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Book Vs. Movie is the podcast that ponders the question: "Which was better...the book or the movie?" We spoil away the details, uncover the plot points, discuss casting choices and shower with praise (or pummel with snark) as we see fit. Hosts are Margo P. (She's Nacho Mama's Blog) and Margo D. (Creator of Brooklyn Fit Chick.com) and we are not afraid to tell it like it is!

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Book Vs. Movie is the podcast that ponders the question: "Which was better...the book or the movie?" We spoil away the details, uncover the plot points, discuss casting choices and shower with praise (or pummel with snark) as we see fit. Hosts are Margo P. (She's Nacho Mama's Blog) and Margo D. (Creator of Brooklyn Fit Chick.com) and we are not afraid to tell it like it is!

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Episodes

The Opposite Sex (1956) & The Women (1939) June Allyson, Joan Collins, Clare Booth Luce

3/18/2024
Book Vs. Movie: The Opposite Sex The 1936 Play V. the 1939 Film Vs. the 1956 Musical "The Opposite Sex" is a musical comedy film released in 1956. It is a remake of the 1939 film "The Women, " directed by David Miller, based on the play of the same name by Clare Boothe Luce. The story revolves around several women's romantic and social lives, with a particular focus on Kay Hilliard (played by June Allyson). Kay discovers her husband's infidelity and must deal with the consequences within her social circle. The film explores themes of love, friendship, and betrayal, all set against the backdrop of high society. Which did we (the Margos) prefer of all of the adaptations? In this ep, the Margos discuss: Joan CollinsDolores Gray Ann SheridanAnn Miller Leslie Neilsen Agnes Moorehead (CCharlotte GreenwoodJoan BlondelSam LeveneDick Shawn Clips used: The Opposite Sex (1956 trailer) Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast” You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group Follow us on Twitter @bookversusmovie Instagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/ Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D’s Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick” Margo D’s TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohue brooklynfitchick@gmail.com You can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMama Margo P’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/ Margo P’s Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

Duration:00:52:49

Mean Girls (2024) Tina Fey, Renee Rapp, Angourie Rice, Auli'i Cravalho, and Avantika

3/10/2024
Book Vs. Movie: Mean Girls The 2002 Book vs. the 2004 Movie vs. the 2018 Musical vs. the 2024 Movie "Mean Girls" is a teen comedy film released in 2004 that follows Cady Heron, a high school student who navigates the social hierarchy and mean girls. The film stars Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Amanda Seyfried, and Lacey Chabert. "Queen Bees and Wannabes" is a book by Rosalind Wiseman that explores the dynamics of teenage girls' social cliques. The "Mean Girls" musical adaptation premiered on Broadway in 2018 and follows the same storyline as the film but with some changes. The 2024 film stars Renee Rapp. Angourie Rice, and Auli’l Cravalho. Tina Fey wrote the screenplays for all versions. Which did we (the Margos) prefer of all of the adaptations? In this ep, the Margos discuss: Augourie RiceRenee RappAuli’i CravalhoJaquel SpiveyAvantkiBebe WoodChristopher BrineyJenna FischerBusy PhillipsTina FeyTim Meadows Clips used: Mean Girls (2024 trailer)Music by Jeff RichmondNell Benjamin Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast” You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group Follow us on Twitter @bookversusmovie Instagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/ Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D’s Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick” Margo D’s TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohue brooklynfitchick@gmail.com You can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMama Margo P’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/ Margo P’s Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

Duration:00:46:00

TOMMY (1975) The Who, Ann-Margret, Roger Daltrey, Tina Turner, Elton John, Jack Nicholson, Pete Townshend and Ken Russell

3/3/2024
Book Vs. Movie: Tommy The 1969 Rock Opera Vs. The 1975 Movie“Musicals in March” "The Who's Tommy" is a rock opera written by Pete Townshend and performed by the English rock band The Who. It was first released as a double album in 1969 and later adapted into various stage productions, including a highly successful Broadway musical. The story revolves around a young boy named Tommy Walker who becomes deaf, dumb, and blind after witnessing a traumatic event. Despite his sensory impairments, Tommy discovers an extraordinary talent for playing pinball and becomes a messianic figure for his followers. The rock opera has been adapted into various forms over the years, including a 1975 film directed by Ken Russell and a Broadway musical that premiered in 1992. Which did we (the Margos) prefer, the original album or the 1975 movie adaptation? In this ep, the Margos discuss: Robert StigwoodRoger DaltreyAnn-MargretOliver Reed (Elton JohnJohn EntwistleKeith Moon Paul NicholasJack NicholsonTina Turner Clips used: Tommy (original 1975 movie trailer) Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast” You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group Follow us on Twitter @bookversusmovie Instagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/ Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D’s Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick” Margo D’s TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohue brooklynfitchick@gmail.com You can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMama Margo P’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/ Margo P’s Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

Duration:00:54:42

The Color Purple (2023) Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, & Danielle Brooks

2/26/2024
Book Vs. Movie: The Color Purple The 1982 novel Vs. the 2023 movie musical "The Color Purple" is a novel by Alice Walker that tells the story of Celie, a young African American girl in the early 20th century. Celie writes letters to God, sharing her struggles with abuse from her father and later from her husband, referred to as "Mr."The novel tackles racism, sexism, and the societal challenges of the time. Characters undergo personal growth, and the story emphasizes empowerment, self-discovery, and breaking free from societal constraints. It won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the National Book Award, and Steven Spielberg directed the 1985 film adaptation. It was adapted into a musical with a book by Marsha Norman and music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray. The musical premiered on Broadway in 2005 and has since been staged in various productions worldwide. One notable aspect of "The Color Purple" musical is its powerful and soulful score, incorporating jazz, gospel, and blues elements. Between the original novel and the latest adaptation--which did we prefer? In this ep, the Margos discuss: Fantasia BarrinoTaraji P. HensonDanielle BrooksColman Domingo Corey HawkinsPhylicia Pearl Mpasi CiaraH.E.RDavid Alan Grier Deon Cole Jon BatisteLouis Gossett Jr.Tamela J. MannAunjaune Ellis-TaylorElizabeth Marvel Stephen Hill AdetinpoTiffany Elle BurgessTerrence J. SmithHalle Bailey Clips used: The Color Purple (2023 trailer) Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast” You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group Follow us on Twitter @bookversusmovie Instagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/ Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D’s Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick” Margo D’s TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohue brooklynfitchick@gmail.com You can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMama Margo P’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/ Margo P’s Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

Duration:01:10:51

The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974) Cicely Tyson, Richard Dysart, Rod Perry, & Ernest J. Gaines

2/19/2024
Book Vs. Movie: The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman The 1971 play Vs. the 1974 movie For Black History Month, the Margos visit "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman." Ernest J. Gaines wrote this novel, which was first published in 1971. The book is a fictional autobiography that spans over 100 years of American history, narrated by Miss Jane Pittman, an African American woman born into slavery and lived through the Civil Rights Movement. The narrative provides a powerful and poignant perspective on the struggles and triumphs of African Americans in the United States. Miss Jane Pittman's life story serves as a lens through which readers can explore the complex issues of race, identity, and social justice. "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman" was adapted into a television movie in 1974 and was directed by John Korty—Cicely Tyson in the titular role of Miss Jane Pittman. Cicely Tyson's performance in the role received widespread acclaim, and the movie itself was well-received for its powerful storytelling and exploration of the African American experience throughout different periods of American history. The TV movie won several awards, including Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Television Movie for Cicely Tyson and Outstanding Writing for a Drama Special for Tracy Keenan Wynn, who adapted the screenplay from Ernest J. Gaines' novel. In this ep, the Margos discuss: Cicely TysonValerie OdellRichard DysartOdettaRod PerryWill HareKatherine HelmondThalmus RasulalaBarbara Chaney Clips used: TCM intro for “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman”Fred Karlin Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast” You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group Follow us on Twitter @bookversusmovie Instagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/ Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D’s Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick” Margo D’s TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohue brooklynfitchick@gmail.com You can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMama Margo P’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/ Margo P’s Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

Duration:01:04:56

Fences(2016) Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Jovan Adepo, & August Wilson

2/12/2024
Book Vs. Movie: Fences The 1987 play Vs. the 2016 movie For Black History Month, the Margos revisit playwright August Wilson (we covered Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom last year.) Fences premiered on Broadway in 1987 and is a part of Wilson's acclaimed Pittsburgh Cycle, also known as the Century Cycle, a series of ten plays that chronicle the African American experience in the United States throughout each decade of the 20th century. This is a play about Troy Maxson, a former Negro League baseball player who now works as a garbage collector. Set in 1950s Pittsburgh, the story explores themes of race, family, generational trauma, and unfulfilled dreams. Troy's desire to build a fence around his yard symbolizes his need to protect his family and his sense of confinement. In this ep, the Margos discuss: Denzel Washington Viola DavisStephen McKinleyRussell HornsbyMykelti Williamson Saniyya Sidney Clips used: Fences 2016 trailerMusic by Marcelo Zarvos Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast” You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group Follow us on Twitter @bookversusmovie Instagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/ Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D’s Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick” Margo D’s TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohue brooklynfitchick@gmail.com You can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMama Margo P’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/ Margo P’s Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

Duration:01:04:11

Ethan Frome (1993)Liam Neeson, Patricia Arquette, Joan Allen, Tate Donovan & Edith Wharton

2/4/2024
Book Vs. Movie: Ethan Frome The 1911 book Vs. the 1993 movie The Margos have decided to cover a proper novel-to-movie adaptation after a few weeks of pushing the boundaries of what constitutes a "book" on their show. Edith Wharton's 1911 novel Ethan Frome tells the story of a sickly man who lives in Starkfield, Massachusetts, with his wife and her cousin. The novel explores how they ended up in this situation. It tells the story of Ethan, trapped in a loveless marriage until the arrival of Zeena's cousin, Mattie, who brings hope and passion to his life. The novel highlights how societal norms and personal choices can lead to tragic outcomes and serves as a commentary on the constraints of rural life and the consequences of unfulfilled desires. In this ep, the Margos discuss: Liam NeesonPatricia ArquetteJoan AllenTate DonovanStephen MendiloPhil GarranAnnie NessenKatharine HoughtonJay Goede Clips used: Music: Rachel Portman Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast” You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group Follow us on Twitter @bookversusmovie Instagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/ Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D’s Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick” Margo D’s TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohue brooklynfitchick@gmail.com You can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMama Margo P’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/ Margo P’s Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing. Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

Duration:01:03:58

Gone Girl (2014) Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, David Fincher, & Gillian Flynn (2020 replay)

1/26/2024
Book Vs. Movie: Gone Girl The 2012 book Vs. the 2014 movie(From the Book Vs. Movie Vaults!) The Margos take an oldie but a goodie out of the vaults this week!! Gone Girl is a thriller by Gillian Flynn. The story follows the disappearance of Amy Dunne, a woman who goes missing on her fifth wedding anniversary. As the investigation unfolds, the story becomes more and more complex, with plenty of twists and turns along the way. The novel was so successful that it was later adapted into a movie directed by the renowned filmmaker David Fincher. While the movie stays true to the book in many ways, there are some notable differences between the two. Which did the Margos like better? In this ep, the Margos discuss: Ben Affleck Rosamund PikeNeil Patrick HarrisTyler PerryCarrie CoonKim Dickens Patrick Fugit Missi PyleCasey Wilson Clips used:Gone Girl 2014 trailerGone Girl soundtrack. Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast” You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group Follow us on Twitter @bookversusmovie Instagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/ Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D’s Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick” Margo D’s TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohue brooklynfitchick@gmail.com You can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMama Margo P’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/ Margo P’s Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

Duration:00:58:16

JAWS (1975) From our vaults! Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfus, & Steven Spielberg

1/21/2024
Book Vs. Movie: Jaws The 1974 book Vs. the 1975 movie (From the Book Vs. Movie Vaults!) The Margos take an oldie but a goodie out of the vaults this week!! "Jaws" is a classic thriller that originated from Peter Benchley's novel and was later transformed into a blockbuster film directed by Steven Spielberg. The novel was published in 1974, and unfortunately, it is not very good. You will soon find out the reasons why! However, Spielberg's adaptation, which was released in 1975, focuses more on the suspense and thrill of the shark attacks, emphasizing the horror elements. In this ep, the Margos discuss: Roy ScheiderRobert ShawRichard DreyfusLorraine GaryMurray HamiltonLee Fierro Clips used: Original Jaws 1975 teaser clipOriginal Jaws trailer gonna need a bigger boatThe USS IndianapolisMr. Jaws by Dickie GoodmanJohn Williams Jaws Theme Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast” You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group Follow us on Twitter @bookversusmovie Instagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/ Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D’s Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick” Margo D’s TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohue brooklynfitchick@gmail.com You can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMama Margo P’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/ Margo P’s Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

Duration:01:01:38

Priscilla (2023) Sofia Coppola, Cailee Spaeny, and Jacob Elordi. Based on the Priscilla Presley 1985 book

1/14/2024
Book Vs. Movie: Priscilla The 1985 Memoir Elvis & Me Vs. the 2023 Sofia Coppola Adaptation The Margos covered Priscilla Presley’s 1985 memoir Elvis and Me, pairing it with the 1988 TV movie starring Susan Walters and Dale Midkiff. We loved the fact that she was able to share her truth despite the long-standing canonization of her ex-husband, who died in August 1977. Elvis's pill-popping and extracurricular activities with other women were brought up, as well as how they met when she was just 14 years old and he was 24. This was her chance to give her side. Since the “Me Too” era, many stories of beloved men with off boundaries in their relations with much younger women are now looked upon as “grooming,” Sofia Coppola gives an adaptation solely focused on Prisicilla’s point of view. In this ep, the Margos discuss: Cailee SpaenyJacob Elordi Ari CohenDagamara DominczykLynne GriffinDan Ambramovici R. Austin BallDaniel BeirneOlivia Barrett Stephanie MooreLuke HumphreyEvan Annisette Emily Mitchell Clips used: Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast” You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group Follow us on Twitter @bookversusmovie Instagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/ Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D’s Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick” Margo D’s TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohue brooklynfitchick@gmail.com You can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMama Margo P’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/ Margo P’s Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

Duration:01:03:14

An American in Paris (1951) Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant, George & Ira Gershwin

1/7/2024
Book Vs. Movie: An American in Paris The 1928 “Symphonic Poem” Vs. the 1951 Classic Movie The Margos are starting the New Year with a symphonic poem by George Gershwin that evokes France during the Annees Folles (the 1920s era). The piece was also inspired by Maurice Ravel's "unusual chords." After visiting Paris in 1926, Gershwin sought out teachers, but they all told him that there was no one better than Gershwin himself. He told a reporter that this work was an American's first time in Paris. It premiered at Carnegie Hall on December 13, 1948. The movie "An American in Paris," which opened on October 4, 1951, stars Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant, Georges Guetary, and Nina Foch. It includes lyrics by Ira Gershwin and was directed by Vincente Minnelli. The film is one of the most honored musicals in film history. In this ep, the Margos discuss: Clips used: An American in Paris (1951 trailer) Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast” You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group Follow us on Twitter @bookversusmovie Instagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/ Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D’s Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick” Margo D’s TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohue brooklynfitchick@gmail.com You can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMama Margo P’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/ Margo P’s Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

Duration:01:07:20

The Poseidon Adventure (1972) Gene Hackman, Shelley Winters, Ernest Borgnine (Replay of 2019 ep!)

12/30/2023
Book Vs. Movie: "The Poseidon Adventure" (1972) (The Margos are taking this week off for the holidays. Please enjoy this 2019 replay!) At Book Vs. Movie, whenever people say, "Duh--the book is always better than the movie!" the Margos would say, "Yeah--have you ever read Jaws?" Well, now we have another book-to-movie adaptation that features a horrible, racist, sexist, homophobic, and misogynistic novel that became a fun hit film. Sportswriter Paul Gallico helped many stories become excellent films, including Pride of the Yankees, The Snow Goose, and the Musical Stage Carnival! He wrote over 40 books, numerous short stories, and dozens of T.V. and movie scripts. He began his career working for the New York Daily News sports desk and later became a prolific travel writer, spending 10,000 miles on the road in the U.S. for Reader's Digest. In 1969, he published The Poseidon Adventure to little fanfare. The tale of a wayward ship sunk while traveling to Africa features some of the most loathsome characters we have ever had the displeasure of reading. (The audiobook featuring narration by actor Dylan Baker makes it slightly more palatable.) Trigger warning: This story features a character being sexually assaulted who then comforts her attacker and wishes she was pregnant by him. (Seriously!) The movie by producer Irwin Allen and director Ronald Neame became an instant classic that began a slate of many disaster films in the 1970s. It would become the highest-grossing film of 1973, grossing over $125 million worldwide. It won an Academy Award for Best Special Effects and best original song "The Morning After." Our lead actor is Gene Hackman as Reverand Frank Scott, a renegade preacher who turns into a hero for the passengers of the S.S. Poseidon (partly filmed on the RMS Queen Mary.. At the time, he was a hot property after the success of The French Connection, and his performance was very passionate. Co-star Shelley Winters won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Belle Rosen--a middle-aged swimmer who gives her life to protect the survivors. (Spoiler!) Please listen to find out our real feelings between the book & movie, as this one will go down as one of our biggest takedowns of a horrible piece of work. In this ep, the Margos discuss: Ernest BorgnineRed ButtonsCarol LynleyRoddy McDowellStella StevensJack AlbertsonPamela Sue MartinEric SheaLeslie NielsenClips used: The Poseidon AdventureThe Morning AfterJoin our Patreon page to help support the show! https://www.patreon.com/bookversusmovie Book Vs. Movie podcast https://www.facebook.com/bookversusmovie/ Twitter @bookversusmovie www.bookversusmovie.com Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. @BrooklynFitChik www.brooklynfitchick.com brooklynfitchick@gmail.com Margo P. @ShesNachoMama https://coloniabook.weebly.com/

Duration:00:59:44

O'Henry's "The Gift of the Magi" & 1978's "The Gift of Love" Marie Osmond & Timothy Bottoms

12/23/2023
Book Vs. Movie: The Gift of the Magi and The Gift of Love The Original O’Henry Shorty Story Vs. the 1978 TV Movie O. Henry's The Gift of the Magi is a timeless short story that teaches us the true meaning of love during the holidays. The story follows Della Dillingham, who has only $1.87 to buy a Christmas gift for her husband, James. She decides to sell her beautiful hair to buy him a chain for his watch. However, James has sold his watch to buy her a fancy hair comb. The story shows that true love has no price and that her hair will grow back one day. In 1978, a movie adaptation titled The Gift of Love was released, starring Marie Osmond and Timothy Bottoms. Osmond plays Beth, who is engaged to Alfred (James Woods) but is secretly in love with Rudi Miller (Bottoms), who is not wealthy. The movie follows the couple as they spend their first Christmas together and explores their challenges. This episode is sponsored by Bethany House All’s Fair in Love and Christmas by Sarah Monzon. Two workplace rivals. One festive competition. And a romance that upends it all. Graphic designer Mackenzie Graham looks forward to two things every December—Christmas celebrations and the annual promotion handed out to one employee at the end of the year. In fact, at her office, the employee demonstrating the most Christmas spirit is likely to win the job. Crippled by social anxiety, Mackenzie never thought she’d be a contender in the holiday competition, so how exactly has she found herself dueling her workplace crush with wrapping paper tubes and tinsel as her weapons of choice for a much-needed raise? Jeremy Fletcher’s life is meticulously planned out, including how he will win this year’s promotion and take his career to the next level. Plus, now that he’s the guardian of his late sister’s children, the raise will help him care for his twin niece and nephew. However, there is one thing he didn’t plan for—the spunky Mackenzie Graham, who catches his eye and throws him off his game. She’s Jeremy’s fiercest competition this year, and if he doesn’t get his head on straight and soon, the promotion isn’t the only thing he will lose to Mackenzie. Follow Sarah Monson!! www.sarahmonsonwrites.com In this ep, the Margos discuss: William Sydney PorterBethel Leslie June LockhartDonald MoffatDavid Wayne Sondra West Clips used: The Gift of Love (1978 trailer) Fred Karlin Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast” You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group Follow us on Twitter @bookversusmovie Instagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/ Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D’s Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick” Margo D’s TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohue brooklynfitchick@gmail.com You can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMama Margo P’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/ Margo P’s Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

Duration:01:24:50

Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Maureen O'Hara, Natalie Wood and Edmund Gwenn

12/17/2023
Book Vs. Movie: Miracle on 34th Street Valentine Davies’s Story Vs. the 1947 Classic Film "Can you say classic?" In the almost ten years that we have been putting on this show, we somehow missed "Miracle on 34th Street" as one of the most famous adaptations of holiday films. With a story by beloved writer Valentine Davies and direction by his friend George Seaton, the film (released in May of 1947 for some baffling reason!) became a massive hit with filmgoers. Starring Maureen O'Hara as a frazzled Macy's executive, Natalie Wood as her skeptical daughter Susan, and Edmund Gwenn as Kris Kringle, the film has everything you could want in a Christmas movie. You have the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, a love story, and a court scene that settles whether the State of New York Recognizes Santa Claus once and for all. What else do you need? This episode is sponsored by Bethany House’s You Made It Feel Like Christmas by Toni Shiloh. It's the most wonderful time of the year--for everyone except Starr Lewis. As if going home for the holidays jobless and single wasn't bad enough, she's dragged into a holiday season full of activities leading up to her sister's uber-romantic Christmas Eve wedding--to Starr's ex-boyfriend. But when her brother's best friend, Waylon Emmerson, attends their family Thanksgiving, she wonders if coming home for Christmas isn't so bad after all. As Starr finds the perfect distraction in helping Waylon make over his late mother's Christmas shop, the most wonderful time of the year works its magic, and the spark between them grows. But with the holidays fast approaching, Starr must decide what she wants out of life after the gifts are unwrapped and the ornaments are put away--to return to New York City or to open her heart to a love that will last beyond Christmas Day? Follow author Toni Shiloh!! In this ep, the Margos discuss: John PayneGene LockhartPorter Hall William FrawleyPhilip Tonge Clips used: Miracle on 34th Street (1947 trailer)Cyril Mockridge Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast” You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group Follow us on Twitter @bookversusmovie Instagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/ Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D’s Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick” Margo D’s TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohue brooklynfitchick@gmail.com You can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMama Margo P’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/ Margo P’s Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

Duration:01:20:06

Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square (2020) Christine Baranski, Treat Williams, Jenifer Lewis, & Josh Segarra

12/11/2023
Book Vs. Movie: Christmas on the Square Dolly Parton’s 2014 song Vs. the 2020 Netflix Movie "Christmas on the Square" is a 2020 movie based partly on Dolly Parton’s 2020 “Blue Smoke” album with the track “Try.” Directed and choreographed by Debbie Allen. The story revolves around a “Scrooge” character, played by icon Christine Baranski, who seeks to evict everyone in her hometown and sell off to Corporate Mall Overlords. Parton plays the angel prepped to save her and be a source of inspiration to everyone else. It won the 73rd Annual Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie. You need to know anything else! Just listen to our take and enjoy the ride! In this ep, the Margos discuss: Jenifer LewisJosh Segarra Jeanine MasonMary Lane Haskell Treat WilliamsBrandon Hudson Clips used: Christmas on the Square (2020 trailer from Netflix.Trixie and KatyaDolly Parton Christmas on the Square Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast” You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group Follow us on Twitter @bookversusmovie Instagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/ Please email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D’s Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick” Margo D’s TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohue brooklynfitchick@gmail.com You can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMama Margo P’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/ Margo P’s Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

Duration:01:04:43

Bell, Book and Candle (1958) James Stewart, Kim Novak, Jack Lemmon, Ernie Kovacs & Elsa Lanchester

12/3/2023
Book Vs. Movie: Bell Book and Candle The Original 1950 Play & the 1958 Film "Bell, Book, and Candle," released in 1958 and directed by Richard Quine, is a romantic comedy that intertwines the ordinary and the supernatural. The movie revolves around Gillian Holroyd, a beautiful and free-spirited witch who resides in Greenwich Village, New York. Her magical world turns unexpectedly when she develops feelings for her neighbor, Shepherd Henderson. This story takes place on Christmas Eve, making it a unique holiday classic. The film is based on the 1950 play by John Van Druten and stars James Stewart and Kim Novak (who had also filmed Vertigo the same year). It showcases the hip world of the late 1950s with an unusual romance full of flights of fancy and, of course, cats! In this ep, the Margos discuss: Jack Lemmon (Ernie Kovacs Hermione GingoldElsa LanchesterJanice Rule Clips used: Bell, Book, and Candle (1958 trailer)George Duning Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast” You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group Follow us on Twitter @bookversusmovie Instagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/ Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D’s Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick” Margo D’s TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohue brooklynfitchick@gmail.com You can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMama Margo P’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/ Margo P’s Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

Duration:01:05:44

Home for the Holidays (1995) Holly Hunter, Robert Downey Jr., Anne Bancroft, Jodie Foster & Chris Radant

11/26/2023
Book Vs. Movie: Home for the Holidays The Short Story by Chris Radant & the 1995 Jodie Foster Film The Margos are getting into the holiday spirit with the cult classic Home for the Holidays, based on a 1991 short story by Chris Radant, directed by Jodie Foster. Radant’s short story appeared in the now-defunct Boston Phoenix and is based on her experience dealing with family issues during the holiday season. (You can listen to it at this clip from the storyteller Kelley Hazen: https://soundcloud.com/bruce-kelley-3/home-for-the-holidays-by-chris-radant-narrated-by-kelley-hazen The 1995 film stars a cast of acting superstars from Robert Downey Jr to Anne Bancroft. At the time, it had middling reviews but is considered a must-watch for its fans every Thanksgiving. Adapted by W.D. Richter and includes a killer soundtrack. So which did we like better? In this ep, the Margos discuss: Holly Hunter Charles Durning Dylan McDermottGeraldine ChaplinSteve GuttenbergCynthia StevensonClaire DanesDavid Straithairn Clips used: Home for the Holidays (1995 trailer) Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast” You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group Follow us on Twitter @bookversusmovie Instagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/ Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D’s Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick” Margo D’s TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohue brooklynfitchick@gmail.com You can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMama Margo P’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/ Margo P’s Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing. Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

Duration:01:23:34

The Old Man and the Sea (1958) Ernest Hemingway, Spencer Tracy, & Felipe Pazos, Jr.

11/19/2023
Book Vs. Movie: The Old Man and the Sea The 1952 Short Story by “Papa” & the 1958 Spencer Tracy Film In this episode, the Margos review Ernest Hemingway's 1952 novella "The Old Man and the Sea" and its 1958 film adaptation featuring Spencer Tracy. The story revolves around an aging Cuban fisherman, Santiago, who embarks on a challenging battle with a massive marlin in the Gulf Stream. The novella has been adapted into several films, the most notable being the 1958 movie directed by John Sturges. If you want to know which version the Margos preferred, tune in to find out! In this ep, the Margos discuss: Felipe Pazos JrHarry Bellavar Don DiamondDon Blackman (Arm wrestler,)Joey Ray Clips used: Charlton Heston reading “The Old Man and the Sea”The Old Man and the Sea (1958 trailer)TCM Host Ben Mankiewicz discusses the 1958 movie The Old Man and the SeaDimitri Tiomkin Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast” You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group Follow us on Twitter @bookversusmovie Instagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/ Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D’s Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick” Margo D’s TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohue brooklynfitchick@gmail.com You can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMama Margo P’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/ Margo P’s Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

Duration:00:58:34

Sweet Smell of Success (1957) Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Susan Harrison, Ernest Lehman, & Clifford Odets

11/13/2023
Book Vs. Movie: Sweet Smell of Success Ernest Lehman was an accomplished writer and adapter of material for the screen, known for his work on movies such as Hello Dolly!, The King and I, and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? In 1950, he wrote an original short story, "Tell Me About It Tomorrow,” published in Cosmopolitan magazine. This story became the basis of Clifford Odet’s screenplay for the 1957 classic film Sweet Smell of Success, starring Burt Lancaster and Tony Curtis and directed by Alexander Mackendrick. The film is a gripping portrayal of media manipulation, gossip, backstabbing, and strange family relationships set in the world of New York City newspapers and the desire for fame. If you're wondering which version the Margos liked better, listen in to find out! In this ep, the Margos discuss: Susan HarrisonMartin MilnerSam LeveneJeff Donnell Clips used: Sweet Smell of Success (1957 trailer)Cheek to Chico”Elmer Bernstein Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast” You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group Follow us on Twitter @bookversusmovie Instagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/ Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D’s Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick” Margo D’s TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohue brooklynfitchick@gmail.com You can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMama Margo P’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/ Margo P’s Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

Duration:01:12:40

The Gambler (1980) Kenny Rogers (as The Gambler), Bruce Boxleitner & Lee Purcell

11/5/2023
Book Vs. Movie: The Gambler The 1978 Song & Kenny Rogers as The Gambler TV Movie Yee ha! The Margos' latest episode is all about the Kenny Rogers classic "The Gambler." The song was written in 1976 by Don Schlitz, who was only 26 years old at the time. It took two years before Rogers made it a number 1 hit. The song's lyrics tell the story of a chance encounter on a train between the narrator and a seasoned gambler. The gambler imparts his wisdom about life and gambling to the narrator, offering advice including the famous lines: "You've got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away, and know when to run. You never count your money when you're sittin' at the table; there'll be time enough for countin' when the dealin's done." The song was so popular that it became the basis for several top-rated TV movies. The first one, "The Gambler" (1980), introduced the character of Brady Hawkes. In this film, Brady meets a young orphan named Billy Montana and takes him under his wing as they travel together. In their latest episode, the Margos discuss both the song and the TV movie and share their thoughts on which they liked more between the 1978 song and the first TV movie. Give it a listen to find out! In this ep, the Margos discuss: Bruce BoxleitnerChristine BelfordHarold GouldClu GulagerLance LeGault Lee Purcell Ronnie ScribnerNoble WillinghamBruce M. FischerBorah Silver Clips used: Geico Kenny Rogers AdThe First Edition “What Condition What My Condition Was In” Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast” You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast Group Follow us on Twitter @bookversusmovie Instagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/ Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D’s Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick” Margo D’s TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohue brooklynfitchick@gmail.com You can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMama Margo P’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/ Margo P’s Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

Duration:00:57:42