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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?"

Netflix's cyberpunk far-future series was an overall success, with a few sticking points holding it back from greatness. Luke & James read the source material by Richard K. Morgan and bring that perspective into their view of the show in this episode. They kick things off with a SPOILER-FREE section filled with their general thoughts on the quality of the season, give some background on the production, and then discuss how it compares broadly to the novel. NON-SPOILER TALK ENDS: 13:20 In the spoiler section, they break down each character's story arc in the show and compare and contrast them with their book counterparts. They each extoll parts they loved, like Poe and the Bancrofts, but also point out all the parts that didn't land, like a particular fight scene. The finish with a final pronouncement, should you watch the show, read the book, or do both? Twitter Facebook Instagram [email protected] inktofilm.com audibletrial.com/inktofilm Ross Bugden

The guys have finished the second half of Richard K. Morgan's 2002 post-cyberpunk novel, "Altered Carbon" and enjoyed the entire wild ride. In part two of their coverage of the book, they begin again with a hefty SPOILER-FREE section where they only talk about the book in general terms, discuss the high levels of adult content in the story and what Morgan might be trying to accomplish with them, revisit some of the philosophical questions raised in part one, and then add another wrinkle when Luke brings up the Ship of Theseus Paradox. After that, they get into spoiler territory and breakdown the entire second half and talk about all their favorite and most mind-bending scenes it contains. They end with a look ahead to the Netflix series that they will cover next and address some listener feedback. NON-SPOILER TALK ENDS: 18:07 Twitter Facebook Instagram [email protected] inktofilm.com audibletrial.com/inktofilm Buy Altered Carbon Ross Bugden

Before the release of the brand-new Netflix series, the guys go back to the source with Richard K. Morgan's 2002 postcyberpunk novel, "Altered Carbon." In part one of their coverage they try something a little different by beginning with a robust NON-SPOILER section for anyone curious about the novel but wanting to stay unspoiled for the series. They begin by talking about the author's bio and career, the premise of the novel's tech, the background of main character Takeshi Kovacs, and the mystery surrounding the murder of Laurens Bancroft. They end the non-spoiler talk with a debate about the philosophical questions raised by the sleeve-tech in the novel. In the second part of the episode, they get into plot and describe Kovacs' investigation and all the salacious things he uncovers, discuss some particularly graphic scenes, then end by theorizing on who will ultimately be revealed to be the murderer. NON-SPOILER TALK ENDS: 45:47 Twitter Facebook Instagram [email protected] www.inktofilm.com audibletrial.com/inktofilm Buy Altered Carbon Ross Bugden

Writer and filmmaker Kourtnea Hogan returns for the disastrous Rawhead Rex film adaptation by George Pavlou based on the short story by Clive Barker. Honestly, watching this film is NOT recommended. Even so, Luke, James, and Kourtnea get a kick out of rehashing it in all its B-movie glory! Topics include as they try to understand where it all went wrong: the stiff acting, all the things that make the monster-suit awful, the bizarre actions by all the characters, the uncomfortable sexual energy between the two main characters, the Jason-style rampage at the trailer park, and the final "twist" at the end. It was a painful watch, but the conversation has us all cracking up. Kourtnea's Instagram Ink to Film: Twitter Facebook Instagram inktofilm.com [email protected] audibletrial.com/inktofilm AKnewGod Social Media: AKnewGod song Indifferent https://soundcloud.com/aknewgod https://www.youtube.com/user/AKnewGod https://www.reverbnation.com/aknewgod http://aknewgod.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/aknewgod?_rdr=p

Writer and filmmaker Kourtnea Hogan joins Luke and James this week to discuss Clive Barker's 1984 short story, "Rawhead Rex," from his legendary "Books of Blood." This EXTREME-CONTENT filled episode's topics include: Clive Barker's traumatic childhood experience, the many ways that Rawhead is a story about masculinity vs. femininity, something Luke dubs the "Clive Barker Detail," all the phallic symbols in the story, the effectiveness of the omniscient POV, the character of Rawhead, the ways in which Barker is skewering Christianity, the scenes Luke says he will never forget, and they end by discussing the final bizarre and grotesque detail of the story. Kourtnea's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kourtnea_z_h/ Ink To Film: Twitter Facebook Instagram inktofilm.com audibletrial.com/inktofilm AKnewGod: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6Ex2aJirzw&app=desktop https://soundcloud.com/aknewgod https://www.youtube.com/user/AKnewGod https://www.reverbnation.com/aknewgod http://aknewgod.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/aknewgod?_rdr=p

Maurice Sendak's beloved children's picture book left an indelible mark on generations of kids, and Luke and James are among them. They begin this combo book/film episode by discussing their relationship with the original material, then talk about the text itself, drawing out new meaning from their now adult perspectives. Next, they move on to Spike Jonze's documentary called "Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak" which deeply affected them both. Through it, they discuss the life and legacy of the Sendak, and what it means to find joy in creative work when all else fails. In the last half of the episode, Luke and James delve into Spike Jonze's 2009 Film. Their talk turns from artistry and imagination to symbolism and hidden meanings, as well as the difficulties the performers faced in their suits and the pushback the director faced in making the film he ultimately wanted to create. Twitter Facebook Instagram inktofilm.com audibletrial.com/inktofilm Ross Bugden

Happy New Year! Luke and James sat down together in Florida to take one last look back at all the projects they did in 2017. This episode doesn't focus on one specific title exclusively, but instead touches on all of their previous projects. Missed feedback is addressed, then they answer questions from listeners. 2017 Project List: IT (film/novel), Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep, Blade Runner, Blade Runner 2049, Howl's Moving Castle (film/novel), Who Goes There?, The Thing, Nothing Lasts Forever, Die Hard. Late Feedback: 2:46 Blade Runner 2049 spoilers: 7:26-10:34 Questions from Listeners: 15:19 Would you ever consider a classic romance for a project? Can you tell us more about your backgrounds? Who are your favorite authors/directors? Dream guest for the show? What kind of pets do you have? Thoughts on The Last Jedi? (SPOILER FREE) Favorite episode to record? Would you consider covering The Lord of the Rings? What was your favorite and least favorite book/movie to cover? Biggest challenges to starting the podcast? What book would you love to see turned into a movie? Does reading the book affect the way you see the movie? Do you have a preference for reading book or seeing movie first? Which 2017 surprised you the most? Which project are you looking forward to the most in 2018? Twitter Facebook Instagram www.inktofilm.com [email protected] NCS Music Channel audibletrial.com/inktofilm

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 'Tis the season to watch Die Hard and the guys have a lot to say about John McTiernan's 1988 action classic, especially now that they've read the source material. Topics include: details about the director's legal troubles, the potential gender and racial issues in the movie, the characterization of the terrorists, and Alan Rickman's iconic performance. Luke raises the question: why do audiences like John McClane? They discuss, then move on to the police's ineptitude, the references made to other films in the movie, and whether or not Karl could actually be alive at the end. They finish out by discussing some potential overarching themes, both intended and unintended. Twitter Facebook Instagram inktofilm.com Chris Hayes Music audibletrial.com/inktofilm

The guys finish out the second half of book that inspired Die Hard, Roderick Thorp's 1979 novel, Nothing Lasts Forever. Just how different is it? Well, dramatically different, in some ways, and Luke and James weigh the changes that the movie made compared to the source material. Topics include: Joe's growing numbness toward killing, the relationship between Joe and Al, old men being grumpy about the young people today, and then the guys have a good laugh about a particular turn of phrase unique to the novel. They go on to discuss the viability of the firehose-jump-off-the-roof plan, wonder why the cops continue not to believe Al, and finally discuss two HUGE departures from the movie and theorize about why Thorp might have chosen to write the novel the way he did. Twitter Facebook Instagram inktofilm.com Chris Hayes Music audibletrial.com/inktofilm

Episode Description: "Did you know that Die Hard was based off a novel? For the first of their holiday episodes, Luke and James have a blast going back to the source with the first half (chapters 1-9) of Roderick Thorp's "Nothing Lasts Forever" and discovering all its similarities and differences. They kick it off by debating Die Hard's qualifications as a "Christmas film" and explore the author's biography, then get right into the story about Joe Leland, Thorp's version of John McClane. Topics include: the pacing of thrillers, possible male wish-fulfillment inherent in the character, repeated problematic observations by Joe Leland, the differences in POVs between the movie and book, the tonal difference in the violence depicted in the novel, and then finish by making some predictions for the second half of the book. Stay tuned for the outro, because Luke and James announce an upcoming special episode! Twitter Facebook Instagram inktofilm.com Chris Hayes Music audibletrial.com/inktofilm

Hayao Miyazaki is a living legend, and James and Luke have a lot to say about his 2004 anime classic, Howl's Moving Castle. They have read Diana Wynne Jones's source material discuss the film in comparison. They lay out Miyazaki's filmography and make some recommendations, then get into the anti-war themes he brings to this movie. Next, they discuss the voice acting performances of the English dub, debate possible problematic body image issues in the film, and highlight a cameo by Howl's backside. They finish out by debating whether or not the film features a dream sequence, the possible implications of including time travel, and end with a quote from an interview with the author herself. Twitter Facebook Instagram inktofilm.com audibletrial.com/inktofilm Ross Bugden

In the second half of their coverage of Diana Wynne Jones' novel Howl's Moving Castle, Luke and James go through the door, black blob down, and find out that what lies on the other side is startlingly familiar… Luke gets a little academic about types of fantasy, Sophie learns a lot about herself and her powers, then Luke makes a Mario reference. Next, they discuss whether or not this story is all about the romance between Howl and Sophie or if it is more of a subplot, and finally Luke reads the John Donne poem referenced in the book and they try to make connections between it and the novel. Twitter Facebook Instagram inktofilm.com Ross Bugden audibletrial.com/inktofilm

In a dramatic genre shift, Luke and James delve into their first fantasy project with the young adult novel, Howl's Moving Castle, which was later adapted into the famous anime film by Hayao Miyazaki. To keep with the more wholesome tone, Luke and James are going to try to keep things as family friendly as they can. In this episode, they cover the first half of the novel (chapters 1-10). Highlights include: the effect of age on confidence, the sense of wonder this world and its magic conveys, what it's like to imagine a complete absence of color, James making a choice Pokémon reference, and emo shooting stars. Twitter Facebook Instagram inktofilm.com Ross Bugden Audibletrial.com/inktofilm

The 2nd half of James and Luke's conversation with their special guest-host, 4x Bram Stoker Award winning writer Mike Arnzen, all about John Carpenter's 1982 sci-fi horror classic, The Thing. Topics include: Trying to track the disease vectors in the film, debating at what point Blair turns, theories about who could've destroyed the blood, just how the CPR arm-biting scene was able to be so shocking, what makes the iconic wire-in-the-blood test so compelling, and the rampant breakdowns in communication throughout. They end by proposing what themes and social commentaries could be suggested by the movie, what the film's legacy is today, and why people still watching and talking about this movie 35 years later. Mike Arnzen on Twitter www.gorelets.com Ink to Film Twitter Facebook Instagram inktofilm.com Ross Bugden Audibletrial.com/inktofilm

Award-winning horror writer Mike Arnzen joins Luke and James as Ink to Film's first special-guest-host to discuss John Carpenter's 1982 sci-fi horror classic, The Thing. In part one of their conversation they touch what the film might say about masculinity in the 80s, the incredible practical effects on display and what modern movie-makers might learn from them, the unreal dog acting, the underlying themes of the primitive vs technology and how that differs from the novella, and discuss the enduring legacy of the cult classic. Mike Arnzen on Twitter www.gorelets.com Ink to Film Twitter Facebook Instagram inktofilm.com Ross Bugden Audibletrial.com/inktofilm

John W. Campbell's legendary novella inspired several films, most notably, John Carpenter's "The Thing" (1982). Join Luke and James as they go all the way back to the 30s to explore the source material. They begin by talking about the man behind the monster, John Campbell, and touch on his legacy in the Sci-Fi world. In their book coverage, they get into paranoia at the heart of this story how it resonates with our modern fears in a world with serial killers and mass shootings. inktofilm.com Twitter Facebook Instagram Ross Bugden

The guys watched Denis Villeneuve's Blade Runner 2049 & have A LOT to say about it. Come along as Luke and James not only highlight all the things that made the film incredible, but try and get to the bottom of what the entire Blade Runner franchise is about as their coverage concludes. Non-spoiler topics include: Oscar chances, the lasting appeal of the film, standout performances, & who we would recommend see this film. (19:03) Spoiler topics: The continuation of eye symbolism, Ryan Gosling's outerwear, Agent K vs Deckard as main characters, the relative personhood of holograms, where we land on the is he/isn't he question about Deckard, and all the book and previous film references we caught with our first viewing. (1:20:56): New project announcement! inktofilm.com Twitter Facebook Instagram Ross Bugden

James is loving that they get to talk about one of his favorite films, Blade Runner (1982) directed by Ridley Scott! Come along as he and Luke get explore the Sci-Fi classic in its entirety with the ultimate recap before the new movie comes out. Highlights include: the symbolism of eyes and pyramids, all the surprising changes and similarities to the PKD novel, the meaning of the iconic "tears in rain" scene, and of course, their conflicting opinions about what that final bit of origami actually revealed. And stick around after the credits for quick coverage of the short-film prequels to the new movie! inktofilm.com Twitter Facebook Instagram Audible affiliate link: audibletrial.com/inktofilm Ross Bugden

The final book-discussion for Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep covering chapters 11-22. Join Luke and James as they finish out the novel that inspired Blade Runner. In this episode, they discuss which electric animal they would most want, the confluence of consumerism and spirituality, the ethics of sex with sentient robots, and even take a stab at answering the novel's eponymous question: Do androids dream of electric sheep? Twitter Facebook Instagram inktofilm.com Ross Bugden

Coverage begins for Philip K. Dick's 1968 Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep as we start our journey into the Blade Runner universe. In part 1 (of 2), James and Luke cover chapters 1-10 of the novel, discussing the Sci-Fi's legend's legacy, what it means to be "real," and whether "Andy" or "Replicant" is the better term. Twitter Facebook inktofilm.com Ross Bugden

First movie episode! Luke & James cap off their IT coverage by reacting to the 2017 film floating through theaters now. Whether you've been following along with the book episodes or you've just seen the film, this episode is for you. Character Movie-Version VS Character Book-Version: 6:14 Spoiler Talk Begins: 17:29 Favorite New Pennywise Scenes: 28:27 Dream Casting Part 2: 44:34 "Watch. Review. Repeat." Further Listening Recommendation: 58:12 New Project Announcement: 1:01:18 If you're looking for more IT discussion be sure to check out Watch. Review. Repeat. on Twitter and Facebook and be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast listening service. Ink to Film Ep-5 (Controversy talk begins around 1:24:44) Ink to Film Twitter Ink to Film Facebook Inktofilm.com Watch. Review. Repeat. on iTunes Ross Bugden Youtube

And so IT ends. This week, Luke and James conclude their coverage of Stephen King's 1986 horror novel IT by diving into Part 5: The Ritual of Chud. The Losers brave the sewers under Derry one final time, where things get terrifying, deadly, and more than a little strange. They talk about their expectations for the new film and have a lively debate about the extremely controversial scene at the end of the book. Controversy talk around: 1:24:44 Twitter Facebook inktofilm.com Ross Bugden

Continuing coverage of Stephen King's 1986 novel IT. This week, join Luke and James as they focus on Part 4: July of 1958. They debate the nature of true evil, the secret lives of children, and the merits of smoke-induced hallucinations. Tension is ratcheting up in Derry as the Loser Club draws ever closer to their final confrontations with IT in both timelines. Twitter Facebook inktofilm.com Ross Bugden

James and Luke continue their discussion on Stephen King's 1986 novel IT. This week we dive into part 3: Grownups, where we check back in with the grown ups as they come face to face with Pennywise, and talk about what it's like to go back home as an adult. Ink to Film on Twitter On Facebook www.inktofilm.com Ross Bugden YouTube channel Thanks to Ross Bugden for our intro and outro music.

James and Luke continue talking about Stephen King's 1986 novel IT. This week they tackle part 2: June of 1958. Ink to Film on Twitter On Facebook www.inktofilm.com Ross Bugden YouTube channel

Luke and James begin the journey with Stephen King's 1986 horror novel "IT" by covering "Part One: The Shadow Before." You can find Ink to film on Twitter, Facebook, or at their website www.inktofilm.com. Intro music by Ross Bugden.