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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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01:10:09

ITF Read: Water for Elephants (2006 novel)

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2020/02/06

Sara Gruen’s historical romance about running away to join the circus was a bestseller for a reason, but does it connect with readers new to the genre? In episode 124, Luke & James ride the rails into parts unknown. Spoilers begin: 19:10 Topics include: a NaNoWriMo success story, the “rules” of romances, emotional resonance with Jacob Jankowski, the tragedy of old age, what a bull hook is exactly, paranoia vs. understandable suspicion, a troubling scene with an odd tone, and whether or not Sara

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01:15:44

ITF Read & Watch: Minority Report (1956 short story &...

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2020/01/30

Philip K. Dick’s short story “The Minority Report” led eventually to a Steven Spielberg adaptation nearly 50 years after it was written, but was the adaptation an improvement on the original? In episode 123, Luke & James discuss both versions before coming to a consensus on which was the superior telling of this Sci-Fi thriller of precognition and the existence of free will. Topics Include: PKD’s prose style, what was left unsaid in the story, Spielberg’s homages, the effectiveness of the unique

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01:27:57

ITF Watch: John Carter (2012 Film) ft. Curtis C. Chen

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2020/01/23

SciFi author Curtis C. Chen returns to cast the deciding vote on whether or not "John Carter" the film or Edgar Rice Burrough's A PRINCESS OF MARS is better. In episode 122, Luke, James, and Curtis dive into all the possible reasons behind one of Disney's biggest flops, and even suggest some ways the disaster may have been avoided. Listen to find out how to enter to win a signed copy of both of Curtis’s novels, WAYPOINT KANGAROO and KANGAROO TOO! Topics include: Beefcake issues, marketing mistakes,

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01:12:17

ITF Read: A Princess of Mars (1912 novel) ft. Curtis...

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2020/01/16

SciFi author Curtis C. Chen joins the show to discuss Edgar Rice Burroughs' original "planetary romance,” A PRINCESS OF MARS. From its early pulp magazine origins to its sweeping influence on the SciFi of today, the story of John Carter is an important piece of literary history. In episode 121, Luke, James, and Curtis prove that there’s more to ERB than just Tarzan! And make sure to listen to find out how to enter to win a signed copy of both of Curtis’s novels, WAYPOINT KANGAROO and KANGAROO TOO!

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01:15:36

Last Looks 2019

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2019/12/30

Should auld acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind? No! In episode 120, Luke & James take a look back at all the things they covered in 2019. Topics include: most surprising subject, top 5 most downloaded-in states, least favorite book, favorite book, top 5 most downloaded-in countries outside the U.S., least favorite movie, favorite movie, top 10 most downloaded episodes of 2019, and what projects they are looking forward to in 2020! Become a Patron & unlock exclusive content/rewards,

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01:06:11

ITF Read & Watch: How the Grinch Stole Christmas...

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2019/12/19

You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch. You really are a heel. You're as cuddly as a cactus, you're as charming as an eel. You're a bad banana with a greasy black peel. You're a monster. Your heart's an empty hole. Your brain is full of spiders, you've got garlic in your soul. I wouldn't touch you with a thirty-nine and a half foot pole! Topics: The fascinating life of Dr. Suess, the surprising inspiration for the Grinch, the Chuck Jones animation connection, Jim Carrey’s over-the-top performance, the

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01:19:43

ITF Read: Leviathan Wakes (2011 novel) part two ft....

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2019/12/12

Strap in and shoot up, it’s time to turn and burn at high G! Prepare for season 4 of THE EXPANSE by returning to the book by James SA Corey that started it all, LEVIATHAN WAKES. In episode 118, author Jessie Kwak joins the show to help Luke & James close out their coverage of the modern space opera. Topics: who might make a better ‘ship’ for Naomi instead of Holden, the Amos pronunciation controversy, when to use a cliffhanger in a series, how being righteous can go wrong, speculation about Miller’s

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01:32:48

ITF Watch: The Expanse (2015 TV series) episodes 6-10...

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2019/12/05

Blood’s on the wall, beratnas, we gonna rise up! In episode 117, SciFi author Jessie Kwak joins Luke and James to discuss the final episodes of season one of THE EXPANSE. Join the entire crew again next week for the second half of LEVIATHAN WAKES by James SA Corey. Topics: Jessie’s connection to the series, what sets Chrisjen Avasarala apart as a character, the Holden pout, meaning behind belter tattoos, to ship or not to ship, Amos’s churn, Miller’s search for purpose, Anderson Dawes’s story about

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01:24:35

ITF Watch: The Expanse (2015 TV series) episodes 1-5

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2019/11/28

Activate your gravity boots, because it’s time spin up the first season of THE EXPANSE! Learn about the backstory behind how Jeff Bezos saved the show with Amazon, followed by an in-depth discussion about episodes 1-5. Last week, Luke & James read the first half of LEVIATHAN WAKE by James S. A. Corey, so in episode 116 they compare it to the adaptation! Topics: The Miller-Holden reversal, Amos & Naomi’s mystery connection, CGI on SyFy, the next Battlestar Galactica, Naren Shakar’s scientific

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01:02:36

ITF Read: Leviathan Wakes (2011 novel) part one

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2019/11/21

The Expanse series by James S. A. Corey is the creation of co-authors Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck, borne from developing a setting for a game, and now is an epic series spanning multiple novels and a massive TV series on Amazon about to premiere its 4th season! In episode 115, Luke & James get their first taste of life on the belt when they go back to where it all began with the first half of LEVIATHAN WAKES. Topics: Author connections to George RR Martin, the Noir-hardboiled-detective meets a

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01:34:34

ITF Watch: Doctor Sleep (2019 film)

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2019/11/14

Director Mike Flanagan takes on the immense challenge of making a film that is both a sequel to Stephen King’s 1977 classic novel THE SHINING and Stanley Kubrick’s iconic 1980 film of the same name with his movie, DOCTOR SLEEP. In episode 114, Luke & James discuss where the ambitious movie succeeds, and where it might miss the mark. Spoilers Begin: 36:49 Topics: what makes for a good sequel, the definition of “art house,” the value of callbacks & references, reaction to the recasting of Jack and

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01:05:51

ITF Read: Doctor Sleep (2013 novel) part two

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2019/11/07

Stephen King’s sequel to the Shining comes to its thrilling end this week on Ink to Film. In episode 113, Luke & James cover the plot of the second half of the book in advance of the new film’s release. Topics: NaNoWriMo while reading Stephen King, the meaning behind having the True Knot infected with measles, the potential genre differences in the novel, the variations in Jack Torrance’s character in each version, the metaphor of the steam-sucking monsters, and Luke's analysis of the novel through

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01:20:22

ITF Read: Doctor Sleep (2013 novel) part one

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2019/10/31

Danny Torrance is all grown up in Stephen King’s sequel to the Shining and dealing with some harrowing demons of his own. In episode 112, Luke & James give their overall SPOILER-FREE reactions to the first half of the novel, before diving into the plot so far (chapters 1-9) in detail. SPOILERS BEGIN: 27:45 Topics: Road vampires, potential sequel problems, how new-era Stephen King compares to old SK, the scariest material in the book, dark fantasy vs. horror, Oscar the real world death-harbinger,

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01:24:43

ITF Watch: Watchmen (2009 film)

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2019/10/24

What if the American Dream came true? The iconic graphic novel by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons explores this question, among others as challenging, but does Zack Snyder’s film handle the subject just as well? In episode 111, Luke & James explore the polarizing adaptation in an attempt to weigh the good against the bad, all while exploring the concept at the heart of the podcast: What makes for a great adaptation? Topics: the way familiarity with the comics changes the viewing experience, the problem

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01:42:57

ITF Read: Watchmen (1987 graphic novel) ft. Daryl...

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2019/10/17

In episode 110, SPOONBENDERS author and comic book writer Daryl Gregory joins the podcast to discuss Alan Moore and Dave Gibbon’s WATCHMEN--a graphic novel that influenced his work and is considered a masterpiece by many critics. Daryl chats with Luke & James about the comic that changed everything, and even shares the surprising inspiration for one of his characters! Topics: Daryl’s experience reading Watchmen during its original run, the power of repeated phrases and symbols, the deconstruction

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ITF Watch: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban...

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2019/10/10

Alfonso Cuarón’s darker version of the world of Harry Potter was enormously important to the series going forward. He’s a talented filmmaker just starting to come into his own for this movie, but how does it hold up as an adaptation? Are there flaws to be found? Luke & James discuss in episode 109 of Ink to Film. Topics include: clever filmmaking techniques expertly employed by Cuarón, the artistic concept of “one for them and one for me,” the tale of two Dumbledores, the performance of Gary Oldman

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ITF Read: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban...

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2019/10/03

Fall is here and it’s time to go back to school--Hogwarts to be exact! Grab your Firebolt racing broom and take to the skies for this exploration of J.K. Rowling’s third entry into her iconic young adult fantasy series in episode 108 of Ink to Film. Topics include: the injustice in the Wizarding World, the terror of the dementors, what makes Sirius Black’s story surprising, Snape’s longstanding jealousy, the Patronus explained, Hermoine’s potentially story-breaking Time-Turner, Lupin the loveable

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01:36:54

ITF Watch: Arrival (2016 film) ft. Mark Niemann-Ross

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2019/09/26

Sci-Fi author Mark Niemann-Ross re-joins the podcast for episode 107 to discuss Denis Villeneuve’s “Arrival” starring Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner. Storm Area 51 this week as the guys come face-to-whatever-that-thing-is with the heptapods. Listen to this episode to learn how to win a signed copy of Ted Chiang’s “Story of Your Life,” the story that the film was based on! Spoilers begin: 34:50 Topics: the appreciation for cinematography that Luke has gained, the strategy behind the design for the

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01:22:48

ITF Read: Story of Your Life (1998 novella) ft. Mark...

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2019/09/19

Sci-Fi author Mark Niemann-Ross joins the podcast for episode 106 to discuss Ted Chiang’s “Story of Your Life.” The conversation surrounding this story gets philosophical, scientific, abstract, and even bizarre at times. The tale is an unusual one that leads the group down some intriguing pathways in their analysis as they wrestle with concepts like the “variational principle” in physics and “Fermat’s Principle of Least Time.” Spoilers begin: 36:29 Questions Include: What makes this time-travel

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01:51:50

ITF Watch: It Chapter Two (2019 film)

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2019/09/12

The Losers Club made a promise to go back when Pennywise returned, and so did Luke & James. Well, the time has come for their final visit to Derry, Maine. Episode 105 delves into the second Stephen King film by Andy Muschietti comparing both to the classic novel and the original miniseries. Spoilers begin: 36:29 Topics include: The IT supercut fans want, surprising cameos and Easter eggs, CGI magic, Bill Hader’s improvisation, Pennywise haunting Bill Skarsgård’s dreams, changes to Eddie and

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