Vlog: Seven Most Epic Book to Movie Moments

In which we give you the scenes that were epically accurate in translation to the screen.

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Adaptation #67: Graff Shot First

header067As a follow up to our discussion of the novel, episode #67 focuses on Gavin Hood’s film adaptation Ender’s Game. Starting with a discussion on Graff versus Dumbledore, the hosts discuss how the film comes across both to people who are familiar with the source material and to those who are not.

Also, check out our episode on the novel by Orson Scott Card!

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For similar adaptations, check out our episodes on RIPD, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, Star Trek Into Darkness, The Host, and Total Recall.

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Vlog: What Are We Watching? (November 2013)

In which our Adaptation hosts once again list what we have been watching and listening to lately, from John Hughes to Night Vale to Witches of East End.

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Check out what we’re reading this month!

Adaptation #66: If It Weren’t For Catching Fire

header066Suzanne Collins’ Catching Fire gets the girls fired up, discussing the frustrating lack of communication, the wonderful new characters, and the mistakes the Capitol makes in this installment of The Hunger Games. And how exactly are the presidents chosen in Panem?

Our other HG episodes: The Hunger Games (book) (movie), Catching Fire (movie), and Mockingjay (book) (first movie).

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For similar adaptations, check out our episodes on Ender’s Game, The Book Thief, City of Bones, Percy Jackson,  and The Host.

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Vlog: Top Five Unforeseen Book to Movie Twists

In which our Adaptation hosts list the plot twists that threw us for a loop in the films versus the original.

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Adaptation #65: Haunted by the Book Thief

header065Jess and Kendyl have a hard time talking over their emotions in this episode on Markus Zusak’s The Book Thief, but eventually, they get through the haze and discuss all the lovable characters, intense moments and non-canon predictions.

EDIT: Our episode on Brian Percival’s film The Book Thief is now available to listen to!

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For similar adaptations, check out our episodes on Les Miserables, Life of Pi, Cloud Atlas, and Anna Karenina.

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Adaptation #64: Free Opportunity Dirty Pillows

header064Nicole, Ryan and Kendyl hash out the differences between Kimberly Peirce’s film Carrie and the original novel, as well as the 1976 film. While enjoying the remake, the hosts wonder if it missed out on a few opportunities.

Don’t forget to check out out episode on the novel by Stephen King!

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For similar adaptations, check out our episodes on World War Z, The Evil Dead, Resident Evil, and The Woman in Black.

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Vlog: What Are We Reading? (November 2013)

In which our newly introduced host Jennifer lists the books (and book series) that have kept us busy…when we aren’t caught up in our usual slew of adaptations!

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Vlog: Five Adaptations That Need A Redo

In which our Adaptations hosts list those films that we think Hollywood should take a second crack at…or a third or fourth.

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