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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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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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01:03:20

“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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01:30:09

“Crafted to Be Rewatched” ITF Watch: Fight Club (1999...

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2022/12/08

Brad Pitt and Edward Norton anchor this memorable adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk’s novel that helped propel director David Fincher’s career to new heights. In episode 251, Luke & James revel in the craftsmanship, watch Tyler Durden get meta, talk film reels and “cigarette burns,” and finally cast their vote on which was better: the book or the movie! Ink to Film Buy Fight Club or any of the other source material books or guest novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink

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01:21:59

“What It Means to Be a Man” ITF Read: Fight Club...

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2022/12/01

Chuck Palahniuk’s debut novel launched him into literary superstardom, but how do its ideas about consumerism and masculinity hold up? In their 250th episode, Luke & James destroy something beautiful, debate transgressional fiction, relive teenage boxing matches, wonder what it even means to be a man in modern society, and explore whether Tyler Durden has a worldview worth emulating. Join them next week when they discuss David Fincher’s adaptation starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton! Ink to Film

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From the Vault: Murder on the Orient Express (2017 film)

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2022/11/24

Kenneth Branagh stars in and directs this new version of the Agatha Christie story Luke & James covered in the past, but how does it hold up compared to the 1974 version? Are they excited for another adaptation in this franchise? All aboard! Ink to Film Vote on Quarterly Project #4! https://www.patreon.com/posts/74988249?utm_campaign=postshare_creator Buy any of the source material books or guest novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to

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01:09:28

“Magical or Not?” ITF Read & Watch: The Illusionist...

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2022/11/17

Neil Berger’s adaptation of Steven Millhauser’s short story “Eisenheim the Illusionist” introduced a romantic plot to a story about magical deception, but does it deliver? In episode 249, Luke & James discuss an overlooked film from the aughts, Edward Norton’s performance as Eisenheim, an extremely elaborate plot, and the nature of ambiguous magic in movies about stage magic. Then they vote on which was better: the short story or the movie! Movie discussion: Ink to Film Buy any of the source

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01:02:27

“Cosmic Horror is Hard to Adapt” ITF Watch: Cabinet...

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2022/11/10

H. P. Lovecraft’s work is famously tricky to adapt, but that hasn’t stopped many from trying over the years. In episode 248, Luke & James discuss the pair of Lovecraft adaptations that appear in Guillermo Del Toro’s anthology series, “Pickman’s Model” and “Dreams in the Witch House,” directed by Keith Thomas and Catherine Hardwicke respectively. How well did they handle the (in)famous author’s material? Then Luke & James end their coverage casting their votes on which was better: story or

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01:13:45

“It Springs a Trap” ITF Watch: Guillermo Del Toro’s...

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2022/11/03

Guillermo Del Toro has opened his cabinet of horrors on Netflix and it’s delivering thrills, gore, and grotesqueries to the masses. In episode 247, Luke & James discuss the first three adaptations in the series from directors Vincenzo Natali, David Prior, and Ana Lily Amirpour, which cover adaptations of “The Graveyard Rats” by Henry Kuttner, “The Autopsy” by Michael Shea, and “Some Other Animal’s Meat” by Emily Carroll respectively. Join them next week as they review the pair of HP Lovecraft

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01:19:08

“Good For Horror” ITF Read: Guillermo Del Toro’s...

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2022/10/27

Guillermo Del Toro is one of the hottest names in horror cinema today, and he’s chosen multiple short stories to adapt for his brand new Netflix anthology series dropping for Halloween 2022. In episode 246, Luke & James move through all of the source stories back to back, touching on each in order of their episode’s corresponding release in the series. Join them next week as they review the adaptation episodes from the show! Story Timecodes: “The Graveyard Rats” by Henry Kuttner: 9:04 “The

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From the Vault: “Exorcist II: The Heretic” (1977 film)

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2022/10/20

Is this sequel to William Friedkin's The Exorcist (1973) worth watching today? Are you fascinated enough with Pazuzu to see what more he could put Regan through? In this former Patreon-exclusive episode, Luke and James tackle John Boorman's 1977 commercial and critical disaster, often called "one of the worst films ever made." 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

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01:36:49

“A Disaster of an Adaptation” ITF Watch: The Battle...

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2022/10/13

Luke is mad about this one, folks, calling it “one of the worst adaptations” they have ever covered. Laura from the “Why the Book Wins” podcast and YouTube channel joins the show to talk about this movie she’d never seen in this final installment of Peter Jackson’s overstuffed Hobbit trilogy adapting the book by J.R.R. Tolkien. In episode 245, Luke, James, and Laura wonder why Tauriel doesn’t seem to care about anything but Kili, judge the value of more Lord of the Rings references, learn the tragic

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01:40:02

“Bilbo Lost the Game” ITF Watch: The Desolation of...

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2022/10/06

Author, folklorist, and the executive director of Willamette Writers Kate Ristau joins the show to talk all things dragons for this installment of The Hobbit! In episode 244 Luke, James, and Kate ride barrels together for far too long, spot a Peter Jackson cameo, wonder about elven physics, geek out about big scaley wyrms, and try to see things with childlike wonder, despite it all. Join them next week for the finale, with "The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies!" Kate Ristau Website

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01:57:42

“Nasty Things That Should Get Cut” ITF Watch: The...

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2022/09/30

The “Watch. Review. Repeat.” podcast joins the show to see what gems might still be mined from Peter Jackson’s first film in his Hobbit trilogy. In episode 243, Luke, James, Colton, and Andrew make the comparison to the Star Wars Prequels, admire the waterfalls of Rivendell, get sh*tty with Radagast the Brown, come face to horrible face with the Goblin King, question the glowing of elvish blades, and revel in the poetry of riddles traded in the dark with Andy Serkis. Join them next week for "The

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