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The Book Is Better - Book to Film Adaptation Reviews

Rebekah Edwards and Tim, Donna, and T. Josiah Haynes

We’re an absolutely unhinged family of four who took our post-film discussions and love of reading and turned them into a podcast! As Christians, we love to chat about the faith implications of what we read and watch — but you can enjoy this podcast whether or not you share our faith!We review book-to-film adaptations across genres and time periods, although you’ll probably notice we’re big sci-fi and fantasy fans. Each episode includes a comprehensive breakdown of (our opinion of) the most

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1:23:23

S03E013 — Total Recall

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2026/02/21

Alright baby listeners, this week we’re heading to Mars… or are we? We’re diving into Total Recall, where memory is optional, reality is questionable, and Arnold Schwarzenegger solves existential crises with explosives. The original Philip K. Dick story is sharp, compact, and deeply unsettling, playing with identity in a way that leaves you slightly dizzy. The movie takes that same concept and says, “What if we add mutants, political uprising, and the most aggressively 90s action energy imaginable?”

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1:25:29

S03E012 — Jurassic Park: The Lost World

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2026/02/06

Alright baby listeners, buckle up, because this episode fought us every step of the way. We’re talking The Lost World: Jurassic Park, a sequel that somehow managed to give us more dinosaurs and less joy. We break down why Michael Crichton’s book, while not his strongest, still feels thoughtful and intentional, and why the movie feels like it was assembled by committee five minutes before filming started. We rant about wasted potential, weird chemistry, and the difference between tension and noise,

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1:44:20

S03E011 — Dracula

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2026/01/23

Sink your teeth into this one baby listeners. This week on The Book Is Better, we tackle the granddaddy of vampire lore: Dracula. From Bram Stoker’s surprisingly Christian, diary-driven nightmare to a century of wildly different film adaptations, we debate what actually makes this story work. We cover everything from creepy castles and plague ships to tragic love retcons, over-the-top sensuality, and why Mina deserves way more respect. It’s gothic, it’s chaotic, and it proves that sometimes the

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1:31:33

S03E09 — The Housemaid

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2026/01/09

Trust no one. Especially the people who pay you. In this episode of The Book Is Better, we dive into The Housemaid, a psychological thriller that keeps twisting the knife just when you think you’re safe. We cover deeply uncomfortable power dynamics and jaw-dropping reveals.Come unpack what works so well in the book and how the movie adapts those moments for maximum gasp-factor. Expect multiple moments of “wait… WHAT?” because this story does not play fair.Support us on Patreon >>

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1:05:32

S03E09 — How The Grinch Stole Christmas

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2025/12/30

You’re a mean one… or are you? We are looking at How the Grinch Stole Christmas in all its forms, from the perfectly concise Dr. Seuss book to the iconic 1966 special, the chaotic Jim Carrey version, and the surprisingly heartfelt 2018 animated film. We debate villain backstories, Cindy Lou Who’s glow-up, Max being the real MVP, and why this story still hits us right in the feelings. Cozy, chaotic, and full of Christmas cheer, this episode proves the Grinch might just have the biggest heart of

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1:15:23

S03E07 — Paddington

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2025/12/16

Grab a marmalade sandwich and your coziest sweater, because we’re talking Paddington! This week, we compare the delightfully episodic book to the movie that said, “Yes, but what if we add a villain, a heist, and emotional growth?” From bath-time disasters and escalator confusion to found family, British charm, and one very polite bear, we break down why both versions work so well—and why this story somehow feels like a warm hug wrapped in a duffle coat.Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes,

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1:43:49

S03E07 — The Wizard of OZ

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2025/12/03

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.Support us on Patreon >> https://patreon.com/bookisbetterpodJoin our Discord community (it's free!) >> https://discord.gg/YSE3fyffWkFind us everywhere at @bookisbetterpod.Episode page:https://bookisbetterpod.com/bibpod-episodes/ep-063-the-wizard-of-oz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S03E06 — The Running Man

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2025/11/23

Get ready for glitter, guns, and government corruption—it’s The Running Man! 💥 What started as Stephen King’s dark takedown of a dying society became an 80s fever dream where Arnold kills people on live TV… for fun! We’re breaking down the book’s bleak brilliance, the movie’s glorious chaos, and why dystopia apparently looks best with shoulder pads. Spoiler: the movie may win the crowd, but the book wins the soul.Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah

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2:11:47

S03E05 — Jurassic Park

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2025/10/31

Hold on to your butts, it’s Jurassic Park! With ruthless billionaires and baby dinos to chaos theory and that iconic “clever girl,” we’re diving deep into the prehistoric difference between Crichton’s dark, nerdy novel and Spielberg’s blockbuster masterpiece. Expect family debates, scientific shade, and more screaming than Lex in the kitchen scene. The takeaway? The book bites harder, but the movie roars louder!Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.Support

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1:34:41

S03E04 — The Thursday Murder Club

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2025/10/18

Put on the kettle and grab your magnifying glass, besties—it’s The Thursday Murder Club! With sassy retirees and fake priests and more bodies than a British Bake Off weekend, we’re unpacking every twist and tea spill between book and film. The gang’s solving crimes, stirring gossip, and possibly sedating their spouses (it’s fine, probably). Join us as we decide which version cracks the case—and which one should’ve stayed buried in the garden.Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards,

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2:24:49

S03E03 — 1984

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2025/10/11

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.Support us on Patreon >> https://patreon.com/bookisbetterpodJoin our Discord community (it's free!) >> https://discord.gg/YSE3fyffWkFind us everywhere at @bookisbetterpod.Episode page: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:49:22

S03E02 — The Poseidon Adventure

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2025/09/29

Grab your life jackets, baby listeners—we’re diving into The Poseidon Adventure! 🚢 From rogue waves and upside-down ballrooms to a reverend who really needs to chill, we’re breaking down the wild differences between book and film. Expect fiery deaths, awkward romances, and Shelley Winters absolutely stealing the show. Come for the chaos, stay for the family banter—this episode proves that sometimes disaster is just more fun on screen.Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T

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2:04:24

S03E01 — Annihilation

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2025/09/06

Welcome to season three, baby listeners — and we’re diving straight into the weird with Annihilation. Think body horror, shimmer rainbows, and an alien bear that screams like your dead teammate (yep, nightmare fuel). In true Book Is Better fashion, we break down how VanderMeer’s trippy, nameless expedition turned into Hollywood’s neon fever dream, complete with Oscar Isaac flashbacks and a finale that left us all wondering if anyone’s really themselves.Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes,

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S02E21 — The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

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2025/08/22

The book is a magical island-hopping journey with deep spiritual moments, dragon transformations, and just the right amount of sea serpent chaos. The movie? A glowy, green fog mess that tries to force a plot where there wasn’t one—and somehow makes Eustace less annoying and more interesting than anyone else.Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.Support us on Patreon >> https://patreon.com/bookisbetterpodJoin our Discord community (it's free!) >>

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S02E20 — Prince Caspian

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2025/08/08

We’re back in Narnia—where centuries have passed, trees are silent, and Caspian suddenly has a jawline and unresolved feelings for Susan. The book meanders with deep themes minus our favorite talking beavers; the movie says “what if Aragorn, but teenaged?” We’ve got opinions, laughs, and one big question: did anyoneactuallywant that castle raid scene?Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.Support us on Patreon >> https://patreon.com/bookisbetterpodJoin

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1:27:09

S02E19 — The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe

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2025/07/28

We opened the wardrobe and walked straight into a world of epic battles, deep magic, and one extremely dramatic witch. The book gave us cozy allegory and Turkish Delight; the movie gave us slow-mo action and a fur coat budget for days. Join us as we unpack what worked, what didn't, and why Lucy Pevensie deserves more respect.Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.Support us on Patreon >> https://patreon.com/bookisbetterpodJoin our Discord community

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S02E18 — Artemis Fowl

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2025/07/22

Welcome to the magical trainwreck that isArtemis Fowl, where the book gave us a cold-blooded boy genius and the movie handed us a confused surfer in designer sunglasses. We’re breaking down fairy kidnappings, missing character arcs, and a plot so scrambled it might’ve been written by a troll with a head injury. From unhinged jaw moments (literally) to “Did they evenreadthe book?” energy, this episode is part therapy, part roast, and 100% proof that the book was better. Bring snacks. We’re going

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1:43:15

S02E17 — The Godfather

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2025/07/08

We made them an offer they couldn’t refuse—and then debated whether the book or the movie actually delivered. We’re talking horse heads, gender politics, and why Michael might be the least charismatic protagonist of all time. Spoiler: it’s a crime saga, but the real drama is in the pacing.Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.Support us on Patreon >> https://patreon.com/bookisbetterpodJoin our Discord community (it's free!) >>

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S02E16 — How To Train Your Dragon

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2025/06/28

Turns out, theHow to Train Your Dragonbook and movie are about as similar as a Viking and a housecat. We dove into the wildly different plots, questionable dragon names, and yes, the infamous “breast hat” made a comeback. The live action remake gave us feelings, but the animated original still holds the dragon crown.Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.Support us on Patreon >> https://patreon.com/bookisbetterpodJoin our Discord community (it's free!)

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1:54:22

S02E15 — Silo: Season 2

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2025/06/07

We re-enter the silo armed with wild theories, questionable tech knowledge, and zero chill. Will Juliette crack the code or just break another server? Tune in for bold predictions, reluctant IT villains, and the strong possibility that Bernard’s about to lose his last marble.Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.Support us on Patreon >> https://patreon.com/bookisbetterpodJoin our Discord community (it's free!) >> https://discord.gg/YSE3fyffWkFind

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