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In this former Patreon-exclusive, Luke & James see Middle Earth in a time before Peter Jackson’s films, fall in love with a cat-like Smaug, get creeped out by a frog-like Gollum, reckon with a sterner version of Gandalf, discuss the evolution of animation outside of Disney in the states, and dream about owning a piece of LOTR history. https://www.patreon.com/inktofilmhttps://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm TwitterFacebookInstagramBlueskyinktofilm.com Luke Elliott www.lukeelliottauthor.comhttps://twitter.com/luminouslukehttps://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/https://www.threads.net/@lpelliotthttps://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey https://twitter.com/Jame_Bailhttps://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

This just might be Walt Disney’s strangest adaptation, but that’s appropriate considering the source material with Lewis Carroll’s ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND & THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS. In episode 310, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they take a tumble down a rabbit hole into Wonderland, eat some body altering mushrooms, get psychedelic with 70s counterculture & Jefferson Airplane, party with the Mad Hatter & March Hare at an un-birthday Party, and finish things off by voting on which version was ultimately better: the books or the movie! References https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/the-beguiling-legacy-of-alice-in-wonderland https://medium.com/the-curiouser-reader/were-all-mad-here-84944debdb53 https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-19254839https://youtu.be/H7mrIJCjTdc?si=6HPns7FyfLNhZ13K Ink to Film https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmCOicM-LU_l-QAiH3WWkw?sub_confirmation=1https://www.patreon.com/inktofilmAlice’s Adventures in Wonderlandhttps://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilmTwitterFacebookInstagramBlueskyinktofilm.com Luke Elliott www.lukeelliottauthor.comhttps://twitter.com/luminouslukehttps://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/https://www.threads.net/@lpelliotthttps://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey https://twitter.com/Jame_Bailhttps://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits https://youtu.be/cpie0Pxeq6o?si=t21FAC84K6O1fTOc

Lewis Carroll gave the world perhaps the most iconic children’s books of all time with ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND and THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS, but his legacy has become shrouded by controversy by modern scholars. In episode 309, join Luke & James as they follow the White Rabbit into a magical world, play logic and word games, appreciate puns, and get into some of the evidence surrounding the hotly-debated nature of the author’s relationship to Alice Liddell & her sisters. Join them next week when they compare the books to the Disney adaptation! References Documentary: “The Controversial Genius Behind Alice In Wonderland” https://youtu.be/H7mrIJCjTdc?si=6HPns7FyfLNhZ13K Ink to Film Full video episode on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmCOicM-LU_l-QAiH3WWkw?sub_confirmation=1Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilmGet Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland or any of the other source novels at the Ink to FilmBookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilmInk to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm)Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/luminouslukeIG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliottBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_BailIG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits Music: “Alice in the Dark Wonderland” by Lexin Music https://youtu.be/cpie0Pxeq6o?si=t21FAC84K6O1fTOc

It's time to finish Liu Cixin’s novel THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM & the Netflix adaptation, then discuss the biggest questions it poses. In episode 308, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they play a game of “Would You Do It?”, unfold a sophon, react to Chekov’s nanofiber, cryogenically freeze a brain, sail on bursts of radiation, and debate the ethics of the Wallfacers. They finish by casting their votes on which was better: the book or the show! Episodes discussed 5 Judgment Day 6 The Stars Our Destination 7 Only Advance 8 Wallfacer Ink to Film https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmCOicM-LU_l-QAiH3WWkw?sub_confirmation=1https://www.patreon.com/inktofilmThe Three-Body Problemhttps://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilmTwitterFacebookInstagramBlueskyinktofilm.com Luke Elliott www.lukeelliottauthor.comhttps://twitter.com/luminouslukehttps://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/https://www.threads.net/@lpelliotthttps://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey https://twitter.com/Jame_Bailhttps://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits https://youtu.be/wWjgsepyE8I?si=G9HL2QdcBKG76Q7j

The first four episodes of Dan Weiss and David Benioff’s Netflix adaptation of Liu Cixin’s novel THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM show some promise, but they’ve burned us in the past so it’s hard to get too excited. In episode 307, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they propose humanity’s envoy for a first contact scenario, discuss the choice to change Wang Maio into the Oxford Five, learn about a real-life poisoning connected to the show, discuss the Fermi Paradox and the “Dark Forest” hypothesis, and wonder if Ye Wenjie is a true religious zealot. Episodes discussed 1 Countdown 2 Red Coast 3 Destroyer of Worlds 4 Our Lord Join them next week as they finish both the book & show and vote on which one is the better version! Ink to Film https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmCOicM-LU_l-QAiH3WWkw?sub_confirmation=1https://www.patreon.com/inktofilmThe Three-Body Problemhttps://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilmTwitterFacebookInstagramBlueskyinktofilm.com Luke Elliott www.lukeelliottauthor.comhttps://twitter.com/luminouslukehttps://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/https://www.threads.net/@lpelliotthttps://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey https://twitter.com/Jame_Bailhttps://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits https://youtu.be/wWjgsepyE8I?si=G9HL2QdcBKG76Q7j

The first installment of Cixin Liu’s epic trilogy “Remembrance of Earth’s Past” takes its name from a famously unsolvable problem in orbital mechanics and that sets the tone for the heady, complex, hard science fiction of what’s to come. In episode 306, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they are just beginning their journey into this series with Part One and Part Two, appreciate Ken Liu’s translation, explore the Chinese Cultural Revolution through the character Ye Wenjie, witness the most ominous countdown of all time with Wang Miao, and wonder about the mechanics of what seems like a very important game. Join them next week for their thoughts on the first four episodes of Dan Weiss and David Benioff’s Netflix adaptation! Ink to Film Support on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilmGet The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu or any of the other source novels at the Ink to FilmBookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilmInk to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm)Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/luminouslukeIG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliottBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_BailIG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits Song: Last Dawn by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/wWjgsepyE8I?si=G9HL2QdcBKG76Q7j

Daniel Craig’s run as the legendary tuxedo-wearing spy, James Bond, kicked off with what might be the best adaptation possible for Ian Fleming’s debut novel. In episode 305, Join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they explore Martin Campbell’s career, react to the notorious free-running parkour opening sequence, get lost on a runway, react to Eva Green’s performance as Vesper Lynd, ask what makes her so much better than the typical Bond girl, and finally decide which was better: the book or the movie! Ink to Film https://www.patreon.com/inktofilmCasino Royalehttps://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilmTwitterFacebookInstagramBlueskyinktofilm.comVideo Link Luke Elliott www.lukeelliottauthor.comhttps://twitter.com/luminouslukehttps://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/https://www.threads.net/@lpelliotthttps://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey https://twitter.com/Jame_Bailhttps://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

In this former Patreon-exclusive Luke & James react to the two-part episode of THE SANDMAN that Netflix released as a coda for its first season, covering the issues “Dream of a Thousand Cats & Calliope.” They discuss what was faithfully adapted and what was cut to modernize. Also, at the end Luke & James discuss the first episode of HOUSE OF THE DRAGON on HBO. If you'd like to hear episodes like this as soon as possible, signup for the Ink to Film Patreon & support the show @ Patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilmTwitterFacebookInstagramBlueskyinktofilm.com Luke Elliott www.lukeelliottauthor.comhttps://twitter.com/luminouslukehttps://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/https://www.threads.net/@lpelliotthttps://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey https://twitter.com/Jame_Bailhttps://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

James Bond has a long history in film, but before the suave, debonair spy came to the screen he got started in Ian Fleming’s novel in a much different form. In episode 304, Join Luke & James as they try to find something to like in a more sexist version of Bond, get lost in the rules of baccarat, and speculate about what future books in this series might look like. Join them next week when they compare the book to the film starring Daniel Craig and directed by Martin Campbell! Ink to Film https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Casino Royalehttps://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilmTwitterFacebookInstagramBlueskyinktofilm.com Video Link Luke Elliott www.lukeelliottauthor.comhttps://twitter.com/luminouslukehttps://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/https://www.threads.net/@lpelliotthttps://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey https://twitter.com/Jame_Bailhttps://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

Award-winning author Fonda Lee returns to discuss Denis Villeneuve’s epic sequel that finishes his Dune adaptation where the Bene Gesserit’s plan to engineer a savior comes into center frame. In episode 303, Luke, James, and Fonda discuss what Frank Herbert regretted after the initial release of his landmark novel, the many significant changes to the book and what they mean, the shifting role of Chani, the more villainous Jessica, a fetus-version of Alia, and how Denis is laying the groundwork for DUNE MESSIAH. They finish by casting their votes on which was better: the book or Part One and Part Two combined! 00:00:00 Intro/Non-spoiler 00:33:53 Spoilers 01:35:11 Book or film better? References Sharpen the Book’s Warning About Saviors Fonda Lee The Untethered Skyhttps://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm www.fondalee.com https://www.instagram.com/fonda.lee/https://bsky.app/profile/fondalee.bsky.social Ink to Film https://www.patreon.com/inktofilmTwitterFacebookInstagramBlueskyinktofilm.com Luke Elliott www.lukeelliottauthor.comhttps://twitter.com/luminouslukehttps://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/https://www.threads.net/@lpelliotthttps://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey https://twitter.com/Jame_Bailhttps://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

Yorgos Lanthimos adapted the book into a surreal visual feast, but the result is still a man telling a woman’s story of empowerment. Does it still work? In episode 302, Laura from the “Why the Book Wins” YouTube channel joins Luke & James to talk about the changes from Alasdair Gray’s book, Emma Stone’s Oscar-worthy performance, and how altering the ending influences the story’s final message. Then they each cast their vote on which was better: the book or the movie! References https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0thpEyEwi80 https://youtu.be/cryDwQtgJ4I?si=vaWsazP4bail0BOZ Why the Book Wins https://www.youtube.com/c/WhytheBookWinshttps://www.instagram.com/whythebookwins/ Ink to Film https://www.patreon.com/inktofilmPoor Thingshttps://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilmTwitterFacebookInstagramBlueskyinktofilm.com Luke Elliott www.lukeelliottauthor.comhttps://twitter.com/luminouslukehttps://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/https://www.threads.net/@lpelliotthttps://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey https://twitter.com/Jame_Bailhttps://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

Before Yorgos Lanthimos & Emma Stone’s adaptation, Alasdair Gray wrote a post-modern take on Frankenstein in a structure-breaking, convention-flaunting novel—but should you read it? In episode 301, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they make the case, weigh the pros & cons of presenting the narrative in layers, ask if McCandless and Godwin Baxter are redeemable, and consider the implications of Bella Baxter (AKA Victoria McCandless) writing a final letter that puts everything into question. Join them next week when they compare book vs. film! References https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbNXMBvj3ew https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0thpEyEwi80 Ink to Film https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Poor Thingshttps://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilmTwitterFacebookInstagramBlueskyinktofilm.com Luke Elliott www.lukeelliottauthor.comhttps://twitter.com/luminouslukehttps://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/https://www.threads.net/@lpelliotthttps://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey https://twitter.com/Jame_Bailhttps://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

Introducing the Ink to Film “Adaptation Hall of Fame!” To celebrate Ink to Film’s 300th episode, Luke & James induct the first ever class representing excellence in adaptation—true exemplars that all other filmmakers should look to for inspiration. The nominees are “The Godfather,” “Blade Runner,” “Jurassic Park,” “The Fellowship of the Ring,” “The Thing,” and “The Shining.” Six amazing films, but only three can make the cut! Episode Breakdown Ink to Film https://www.patreon.com/inktofilmTwitterFacebookInstagramBlueskyinktofilm.com Luke Elliott www.lukeelliottauthor.comhttps://twitter.com/luminouslukehttps://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/https://www.threads.net/@lpelliotthttps://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey https://twitter.com/Jame_Bailhttps://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Image Credit

Author Paul Tremblay (THE CABIN AT THE END OF THE WORLD, A HEAD FULL OF GHOSTS) joins the show to reflect on having his work adapted for the first time by director M. Night Shyamalan, including his frustrations with changes made to his original concept. In episode 299, Luke Elliott & James Bailey launch a new series called “Creative Conversations” where they discuss adaptations previously covered on Ink to Film with someone directly involved in their production. Paul shares his experience from first selling the option, to his visit to the set, and the year since the film premiered. This conversation contains SPOILERS for the ending of both the book and the film! Paul Tremblay HORROR MOVIE https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm https://www.instagram.com/paulgtremblay/ https://twitter.com/paulGtremblay https://bsky.app/profile/paultremblay.bsky.social Ink to Film https://www.patreon.com/inktofilmTwitterFacebookInstagramBlueskyinktofilm.com Luke Elliott www.lukeelliottauthor.comhttps://twitter.com/luminouslukehttps://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/https://www.threads.net/@lpelliotthttps://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey https://twitter.com/Jame_Bailhttps://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

After the success of his “Stand By Me” adaptation, director Rob Reiner returns to Stephen King’s work for the film that won Kathy Bates an Academy Award for Best Actress for her captivating performance as psychotic superfan Annie Wilkes. In episode 298, Luke Elliott & James Bailey explore the sledgehammer scene, James Caan’s impressive physicality, a more pitiable version of Annie Wilkes, and what some key changes to the plot change about the themes of the story. The finish by casting their vote on which was better: the book or the movie? Ink to Film Miserywww.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilmhttps://www.patreon.com/inktofilmTwitterFacebookInstagramBlueskyinktofilm.com“Something Wicked” Luke Elliott www.lukeelliottauthor.comhttps://twitter.com/luminouslukehttps://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/https://www.threads.net/@lpelliotthttps://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey https://twitter.com/Jame_Bailhttps://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

Stephen King’s Misery is a multi-faceted metaphor for both addiction and toxic fandom, but it’s also a brutal thriller from start to finish. In episode 297, Join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they uncover the secrets of Annie Wilkes, ask if Paul Sheldon is a King self-insert, take a hard look at the novel’s themes as they come into question at the end, and react to one of the most harrowing scenes they’ve encountered yet. Join them next week for their review of the film by Rob Reiner! Ink to Film Miserywww.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilmhttps://www.patreon.com/inktofilmTwitterFacebookInstagramBlueskyinktofilm.com “Something Wicked” Luke Elliott www.lukeelliottauthor.comhttps://twitter.com/luminouslukehttps://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/https://www.threads.net/@lpelliotthttps://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey https://twitter.com/Jame_Bailhttps://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

After a year of legendary filmmakers, masterful novels, and children’s classics to warm the heart, how does it all stack up against one another? In episode 296, join Luke & James for the episode that tries to make sense of it all, including what rose to the top and what belongs at the bottom. From Shawshank to Twilight, Pinocchio to The Road, Trainspotting to The Wizard of Oz, it’s time to finish out season 7 of the podcast with Last Looks! Categories Biggest Surprise Worst Read Best Read Worst Watch Best Watch (A.K.A. Best Adaptation) “What Writers Can Learn from Adaptations”www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilhttps://www.patreon.com/inktofilmTwitterFacebookInstagramBlueskyinktofilm.com Luke Elliott www.lukeelliottauthor.comhttps://twitter.com/luminouslukehttps://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/https://www.threads.net/@lpelliotthttps://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey https://twitter.com/Jame_Bailhttps://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

Roald Dahl might not have liked it, but Gene Wilder’s performance as chocolatier Willy Wonka is the stuff of movie legend, and Mel Stuart’s adaptation of the children’s novel holds up to this day. In episode 295, Luke & James debate which of many iconic scenes is the most memorable, try not to drink from the nasty brown river, skewer the reprehensible Grandpa Joe, take a trip down the tunnel from hell, and choose which of these children really deserves their fate. They finish by casting their vote on which was better: the book or the movie! Relive a classic before you join Timothée Chalamet for “Wonka” (2023)? Ink to Film Charlie and the Chocolate Factorywww.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilmhttps://www.patreon.com/inktofilmTwitterFacebookInstagramBlueskyinktofilm.com “Pure Imagination” Luke Elliott www.lukeelliottauthor.comhttps://twitter.com/luminouslukehttps://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/https://www.threads.net/@lpelliotthttps://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey https://twitter.com/Jame_Bailhttps://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

The time has come at last to cover the "Master of Suspense" himself, Alfred Hitchcock! What better way than to analyze arguably his most iconic adaptation of all time? In episode 294, join Luke & James as they compare Robert Bloch’s version of Norman Bates to the one Anthony Perkins immortalized, get spooked out by a date & time, react to a Bates Motel set that lives on to this day, dissect a legendary shower scene with Janet Leigh, and finally cast their vote on which was best version of this story: the book or the movie? Ink to Film Psychowww.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilmhttps://www.patreon.com/inktofilmTwitterFacebookInstagramBlueskyinktofilm.comhttps://youtu.be/R0rxf0b8PG4?si=_wvXF2dyf0upaVdy Luke Elliott www.lukeelliottauthor.comhttps://twitter.com/luminouslukehttps://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/https://www.threads.net/@lpelliotthttps://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey https://twitter.com/Jame_Bailhttps://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

Robert Bloch’s novel came out within 2 years of serial killer Ed Gein’s arrest, but how much did it influence the character of Norman Bates? In episode 293, Luke & James discuss how Alfred Hitchcock’s adaptation boosted Bloch’s career, the psychology of dissociative identity disorder as portrayed on film vs. real life, some insidious transphobia, and the way true-crime fascination helped propel PSYCHO. Join them next week for the film! Ink to Film Psychowww.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilmhttps://www.patreon.com/inktofilmTwitterFacebookInstagramBlueskyinktofilm.com https://youtu.be/R0rxf0b8PG4?si=_wvXF2dyf0upaVdy Luke Elliott www.lukeelliottauthor.comhttps://twitter.com/luminouslukehttps://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/https://www.threads.net/@lpelliotthttps://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey https://twitter.com/Jame_Bailhttps://www.instagram.com/jamebail/