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Thoughtful analysis and conversations about the historical significance and cultural contexts of the most beloved, forgotten, and important film adaptations of books.
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Ep: 42: 'This Boy's Life': Leonardo DiCaprio and the Making of a Memoir (opens the original)
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In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris are joined by pal Josh Will to discuss 'This Boy's Life' by Tobias Wolff and it's film adaptation starring Leonardo DiCaprio in his earliest leading role. They discuss why Leo was the perfect foil for co-star Robert De Niro, what makes a book like this one a memoir rather than an autobiography, and who they'd cast in a new adaptation. UP NEXT: 'Children of Men' by P.D. James, directed by Alfonso Cuaron Follow us on social
Ep. 41: How 'Under the Tuscan Sun' Captures the Early 2000s (opens the original)
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In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss Francis Mayes's 'Under the Tuscan Sun' and its film adaptation by Audrey Wells. They discuss how the book and movie both have become artifacts of time time in which they were produced: The Early 2000s. From travel blogging to Eat-Pray-Loving, and it's placement in star Diane Lane's career and in Chris's heart are all discussed. UP NEXT: 'This Boy's Life' written by Tobias Wolf; film adaptation by Michael Caton-Jon
Ep 40: 'Silence of the Lambs' Changed Horror History (opens the original)
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In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss 'The Silence of the Lambs,' originally written by Thomas Harris with a film adaptation directed by Jonathan Demme. They discuss what makes Harris's writing is so good, performances by Anthony Hopkins, and how this book-movie combo deeply influenced the public's infatuation with crime content for years to come. UP NEXT: 'Under the Tuscan Sun' by Frances Mayes / directed by Audrey Wells Follow us on social media: Tw
Ep. 39: 'The Odyssey': Chris Nolan Tackles the Greatest Story Ever Told (opens the original)
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In this Episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss 'The Odyssey' as attributed to Homer, as well as its film adaptation by Christopher Nolan, starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland. For their discussion, they're joined by Chris's longtime friend Greg! The trio discusses how a story like this one can last for so very long, why film adaptations are rare and who we'd cast in an adaptation of our own. UP NEXT: 'Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris Follow
Ep. 38: 'Roots' is More Than Just a Story About Slavery — It's About America (opens the original)
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In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris step away from films to discuss Alex Haley's 'Roots' — the epic story of the author's lineage including the famous story of Kunta Kinte, as well as its miniseries adaptation from 1977. They discuss what's it's like to fit several generations of stories into a single book, how it translates to screens and why the miniseries was watched by so, so many people. UP NEXT: 'The Odyssey' by Homer and its adaptation. by Christophe
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