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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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01:14:44

“Going Beyond Katniss” ITF Watch: The Hunger Games...

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2023/11/30

Gary Ross brought the YA-sensation penned by Suzanne Collins to the big screen but made some fundamental changes to the story’s scope in the process. In episode 292, Luke & James discuss an expanding POV, a cave scene with less heat, a Taylor Swift soundtrack for the ages, worldbuilding details lost to a shaky camera, Jennifer Lawrence vs Katniss Everdeen, and analyze a desaturated look from a specific time in movies. They finish by casting their votes on which was better: the book or the movie! Ink

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From the Vault: Jodorowsky's Dune (2013 film)

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2023/11/23

Have you heard the story of the greatest film that was never made? In this former Patreon-exclusive episode, Luke & James revisit the sci-i classic DUNE, this time with a documentary that explores the world and influence of Alejandro Jodorowsky's unmade film, them make some comparisons to both Denis Villeneuve and David Lynch's takes on the source. Luke also discusses finishing the draft of his underwater science fiction novel! Ink to Film Buy any of the source books or guest novels at Ink to

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“Delivering Tropes People Love” ITF Read: The Hunger...

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2023/11/16

Suzanne Collins returns to the big screen this fall with “The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes", but it’s worth taking a look back at the book that started the phenomenon: THE HUNGER GAMES. In episode 291, Luke & James debate utopian fiction vs. dystopian fiction, dive into the “Battle Royale” controversy, learn about “Just War” theory, react to love triangles that work, and the value of Mary Sues, then head for the cornucopia just in time for Thanksgiving. Join them next week when they react to the

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01:49:55

“An Angry Show” ITF Watch: The Fall of the House of...

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2023/11/09

Bram-Stoker-Award-Winning author John Langan joins the show to talk Poe, Mike Flanagan, and what makes a good ending! In episode 290, Luke, James, & John discuss the lasting influence of Edgar Allen Poe, the possible beginning of the “torture-porn” genre, an angry FU to the boomers, the Stephen King story that made John a horror writer, and then they end by casting their votes on which was better: the short story or the tv show! Episodes Covered 1:05 The Tell-Tale Heart 1:06 Goldbug 1:07 The Pit

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01:17:14

“The Scene You’ll Never Forget” ITF Watch: The Fall...

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2023/11/02

Mike Flanagan is back at it with another bold adaptation, this one covering the body of Edgar Allen Poe’s work like never before. In episode 289, Luke & James react to the scene you can never unsee, discuss how Flanagan is telling a surprisingly modern American tale, explore the broad-strokes adaptations of more of Poe’s iconic stories, and learn some troubling things about house cats. Join them next week when author John Langan joins to discuss the final four episodes of the show! Episodes

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01:11:13

“The Grandfather of Horror” ITF Read: The Fall of the...

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2023/10/26

Before you react to Mike Flanagan’s latest adaptation, it’s worth looking back at Edgar Allen Poe’s troubled life and iconic body of work. In episode 288, Luke & James lay out the tragedies suffered by a literary titan, learn about a suspect marriage to cousin Virginia, quoth “The Raven,” explore the family tree of iconic horror writers, meet Roderick & Madeline Usher, and wall up some literary rivals with “The Cask of Amontillado.” Join them next week as they dive into the first four episodes of

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From the Vault: The Handmaid’s Tale (1990 film)

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2023/10/19

Before the critically acclaimed HULU adaptation Margaret Atwood’s novel got a film adaptation in the early 90s starring Robert Duvall and Faye Dunaway, but is this version worth revisiting or is it better left forgotten? In this former Patreon-exclusive episode, Luke & James revisit a dystopian classic, as our modern times slide further toward making it a reality. References George Carlin on Abortion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHRaUUlD00w Ink to Film Buy any of the source books or

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01:39:19

“All My Defenses Are Gone!” ITF Watch: The Wheel of...

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2023/10/12

Rafe Judkins' 2nd season of THE WHEEL OF TIME on Amazon Prime hits its stride in the last four episodes, delivering on some of the best moments from the books despite occasional stumbles. In episode 287, Luke & James discuss a Lanfear performance to remember, a special sort of teatime, a cheap shot with Hopper, the unabashedly over-the-top magic, and what they’re looking forward to in the confirmed 3rd season. They finish by casting their votes on which is better: THE GREAT HUNT by Robert Jordan or

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01:18:29

“Jordan’s Matriarchies: Forward Thinking for the...

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2023/10/05

After watching half of The Wheel of Time’s second season, it’s time to finish out the book! In episode 286, Luke & James discuss the powerful women of the series, wonder about a potential poly romance, consider the fantasy of being able to glimpse alternative lives, and apologize for getting some timeline things extremely wrong. Join them next week for the final episodes of the new season! Chapters Covered 23: The Testing 24: New Friends and Old Enemies 25: Cairhien 26: Discord 27: The Shadow of

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01:13:22

“Showing Promise… And Unexpected Gore?” ITF Watch:...

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2023/09/28

Rafe Judkins returns to take another shot at Robert Jordan’s epic fantasy series, THE WHEEL OF TIME. In episode 285, Luke & James discuss how he’s doing through four episodes, a heartbreaking change to Lan & Moiraine’s relationship, everything unexpected about the Seanchan & Uno, the purpose of the three arches scenes, and reasons for optimism heading into the rest of the season. Episodes Covered S2 E1: A Taste of Solitude S2 E2: Strangers and Friends S2 E3: What Might Be S2 E4: Daughter of the

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“I Don’t Want It!” ITF Read: The Great Hunt (1990...

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2023/09/21

The Wheel of Time returns for its second season, so Luke & James are back to the series with the first half of book 2! In episode 284, Luke & James admire the flex by Robert Jordan, reject being called a lord, wonder why a hot woman is so disruptive to Rand, begin studying magic with the Aes Sedai, and talk about a 100% locked & fated romance. Join them next week for the first four episodes of the new season! Chapters Covered Prologue: In the Shadow Chapter 1: The Flame of Tar Valon Chapter 2: The

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01:07:14

“Fear of the Next Generation” ITF Read & Watch:...

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2023/09/14

Stephen King’s collection NIGHT SHIFT contains a plethora of adapted stories, including one that would launch a franchise off the success of Fritz Kiersch’s adaptation. In episode 283, Luke & James learn to fear young people, spot some modern religious cult behavior, get an early taste of Halloween, and discuss a different sort of gobbler. They finish out by voting on which was better: the story or the movie! Ink to Film Buy Night Shift or any of the other source books or guest novels at Ink to

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01:08:17

“Medicine for a Sick Society” ITF Watch:...

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2023/09/07

Danny Boyle’s cult-hit adaptation of Irvine Welsh’s debut novel became an immediate critical darling, and makes many lists of the best British films ever made. In episode 282, Luke & James discuss a legendary production, Ewan McGregor’s commitment to understanding the drug scene, a similarity of message to Fight Club’s, what the color red represents, and what sort of responsibility artists have for the art they make. They finish by casting their vote for which was better: the book or the movie!

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01:03:53

“Having Fun in This Awful Place” ITF Read:...

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2023/09/01

Irvine Welsh’s debut novel disturbed and fascinated the literary world in the 90s with its stark, unflinching depiction of the underground heroin-fueled punk scene of Scotland. In episode 281, Luke & James discuss the cult following phenomenon, a shifting message over time, potential pitfalls and benefits of writing in phonetic dialect, a disorienting array of stream-of-consciousness POVs, and the dark humor to be found in the bleakest of circumstances. Join them next week as they compare the novel

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01:14:37

“Let Nemo Cook” ITF Watch: 20,000 Leagues Under the...

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2023/08/24

Richard Fleischer’s adaptation of Jules Vernes’ landmark novel was a watershed moment in film history, marking a shift in Disney that would play out for decades to come. In episode 280, Luke & James venture beneath the waves again to discuss Ned Land as a troubling American ideal, Captain Nemo cooking up some truth, the surprising message overlapping with Oppenheimer, the history of Disney live-action adventure films, and the Hollywood legend that was Kirk Douglas. The end by voting on which was

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01:19:06

“Science Shrinks the World” ITF Read: Twenty Thousand...

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2023/08/17

Jules Verne is considered one of the fathers of Science Fiction, especially “hard” sci-fi, but what is it about him that makes that reputation well-earned? In episode 279, Luke & James discuss the influence of an editor named Hetzel, a man who traveled the world by imagination, the blending of fact & fiction, a Verne novel published for the first time in the 1990s, many things that Verne predicted that came to pass, and finally Luke shares what the most famous underwater novel of all time made him

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“Empowering Humans” ITF Watch: Good Omens 2 (2023 TV...

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2023/08/10

Neil Gaiman wraps the second season of the adaptation of his and Terry Pratchett’s novel in Amazon Prime’s GOOD OMENS 2. In episode 278, Luke & James discuss the reveals surrounding Jon Hamm’s Gabriel, what a fly commandant might be hinting at, the ongoing adventures of Aziraphale and Crowley, keeping stakes alive when the world isn’t directly in peril, Michael Sheen and David Tennant’s enduring charm, and some intriguing fan theories out there about a possible third season. The finish up by casting

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“Our Angel and Demon” ITF Watch: Good Omens 2 (2023...

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2023/08/03

Neil Gaiman returns as writer and showrunner for the second season of the adaptation of his and Terry Pratchett’s novel in Amazon Prime’s GOOD OMENS 2. In episode 277, Luke & James discuss the return of humanity’s favorite demon and angel, starting with the mystery surrounding Jon Hamm’s Gabriel instead of an impending apocalypse, what a swapping of roles might look like between Michael Sheen and David Tennant, and some clever easter eggs hidden in the first three episodes. Ink to Film Purchase

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01:39:06

“Hard Decisions” ITF Watch: The Road (2009 film) ft....

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2023/07/27

Actor Mike Whittier joins the show to discuss John Hillcoat’s adaptation starring the incredible Viggo Mortenson! In episode 276, Luke, James, and Mike discuss the merits of method acting, the role of improvisation, Robert Duvall's transformation, how a faithful adaptation can still make some tough choices about what to omit, and how less ambiguity makes for a very different story. Mike Whittier website www.mikewhittier.com Twitter https://twitter.com/ActorMWhittier IG

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From the Vault: Clueless (1995 film)

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2023/07/20

Did you know Clueless is loosely based on Jane Austen’s EMMA? We sure didn’t the first time we watched this 90s cult classic, over 20 years ago. Does knowing it was based on a classic novel change our opinion on it? We discuss how well the film’s comedy holds up today, plus the many familiar faces in the cast in this former Patreon-exclusive episode! Ink to Film Purchase of the other source books or guest novels at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to

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