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Matthew Quick's debut novel hit big, launching a career many aspiring writers can only dream of. His romantic drama highlights important issues of mental health, how to live with it, and how it effects all our lives. Pat Peoples is an engaging character and his unusual relationship with Tiffany plays out in a surprising and engaging tale that earns its "heartwarming" description by the end. Spoilers begin: 22:18 Topics Include: Ink to Film housekeeping, Pat Peoples similarities to AMERICAN PSYCHO's Patrick Bateman, the Nikki question, the lies people tell to protect people, side character's different mental illnesses, the role of the NFL and the Philadelphia Eagles has to the narrative, Tiffany and the Manic-Pixie Dream Girl trope, similarities to Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and end with a discussion on the value of depressing fiction in literature. Join us next week for the Silver Linings Playbook film starring Robert De Niro, Jennifer Lawrence, and Bradley Cooper! Ink to Film is on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content & become a JukeBox Hero) 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: Ross Bugden Buy Silver Linings Playbook

Director Ridley Scott delivered an uplifting version of Andy Weir's THE MARTIAN, doing the book justice in many ways. Matt Damon makes for a compelling Mark Watney, and even brings a little something to the role that James & Luke found lacking in the novel. The incredible ensemble cast also consists of Jessica Chastain, Sean Bean, Donald Glover, Kate Mara, Sebastian Stan, Mackenzie Davis, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jeff Daniels, Kristin Wiig, Michael Piña, and Benedict Wong. Topics: Watching the extended edition, Barack Obama's taste in movies, Andy Weir's surprising phobia, Glorfindel and the Council of Elrond, the challenges of conveying alternate gravity, the surprising definition of Watney's choice of profanity, the salt-shaker trope, and the potential weaknesses with the changes made to the ending of the story. And stick around for the end where Ink to Film's next project is announced! Ink to Film is on Patreon! (Access bonus content) 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: Ross Bugden Music

New year, new look, new planet, who dis? Join Luke & James as they kick off 2019 on Mars with Andy Weir's hard SciFi adventure-survival novel, THE MARTIAN. Mark Watney has quickly become a classic character, but what made him so compelling? Does the novel succeed in holding reader interest with all that math and science? Topics: New logo discussion, what it was like growing up on the Space Coast of Florida, Andy Weir's background & relationship with Ready Player One author Ernest Cline, the publication history for the novel, the research necessary to achieve that high-level of verisimilitude, the theme of the triumph of the human spirit, hard SciFi as a genre, Weir's prose and writing style, the multiple POV shifts, the one MAJOR scientific inaccuracy in the novel, the Trolley Problem, and what food they would choose to live off of for years. Ink to Film is on Patreon! (Access bonus content) Check out Natalie Metzger's Art 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: Ross Bugden Music Buy The Martian

Luke & James are taking one final look back at all the books and their film adaptations they covered in 2018. This special year-end retrospective is spoiler-free! Topics include: Book of the year / least-favorite book of the year U.S. states with the most downloads Adaptation of the year / least-favorite adaptation of the year Countries outside of the U.S. with the most downloads Most surprising project Most downloaded Ink to Film episode Missed feedback And an advance look ahead into 2019! Ink to Film is now on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content) 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

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from your friends at Ink to Film! What did they get you? An episode where they completely forgot to mention the holiday at all. That's right, the guys are back at Hogwarts one final time for the follow-up movie by director Chris Columbus starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Alan Rickman, Kenneth Branagh, Jason Isaacs, and more! Topics include: Ranking the first two Harry Potter movies, use of the Dutch Angle, how Gilderoy Lockhart might have been written differently, Hermione's illicit spell-casting, James' recitation of the Howler, a listener correction about Dobby's magic, the host's favorite characters, Snape kicking ass, comparison's to Home Alone, trying to connect the movie to the Fantastic Beasts films and J. K. Rowling's canon, Lord Tommy, and Harry calling out Dobby at the worst time. Ink to Film is now on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content) 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)

If "Christmas at Harry Potter World" can be a thing, then surely we can choose it for our holiday project! We return to Hogwarts with J. K. Rowling's sequel to her bestselling debut. Pour yourself some butterbeer and join us in the Great Hall for some Christmas cheer, Pottermore-style. Topics include: The "mudblood" slur and themes of racism, structural similarity to the first novel, Dobby's self-harm, villains belonging to houses other than Slytherin, what would you rather battle: basilisk or swarm of spiders, the phoenix ex-machina, Ginny being catfished by Voldemort, Dumbledore's secret scheming, and the comparisons to Medusa. Join them next week for the film starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Alan Rickman, and more! Ink to Film is now on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content) 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

World Fantasy Award-Winning Author Fonda Lee returns for her 3rdstraight appearance on the podcast to discuss Francis Ford Coppola's THE GODFATHER PART II, another historic film that Luke had never even seen! Fonda Lee is the author of the fantasy novel JADE CITY and fans of her book should stick around for the end where Luke & James ask her questions and make observations after their experience reading the novel. She's also the author of a series of Young Adult Novels, EXO, ZEROBOXER, and CROSS FIRE as well as holding black belts in both karate and kung fu. Topics include: Fonda's trilogy of episodes on Ink to Film, the challenges of writing a good sequel, Robert De Niro's portrayal of Vito Corleone, Clemenza's absence from the story, The Godfather and the American Dream, the mystery of the open curtains, the difference between Don Vito and Don Michael, Connie's bizarre character arc, the return of the oranges, Al Pacino's slap heard round the world, Michael's true relationship with Tom Hagen a.k.a. Robert Duvall, and one of the most heartbreaking closing scenes in cinematic history. And stick around for a conversation about Jade City! Jade City Discussion: 1:20:09 Buy Jade City Ink to Film is on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content) 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: UniversalFreeBeats https://youtu.be/OAXlaRkrZ4Y

World Fantasy Award-Winning Author Fonda Lee returns to the show to discuss Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather, a landmark film in cinematic history that one host had never even seen! Fonda Lee is the author of the fantasy novel JADE CITY and discusses the ways in which the film influenced her work toward the end of the episode. She's also the author of a series of Young Adult Novels, EXO, ZEROBOXER, and CROSS FIRE as well as holding black belts in both karate and kung fu. Topics include: Fonda's inspirations, Francis Ford Coppola's career and place in the "New Hollywood Wave", legendary performances from both Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, the fight to get the movie made, the density of the story, the "Prince of Darkness," the Fruit Theory, Michael Corleone's transformation into a Don both different and similar to Don Vito, cold vengeance, and the mutual respect for great work in the artistic community. JADE CITY Discussion: 1:23:37 Join them next week when Fonda Lee joins the show again to discuss Godfather pt. 2! Buy Jade City Follow Fonda Lee on Twitter @FondaJLee Ink to Film is on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content) 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: UniversalFreeBeats https://youtu.be/OAXlaRkrZ4Y

Special guest & 2018 World Fantasy Award-Winning Author Fonda Lee joins the show to discuss Mario Puzo's THE GODFATHER, which influenced her novel JADE CITY! Ink to Film's Thanksgiving Special focuses on the source material for Francis Ford Coppola's legendary film. Fonda is also the author of a series of Young Adult Novels, EXO, ZEROBOXER, and CROSS FIRE as well as holding black belts in both karate and kung fu. Topics include: not knowing the film is based off a book, the mixed reaction to the brilliant yet flawed novel, Puzo's background in pulp men's magazines, the fantastic nature of his gangsters, the fable-like quality of the story, the fantastic use of subtext, the succession of the Corleone Family, the cold brutality of Michael & Vito, the wish-fulfillment sections, Tom Hagen's position in the family, the disappointing women who embrace their role in the patriarchal family, Johnny Fontane's dubious plot-line, Luca Brasi's memorable yet minor role, and whether or not the Corleone's can ever go straight. Join them again next week when Fonda returns to discuss the film starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, James Cann, and more! Buy Jade City Buy The Godfather Ink to Film is now on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content) 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: UniversalFreeBeats https://youtu.be/OAXlaRkrZ4Y

"You're a wizard, Daniel Radcliffe!" one imagines Chris Columbus, director of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, might have said after casting Radcliffe for a role that would go on to define so much of his life. Join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they return to Hogwarts as first years one more time to study the film based off the novel by J. K. Rowling before the release of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Gindelwald. Topics include: Other potential directors for the movie like Stephen Spielberg, the performances of Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint, as well as the adult actors like Alan Rickman, Warwick Davis, John Hurt, Richard Harris, and Maggie Smith! The guys also make a Polar Express connection, discuss the anti-bullying themes, react to the many changes Rowling has made over the years for her canon, compare troll-battles, and end by revealing their Ilvermorny Houses! Ink to Film is now on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content) 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)

Head over to Platform 9 ¾ and board the Hogwarts express and join the guys as they take their first trip into the Potterverse with J. K. Rowling's initial novel in her bestselling series. They begin by touching on the author's personal history leading up to writing the novel as well as its storied publication. Take a moment to revisit a warm and inviting series that has touched millions around the globe. Topics include: the hosts' personal experience with the material, JK Rowling's activism, the hero's journey story type, is Harry Potter a Mary Sue, the guys share their own House allegiances, the pedagogy of Hogwarts, and the anti-climactic ending. Join them next week for the film starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Alan Rickman, and more! Just in time for Fantastic Beasts the Crimes of Grindlewald. Ink to Film is now on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content) 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 Sarah Gailey's"Fear No Evil: On Sorting Hats and Forest Gods" Buy Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Music Credit: Harry Potter: Expecto Patronum (Goblins From Mars Trap Remix)

Special guest author Remy Nakamura returns to the show to discuss Stanley Kubrick's THE SHINING, which he had never seen! Ink to Film's Halloween Special focuses on the legendary adaptation of Stephen King's novel. Remy is a writer of weird, dark and Lovecraftian fiction. You can find his stories in Escape Pod, Pseudopod, and a variety of anthologies. Topics include: Kubrick's history of adapting fiction, how the director creates unease, Remy's personal reaction to the story's intimate violence, Shelley Duvall's underappreciated performance, the supernatural vs. the rational, Jack Torrance as a the monster, Jack Nicholson's method madness, the conspiracy theories surrounding the film, Jack's role as caretaker, the romance of a typewriter, the difference of Dick Halloran's role in the story, and finally Luke & James weigh in on which was better: the book or the movie. Also, stick around to the very end to hear the announcement of our next project! Remy Nakamura Twitter: https://twitter.com/remymura/ Behind the Scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o-n6vZvqjQ Jack Nicholson Prepping for a scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu3xxq5F3Gw Referenced Article: Stephen King's Super-Duper Magical Negroesby Nnedi Okorafor Ink to Film is now on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content) 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

Luke Elliott's presentation prior to a screening of the film American Psycho given at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) in Portland, OR. The presentation provides an in-depth look at the adaptation process for Mary Harron's 2000 film, as well as discussing the controversy that surrounded the novel and film both. A Q&A follows where Luke answers audience questions about the movie, podcast, book, and more. Full Clips: How Bret Easton Ellis came up with 'American Psycho' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zM4gAIRMO88 Bret Easton Ellis: 'I really wasn't that concerned about morality in my fiction' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzRByZOk9OE American Psycho with Huey Lewis and Weird Al https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fk15H6PjBis Charlie Rose Interview part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adGtFrHNnhc&t=458s part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjV3aQHxlP4&t=154s Ink to Film is now on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content) 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

Special guest author Wendy Wagner joins Luke & James to discuss the last 3rdof Stephen King's THE SHINING (part 5). Wendy is an author of three novels (latest: AN OATH OF DOGS) and over 40 pieces of short fiction, as well as being as the managing/associate editor of Lightspeed Magazine & Nightmare Magazine. Topics include: What writers can learn from King, the SK Multiverse, a which-is-scarier debate axe vs. mallet, just how frightening plants can be, how much do we blame Jack Torrance, and ending in ice instead of fire. Wendy Wagner's latest: An Oath of Dogs Wendy Wagner Twitter: www.twitter.com/wnwagner Referenced Article: Stephen King's Super-Duper Magical Negroesby Nnedi Okorafor Ink to Film is now on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content) 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 Buy The Shining Intro Music: Ross Bugden

Is Jack Torrance sympathetic? The Overlook Hotel is clearly poisoning his mind against his family, but how much of a push he actually needs to turn violent is up for debate. The guys discuss that and more in this episode covering parts 3 & 4 of Stephen King's THE SHINING (the middle section). Join them as they enter room 217 and throw back the shower curtain! Topics include: Luke wiping his lips like Jack Torrance, Danny's POV inconsistencies, writer tools for the toolbox, did Dr. Who steal from King, the horror clinic that is the room 217 scene, "a real artist must suffer," a billionaire who writes blue-collar fiction, the one scene that Luke didn't find creepy, and finally, would the guys stay in The Overlook Hotel's infamous room 217 in real life? Ink to Film is now on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content) 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 Buy The Shining Intro Music: Ross Bugden Featured Podcast: Interrupted Tales

The podcast goes back to the beginning with their first revisit to the works of Stephen King since their inaugural coverage. This time, they discuss his landmark 1977 horror novel, THE SHINING. This episode covers Parts 1 & 2 (of 5) for the book, where the reader is introduced to the principle characters and the setting/premise. Jack Torrance agrees to stay on at the Overlook Hotel as its winter caretaker along with his wife, Wendy, and their son, Danny. The threat of cabin fever looms as Danny has dark premonitions featuring the mysterious "redrum." Topics include: Stephen King's impact on pop culture, King's recounting of how he came up the idea for the novel, the sometimes confessional nature of fiction, James' stay at a seedy motel, why Stephen King doesn't like Stanley Kubrick's famous adaptation, what the creeping of the boiler could represent, the SK extended universe, King's love of telepathic children, and the guys' personal feelings about the existence of premonitions and déjà vu. Luke's upcoming Reel Science presentation for OMSI titled "American Psycho: Adapting Madness" on Oct 10th 2018 Ink to Film is now on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content) 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 Buy The Shining Intro Music: Ross Bugden Featured Podcast: So It Is Told.

Colton Brown & Andrew Meadows of the "Watch. Review. Repeat." Podcast join the show to discuss Doug Limon's 2014 sci-fi action film starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blount. "Edge of Tomorrow" follows Cruise's Cage as he relives a horrendous battle over and over as each day resets with his death in a mysterious Groundhog's-Day-type scenario. He learns more about the enemy with every loop, but also develops feelings for Blounts' Rita Vrataski. The discussion begins with spoiler-free general thoughts. SPOILERS begin: 24:59 Topics Include: Rita's cool f**cking sword, Tom Cruise's performance, RIP Bill Paxton, the strengths and weaknesses of the tone of the movie, 4-act structure, the newsreel apocalypse montage, keeping an episode scoreboard, Rita's version of the ISO push-up, issues with the final act, and a debate over suggested alternate endings. Listen to Watch. Review. Repeat. Ink to Film is now on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content) 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 Intro Music: Ross Bugden

Live. Die. Repeat. Military Sci-Fi meets anime in this popular light novel by Hiroshi Sakurazaka, ALL YOU NEED IS KILL, which formed the basis for the English language film "Edge of Tomorrow." The novel follows Keiji Kiriya as he experiences multiple time loops and uses them to become a better warrior with each reset, as well as get to know and eventually fall in love with the legendary soldier Rita Vrataski, a.k.a. the Full Metal Bitch. The story ends in a dramatically different fashion than the film by Doug Limon (featuring Tom Cruise and Emily Blount). Topics include: Anime tropes & archetypes, the tit update, video game influence, the author's bio, similarities to learning to write, the Stephen King of killing mimics, a pair of POV shifts, the story behind the mimics NOT provided in the movie, and the huge twist that leads to an ending very different from the film. Ink to Film is now on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content) 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 Buy All You Need is Kill Intro Music: Ross Bugden

Henry Selick's adaptation of Neil Gaiman's CORALINE is a marvel of craftsmanship and artistic vision, featuring memorable vocal performances by Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, and Ian McShane. Laika Studios has gone on to further a legacy of incredible stop-motion production in an age where CGI is king. The adaptation does introduce a few significant changes to the story, in particular, the inclusion of Wybie changes some of the dynamic of the novella. The Other Mother beckons you through the door, will you follow? Topics include: The Uncanny Valley with stop animation, Henry Selick's unique career, James' dream job, why Wybie might have been invented, the differences in movie parents vs book parents, the Other Mother's spider-ness, Mr. Bobinski's possible secret origins, the philosophies behind the film, and which characters were better or worse in each version. Ink to Film is now on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content) 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

Neil Gaiman is a living legend in the writing community and beyond, and CORALINE is one of his most famous works, and rightfully so. The novella tells the story of young Coraline Jones as she does battle with an otherworldly and sinister "Other Mother" who wants to steal her soul but is thwarted by the little girl's bravery and wit. Topics include: Neil Gaiman's bio, Coraline's characterization, Gaiman's mastery of prose, the meaning behind "don't mention the Scottish play," Adder stones, how the scares are made palatable for young readers, subtle authorial choices to make the story play as intended, the viability of a personally tailored paradise, cat projectiles, and Gaiman's method of discovery writing. Join Ink to Film next week when they discuss Henry Selick's film adaptation featuring the voices of Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, and Ian McShane! Ink to Film is now on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content) Neil Gaiman reads The Raven 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 Buy Coraline

The twisted, hellish descent into Camille Preaker's life in Wind Gap comes to an end in the finale episode of HBO's series as well as in the final two chapters of Gillian Flynn's novel. Series creator Marti Noxon and director Jean-Marc Vallée stick the landing with a gripping, shocking hour of television that will have people talking for years to come. The differences in the book vs show make for a lively debate. Topics include: How to tie the myth of Persephone to this story, the phenomenon of false confessions, the criminal justice system's handling of minors, the meaning behind "don't tell mama," the secret father theory, and the choice to include post-credit scenes. Speaking of, don't the end of the show where Luke rants about post-credits scenes! Ink to Film is now on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content) 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 Buy Sharp Objects Great music: Ross Bugden

Director Jean-Marc Vallée combines with Gillian Flynn to create three more powerful installments of quality television in episodes 5, 6, and 7 of Sharp Objects. From Adora's histrionics at Calhoun day when Amma goes missing to Camille's personal life spinning out of control, it all builds to a penultimate episode that delivers. Amy Adams can definitely add this one to her Emmy reel. Episode 5: 15:16 Episode 6: 35:59 Episode 7: 51:10 THE PLAN: Next week they finish up with a combination book and film episode covering the final two chapters and the finale of the TV series! Ink to Film is now on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content) 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 Buy Sharp Objects Great music: Ross Bugden

The sordid mysteries of the Wind Gap murders and Camille Preaker's tragic past begin to reveal themselves in these eight chapters from Gillian Flynn's Sharp Objects. Luke and James have seen half of the HBO series starring Amy Adams and compare their experience with the show to what they get in the novel. This coverage does not include the final 2 chapters of the book, so all has not yet been revealed. Topics include: The role of Camille's scars in the book, the value of different perspectives in fiction, the differences in detective Richard Willis in the book, the awfulness of Adora, the games a talented mystery writer can play, OxyContin abuse, Amma's insane tolerance, cycles of abuse passed on through the generations, John and Camille's relationship, and Camille's gambit to expose her mother. THE PLAN: In episode 51 the guys cover chapters 1-8, in ep. 52 they cover episodes 1-4 of the TV show, then this week swing back to the novel for chapters 9-16, then next week will cover episodes 5-7 of the show, then finish up with a combination book and film episode covering the final two chapters and the finale of the TV series. 5 podcast episodes in total. Ink to Film is now on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content) 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 Buy Sharp ObjectsGreat music: Ross Bugden

HBO's limited series "Sharp Objects" proves to be a powerful adaptation of Gillian Flynn's novel from the jump. Creator Mari Noxon and director Jean-Marc Vallée craft a sweaty, oppressive, and bloody look at small town life in Middle America. Amy Adams' portrayal of journalist Camille Preaker returning to Wind Gap to cover a young girl's murder is heartbreaking and bleak, but undeniably captivating to watch as she wrestles demons who aren't remotely tackled, only mildly concussed. Episode 1: 17:23 Episode 2: 36:51 Episode 3: 51:59 Episode 4: 1:01:31 THE PLAN: This week they cover chapters 1-8, next week episodes 1-4 of the TV show, then back to the novel for chapters 9-16, then episodes 5-7 of the show, then finish up with a combination book and film episode covering the final two chapters and the finale of the TV series. 5 podcast episodes in total. Ink to Film is now on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content) 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 Buy Sharp Objects Great music: Ross Bugden

Gillian Flynn's debut novel SHARP OBJECTS has been adapted for HBO in a limited series starring Amy Adams, so the guys have devised an experiment in how they will cover this project to fit the release (described below). This episode begins with a spoiler-free chat for the curious, followed by some interesting author bio tidbits, before the full-spoiler discussion begins. SPOILERS BEGIN: 19:57 Topics include: Similarities to Stephen King's IT, Flynn's impressive prose, the cruelty of the mean girls of Wind Gap, Amma the psychopath, Adora strikes a familiar chord with James, Camille Preaker's connection to Bill Denbrough, how Adora could be linked to the murders, and the guys try to sort the red herrings from the legitimate leads. It's early days, but they finish the episode by touting some theories about what's going to happen in this small-town murder mystery. THE PLAN: This week they cover chapters 1-8, next week episodes 1-4 of the TV show, then back to the novel for chapters 9-16, then episodes 5-7 of the show, then finish up with a combination book and film episode covering the final two chapters and the finale of the TV series. 5 podcast episodes in total. Ink to Film is now on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content) 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 Buy Sharp Objects Great music: Ross Bugden

The original summer blockbuster, directed by none other than Stephen Spielberg himself, provides the perfect subject matter for Ink to Film's 50th episode. Luke and James begin with a brief retrospective, then charge into an iconic piece of cinema history. Reading Peter Benchley's novel only deepens the experience of watching the movie again. Richard Dreyfuss, Roy Schneider, and Robert Shaw each deliver iconic performances that stand the test of time. Topics include: the creation of the water-based-monster genre, Spielberg's Hitchcock influence, the legacy of Jaws, problems with shark sleds, a whisky comparison to adaptations, dogs freaking out, Luke's upcoming trip to Martha's Vineyard for the Viable Paradise workshop, the role of humor in this story, Chekov's old sea dog, subtext in dialogue, male bonding, the famous misquoted line, the scars on-upping scene, the U.S.S. Indianapolis story and how it defines Quint, Hooper's change of heart, and Brody rising to the occasion once all safety nets are gone. Ink to Film is now on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content) 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

It's been long enough since JAWS was released in theaters that there are people who may not be aware that it was based off a very popular novel at the time by Peter Benchley. Those familiar with the characters of Brody, Hooper, and Quint might be surprised to find how different the book's versions are from the ones in Spielberg's landmark film. Luke & James break the book down into four quarters and cover each chronologically. Topics include: the story of how the novel came to be, Benchley's turn to conservationism, the shark's famous POV, info-dumps, the problematic representation of Ellen, the problematic rape fantasy, the effect returning to land multiple times has on the tension, Quint's similarity to Ahab, Hooper's different fate, and whether the ending felt satisfying. Join them next week when they discuss Stephen Spielberg's adaptation featuring Richard Dreyfuss, Roy Schneider, and Robert Shaw! Ink to Film is now on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content) 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 Buy Jaws

Christian Bale's portrayal of a deranged serial killer in high society helped make Mary Harron's American Psycho into a cult classic. The film takes a sprawling narrative from Bret Easton Ellis's novel and turns it into a more focused, deliberate story. Much like the book, the movie was condemned in its time for its violence, misogyny, and overall brutality. Topics include: the pros and cons of voiceover in film, the effect certain roles can have on actors' careers, the typography of the business card scene, Tom Cruise's humanity, Patrick Bateman as a Martian, the possibility that Bateman did actually kill Paul Allen, and the meaning of the ending. Ink to Film is now on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content) 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

Bret Easton Ellis is (in)famous for his controversial novel about suave serial killer Patrick Bateman, the famously unreliable narrator of AMERICAN PSYCHO. A book that was critically panned on its release and caused such an uproar with its portrayal of sadistic violence, misogyny, racism, and more that it was dropped by its publisher shortly after release. Yet, the legacy of the book lives on and even evolved over time. Luke & James discuss their experience reading the classic inspiration for the film and try to understand what makes it compelling. Topics include: Patriotism, The History of the Novel, Donald Trump and How Bateman Might View Him Today, Narcissism, the Emptiness of Materialism, Ambiguity in Fiction, One-Upping Serial Killers, Pathological Lying, a Surprise Cameo by Tom Cruise, Patterns with Serial Killers, Using Form to Indicate Mental State, Privilege, and Bateman's Constant Cruelty. Join them next week when they discuss Mary Harron's adaptation featuring Christian Bale! Sign up and get a free audio book: audibletrial.com/inktofilm Ink to Film is now on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content) 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 Buy American Psycho

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Special guest author Taylor Zajonc (THE MAW, WRECKING CREW, RED ROGUE SUN) joins Luke & James this week to discuss one of Stephen Spielberg's all-time classics, Jurassic Park! Taylor's bio is filled with real-life adventures like travelling 3-miles down in a soviet-era submersible and he brings that knowledge along with his storytelling insights into their discussion of the film. Topics include: The dawn of CGI in blockbuster films, incredible character development for each of the major players, hidden symbolism in the seatbelts, the brilliance of the first T-Rex scene, Luke tells a story about running out of the theater in terror, the amazing feats people can do with adrenaline, Luke makes a Dark Souls reference, a case for a demonic reference surrounding the raptors, then they end their coverage by considering the movie's ongoing legacy. Buy The Maw! Sign up and get a free audio book: audibletrial.com/inktofilm Follow Taylor Zajonc on Twitter Ink to Film is now on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content) Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Follow Ink to Film on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Great music: Ross Bugden

Special guest author Emily Suvada joins Luke & James to discuss the last third of Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park. Emily's book, This Mortal Coil, is a gripping dystopian Sci-Fi novel about gene hacking and a horrifying plague, so she brings a wealth of expert knowledge when it comes to writing a genetics-focused thriller. And that's not even mentioning her background in coding, mathematics, and astrophysics. This episode covers "iterations" 5-7 of the novel. Topics include: Jurassic Park River Adventure, Tim as only POV character, tentacle tongue, The Malcolm Stretch, The Universal Blue Glow of Sci-Fi, children in crisis situations, the danger of unnecessarily complicated user interfaces, Emily's take on the science of the book, Hammond's horribleness, liminal spaces, and whether or not Emily would go to Jurassic Park in real life. Join Luke & James next week for Stephen Spielberg's 1993 film! Buy This Mortal Coil Sign up and get a free audio book! audibletrial.com/inktofilm Follow Emily Suvada on Twitter Ink to Film is now on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content) Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Follow Ink to Film on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Great music: Ross Bugden Buy Jurassic Park

What would YOU do if a T-Rex started attacking a car full of children in front of you? Turns out Dr. Grant and Dr. Malcolm behave quite differently in the novel than their movie counterparts do. Join Luke and James as they discuss the third and fourth (of seven) "iterations" of Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park. Topics include: What makes children love dinosaurs, Grant being rough with a velociraptor, chaos theory predicts literally everything, Nedry's gruesome end, Ed Regis's just desserts, what a GRRM version of this book might look like, the motion-based vision problem, the T-Rex river raft chase, and finally how James would escape from the park! Join them next week for part 3, and then for their movie episode the week after when they finish with Stephen Spielberg's 1993 film. Ink to Film is now on Patreon! Learn about how to access bonus content! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Follow on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Ross Bugden Buy Jurassic Park

Michael Crichton wrote many famous novels, but arguably none made as huge an impact as his 1990 Sci-Fi thriller, Jurassic Park. In this episode (AKA "The Dino Hour"), Luke and James cover the first and second "iterations" (of seven) in the novel. But first, who was Michael Crichton? They begin by discussing the author's run-in with a professor at Harvard and his scientific background. Topics include: the pacing of good thrillers, the novel's darker tone, differences in the principal characters, some male-gaze issues, the plausibility of a miniature elephant, the utility of wearing the same color every day, and finish with revealing whether they would visit a real life Jurassic Park. Join them next week for part 2, and part 3 the week after, then for their movie episode where they finish with Stephen Spielberg's 1993 film. Ink to Film is now on Patreon! Learn about how to access bonus content! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Follow on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Ross Bugden Sign up and get a free audio book! audibletrial.com/inktofilm Buy Jurassic Park

Ramin Bahrani made an adaptation of Ray Bradbury's classic Sci-Fi novel, "Fahrenheit 451" starring Michael B. Jordan and Michael Shannon. That much can be said without reservation. Well, you might argue it was an extremely *loose* adaptation, but, dammit that's a reservation… Anyway, Luke and James saw it and have thoughts. SPOILERS BEGIN: 14:02 Ideas include: how the actors performances stack up, the highlights and lowlights of the dystopian world, the omnis's role in the movie and how it affects the story, 3D-printing food, (un)sexy harmonicas, the huge changes made to Clarisse's character, plot lines that don't lead anywhere, and their reaction to Douglas' ultimate fate. Ink to Film is now on Patreon! Check out their page to learn about how to access bonus content. Emoji Dick Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Follow on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Ross Bugden

The troubling concepts and ideas of Ray Bradbury's prescient 1953 Sci-Fi classic Fahrenheit 451 come to a stirring crescendo in the last two parts of the novel. This episode covers part two: The Sieve and the Sand, and part three: Burning Bright. Ideas include: The confluence of religion and capitalism, those who build vs those who burn in society, the superficiality of some voters, the staggering effect of poetry on someone who has never heard it, Montag's shocking turn against Beatty, the danger of state-run news agencies and propaganda, and the surprisingly grim and melancholy end to the novel and what Bradbury was trying to say with it. Luke and James finish by checking in with Reddit to see what the internet has come up with, then make some predictions for what they might expect in HBO's upcoming film adaptation starring Michael B. Jordan and Michael Shannon. Ink to Film is now on Patreon! Check out their page to learn about how to access bonus content. Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Follow on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Ross Bugden

Ray Bradbury is a legend for many of the books he wrote, but most notably for his 1953 Sci-Fi novel, Fahrenheit 451. This episode marks the beginning of a three-episode as Luke and James discuss part 1: The Hearth and the Salamander. Now, let's allow ourselves to be bothered by ideas for a while. Ideas include: A look back at the life and career of the author, the novel's iconic opening line, the manic-pixie-dream-girl trope, the dangers of disconnecting from art and human connections, the resistance of upsetting ideas, what value might or might not be found in abstract art, the dangers of whitewashing history, and the danger of limiting discussion of controversial topics, and the rising tide of anti-intellectualism. They end with a conversation about content warnings, movie ratings, censorship, and so on, and attempt to take the discomfort head on. Join them next week for parts 2 and 3 of the novel, and the following week as they react to HBO's new adaptation staring Michael Shannon and Michael B. Jordan! Ink to Film is now on Patreon! Check out their page to learn about how to access bonus content. Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Follow on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Ross Bugden

Peter Jackson set the bar for fantasy adaptations with his 2001 film based off JRR Tolkien's classic, The Fellowship of the Ring, part one of The Lord of the Rings. This episode is jam-packed with behind-the-scenes facts and insights about filmmaking that James brings to the table with his expertise. Also in this episode, Luke brings up a couple of particular members of the cast that he didn't love (Elrond, Arwen, and yes, even Frodo) and James calls it blasphemy. They discuss the alternate castings that could have been for Gandalf and Aragorn, just how legendary Howard Shore's score is, the living arrangements of Saruman, and then really dig into the differences in Boromir's story from book to movie. Stay to the end, because Luke and James debate how The One Ring truly works. Ink to Film is now on Patreon! Check out our page to learn about how to access bonus content. Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Nerdwriter1's Lord of the Rings: How Music Elevates Story Lord Of The Rings - Concerning Hobbits (Ectronic Remix)

The final third of JRR Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring contains some of the most legendary fantasy scenes of all time, but one in particular stands out. Join Luke and James as they pass through the mines of Moria alongside the nine walkers chosen by Elrond, worry about the fate of Bill the pony, come up with some wild theories about Tolkien and CS Lewis, debate whether Gimli asking Galadriel for a strand of hair is creepy or not, and discuss how book-Boromir's story differs from the one we see in the film. They end the episode by choosing a magic item to take with them on their journey forward! Chapters Covered: CH 3: The Ring Goes South CH 4: A Journey in the Dark CH 5: The Bridge of Khazad-dum CH 6: Lothlorien CH 7: The Mirror of Galadriel CH 8: Farewell to Lorien CH 9: The Great River CH 10: The Breaking of the Fellowship Join them next week for their movie-episode all about Peter Jackson's 2001 film as they wrap their coverage of part one of the Lord of the Rings. Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Twitter Facebook Instagram Feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Sign up and get a free audio book! audibletrial.com/inktofilm Buy The Lord of the Rings Lord Of The Rings - Concerning Hobbits (Ectronic Remix)

So just what the hell is up with Tom Bombadil? The guys tackle that and more this week as they discuss the middle nine chapters of The Fellowship of the Ring, part one of The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien. James asks what the deal with all the songs is in this book and in fantasy as a genre, Luke makes several references to Dungeons & Dragons, the guys talk about how this book gives them wanderlust, and they debate the differences in how the council of Elrond goes down in the book as compared to the movie. Chapters Covered: CH 6: The Old Forest CH 7: In the House of Tom Bombadil CH 8: Fog on the Barrow-Downs CH 9: At the Sign of the Prancing Pony CH 10: Strider CH 11: A Knife in the Dark CH 12: Flight to the Ford Book II CH 1: Many Meetings CH 2: The Council of Elrond Join us next week as we finish out the book and the week after for our movie episode all about Peter Jackson's 2001 film. Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Twitter Facebook Instagram Feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Clubon Goodreads Fear No Evil: On Sorting Hats and Forest Godsby Sarah Gailey Sign up and get a free audio book! audibletrial.com/inktofilm Buy The Lord of the Rings Lord Of The Rings - Concerning Hobbits (Ectronic Remix)

JRR Tolkien is a giant in genre literature and the guys are eager to discuss his novel, The Fellowship of the Ring, part one of The Lord of the Rings. In this episode, they cover the first five chapters of the novel. But first, who was JRR Tolkien? They begin by digging into the life of the legendary author and how fighting in World War I and living through World War II may or may not have informed his writing. Also, just what sort of weed are these hobbits smoking? Chapters covered CH 1: A Long-Expected Party CH 2: The Shadow of the Past CH 3: Three is Company CH 4: A Short Cut to Mushrooms CH 5: A Conspiracy Unmasked Topics include: Parsing Bilbo's speech, what writer's might learn from LOTR and what they might avoid, the beautiful prose, what it's like to leave a place forever, and what goes into a great metaphor. Join us next week for part 2, part 3 the week after, then our movie episode where we finish with Peter Jackson's 2001 film. Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Twitter Facebook Instagram Feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Sign up and get a free audio book! audibletrial.com/inktofilm Buy The Lord of the Rings Lord Of The Rings - Concerning Hobbits (Ectronic Remix)

The guys are through the final gate and rewarded with Steven Spielberg's nostalgic video game romp, Ready Player One, adapted from the Sci-Fi novel by Ernest Cline. They begin with a SPOILER-FREE section where James talks a bit about what makes Spielberg so great, what their theater-going experiences were like, and their overall thoughts about the movie. SPOILERS begin: 25:10 Topics include: reacting to the many new references including which one they both loved most, a debate on whether this adaptation kept the spirit of the original, the improvement of Art3mis's character, the biggest laughs, Luke tells a story about his misbegotten youth, and they end by each saying which book reference they both missed the most. Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Twitter Facebook Instagram Feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Sign up and get a free audio book! audibletrial.com/inktofilm TeknoAXE's Royalty Free Music

Crystal key in hand, the guys head into the final gate to finish "Ready Player One" by Ernest Cline. In this episode covering level 3 they begin with their overall thoughts on the novel before diving right into the summary. Spoiler topics include: Wade's invasion of Art3mus's privacy, James reveals what hit him hardest in this novel, the importance of remembering the real world, a possible Deus Ex Machina, a missed opportunity to have a more nuanced social discussion, the tragedy of the Og-Halliday-Kiera backstory, the possible Voltron joke, the final reference that lands for James, and what a game looks like when you have God-mode activated. Stay tuned for the last section of the episode where Luke and James talk all about the controversy surrounding this book and its connection to Gamergate. Luke also outlines what he learned about the Easter-egg that Cline hid within his novel. Ink to Film returns next week with their reaction to the new film by Steven Spielberg! Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Twitter Facebook Instagram Feedback: [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Sign up and get a free audio book! audibletrial.com/inktofilm TeknoAXE's Royalty Free Music Buy Ready Player One

BONUS RELEASE this week as the guys log back in to the Oasis for level 2 of their coverage of Ernest Cline's "Ready Player One" (AKA part 2/3 of the book). They hop right into their spoiler-coverage this time with a deep dive into all the geeky gamer hijinks that happen in this middle section. Spoiler topics include: the upgrade in Wade's haptic gear, the reference Luke knew was coming and has been sitting on for 20+ episodes of this podcast, James recounts his favorite part of the novel so far, the viability of the Oasis fitness program, what James would play on his TV channel, and finish by theorizing on what references will show up in the movie and what will happen in the final part of this novel. Ink to Film returns Thursday for level 3, just in time for the new film by Steven Spielberg! Their coverage concludes the following week as they react to the movie and compare it to their experience reading the novel. Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Twitter Facebook Instagram [email protected] Home Base: inktofilm.com Sign up and get a free audio book! audibletrial.com/inktofilm TeknoAXE's Royalty Free Music Buy Ready Player One

Join the guys as they login to the Oasis with Ernest Cline's Sci-Fi holy grail of geekdom with their coverage of level 1 of "Ready Player One" (AKA part 1 of the book). They begin their journey with a SPOILER-FREE section covering some background about the author and their general thoughts about the material so far including how it was different than expected. SPOILER-FREE section ends: 45:58 Spoiler topics include: the intersection of gaming and religion, Wade's potentially problematic relationship with women, James reveals what classic movie he wants to star in, the introduction of all the major characters, their experience playing Joust, and the clever way the book ups the stakes by the end of level 1. Join them again early next week when they dive into level 2 & 3 both before they see the new film by Steven Spielberg! Twitter Facebook Instagram [email protected] inktofilm.com audibletrial.com/inktofilm TeknoAXE's Royalty Free Music Amazon link to Ready Player One

Special guest J.L. Gribble joins Luke & James to discuss Ava DuVernay's 2018 film adaptation of "A Wrinkle in Time" starring Oprah Winfry, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, Zach Galifianakis and more. Guest J.L. writes the Steel Empires series, so she knows all about YA fantasy and brings that insight to the conversation. The episode begins with a spoiler-free section covering notes about the filmmaker, the social impact of this movie, making general comparisons to the book, and the overall reaction to the film from each host. SPOILERS BEGIN: 21:55 Spoiler topics include: Feelings about Charles Wallace, reactions to the changes from the novel, thoughts about the 3 Ws, what Zach Galifianakis brought to the movie, Chris Pine, the changes to Camazotz, who this book is for, Oprah's stardom, standout scenes and lackluster scenes, Calvin and Meg's love story, and where this movie falls on the fantasy vs science spectrum. J.L. Gribble's books Always Dawn to Forever Night by Luke Elliott Audible Affiliate Link—Get a free audio book! Signup for Ink to Film's Newsletter Twitter Facebook Instagram [email protected] Ink to Film Website Ross Bugden

Join Luke & James as they take a wholesome trip across the universe with Madeleine L'Engle's 1962 novel, "A Wrinkle in Time," before they see the new film by Ava DuVernay starring Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, and more. They begin with only general thoughts about the novel, some of the science the book deals with, and the difficulties the author had with finding a publisher. SPOILERS BEGIN: 29:30 Spoiler topics include: Things that haven't aged well in the novel, a trip to a 2D world, the commendable job the book does of explaining heady scientific concepts to a young audience, the anti-authoritarian themes, the controversial ways the novel deals with science and religion, and finally the backlash that Madeleine L'Engle faced because of her future books. Always Dawn to Forever Night by Luke Elliott The Ballad of Mabel Goldenaxe, the complete series by Sherry Peters Audible Affiliate Link—Get a free audio book! Twitter Facebook Instagram [email protected] Ink to Film Website Ross Bugden

Writer Remy Nakamura joins Luke and James to discuss Annihilation, the 2018 mind-blowing film by Alex Garland starring Natalie Portman and Oscar Isaac based on the novel by Jeff Vandermeer. Whether you're wondering if the movie is worth checking out or trying to wrap your head around what you just saw, this is the episode you've been looking for! We begin with only general discussion about the movie and its production, including our theater-experience and some light comparisons to the novel. SPOILERS BEGIN: 23:32 Spoiler topics include: an in-depth talk about the mind-blowing 3rd act, the nature of the shimmer and what it contains, the surprising and affecting body-horror, the unsettling bear, what might've been different if the expedition was all male instead of female, and what about our own humanity that could make us susceptible to the violence of Area X. Remy Nakamura Twitter Facebook Instagram [email protected] Ink to Film Website Audible Affiliate Link—Get a free audio book! Ross Bugden

The guys have delved too deep into Jeff Vandermeer's "Annihilation" and have come out different. Changed. New. In this episode, they finish out the novel discussing parts 4 and 5. Once again, they begin with a SPOILER-FREE section safe for the uninfected. SPOILER-FREE section ends: 13:55 Spoiler topics include: The underlying nature and message of the novel, theories about the tower, Area X, the Southern Reach, the craft the author is employing to create certain effects, the contents of the journal, the potential for government conspiracy, the unknowable truth of the universe, what is compelling James, and both their overall thoughts about this novel and its ending. Join them next week for their reactions to the new film by Alex Garland featuring Natalie Portman and Oscar Isaac! Twitter Facebook Instagram [email protected] Ink to Film Website Audible Affiliate Link Ross Bugden Buy Annihilation "Could You Be a Parasite?" -Vsauce3

This week the guys delve into Jeff Vandermeer's incredible weird sci-fi novel, "Annihilation," by discussing parts 1, 2, and ending with part 3. They kick things off with a SPOILER-FREE section covering some background about the author and their general thoughts about the novel so far. SPOILER-FREE section ends: 15:11 Spoiler topics include: The language and style of the novel, the reliability of the narrator, what they think the Crawler could be, the shadiness of the government running these expeditions, the nature of the crew's little warning light, the fear of the unknown, the role hypnotism plays in the novel, the big twist at the end of section 3, and a discussion on literary vs. genre writing and where this novel might fit into that debate. Join them again next week when they finish out the novel, and the week after for their reactions to the new film by Alex Garland featuring Natalie Portman and Oscar Isaac. Twitter Facebook Instagram [email protected] inktofilm.com audibletrial.com/inktofilm Ross Bugden Amazon link to Annihilation Youtube link to "Could You Be a Parasite?"