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The battle of Isengard and Helm's Deep both rage this week while Frodo and Sam pickup an unexpected companion on their trip to Mordor. This episode covers the second 3rdof The Two Towers, part two of The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien. Topics: Trees vs caves, not weed but also not not-weed, consulting scripture for our allegories, the power of a wizard's voice, Gollum the Great, the Dark Souls marshes, and the one-man play of Sméagol vs Gollum. Chapters Covered Book III CH 7: Helm's Deep CH 8: The Road to Isenguard CH 9: Flotsam and Jetsam CH 10: The Voice of Saruman CH 11: The Palantir Book IV CH 1: The Taming of Sméagol CH 2: The Passage of the Marshes Join them next week as they continue their coverage of the book before arriving at Peter Jackson's 2002 film. 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 Buy The Two Towers Music: Lord Of The Rings - Concerning Hobbits (Ectronic Remix)

Middle Earth prepares for war as Luke & James return to a beloved series to continue where they left off all the way back in episode 39. So, grab some Lembas bread, put on your running shoes, and head into the forest to commune with some immortal trees! This episode covers the first 1/3rdof The Two Towers, part two of The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien. Topics: The choice to begin the novel with the death of Boromir, telling one half of the story absent Frodo and Sam, the mystery of the creep in white hanging out in Fanghorn Forest, the ponderous joy of Treebeard the Ent, Merry and Pippin's clever escape, orc politics, Gimli is sad he didn't get a message from his crush, Aragorn gets the hots for Eowyn, Gandalf the White Liar, and the slapping down of Wyrmtongue. Chapters Covered CH 1: The Departure of Boromir CH 2: The Riders of Rohan CH 3: The Uruk-Hai CH 4: Treebeard CH 5: The White Rider CH 6: The King of the Golden Hall Join them next week as they continue their coverage of the book before arriving at Peter Jackson's 2002 film. 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 Buy The Two Towers Music: Lord Of The Rings - Concerning Hobbits (Ectronic Remix)

Stoker-Award-nominated horror writer Sara Tantlinger joins Luke & James to discuss the new Pet Sematary adaptation! Filmmakers Kevin Kölsch & Dennis Widmyer take some liberties with Stephen King's source material, and the hosts weigh in on which ones worked and which fell short. How does the Creed family come across in the new adaptation? Does John Lithgow do Jud Crandall justice? They start with a spoiler-free conversation to kick things off! Spoilers begin: 23:43 Topics Include: Their theater-going experience, the problem with horror-clichés, Stephen King Easter eggs, issues with the way the film uses Victor Pascal, the BIG change, the new interpretation of the Wendigo, the differences with Rachel's sister Zelda, Church's performance & red carpet attire, and how they felt about the film's final scene. Find Sara Tantlinger on her website, Twitter, or Instagram. 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 Intro Music: Ross Bugden

Climb over the deadfall this week with Luke & James as they return to Pet Sematary for the second half of the novel by Stephen King (which includes "Part Two: The Micmac Burying Ground" & "Part Three: Oz the Gweat and Tewwible"). In this half, tragedy comes for Louis Creed and his entire family in the most horrific ways possible. Also, Ink to Film is partnering with Scribner Books to giveaway 3 copies of Stephen King's classic novel alongside our coverage, so the guys describe how you can win (Hint: Social Media). Revisit the novel now before the new movie directed by Kevin Kölsch & Dennis Widmyer comes out! Topics Include: King's managing of the Gage tragedy, the aphorisms people recite about death, the ultimate nature and symbolism of the Wendigo, the most realistic grave-digging scene of all time, how the Wendigo might connect with King's other monsters, and predictions for the new adaptation. 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 Pet Sematary Intro Music: Ross Bugden

Often touted as Stephen King's most frightening novel, Pet Sematary is the next title in the King Renaissance up for a modern adaptation. Join Luke & James as they read the iconic novel leading up to the new movie directed by Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer. This episode covers "Part One: The Pet Sematary" of the 3-part novel. In this section, readers are introduced to the Creed family: Louis, Rachel, Ellie, and Gage, as well as their family cat Church. Jud and Norma Crandall are their new neighbors in Ludlow, ME, and their meeting kicks off one of King's darkest tales. Topics Include: Connections to the rest of King's work, the nature of frightening stories, the real-life inspiration for the novel, the purpose of the foreshadowing, the first time the hosts were confronted with death, the things that connect us with past generations, and Luke opens up some about his mother's death. 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 Pet Sematary Intro Music: Ross Bugden

The first season of Game of Thrones delivers iconic scene after iconic scene in its final act, and the HBO series for the most part delivers the same magic and surprise of the book. Luke & James have combined their coverage to discuss both novel and adaptation simultaneously leading up to a memorable ending of blood and fire. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the first 7 seasons of the Game of Thrones HBO television series & the five currently released novels of the A Song of Ice and Fire book series. Questions posed: Do you believe Syrio Forel could be Jaqen H'ghar? Will Gendry and Arya end up together in the show's final season? Should Ned Stark have listened to Renly Baratheon? Is Tywin Lannister a hypocrite for scolding Jaime about caring too much what other people think of him? Would Daenerys Targaryen actually make a good queen for Westeros? Could we see a return of Khal Drogo in season 8? Ink to Film is on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content & commission a specific project by becoming a Jukebox Hero) Follow Ink to Film on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Home Base: inktofilm.com Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Music: Rameses B

Relive the season of Game of Thrones that started it all with Luke & James as they discuss all the political intrigue, backstabbing, sexposition, and changes both good & bad between the book and the HBO series. They combine their book + TV show coverage into a single episode that arrives at the gruesome crowning of Viserys Targaryen at the hands of Khal Drogo. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the first 7 seasons of the Game of Thrones HBO television series & the five currently released novels of the A Song of Ice and Fire book series. Questions posed: Did Jaime act on behalf of the smallfolk when he killed the Mad King or was he more of an opportunist interested in saving himself and his family? How does Robert Baratheon in his prime stack up against the great warriors of Westeros? What do the guys think of the "Bran the Timewalker" theory? Does Ned Stark make any morally wrong decisions? And, finally, is GRRM the King Robert of fantasy fiction? Join the guys next week when they cover the final chunk of season 1 of the HBO series & the book by George RR Martin! Ink to Film is on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content & commission a specific project by becoming a Jukebox Hero) Follow Ink to Film on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Home Base: inktofilm.com Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Music: Rameses B Swordplay and historical accuracy: ScholaGladiatoria

People all over the world are revisiting the early seasons of Game of Thrones before season 8 arrives, so why not join Luke & James as they go all the way back to the first two episodes of season 1? Last week they read the associated chapters, and this week they react to all the differences big and small from book to screen. They begin by exploring David Benioff & D. B. Weiss's careers before Thrones, before tackling each episode on its own. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the first 7 seasons of the Game of Thrones HBO television series & the five currently released novels of the A Song of Ice and Fire book series. Topics include: Sexposition in action, the infamous unaired pilot, the consequences of male gaze, Ned vs. Jaime in a sword fight—who would win?, the possible reason for Ned not to tell Catelyn about R=L=J, Robert Baratheon's cowardice, Dany's fireproofing, and the HBO series' effect on our larger culture. Join the guys next week when they cover another large chunk of the HBO series & book by George RR Martin! Ink to Film is on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content & commission a specific project by becoming a Jukebox Hero) Follow Ink to Film on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Home Base: inktofilm.com Sign up for Ink to Film's Newsletter Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Music: Rameses B Great breakdowns and theories: Alt Shift X

With the worldwide sensation of a TV series returning soon for its final season, there's no better time to go back to the source and discuss George R. R. Martin's A GAME OF THRONES. Often called the "American Tolkien" Martin is one of the most influential fantasy writers of modern time, and his work has greatly affected both Luke & James' lives. They begin by diving into GRRM's biography before reliving the early chapters of the novel that started the phenomenon. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the first 7 seasons of the Game of Thrones HBO television series as well as the five currently released novels of the A Song of Ice and Fire book series. GRRM Bio Discussion Ends: 30:53 Topics include: Ink to Film's special connection to Game of Thrones, Martin's feelings about Stan Lee, the first Hugo Loser's Party, the story seed for the series, the subversion of reader expectations, the Stark family motto's meaning, the expert use of prophecy, the conflation of the book & TV series especially concerning Daenerys & Khal Drogo, Tyrion Lannister & Jon Snow's relationship, Ned's secret about R+L=J & what it has done to his marriage, Jaime & Cersei's dastardly deeds, Joffrey being a sh*t, Sandor Glegane the nihilist, the new Robert Baratheon, and Luke & James get emotional talking about the dire wolf Lady's fate at Ned Stark's hand. Join the guys next week when they dive into the HBO series by Dan Weiss and David Benioff starring Emilia Clarke, Kit Harrington, Sean Bean, Mark Addy, Lena Heady, Maisie Williams, Sophie Turner, and so many more! Ink to Film is on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content & commission a specific project by becoming a Jukebox Hero) Follow Ink to Film on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Home Base: inktofilm.com Sign up for Ink to Film's NewsletterInk to Film Book Club on Goodreads Music: Rameses B Buy A Game of Thrones

Named one of the year's best films by The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and Roger Ebert, Jesus' Son by Alison Maclean tackles the surreal, disjointed narrative first created by author Denis Johnson. F**khead, played admirably by Billy Crudup, meets a woman named Michelle (played by Samantha Morton) and their romance is as kinetic and exciting as it is destructive. An impressive cast provides memorable performances, include standout moments by Jack Black, Denis Leary, Will Patton, Michael Shannon, Holly Hunter, and Dennis Hopper. Topics: The look & tone of the film, the overt symbolism, the pros & cons of using verbatim dialogue from the source material, Denis Johnson's cameo, the meaning of a cartoon octopus, the over-the-top drug sequence, and the potential message about the author that movie may be trying to convey. Ink to Film is on Patreon! (Learn how to access bonus content & commission a specific project by becoming 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 Music: "2 Legit" By Jay Man

Denis Johnson's landmark short story collection Jesus' Son tells the story of a drug-addict searching for meaning and purpose in life. The book's erratic, surreal style lends itself to a truly memorable read as the narrator (F**khead) recounts the story of his life filled with robbery, sex, murder, and more. He struggles throughout, hitting rock bottom over and over again before landing on a path of possible recovery. Stories Covered: Car Crash While Hitchhiking, Two Men, Out on Bail, Dundun, Work, Emergency, Dirty Wedding, The Other Man, Happy Hour, Steady Hands at Seattle General, Beverly Home. Topics: how autobiographical is the book, the search for meaning, potential meanings behind the title of the book, Luke talks about his own car accident, Georgie's desire to be heroic, Luke & James's trip to Seattle, FH wanting to be saved by the women in his life, and the disconnect between the broken and the well-adjusted of this world. Join us next week for Jesus' Son the film directed by Alison Maclean and starring Billy Crudup, Samantha Horton, Jack Black, Michael Shannon, Denis Leary, Holly Hunter, and Dennis Hopper! 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 Music: "2 Legit" By Jay Man Buy:Jesus' Son Denis Johnson Interview #1(Yale) Denis Johnson Interview #2(Longreads)

David O. Russell's adaptation of Matthew Quick's novel SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK was nominated for 8 Academy Awards for good reason. The story takes on new dimensions here, changing in subtle but profound ways to create something unique. Dynamite performances out of Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro and Chris Tucker further help to heighten the experience. And Luke got to watch it for the first time! Topics Include: The overall shift in perspective, Jukebox Heroes, David O. Russell's filmography, Pat Solitano's complete lack of filter, Tiffany Maxwell's willingness to manipulate, the magic of filmmaking, the true purpose of the dancing scenes, and the big dance sequence changes for the movie. Ink to Film is on Patreon (Learn how to access bonus content & become a Jukebox Hero yourself!) 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 Read FULL TRANSCRIPTS for select episodes of Ink to Film

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)