The hosts think that even ‘loosely adapted’ is being a little too generous with Frozen, Disney’s version of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen. But they are able to find a few elements of similarity as well as a multitude of reasons to love the film, including the sister-driven plot, the love story red herring and of course, the reindeer duet.
The hosts are pretty happy with Francis Lawrence’s film The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, discussing the additions to the cast, the accuracy to Suzanne Collins’ novel and some of the missing pieces that will hopefully show up in the next two installments.
Our other HG episodes: The Hunger Games (book) (movie), Catching Fire (book), and Mockingjay (book) (first movie).
In this episode on Thor: The Dark World, the hosts discuss the brotherly relationship development, the lack of development in the film’s villain and what is in store for the next Marvel installment. But we are still left wondering exactly why Loki let Thor keep his hammer…
In which we give you the scenes that were epically accurate in translation to the screen.
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#42: All About the EL-BEE-DEE! (on the Lizzie Bennet Diaries)
#7: Seneca Crane’s Beard Invalidates Your Opinion (on The Hunger Games film)
#29: Toners for Dwarves (on The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey film)
As 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!
Suzanne 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).
Jess 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!
Nicole, 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!
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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In episode #63, the hosts get into a massive debate about some of the smaller choices that Orson Scott Card made in Ender’s Game that made it hard for some to even finish the book. But after deciding to put personal feelings aside, they discuss the novel, characters and possibilities for the upcoming film.
In which our Adaptation hosts present our list of bad character adaptations. It’s a little skimpy for some reason, but we’re sure you can help us add to it!
Also, check out our list of Five Best Character Adaptations!
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#18: Living in a Powder Keg (The Silver Linings Playbook novel)
#27: Where’s the Silver Lining? (Silver Linings Playbook the film)
#51: Percy Jackson and the Bermuda Triangle of Monsters (Sea of Monsters the novel)
#54: TMI and Incestuous Canoodling (City of Bones the novel)
#56: Fashionably Early Kronos (Sea of Monsters the film)
#58: City of Inconsequence (City of Bones the film)
Serving as proof that Jess and Kendyl shouldn’t be left alone, this episode consists of the overly excitable duo’s discussion of Jane Austen’s Emma as well as their thoughts on the first video of Emma Approved, possible spin-off vlogs, and desired LBD cameos.
Dorin has her work cut out for her defending her honey, Jeff Bridges, in Robert Schwentke’s film R.I.P.D., based on the Dark Horse comic, as the other three hosts just didn’t get it.
In which our hosts list character adaptations that we thought were the “whole package” on screen. In fact, we’re convinced that these aren’t actors–they ARE the characters straight from the page! After all, you’ve heard of Inkheart, right? It could happen!
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