Jenn and Kendyl return with a discussion of The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018) and the book and ballet it’s based on.
Episode #247: The Nutcracker in Wonderland
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Episode #246: What a Guy! Monsieur Hood
Our team gets together to figure out where they learned the Robin Hood legend, and talk through all the adaptations of it that they’ve seen.
Episode #245: The Prejudice U Give
This time around, Jenn and Kendyl discuss the film adaptation The Hate U Give (2018), the standout performances, and the changes from the text that might have strengthened the story.
Episode #244: Cyrano de Bergerac Is a Loser
Jenn and Kendyl compare Sierra Burgess Is a Loser (2018) with the play Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand as well as several other adaptations of this catfishing origin story.
Episode #243: Rolling in the Wind
The team talks Venom (2018), have a bit of trouble talking about Eddy and Venom as separate beings, and wonder at this films place in the future movie-verse.
Episode #242: The Hate U Give Life
Nicole, Dorin, and Kendyl discuss The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, complete with talk about the way it speaks to multiple audiences, covers difficult topics, and portrays real experiences accurately.
Episode #241: The Prince William of Singapore
In this double episode, the team cover both the book and film versions of Crazy Rich Asians while falling in love with Awkwafina’s comedic timing and Henry Golding’s . . . comedic timing.
Episode #240: To All the Adaptations We’ve Loved Before
We’re pretty proud of this adaptation for doing things right. Jenn, Corey, and Kendyl discuss the John Hughes vibe, the exceptional acting, and the possibility of a sequel to Netflix’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018).
*SPOILER WARNING* Corey and Kendyl talk a bit about the next books in the series, so beware if you’re planning to read them and are spoiler adverse.
Episode #239: Slender Mythology
Adaptation recalls their history with slenderman and have some laughs over the new movie, Slender Man (2018).
Episode #238: To All the Letters I Never Sent
Jenn, Corey, and Kendyl dig into Jenny Han’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before complete with discussion of the let’s-pretend-we’re-dating trope, family dynamics, and Nice Guysâ„¢.
Episode #237: Own Your Power
Dorin and Kendyl discuss The Darkest Minds (2018) adaptation, what was left out, and Kendyl reiterates how terrified she’d be of Oranges.
Episode #236: Justice for Harry!
We talk Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again (2018), the songs, the flashbacks, and who got the short end of the stick.
Episode #235: The Physics of Ant-Man and the Wasp
Adaptation talks villains, physics, and skateboard trucks in Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018).
Episode #234: The Darkest Power
Jenn and Kendyl talk about all the members of the misfit group of super-teens and the representation of trauma and manipulation in Alexandra Bracken’s The Darkest Minds.
Episode #233: Jurassic World: Fallen Franchise
The hosts get into genetic manipulation, the hubris of man, and why they brought the action to the mainland in this discussion of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018).
Episode #232: We Can Count Past Eight
Our own league of ladies talks about Ocean’s Eight (2018), the good, the confusing, and the girl power.
Episode #231: On Less-Ambiguous Beach
Dorin and Kendyl discuss the film adaptation of On Chesil Beach (2017), author intent, and how very cringy we felt watching it.
Episode #230: Every Other Day
Jenn and Kendyl discuss the film adaptation Every Day (2018), and whether focusing on Rhiannon was the right choice, or took away from the interesting parts of the premise.
Episode #229: Better Off Deadpool
This time we’re covering the fun-filled romp Deadpool 2, talking X-force, the f-word, and cleaning up the timeline.
Episode #228: On Mishap Beach
Dorin and Kendyl cover another deep, tragic novel so, of course, this one’s a little longer than normal. On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan deals with sexuality, stigma, and the emotional damage that can come from not being educated.
Quick Disclaimer: We are not experts on asexuality and it is more than possible that we got something wrong during our discussion. If so, we apologize and would appreciate you letting us know what it was so we can further educate ourselves. Thanks 🙂
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