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A podcast dedicated to film adaptations and the original material they're based on.

Vlog: Best Adaptations of 2015

In which Jenn lists our favorite adaptations of 2015!

Adaptation #143: There’s No Place Like Brooklyn

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Kendyl and Jenn are back to discuss the film Brooklyn. In some ways more satisfying than the book, they don’t have many negative things to say about this adaptation. Great chemistry, hilarious dinner scenes and beautiful visuals are all they need to give this one a thumbs up.

Check out our episode on the novel by Colm Toibin.

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Project for Awesome 2015: Reach Out & Read

This year’s P4A video, in which we tell you about another great charity that starts kids on the path to being great readers.

Reach Out & Read: http://www.reachoutandread.org/
Project for Awesome: http://www.projectforawesome.com/

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Vlog: The Adaptation of Santa Claus

In which Kendyl goes over just some of the elements that turned St. Nicholas into Santa Claus.

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Staff Recommendations – November 2015

Through the busy month of November, the Adaptation staff were still able to find some things to recommend to you.

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Vlog: Thanks to the Authors!

In which Jenn thanks several authors for their literary input–and impact–to the world!

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Vlog: How Thanksgiving Has Been Adapted

In which Dorin explains how the original Thanksgiving story differs from the adaptation.

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Vlog: The Selection Dream Cast

In which Jess dream-casts the Bachelor…Okay, it’s actually The Selection by Kiera Cass, but it might as well be!

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Adaptation #142: When Sh*t Hits the Pan

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The hosts don’t exactly have a glowing review for Pan (2015). While they liked the visual elements, the plot just gave us another “chosen one” and changed everything that we’ve come to know about Peter Pan.

Check out our episode on Peter Pan by JM Barrie and our commentary on Peter Pan (2003).

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Vlog: Sabrina Fair

In which Kendyl discusses the 1953 play, and the two film adaptations of Sabrina Fair.

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Vlog: NaNoWriMo Prep

In which Jenn starts to freak out over the impending NaNoWriMo challenge.

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Commentary #9: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

commheader009Dorin and Kendyl watch A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) along with you, talking about why the original is better than the remake and drooling over young Johnny Depp.

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Vlog: Spotlight: Wes Craven

In which Dorin freaks us all out while highlighting the genius of horror film guru Wes Craven.

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Adaptation #141: A Guilt Trip to Brooklyn

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Kendyl struggles to pronounce the Irish names in Colm Toibin’s Brooklyn, while Jenn patiently corrects her and they talk about moving away from home, memories that fade, and choosing between futures.

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Vlog: Dracula Spotlight

In which Jenn spotlights adaptations of Dracula over the years.

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Vlog: Horror Films We Want to See Rebooted

While listing the horror films that our Adaptation hosts want to see rebooted, Jess has a bit of a conundrum to solve!

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Adaptation #140: Running the Scorch Trials

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We’re back to talk about Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015). With all the major plot differences from the book, the hosts are a little concerned for the next film, but couldn’t help but enjoy the adaptation.

Check out our episode on the novel here!

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Vlog: Magyk Dream Cast

In which Kendyl gives her ideal cast for the many characters in Angie Sage’s Magyk, first in the Septimus Heap series.

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Staff Recommendations – September 2015

The Adaptation staff were a little obsessive about things last month. We strongly recommend you check them out.

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Vlog: BB 2015 Virtual Read Out – Forever by Judy Blume

Kendyl reads a bit of Forever by Judy Blume, the 2nd most challenged book in 2005.

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