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Ink to Film

Luke Elliott & James Bailey

Are you the sort of person who likes to read the book before you see the movie? So are Luke and James—a writer and filmmaker respectively who bring their backgrounds studying stories to the table for in-depth discussions of the adaptations of the past and present. If you love delving into the craft behind the art you love, then Ink to Film is for you.

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37:48

From the Vault: Winter Dragon (2015 pilot)

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2023/05/12

Before The Wheel of Time came to Amazon, another, bizarre version came to FXX. In this former Patreon-exclusive, Luke & James react to James Seda's adaptation of Robert Jordan's epic--well, at least the first 6 pages or so of it. Join them to hear our thoughts on the unfortunate production, the tragic backstory, and the sneaky tactics used by the production company in an attempt to retain the rights to the massively popular IP. Ink to Film Buy any of the source books or guest novels at Ink to

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01:17:49

“Alan Parish’s Butterfly Effect” ITF Read & Watch:...

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2023/05/04

Chris Van Allsburg is a successful author of multiple children’s books, but it was Joe Johnston’s adaptation of JUMANJI that kicked off the franchise we know today. In episode 267, Luke & James revisit a staple of their childhood, explore what 90s cinema teaches about manhood, talk about the legacy of Robin Williams, and explore the wild implications of a pair of time-travelling adults. They finish off by casting their votes on which was better: the book or the movie! Ink to Film

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01:25:00

"Easy Scapegoat” ITF Watch: All Quiet on the Western...

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2023/04/28

Edward Berger’s modern retelling of Erich Maria Remarque’s landmark novel won multiple awards but made some significant changes to the source material. In episode 266, Luke & James are joined by history teacher Tom Leonard to debate how effective the changes were, delve into the real-world history, recognize Chekov’s smoking goose, and ultimately each cast their votes on what was the better version: the book or the movie. References · “The Guns of August” by Barbara Tuchman · "Storm

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01:17:43

“Poor Devils Like Us” ITF Read: All Quiet on the...

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2023/04/21

Erich Maria Remarque’s career defining novel was so influential it created a new genre, got banned by fascists, and recently got adapted again into an award-winning film by Edward Berger. In episode 265, Luke & James imagine the horrors of a senseless war fought in the trenches, find empathy for the enemy, keep their pancakes intact, and analyze why the themes of this novel endure to this day. Ink to Film Purchase All Quiet on the Western Front or any of the other source books or guest novels at

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01:23:01

“What Steps Out on the Other Side?” ITF Read & Watch...

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2023/04/13

David Cronenberg’s adaptation of “The Fly” by George Langelaan reimagines the story as one of a gradual, gruesome transformation into a monster with horrifying results. In episode 264, Luke & James consider the “teletransportation paradox”, try to understand the flesh, debate the purpose of shock and disgust, and ask the question: “would you do it?” They finish by casting their votes on which is better, the short story or the film! Ink to Film Buy any of the other source books or guest novels at

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01:19:51

“Creepier in the Film” ITF Watch: Twilight (2008 film)

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2023/04/06

Catherine Hardwicke’s adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s already successful teen vampire novel launched the mega-franchise as we know it today. In episode 263, Luke & James react to the movie whose reputation precedes it, looming vampires at your bedside, cringe cringe cringe, video game style action posing, and a needle-drop baseball sequence to remember. They end by casting their votes on which is ultimately the better version: the book or the movie! Ink to Film Buy Stephenie Meyer’s twilight or

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01:28:37

“Junk Food in Literary Form” ITF Read: Twilight (2005...

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2023/03/30

Stephenie Meyer exploded in popularity with her angsty, teenage-heartthrob, vampire romance novels. The book brought a lot of people joy, but also made a lot of other people furious. In episode 262, after the dust has settled, Luke & James read the novel for the first time and try to figure out how it came to be one of the most talked about books of all time, including the author’s unexpected path to superstardom, the merits of “quality” prose, how the book borrows from horror, and whether they

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52:20

From the Vault: Carrie (2013 film)

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2023/03/23

How does Kimberly Peirce's 2013 adaptation of Stephen King's novel Carrie compare to its famous predecessor? Join Luke & James as they react to the most recent attempt to recapture the magic of De Palma's 70's film in this former Patreon-exclusive episode! Ink to Film Buy any of the source books or guest novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com

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48:42

From the Vault: The Haunting (1963 film)

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2023/03/16

It’s time to return to THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE, this time through Robert's Wise's 1963 adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s landmark haunted house novel. How does this more faithful adaptation hold up to the modern viewer? Join us to find out! Ink to Film Buy any of the source books or guest novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com

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01:18:15

“Love Shouldn’t Demand Transformation” ITF Watch:...

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2023/03/09

Guillermo Del Toro’s adaptation of Pinocchio makes smart changes to Carlo Collodi’s classic tale, managing to modernize the story in the best ways while keeping true to the heart of what makes it timeless. In episode 261, Luke & James discuss the nature of the film's transformation, the authenticity of human art, intentionality in the of stop-motion, and when it’s actually good not to obey your parents. They finish by voting on which was better: the book or the movie! Ink to Film Buy the Gris

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59:07

“Parental Propaganda?” ITF Read: The Adventures of...

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2023/03/02

One of the most read books of all time, Carlo Collodi’s classic has also been translated more than almost any book besides the Bible. In episode 260, Luke & James learn just how bad life can be for a lazy boy, marvel at the incredible illustrations by Gris Grimly, wonder how all marionettes know each other, follow the azure fairy through time, Meet a reincarnating cricket, and end on a sad note that definitely isn’t meant to be sad. Join them next week for Guillermo Del Toro’s adaptation! Ink to

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01:27:13

“I Think We Solved It” ITF Read & Watch: Rashomon...

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2023/02/23

Akira Kurosawa was a legendary director of adaptations, with one of his most famous coming from author Ryūnosuke Akutagawa’s short story “In a Grove.” In episode 259, Luke & James get a history lesson in Japanese short fiction, try to untangle a web of lies and exaggerations, examine a World War II metaphor, debate which character is the actual worst, trust the words of a medium, and consider the legacy of one of the greatest films of all time. They finish by voting which was better: the short story

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From the Vault: The NeverEnding Story II: The Next...

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2023/02/16

Return to the land of Fantasia with George T. Miller’s adaptation of the 2nd half of Michael Ende’s novel that Wolfgang Peterson left out of his original film. Did it do enough to justify its existence, or was this one better left alone? Join us for this former Patreon-exclusive episode! Ink to Film Buy any of the source material books or guest novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com

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01:09:32

“Appeasement to Some Generalized Audience” ITF Watch:...

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2023/02/09

M. Night Shyamalan uses Paul Tremblay’s work THE CABIN AT THE END OF THE WORLD to tell his own version of a twisty home invasion-style horror, but how effective are the changes? In episode 258, join Luke & James for a SPOILER-FREE review to start the episode off, followed by a discussion that analyzes what worked and what didn’t in this version of the story, Dave Bautista’s version of Leonard, and how Luke really wanted to interact with the movie’s final scene. They end by casting their votes on

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01:15:32

“Wild POV Usage” ITF Read: The Cabin at the End of...

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2023/02/02

Postmodernism comes to the home-invasion Horror subgenre when Paul Tremblay has his way. In episode 257, join Luke & James for a SPOILER-FREE review to start the episode off, including a real-world connection to the author, before delving into the grasshopper theory and their thoughts on the three major dividing points Luke identifies for readers of this book. SPOILERS BEGIN: 22:18 Ink to Film Buy The Cabin at the End of the World or any of the other source material books or guest novels at Ink

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01:27:12

“Introducing Color to the World” ITF Watch: The...

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2023/01/26

Judy Garland’s performance as Dorothy is the stuff of cinematic history, but it came at a cost as director Victor Fleming’s treatment of her is also infamous. In episode 256, Luke & James delve into the unbelievable behind-the-scenes stories, a real-skin suit, the enduring hanging-man myth, and all the other lasting magic of this legendary adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s original children’s novel. Ink to Film Buy The Wonderful Wizard of Oz or any of the other source material books or guest novels

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01:05:03

“The Weeping Tin Killer” ITF Read: The Wonderful...

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2023/01/19

Frank Baum’s children’s fantasy novel introduced a land of wicked witches and wizards that inspired a generation of children even before it was adapted for the screen. In episode 255, Luke & James the tears of a reluctant tin killer, American life in the 1900s, a scarecrow nightmare, a bizarre stage production, and the secret meanings that the author always denied. Join them next week when they discuss the iconic film adaptation directed by Victor Fleming starring Judy Garland! Ink to Film Buy The

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01:23:30

Last Looks 2022

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2022/12/30

Ink to Film covered a wide variety of adaptations in 2022, but how do they stack up against each other? In episode 254 Luke & James try to put their year in adaptations into context. From Macbeth to The Sandman, Frankenstein to The Last Unicorn, it’s time for Last Looks! Categories Biggest Surprise Worst Read Best Read Worst Watch Best Watch Ink to Film Buy any of the source material books or guest novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter,

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01:16:46

“Yippee Ki-Yay, Mr. Falcon” ITF Watch: Die Hard 2...

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2022/12/22

John McClane is back for Christmas to bag even more bad guys in “Die Hard 2: Die Harder,” but how does it compare to the novel it’s based on, "58 Minutes?" In episode 253, Luke & James talk about 90s Bruce Willis, how many one-liners is too many one-liners, the Die-Hard-villain misdirect, way too many grenades, and how the Mythbusters tested lighting a stream of jet fuel on a runway to blow up a plane. They finish by casting their votes on which is better: the book or the movie! Ink to Film Buy 58

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“You Have to be So Careful” ITF Read: 58 Minutes...

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2022/12/15

Die Hard 2 was also based on a novel! 58 Minutes by Walter Wager, to be precise. In episode 252, Luke & James discuss differences in a protagonist, the challenge of writing politically motivated villains, how to bore a thriller reader, the author's self-insert debate, and wonder about the existence of left-leaning military thrillers. Join them next week when they watch the movie starring Bruce Willis! Ink to Film Buy 58 Minutes or any of the other source material books or guest novels at Ink to

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