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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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01:34:47

ITF Watch: Lovecraft Country (2020 TV series)...

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2020/10/22

Writer Remy Nakamura returns to discuss the final five episodes of Misha Green’s HBO series adaptation of Matt Ruff’s novel. In episode 157, Luke, James, and Remy explore the many lessons this ambitious, genre-bending show has to teach. Episodes covered: “Meet Me in Daegu” “I Am.” “Jig-a-Bobo” “Rewind 1921” “Full Circle” Topics: the history of tentacle porn, a mea culpa by Misha Green about Yahima, the shield that protects white people from truly understanding Emmitt Till’s story, a powerful

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01:31:13

ITF Read: Lovecraft Country (2016 novel) part two ft....

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2020/10/15

Writer and friend of the show Remy Nakamura joins to weigh in on the second half of Matt Ruff’s novel, his own relationship to H. P. Lovecraft’s work, and shout out some other amazing authors worth checking out if you want more socially-conscious cosmic horror. In episode 156, Luke, James, and Remy react to the conclusion of this uniquely American tale of monsters, magic, and hate. Chapters covered: “Hippolyta Disturbs the Universe” “Jeckyl in Hyde Park” “The Narrow House” “Horace and the Devil

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01:27:30

ITF Watch: Lovecraft Country (2020 TV series)...

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2020/10/08

Misha Green helms the HBO adaptation of Matt Ruff’s novel starring Jurnee Smollett, Jonathan Majors, Wunmi Mosaku, and Michael K Williams in a show that has purpose. In episode 155, Luke & James unpack what they can from the first five entries of this important and timely series. Episodes covered: “Sundown” “Whitey’s on the Moon” “Holy Ghost” “A History of Violence” “Strange Case” Topics: what makes this series so notable, the James Baldwin connection, a Buffy comparison, the handling of the

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01:08:07

ITF Read: Lovecraft Country (2016 novel) part one

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2020/10/01

Matt Ruff inverts the inherent racism of Lovecraft’s fiction by tying it to white supremacy in this supernatural horror novel about America’s racist history. In episode 154, Luke & James take their first few steps into the unimaginable horror lurking in the era of Jim Crow laws. Sections covered: "Lovecraft Country" "Dreams of the Which House" "Abdullah's Book" Topics: the very real horrors of racism, doing the necessary work for representation in your fiction, the first conversation Matt Ruff had

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37:48

From the Vault: The Lord of the Rings (1978 film)

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2020/09/24

Was this 1978 animated film inspiration for Peter Jackson's trilogy? Does this original adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien's work hold up today? On this (former patreon-exclusive) episode Luke and James recount the experience of watching this rotoscoped film as first time viewers in the modern day. Become a Patron to listen to even more content like this! www.patreon.com/inktofilm Email address: inktofilm@gmail.com Sign up for Ink to Film’s Newsletter Follow Ink to Film

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01:24:03

ITF Watch: I’m Thinking of Ending Things (2020 film)

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2020/09/17

Charlie Kaufman’s dreamlike adaptation of Iain Reid’s psychological horror novel makes for intriguing viewing, using the language of cinema to introduce a critique of our obsession with both entertainment and outside validation into a story already brimming with existential despair. In episode 153, Luke & James do their best to interpret this impressionist work of art. SPOILERS BEGIN: 16:07 Topics: Jesse Plemons as Jake, Jessie Buckley as the ideal, Toni Collette & David Thewlis stealing scenes,

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01:10:45

ITF Read: I’m Thinking of Ending Things (2016 novel)

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2020/09/10

Iain Reid’s debut combines an insightful literary take on a relationship with creeping dread and psychological horror to make I’M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS a dark and memorable read. In episode 152, Luke & James first give a spoiler-free recommendation, then peel away at all the secrets the book holds. SPOILERS BEGIN: 16:51 Topics: varying reader appetites, a rare restart, a strong content warning, the creepiest details, memory as fiction, the reason people seek out relationships, an

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01:11:56

ITF Read & Watch: Screamers (1953 short story & 1995...

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2020/09/03

Philip K. Dick returns to the show with what might be his strongest story yet with “Second Variety,” but how does the adaptation by Christian Duguay stack up? In episode 151, Luke & James smoke some anti-radiation cigs and set off into the wastes to hunt some deadly machines. Topics: Peter Weller AKA Robocop himself as Hendrickson, a swiss-army knife character, cold war era anxieties, secret Terminator inspiration, PKD’s signature woman-character revisited, a remarkably unsexy onscreen kiss,

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39:52

What You Can Learn Covering Adaptations | 150th...

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2020/09/01

After covering 58 different book-to-film adaptations over 3 years and 150 episodes, Luke and James try to answer these questions: “What have you learned about adaptations?” “How has covering adaptations made you better artists?” “What are your favorite projects you’ve covered?” Come join in the fun as they take a moment to reflect on 3 years of podcasting! Become a Patron to access exclusive content: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base:

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01:24:52

ITF Read & Watch: The Old Guard (2017 comic & 2020 film)

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2020/08/27

Greg Rucka wrote both the comic and the screenplay for its adaptation, helping to ensure a faithful product made it to screen, but how did Gina Prince-Bythewoods’ Netflix original film end up comparing? In episode 150, Luke & James debate the nuances of both mediums, and try to determine where the story shines brightest. SPOILERS BEGIN: 28:53 Topics: an awakened interest, familiar with a twist, a comic n00b reacts to Leandro Fernández's gorgeous work, Charlize Theron the action star, debate over

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01:05:28

ITF Watch: The Princess Bride (1987 film)

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2020/08/20

Rob Reiner directed a cult classic that’s also probably one of the top 3 most quotable films of all time, memorably bringing William Goldman’s magnum opus to life. In episode 149, Luke & James enjoy their adventure with Inigo, Fezzik, Westley, and Buttercup, before casting their vote on which was better: the book or the movie. Topics: 3 years of podcasting, finding the perfect tone, a difference in frame, S. Morgenstern’s reduced role, Mandy Patinkin’s personal connection to his role, Andre the

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01:09:12

ITF Read: The Princess Bride (1973 novel)

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2020/08/13

So much of what makes THE PRINCESS BRIDE a cult classic comes straight out of William Goldman’s novel, but is it worth reading for die hard fans? Or if you’re on the fence about the movie, could it help make you into a fan? In episode 148, Luke & James try to separate fact from fiction in this classic fantasy tale. Topics: the role of S. Morgenstern, reading "Buttercup’s Baby," how much the movie owes to the book, Stephen King as a character, a problem with epic fantasy, the real life tragedy

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35:52

From the Vault: Pet Sematary (1989 film)

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2020/08/06

What did the original adaptation of Stephen King’s PET SEMATARY get right about the source material? Check out this (former patreon-exclusive) episode to find out! Luke & James have a ton of fun with this version and they breakdown each character and performance, comparing the 80s versions to their 2019 counterparts. Become a Patron to listen to even more content like this! www.patreon.com/inktofilm Email address: inktofilm@gmail.com Sign up for Ink to Film’s Newsletter Follow Ink to Film

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44:40

Adaptation News and Ghost Stories

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2020/08/03

July 2020 Adaptation News Sources: Neil Gaiman on Sandman (Netflix) 3 New Stephen King Adaptations Are Now In The Works Junji Ito on Adapting Stephen King Junji Ito Tomie Adaptation Junji Ito Uzamaki Adaptation Junji Ito Working With Hideo Kojima New Mutants Comic-Con Teaser: https://youtu.be/e-6FGEOTTeU Utopia Teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfMBkiPFh-k Lovecraft Country Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvamPJp17Ds Luke & James Ghost stories time code: 25:11

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01:41:37

ITF Watch: The Exorcist (1973 film) ft. Michael Arnzen

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2020/07/30

Author and educator Dr. Michael Arnzen returns to urge everyone to think critically about William Friedkin’s THE EXORCIST, a movie he says tries to discourage you from doing just that. In episode 147, Luke, James, and Mike explore the “Scariest Movie of All Time” adapted from William Peter Blatty’s iconic novel. Topics Include: the movie’s supposed curse as possible marketing, whether Friedkin gets enough respect, supernaturalism vs. realism, the echoes of the Civil Rights Movement of the 60s, the

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01:14:45

ITF Read: The Exorcist (1971 novel)

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2020/07/23

Pazuzu commands YOU to listen (to this discussion of William Peter Blatty’s infamous book about demon possession). In episode 145, Luke & James discuss whether the source material lives up to the claim on the cover that it is, “The most terrifying novel ever written.” Topics: real life exorcisms, a genre-defining tale, writing from a place of truth, the skeptic perspective, using “real” horrors, a serpentine penis, the power of coincidence, the fear of women’s sexuality, and the real-life basis

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01:32:02

ITF Read & Watch: Snowpiercer (1982 graphic novel &...

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2020/07/16

Academy-award winning director Bong Joon-Ho made a genre-bending adaptation of Jacques Lob & Jean-Marc Rochette’s Le Transperceneige, AKA “Snowpiercer: The Escape,” and the result is really something to behold. In episode 144, join Luke & James as they climb aboard and discuss both the nihilistic source and the high-octane adaptation. Movie discussion begins: 33:26 Topics Include: the translation of an important French comic, the merits of a black & white art style, Mama the synthetic meat

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01:14:38

ITF Watch: If Beale Street Could Talk (2018 film)

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2020/07/09

Barry Jenkins, fresh off the success of Moonlight, adapted James Baldwin’s “If Beale Street Could Talk” into an evocative, gorgeous, and emotionally raw film. Black Love takes center stage as Tish and Fonny struggle to live in a society that is trying to crush them. In episode 143, Luke & James discuss filmmaking techniques, behind the scenes insights, and the political climate of today's similarities to that of the material. Topic Include: What makes a Barry Jenkins film, a lesson

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01:07:16

ITF Read: If Beale Street Could Talk (1974 novel)

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2020/07/02

James Baldwin puts Black love front and center in a romance set in Harlem and struggling to persist against systematic oppression, false accusations, and personal tragedy. In episode 142, join Luke & James as they educate themselves with a story written over 45 years ago, yet seems somehow ripped from the headlines of today. Topics include: Love as a force for change, Baldwin’s issue with religion, the problem of white innocence, empathy through art, Baldwin’s voice in the Civil Rights movement of

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ITF Watch: Get Shorty (1995 film)

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2020/06/25

Look at me. Barry Sonnenfeld managed to adapt Elmore Leonard’s novel “Get Shorty” into a fun gangster crime-thriller comedy that’s also a satire of the entire film industry. John Travolta, Gene Hackman, Rene Russo, Delroy Lindo, Danny Devito, and James Gandolfini shine as they are caught up in Chili Palmer’s orbit. In episode 141, Luke & James take a ride in a minivan into Hollywood in the 90s. Topics: a surprise Gandolfini, stars playing against type, the value of a faithful adaptation, the “Touch

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