to the material by watching and weighing in on the Tim Curry performance as Pennywise that people still rave about today. But does this bit of nostalgia hold up? Find out in episode 104. Topics include: Why IT chooses a clown for its form, the bizarre hurricane connection, the most striking reveal in the entire series, the Deadlights & other cosmic horror elements of the book that might make it on screen, predictions for Andy Muschietti's "It Chapter 2," and some reminiscing about the earliest episodes of the podcast. Become a Patron & unlock exclusive content/rewards: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film is now on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Send feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Intro music: Ross Bugden

Snow White is the ultimate throwback project, so Luke & James went all the way back to the source to read "Little Snow-White" collected by the Brother's Grimm, then compare it to the animated Disney-classic that launched an empire! From the violent details of the old fairy-tale to the behind the scenes brilliance of Walt Disney's revolutionary animation, episode 103 of Ink to Film is loaded with history. Questions include: What do fairy tales say about the times where they are written? Was Snow White based on a real person? What's the moral of this story? Is Grumpy the dwarf the modern comment section of the internet? And finally, was Snow White actually a powerful witch in her own right? Become a Patron & unlock exclusive content/rewards: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film is now on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Send feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Intro music: Ross Bugden

Watch out for meteor showers! This week on episode 102, Luke & James are tackling Barry B. Longyear's Enemy Mine and Wolfgang Petersen's adaptation at the same time. From the story's still-relevant allegories to the mainline of 80s Sci-Fi nostalgia, this cult-classic starring Dennis Quaid and Louis Gossett Jr. gives them plenty to discuss. Questions include: Was the film ahead of its time? When did PG-13 become an official rating? What does the various designs of aliens in Sci-Fi films mean? Does the book or film depict asexual reproduction better? Which has the better final act? And who should watch this film or read this book? Become a Patron & unlock exclusive content: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film is now on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Send feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Intro music: Ross Bugden

Grab a flashlight and pull the covers over your head--it's time for some scary stories! Luke & James read all three of Alvin Schwartz and Stephen Gammell's classic collections for episode 101, including Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark,and Scary Stories 3: More Tales to Chill Your Bones. They also watched the documentary from 2019, as well as the Guillermo Del Toro and André Øvredal film. Movie Talk Begins: 39:01 Movie Spoilers Begin: 55:42 Topics include: Luke's personal connection to these books, Stephen Gammell's iconic art-style, the satanic-panic of the 80s, favorite stories, the power of tropes and archetypes in genre, the value of jump-scares, the trouble with picking an audience for the film, and metaphorically connecting the characters to the monsters they encounter. Become a Patron & unlock exclusive content: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film is now on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Send feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads

Luke Elliott and James Bailey set out to answer the question once and for all: What is the greatest adaptation of all time? But first, they set the stage with discussions over upcoming adaptations they and the Ink-to-Film community are excited about, and even make some picks for books deserving adaptations of their own. Listeners and friends of the podcast alike chime in for this celebratory episode, including authors Fonda Lee, Wendy N. Wagner, J.L. Gribble, and Mike Arnzen, as well as podcasts hosts from "Stories of Yore and Yours," "33% Pulp," and "Watch. Review. Repeat." More information about the special offer (valid until August 11th, 2019): www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film is now on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Send feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads

Jonathan Nolan's short story "Memento Mori" formed the basis for his brother Christopher Nolan's MEMENTO--a film that came out prior the story it was adapted from! Learn how that came to pass and more in this discussion of some of the early work of the iconic Nolan Brothers. The film stars Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Joe Pantoliano. Topics include: the neo-noir influence on the film, structure meets story, how memory informs identity, deliberately confusing an audience, what's the truth about Sammy Jankis, the meaning behind some hidden frames, and why we need mirrors to remind ourselves who we are. Ink to Film is now on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Feedback/recordings for 100th episode: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Intro Music: Ross Bugden Lessons from the Screenplay: Memento—Telling a Story in Reverse

How does Stanley Kubrick's Cold War satire hold up for a modern audience? Join Luke & James as they discuss all the behind the scenes stories, social themes, dark comedy, and brilliant acting of this legendary film adapted from the novel "Red Alert" by Peter George. Note: This episode is a Jukebox Hero commission funded by the generosity of Steven E. through Ink to Film's Patreon. Visit Patreon.com/inktofilm to learn all about our SPECIAL OFFER lasting until August 11th and how to earn a free token you can use to commission a book-to-film project of your own! Topics Include: the phallic symbolism, Peter Sellers playing 3 incredible roles, George C. Scott's over-the-top effort as Buck Turgidson, Sterling Haydin's Jack D. Ripper and his obsession with bodily fluids, Slim Pickens not knowing he was in a comedy, parallels in idiocy in the modern US government, and the wild, memorable antics inside The War Room. Ink to Film is now on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Feedback/recordings for 100th episode: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Intro Music: MultiMusic

Did you know that "Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb" was based on a novel by a former member of the British Royal Air Force? Before Stanley Kubrick's classic film, Peter George (a. k. a. Peter Bryant) wrote a deadly serious thriller about escalating tensions brought to a boil when one man goes rogue in an attempt to start World War III. Originally published as Two Hours to Doom, the story of this novel and its relationship to Dr. Strangelove is worth a listen. Note: This episode is a Jukebox Hero commission funded by the generosity of Steven E. through Ink to Film's Patreon. Visit Patreon.com/inktofilm to learn all about our special offer lasting until August 11th and how to earn a free token you can use to commission a book-to-film project of your own! Spoilers Begin: 22:38 Topics Include: the important historical context, why Peter George choose to write as Peter Bryant, the author's tragic demise, the Fail-Safe lawsuit, the nature of the US war-machine, the absurdity of calmly discussing genocide in the pursuit of fairness, and a comparison to another title previously covered by Ink to Film. Ink to Film is now on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Feedback/recordings for 100thepisode: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Intro Music: MultiMusic

Alfonso Cuarón's apocalyptic masterpiece CHILDREN OF MEN is a modern classic starring Julianne Moore, Clive Owen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Charlie Hunnam, and Michael Caine. His adaptation of P. D. James' novel of the same name differs significantly but stands on its own as breathtaking art and perhaps even rises above. Topics: The horrors of U.S. detention centers, the effect of the long take "oners", the special rig necessary to get an iconic scene, the use of classic works of art hidden in the film, a story of a mishap that is the stuff of filmmaking legend, how Harry Potter paved the way for this movie to be made, and the completion of Theo Faron's character arc. Ink to Film is now on YouTube! More information about our special offer: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Feedback/recordings: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Donate to help refugees: https://www.raicestexas.org/donate/ Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Intro Music: Ross Bugden

Theo joins the dissident group called the "Five Fishes" and is on the run from the law with the fate of the world in the balance in the second half of THE CHILDREN OF MEN by P. D. James (a. k. a. Phyllis Dorothy James). Topics: Their reaction to all of the Christian symbols and references, an appearance by the famous dramatic principle of Chekov's Gun, an absurd dance, "eugenics are bad", the juxtaposition of the human with the divine, a reading from scripture and a stab at the meaning of the title, some flimsiness in the ending, and whether or not this story's conclusion is actually a hopeful one. And make sure to join the podcast next week for a discussion about the film by Alfonso Cuaron starring Julianne Moore & Clive Owen! By the way, Ink to Film is now on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Intro Music: Ross Bugden

P. D. James (a. k. a. Phyllis Dorothy James) wrote her classic dystopian tale of a world dying a slow death in the 90s that led to an iconic film adaptation more than a decade later. In THE CHILDREN OF MEN, the reader follows Dr. Theodore "Theo" Faron as he navigates the new political and theological questions of a world without a future. Luke & James explore the questions raised by the first half of the novel. Spoilers begin: 34:15 Topics: the book's style and prose, authoritarianism as a response to fear, Theo's privilege, exploring the speculative element at the heart of the story, the proposed effect on sexual relationships as suggested by the author, a potential lack of humanism, the politics of the Five Fishes, and finally, would Luke & James recommend movie-fans read this book? And make sure to join the podcast next week for the second half of the novel, and the following week for the film by Alfonzo Cuaron starring Julianne Moore & Clive Owen! By the way, Ink to Film is now on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Intro Music: Ross Bugden

The four horsemen ride to start the Apocalypse and to meet the Antichrist (Adam Young) in the last 3 episodes of Neil Gaiman's feel-good TV series about the end of the world. Join Luke & James as they discuss the second half of the show, before putting a bow on their coverage. Topics include: overall takeaways from the project, Michael Sheen & David Tennant's potential to pull off each other's roles, the CGI used, Luke shares a "duh moment," Anathema & Newt's hook-up, the are they/aren't they relationship of Aziraphale & Crowley, a demon's taste in whisky, and finally a discussion on the potential for a season 2 possibly based off of Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett's unfinished manuscript. Ink to Film is now on YouTube: Search "Ink to Film Podcast" to find our channel. Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Intro Music: Heaven and Hell

Neil Gaiman serves as writer & showrunner for the adaptation of his own work in Amazon Prime's GOOD OMENS TV miniseries! Luke & James have seen half the show and discuss what it's like watching a show so lovingly made to honor the late Terry Pratchett. Topics include: the Terry Gilliam movie we almost got instead, Michael Sheen & David Tennant's charisma, the story behind Jon Hamm as the angel Gabriel, ideas from the unmade Good Omens sequel, the nature of Crowley & Aziraphale's relationship, the influence of Doctor Who & Sherlock on this show, Easter eggs hidden in these episodes, and the symbolic nature of the demon/angel in this story. Ink to Film is now on YouTube: Search "Ink to Film Podcast" to find our channel. Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Neil Gaiman on Tim Ferriss Show Intro Music: Heaven and Hell

The End is now! Join Luke & James as they finish out the 2nd half of Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett's GOOD OMENS in preparation for the brand-new Amazon Prime Video series premiering soon. If you would like a refresher on the classic novel before the series begins, this episode has got you covered! Topics include: Alternate names for the Other Horsemen of the Apocalypse, Crowley's secret weapon, Aziraphale's trip to America, a particular line that Luke swears was written by Gaiman, the potential humanist themes of the novel as expressed by Adam Young, the message of the novel's final lines, and finally some predictions about the upcoming series! And follow along as their coverage eventually includes the new TV series starring David Tennant and Michael Sheen! Ink to Film is now on YouTube: Search "Ink to Film Podcast" to find our channel. Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Neil Gaiman on Tim Ferriss Show Buy Good Omens Intro Music: Heaven and Hell

Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett, much like Crowley & Aziraphale, joined forces once upon a time to write an absolute landmark fantasy novel. That book has finally found a home on Amazon Prime Video for its upcoming adaptation with show-runner Neil Gaiman himself at the head. This week, Luke & James team up to cover the first half of the novel and speculate on what it must've been like for these legendary authors to write something like this together. Spoilers Begin: 21:52 Topics include: The process of co-writing this book according to Neil & Terry, Free Will vs. Determinism as a theme, modern interest in the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, what other Gaiman novels they want to read, and Luke has to take a moment to step back and analyze a specific line that has him questioning everything. And follow along as their coverage eventually includes the new TV series starring David Tennant and Michael Sheen! Ink to Film is now on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Neil Gaiman on Tim Ferriss Show Buy Good Omens Intro Music:Heaven and Hell

THE TWILIGHT ZONE is an iconic piece of television history, and this Richard Matheson short story provided the basis for one of its most legendary moments. Several versions of this tale have been put to screen, but we focus our discussion on the 1963 episode from the original run starring William Shatner and the 2019 Jordan-Peele-helmed reboot episode starring Adam Scott. Spoilers for 2019 episode begin: 33:42 Topics include: Good Omens Giveaway announcement, Stephen King's respect for Matheson, the paranoia and isolation of not being believed, the gremlin's infamous look, shared human fears, the legacy of the original Twilight Zone, the casting of Adam Scott, the big new twist on the old monster, Dan Carlin as the true crime podcast host, the questionable second ending, the influence of Black Mirror, and our interest in the reboot going forward. Ink to Film is now on YouTube! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Intro Music: Ross Bugden

The Battle of Helm's Deep set the standard for medieval warfare put to screen, but there's a lot else in The Two Towers that's worth revisiting. Peter Jackson's masterwork continues with part two of The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien, the difficult-to-do middle movie in the epic trilogy. Luke & James discuss all the ways it succeeds and its occasional missteps along the way. Topics: Andy Serkis' legendary portrayal of Gollum, the saggy middle, the absence of the battle with Shelob from the film, Elijah Wood as Frodo and beyond, a soapbox moment about the accusations of "Mary Sue" in today's culture, Eowyn & Arwen's role in this male-dominated movie, Faramir's changes from book to movie, a spoiler-free comparison with Game of Thrones season 8x03, the carryover from this movie into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a quick BOOK GIVEAWAY announcement for GOOD OMENS, and a final decision is made about which film we like better! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Music: Lord Of The Rings - Concerning Hobbits (Ectronic Remix)

Sam, Frodo, and Gollum head into Mordor to traverse the high path and battle the fearsome spider Shelob this week as Luke & James finish out The Two Towers, part two of The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien. Topics: The unique relationship between Frodo & Sam, the trustworthiness of Faramir, Oliphaunts vs elephants, a potential influence for Patrick Rothfuss, the "Shadow of Mordor" video game, the purpose of chapter titles, the heart of Sméagol, fantasy races as allegories for real racial relations, Shelob's legacy, ending on a cliffhanger, and which they book they preferred, Two Towers or Fellowship of the Ring. Chapters Covered Book IV CH 3: The Black Gate is Closed CH 4: Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit CH 5: The Window on the West CH 6: The Forbidden Pool CH 7: Journey to the Cross-Roads CH 8: The Stairs of Cirith Ungol CH 9: Shelob's Lair CH 10: The Choices of Master Samwise Join them next week for their coverage of Peter Jackson's 2002 film! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Buy The Two Towers Music: Lord Of The Rings - Concerning Hobbits (Ectronic Remix)