Book Vs. Movie Podcast (Replay)
"The Cider House Rules"
The 1985 John Irving Novel Vs. The 1999 Miramax Adaptation
Plus, the Margos pick their "Top 5 Hope-to-Cover" eps for 2019!
Finally! The Margos have been asked to cover John Irving ‘s The Cider House Rules many times so we decided to tackle it during the coldest winter known in the U.S. for ages. Here we discuss the interesting career of Irving and how he adapted his own sprawling novel into a neat and tidy Miramax film. Book Vs Movie--which did we like better? Tune in to find out! (Link below.)
Also, in the pre-show, we each pick our "Top 5 Hope-to-Cover in 2019" books/movies!
In this episode the Margos discuss:
- John Irving’s writing career
- The world of Miramax films in the early 2000s
- The changes Irving himself made with the adaptation
- Michael Caine’s incredible performance
- The social politics of the movie (would it fly these days?)
- The gorgeous New England locations used in the film.
Clips used:
The Cider House Rules original theatrical trailer
John Irving winning the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay
Ukelele Lady by Vaughn De Leath
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Book Vs Movie
“It’s a Wonderful Life”
The Margos get out their hankies and talk about another holiday classic
“No man is a failure who has friends.” The Margos wanted to fit in one more holiday movie this year and what better way to celebrate than with the number one weepie of all time--It’s a Wonderful Life? (Yes, it was based on a short story The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern and you can read it for yourself in under 15 minutes.)
The Greatest Gift is the story of a man named George Bailey who wants to commit suicide. An unnamed stranger gives George his wish to see how life would be like if he had never been born. In the end, he chooses life. Van Doren Stern wrote this short story (which took him several years to finish) in 1944 and at first, he could not find anyone willing to publish it. Eventually, he self-published 200 pamphlets and sent as a Christmas card to family and friends.
Director Frank Capra eventually landed the property and decided to completely revamp the story to include George’s childhood and more. It is now considered a classic film but at the time it was a bit of a box office failure and Capra never really had the opportunity to see how his work influenced generations of storytellers for decades now.
In this show, we discuss the differences between the short story and the film. Which version did the Margos like better? Check out the link below to find out!
In this ep the Margos discuss :
- The backstory of author Phillip Van Doren Stern and how his holiday pamphlet turned into a beloved movie.
- Director Frank Capra and his hard work getting the film made
- The stellar cast including Jimmy Stewart (George Bailey,) Donna Reed (Mary Bailey,) Lionel Barrymore (Mr. Potter,) Thomas Mitchell (Uncle Billy,) Henry Travers (Clarence,) Gloria Grahame (Violet) and Beulah Bondi (Mrs. Bailey.)
Clips used:
- It’s a Wonderful Life trailer
- George and Mary sing “Buffalo Gals”
- Mr. Gower hits young George
- Clarence explains being “Angel Second Class”
- George wants to live again
- Outro Music: Buffalo Gals by The Pickard Family
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Book Vs. Movie Podcast
Stephen King Bonus Ep
"Needful Things”
Let’s hear it for another Stephen King bonus ep! SK superfans Margo D. and Deana of the Twisted Philly are back and wanting to talk some more about the character of Sheriff Alan Pangborn after recapping Hulu’s “Castle Rock.”
So we dusted off our first editions, listened to the King-narrated audiobook (25+hours!) and dove right into “Needful Things”--both the 1991 novel and the 1993 movie directed by Fraser Heston.
In true “Book vs Movie’ fashion--we discuss the differences between the two versions and decide which one we like better. (Oh, and Margo’s “Alexa” makes a brief appearance.)
You can listen to this episode using the link below.
In this special Stephen King bonus episode Margo & Deana discuss:
- The fact that this is Stephen King’s first novel after conquering alcohol and drug addiction
- The world of Castle Rock and where it appears in the Stephen King universe
- Our favorite characters from the book and those and that are missing in the film adaptation.
- The stellar cast including Max von Sydow (Leland Gaunt,) Ed Harris (Sherrif Alan Pangborn,) Bonnie Bedelia (Polly Chalmers,) Amanda Plummer (Nettie Cobb,) J.T. Walsh (Danforth Keeton,) and Shane Miller (Brian Rusk.)
Clips used:
Needful Things trailer
Leland Gaunt in action
Don’t Fear the Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult
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Book Vs. Movie Podcast
"A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens
the 2009 Jim Carey Animated Movie
The Margos continue their holiday celebrations with the all-time classic "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. There have been hundreds of adaptations on the theme of Scrooge and is ultimate salvation but only one features stop-motion animation and Jim Carey so we pair the discussion with Disney's A Christmas Carol directed by Book Vs Movie favorite Robert Zemeckis.
We had SO much fun recording this episode!
Topics we cover here:
- The Margos each pick our favorite "Scrooge" adaptation
- The incredible life story of Charles Dickens and the reasons he wrote A Christmas Carol
- How England changed how they celebrate Christmas after the publication
- Our favorite adaptations of the work
- Jim Carey’s frenetic performance
Clips used:
Sir Patrick Stewart reading
Jim Carey as the Ghost of Christmas past & Scrooge
Vanessa Williams “Sleigh Ride”
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Book Vs Movie
“Die Hard”
Yes, it was a novel based on the sequel to a 1968 Frank Sinatra movie first
But, is it a Christmas movie?
It’s hard to believe but the classic action film Die Hard was released 30 years ago and the Margos wrapping firehoses around our waists and jumping for joy.
In case this is big news for you, yes--Die Hard the 1988 movie is actually based on a book published in 1979 called Nothing Lasts Forever by Roderick Thorpe. That novel (which is a pretty nifty thriller by the way) was a sequel to his 1968 book adapted into a film--The Detective which stars none other than Frank Sinatra. In it, Frank plays a hard-boiled detective named Joseph Leland who is middle-aged, world-weary and getting tired of the politics of being a cop in the late 60s New York City.
Nothing Lasts Forever sees Leland as retired, older, and visiting Los Angeles to celebrate the Christmas holiday season with his daughter Stephanie who works for the Klaxon Oil Corporation. Stephanie (who is a mother of two and in the middle of a divorce) is involved with a sleazy boss, using cocaine and her building is being taken over by German terrorists during their office Christmas party. Can our hero save the day?
So how does Die Hard the movie compare with the book it based on and is it true that the offer for the lead (now named John McClane) was first offered to Sinatra? Did Hollywood seriously freak out over Bruce Willis’ $5 million payday for the role? And finally, is this a Christmas movie or not?
In this show, we discuss the differences between book and movie, and there are several to dive into here. Which version did the Margos like better? Check out the link below to find out!
In this ep the Margos discuss :
- The story behind the 1968 movie The Detective and how the lead character is portrayed in the book that is filled with 70s cynicism and a frankly depressing ending (spoiler)
- How Die Hard came to be and the impact it made on how movies are marketed
- The brilliant supporting characters (with beefed up roles due to Willis’ filming of TV’s Moonlighting at the same time)
- The sheer awesomeness that is Alan Rickman (Hans Gruber) in his American film debut
- The casting of the movie including Bonnie Bedelia (Holly Gennaro McClane,) Reginald VelJohnson (Sgt. Al Powell, ) Paul Gleason (Deputy Police Chief Dwayne T. Robinson,) William Atherton (Richard Thornburg,) Hart Bochner (Harry Ellis,) and Alexander Godunov (Karl)
Clips used:
- Die Hard trailer
- Hans “meets” John for the first time aka the “Yippie Kie-Yay!” scene
- Hans gets Karl’s brother’s body delivered
- John is fooled by Hans’ fake American accent
- John meets Al (finally) and Al shoots Karl
- Outro Music: Christmas in Hollis by Run DMC
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Book Vs Movie podcast
“Love, Simon”
The 2015 novel Vs the 2018 movie
The Margos are back in high school with this super-charming story of a teenager, Simon Spier, who is hiding a big secret from his friends and family. Well, except for one person whom he emails daily but has no idea who he is as they use fake names to communicate. You see, Simon (who identifies as “Jacques” in his emails with “Blue”) is gay and struggling with his growing sexual interest.
Simon is loved by his parents and friends and feels mostly safe in his Atlanta-adjacent home but he still worries about being bullied in high school by not well-meaning jocks and bullies. Plus, he worries about disappointing his parents (though they come across as being very open-minded in both the novel and film.)
In fact, everything seems to be going well for Simon until fellow student Martin finds out his secret and blackmails him into setting him up with Abby (who is the first person Simon comes out to and that causes a problem with his best friend Leah. Lots of “friend” drama here!)
The book (titled Simon Vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda) debuted in 2015 by first-time novelist Becky Albertalli who spent years working as a clinical psychologist working mainly with teenagers. It was a big hit upon its release and was soon sold to be adapted into the film.
In this show, we discuss the differences between book and movie, and there are several to dive into here. Which version did the Margos like better? Check out the link below to find out!
We are sponsored by Penguin Books in this ep!
Natalie C. Parker, author of the Beware the Wild duology offers her own feminist take on an adventure with Seafire, which follows Caledonia Styx, the captain of an all-female ship, on her quest to save her brother and take down a vicious warlord’s powerful fleet.
This is the first book in a trilogy about Caledonia whose family was killed by warlord Aric Athair and his bloodthirsty army of Bullets. She captains the ship Mors Navis with a crew of women and girls like her who lost their homes and families because of Aric and his men.
Parker is a lifelong fan of SciFi but has always felt a frustration with the lack of strong female characters in her favorite books. In fact, Natalie remembers telling her mother at a young age that
In regards The Hobbit, “MOM, do you know how many girls are in this book? ONE. And she was a spider.”
This book is thrilling, makes for an excellent gift and will be on sale 50% off the weekend between Friday, November 22nd and Sunday, November 24th at all Barnes & Nobles locations throughout the U.S.!
In this ep the Margos discuss :
- The story behind author Becky Albertalli’s career in psychology and how it influences her writing
- The major differences between the book and the Greg Berlantani movie
- How the subject of “coming out” is handled between both
- The casting of the movie including Nick Robinson (Simon,) Jennifer Garner (Emily,) Josh Duhamel (Jack,) Katherine Langford (Leah,) Logan Miller (Martin,) Alexandra Shipp (Abby,) Keiynan Lonsdale (Bram,) Tony Hale (Mr. Worth,) and Natasha Rothwell (Ms. Albright)
Clips used:
- Love, Simon trailer
- Montage of kids coming out as “straight” to their parents
- Simon coming out to his parents
- Simon’s mother tells him to “exhale”
- Ms. Albright calls out the homophobic kids
- Outro Music: Waterloo Sunset by The Kinks
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Book Vs Movie Podcast
“The Princess Bride”
The Margos(once again) dissect the differences between the 1973 William Goldman novel from the 1987 cult classic film directed by Rob Reiner
(RIP William Goldman 1931-2018)
Inconceivable! The Margos decided to redo, replay and honor the late, great William Goldman in this Book Vs. Movie podcast ep by taking on one more time (and even better) the book/movie The Princess Bride. We are always surprised to find that our listeners did not realize that the beloved classic movie was at one time a book. And that said book is very meta and multi-layered. Spoiler--we love BOTH of the versions of The Princess Bride and are so excited to be able to talk about it all once again!
In this episode we discuss:
- The origins of the novel and its long history in turnaround
- The plethora of differences between the book and movie
- How the movie eventually became a cult classic
- The incredible cast including Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Andre the Giant, Chris Sarandon and Billy Crystal.
- Andrea the Giant’s real proportions and the experience he had making the movie
Clips used:
The Princess Bride TV trailer
“Miracle Max” scene
Mandy Patinkin and Christopher Guest final battle
Vezinni and Iocane powder duel
Outro Music: “Storybook Love” by Mark Knopfler
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Book Vs Movie Podcast
“The Great Gatsby”
One of the Most Revered Works of Art from the 20th Century Vs.
the 2013 Baz Luhrmann Adaptation
Get your Flapper outfits ready and fill that tub with bootleg gin--The Margos go deep into the backstory of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. Though it is now considered one of the most important American novels of all time when it was published in 1925--it sold half as well as his previous novels and Fitzgerald felt like a failure.
The life of Fitzgerald and his wife Zelda Sayre is one of the most tragic we have yet to cover and we get into all of the details in this show. Plus. we dissect between the book, the audiobook narrated by Jake Gyllenhaal and the rather frenetic movie directed by Australian Baz Luhrmann.
Once again, we are SO lucky to have Penguin Books sponsor this episode! The Margos are thrilled to be asked to talk about author Ransom Riggs’ newest “Miss Peregrine’s story”--A Map of Days which is on sale right now.
This is the fourth novel in the series and lead character Jacob Portman’s life in the United States is the setting for this newest adventure. Get your copy today! (It makes for a great gift, by the way.)
So between the book and movie, which did the Margos like more? Click on the link below to find out.
In this episode the Margos discuss :
- The life of F. Scott Fitzgerald and his tragic death
- How much the lead character, Nick Carroway, resembles the author
- Our favorite sections of the book
- The casting of the movie including Tobey McGuire, Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton, and Leonardo DiCaprio.
- The pace and art direction of the film
- The unusual soundtrack
Clips Featured:
- Jake Gyllenhaal reading from the audiobook of The Great Gatsby
- The Great Gatsby trailer
- “Meet Mr. Gatsby”
- “Myrtle Intro”
- Outro Music “No Church in the Wild” by Jay Z and Kanye West
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Book Vs Movie
“Ready Player One”
The Margos Put on Their Game-Faces in This Hyper 80s Ep
The Margos are feeling stoked about this 1980s-centric soaked episode talking about a much-requested book/movie Ready Player One from first time author Ernest Cline. This pop-culture stuffed tale features more gamer references than anything we have remotely covered in the past so we are a bit nervous about how accurate we will be, (Be kind if you are a first-time listener!)
Both book and movie have the same basic plot--set in the miserable 2040s, Wade Watts is a teenage orphan who wishes for a life outside the stacked trailer parks. In fact, most people are unhappy with the real world and choose to escape to the virtual world known as OASIS. Created by shy genius James Halliday, the OASIS survives after his recent death but he left several clues (“easter eggs”) for one person to discover and inherit his entire fortune and corporation.
Wade (who goes by the moniker Parzival in OASIS) along with his crush Art3mis, best friend Aech and pals Daito and Sho is determined to find every easter egg in the hunt and his vast knowledge of both popular and obscure pop culture trivia sends him on an amazing journey.
Cline sold the book and movie within days of each other in 2010 and serves as the co-screenwriter of the Steven Spielberg adaptation. (We seem to cover a ton of Spielberg on this show!)
Which version did the Margo like better? Check out the link at the bottom of the page to find out.
We are sponsored by Penguin Books in this ep! Marie Lu follows up her New York Times bestseller WARCROSS with WILDCARD which follows the story of Emika Chen who just made it out of the Warcross Championships alive and is now seeking to end Hideo’s plan for good. Emika joins the Phoenix Riders on the streets of Tokyo and there is a bounty on her head. How far will she go to ultimately take down the man she loves?
Lu (who is also the author of the mega-hit “Legends” series) draws from her personal experience in the video game industry where she is creating a world that is revolved around a game that takes over the world. This is a thriller that serves as a satisfying ending to this unique tale. It’s available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook.
In this ep the Margos discuss :
- The interesting “slam poetry” past of author Ernest Cline
- The major differences between the book and the Spielberg movie
- The plethora of pop culture references featured in both
- Which artists and musicians the Margos feel were wrongfully excluded
- The casting of the movie including Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Lena Waithe, Ben Mendelsohn, Mark Rylance and Simon Pegg.
Clips Featured:
- Ready Player One first trailer
- Parzival/.Wade (Tye Sheridan) and Art3mis/ Samantha (Olivia Cooke) at the nightclub
- Sorrento (Ben Mendelsohn) meets Wade
- Aech/Helen in “The Shining”
- James Halliday (Mark Rylance) gives Wade the “jade egg”
- Outro Music: Jump by Van Halen
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Book Vs. Movie Podcast Bonus Ep
with David Hart "Talk Film Society"
"Psychology in the Movies"
In this bonus ep (which originally dropped in November 2016) Margo D. talks with guest David Hart, writer at Talk Film Society, about four psychological illnesses and/or traits and pick one film each that best represents them. David is a former Psychology Intern at VA Sierra Nevada System and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in clinical psychology.
The categories chosen for this ep:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Narcissism
- Sociopathy
Agree or disagree with our choices? Let us know in the comments below.
If you need help with any of these disorders please visit Psychology Today "Find a Therapist" or Talk Space.
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Book Vs Movie
“Carrie”
The Margos Take on the Stephen King Classic in this Redo Ep
It’s October and the Margos are SO excited to revisit a classic Stephen King tale--Carrie which we originally covered in 2014 (using the old, old way we recorded back in the early days.) This is not only King's first movie adaptation but it is also based on his first published novel. There are so many changes between book & movie that we wanted to give it a modern treatment (meaning better sound and lots of clips!)
Just how different is the original novel versus the Brian DePalma masterpiece of horror? Whoo boy---there were some major changes made (and for very good reason in many instances.)
So which did the Margos like better? Book or Movie? Check out the link below to find out!
Once again, we are SO lucky to have Penguin Books sponsor this episode! The Margos are thrilled to be asked to talk about author Ransom Riggs’ newest “Miss Peregrine’s story”--A Map of Days which is on sale right now.
This is the fourth novel in the series and lead character Jacob Portman’s life in the United States is the setting for this newest adventure. Get your copy today! (It makes for a great gift, by the way.)
In this ep the Margos discuss :
- The backstory behind Stephen King’s first novel (and why his wife Tabitha is a hero to King fans everywhere!)
- The major differences between the book and the 1976 movie
- How "Carrie" became a famous “musical flop” in the 80s and is now considered a camp classic
- The casting of the movie including Sissy Spacek "Carrie", Piper Laurie "Margaret White", Amy Irving "Sue Snell", John Travolta "Billy Nolan" and William Katt "Tommy Ross".
- The music used by famed composer Bernard Herrmann who died just before the movie’s release.
- The various “Carrie” TV movie and films that have been created since 1976
Clips Featured:
- Stephen King interviewed by MPR’s “Talking Volumes” in 2009
- Carrie 1976 trailer
- Carrie White being told she is a sinner by her mother
- Miss Collins (Betty Buckley) talks with Tommy Ross and Sue Snell
- Carrie unleashes her power at the prom
- Outro Music: Carrie closing credits (Music by Pino Donaggio)
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Book Vs. Movie Podcast
Stephen King Bonus Ep Replay
"Silver Bullet”
The 1983 Novel Vs. The 1986 Cult Classic Movie
Boo! We are bringing on some Stephen King cult classics just in time for Halloween.
Get your 80s on with another amazing Stephen King bonus ep as we are lucky to have Patrick Bromley of the F This Movie podcast join us once again. Patrick is not only a big-time Stephen King fan but he actually owns a copy of the original Cycle of the Werewolf (woot!)
Margo D. & Patrick have a blast talking about the amazing movie and its journey as a pet project of producer Dino DeLaurentis to Gary Busey’s amazing ad-libbed performance.
In this episode the Margo & Patrick discuss:
- Key differences between the novella and movie
- Choices made by first time director Daniel Attius
- The ridiculous werewolf costume and what the director should have done with the last scene
- Our favorite performances in the film
- The outstanding artwork in the novella by the late, great Bernie Wrightson
- How incredibly wrong Margo D. was to laugh at Patrick’s fondness for the movie
Clips used:
Silver Bullet trailer
Don’t Fear the Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult
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Book Vs Movie Podcast
“The Haunting of Hill House"
(Netflix Series Review & Replay of April 2018 Ep)
The Margos take on a listener-suggested episode--The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson and boy did we have fun with this gem of a novel and film! (Not the 1999 remake, however)
Margo D. in the pre-show talks about the amazing Netflix adaptation and how it differs from 1963's version.
Jackson is by far one of the most intriguing authors we have covered and though she only lived to be 48 (spoiler alert) her work has inspired the greats including Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, Richard Matheson and Joyce Carol Oates.
Jackson’s complicated life is discussed in this episode along with the influential film (titled The Haunting) directed by the much-admired Robert Wise. Book Vs Movie--which did we like better? Click on the link below to find out!
Main topics covered in this episode:
- The life story of Shirley Jackson and how her early (family friendly) work inspired moms all over the country--including peer Erma Bombeck.
- Why she chose to write about fun, family life and horror stories. (Thanks to a rather cold mother.)
- Her strained marriage which exasperated her health issues
- The leads of the 1963 movie including Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson and Russ Tamblyn.
- The spiral staircase scene and how it was achieved
- How the sexuality of the Theodora character is handled in both the book and film
- The divine wardrobe by Mary Quant
- The main differences between the 1959 novel and the 1963 film.
Clips Featured:
- The Haunting of Hill House Netflix trailer
- The Haunting of Hill House (1963 movie trailer)
- The “big” haunting scene with Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson, and Russ Tamblyn.
- Russ Tamblyn explains how the staircase scene was created (and in real life, very safe.)
- Outro music from Humphrey Searle
- Top of the show promo from the ladies at the History Goes Bump podcast
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Book Vs Movie Podcast (Replay Ep!)
“Rosemary’s Baby”
Special Podcast Guest Juliette Miranda and Margo D. Take a Close Look at the Classic Book and Movie
Margo D. (co-host of Book Vs. Movie) and Juliette Miranda of the Unwritable Rant podcast turn up the spookiness in this episode talking about the classic Ira Levin novel and the venerated film directed by Roman Polanski.
This originally ran last year. Enjoy!
In this episode we discuss:
- The incredible work of Ira Levin
- Mia Farrow’s incredible performance and offscreen troubles with husband Frank Sinatra (!)
- The near perfect direction by Roman Polanski and how he frames his shots.
- The weird rape scene featuring a rather unfortunate “hairy paw”
- How strong (or weak) the character of Rosemary is at different times in the movie.
Clips used:
Rosemary’s Baby TV trailer
Rosemary’s dream sequence
The morning after Rosemary’s baby ceremony
Rosemary and Dr. Hill
“His eyes!”
Outro Music: Rosemary’s Baby theme by Mia Farrow, Krysztof Komeda
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Book Vs. Movie Podcast Bonus Stephen King Ep
"The Dead Zone"
with Margo D. and Deana from the Twisted Philly podcast
Margo D. and Deana of Twisted Philly meet again to talk about Stephen King adaptations with this episode focused on the 1979 book/ 1983 movie 'The Dead Zone.'
In this special bonus ep they discuss:
- Differences between the 1979 novel and the 1983 David Cronenberg-directed film.
- The almost insane sexiness of Christopher Walken and his amazing navy-colored pea coat.
- The A-list cast and incredible outdoor locations.
- Whether or not King was foreshadowing the future with the character of Greg Stillson.
- Why every parent should listen to a reluctant psychic
- Why on earth was Johnny waiting for his wedding night?
Which did we like better? Listen to the show to find out.
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Book Vs Movie
“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
The Washing Irving Short Story Classic Vs the Tim Burton Movie
The Margos are back and talking about spooky books & movies since, duh--it’s October! This is our favorite month of the year and we have so much fun talking about one of our best-loved stories from our childhood-- The Legend of Sleepy Hollow written by the fascinating Washington Irving. The only hard part about this episode was deciding which version of the movie we should cover (there are several!) In the end, we decided to stick with one of our favorite directors, Tim Burton and his reimaging of the tale-- Sleepy Hollow.
We begin by looking at the incredible life of the author and how a yellow fever epidemic (prevalent in his childhood) made him familiar with the ghost stories of Hudson Valley, New York. Also, how the youngest of eleven children named for the first President of the United States took his lifelong love of writing and history to become America’s first famous “man of letters.”
(If you are a fan of New York City trivia and/or the origin of Christmas traditions--you will be especially happy with this ep!)
After that, we once again go into the film archives of Tim Burton and check out his unique take on not only the character of the historically smarmy, school teacher and not-handsome-at-all Ichabod Crane (played as a hot NYC police investigator by Johnny Depp) and the plot of the story which here centers around magic and spells.
So which did the Margos like better? Book or Movie? Check out the link below to find out!
In this ep the Margos discuss :
- The NBC Halloween special which starred Jeff Goldblum and is unfortunately not available by streaming service.
- The 1949 Disney movie (The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad) that scared both Margos in our childhoods.
- The opportunity to choose from over 40 different versions of the audiobook.
- How the term Nickerbocker (“The Nicks,”) Gotham and the phrase “the almighty dollar” are all attributed to Washington Irving.
- The various interpretations of the short story and the meaning behind Ichabod’s disappearance.
- The incredible look of Tim Burton movies and the art direction by Rick Heinrichs and Peter Young who won the Academy Award in 2000.
- The main differences between the short story and movie.
- Plus, we are movie trivia and our thoughts on the casting including Christina Ricci, Christopher Walken, and Miranda Richardson.
Clips Featured:
- Ichabod by Bing Crosby and Jud Conlon’s Rhythmaries (Ichabod 1949)
- Sleepy Hollow trailer
- The story behind the Headless Horseman
- Outro Music: The Headless Horseman by Bing Crosby and Jud Conlon’s Rhythmaries (Ichabod 1949)
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Book Vs Movie
“Coraline”
Neil Gaiman’s Classic Novella Vs the Henry Selick Film
What would you do if your mother and father all of a sudden became entirely different (and scary) people? Coraline Jones is a young English girl who moves to an old house that is filled with interesting characters (such as Miss Spink, Miss Forcible and Mr. Bobo,) loving (yet kind of absent) parents and a bricked-up door leading to an adventure which tests the might and ingenuity of our heroine. (Spoiler--we really love this book & movie here!)
Coraline, written by illustrious author Neil Gaiman, was originally published in 2002 though he had been working on it since the 1980s in honor of his daughters Holly & Maddy. In fact, he originally sent to his editor in 1991 who deemed the theme “too scary” for kids. Thankfully, Gaiman kept working on it and the novel was awarded the Hugo Award for Best Novella in 2003. (The graphic novel featuring illustrations by P. Craig Russell is a real treat as well!)
Director Henry Selick (The Nightmare Before Christmas and James & the Giant Peach) helmed the 2009 film which was nominated as Best Animated Feature at the 2010 Academy Awards. A visual feast for the eyes, the movie Coraline takes the tale to a whole other level.
So which did the Margos like better? Book or Movie? Check out the link below to find out!
Also, we are SO lucky to have Penguin Books sponsor this episode! The Margos are thrilled to be asked to talk about author Ransom Riggs’ newest “Miss Peregrine’s story”--A Map of Days which you can pre-order now! (It goes on sale October 2, 2018.) This is the fourth novel in the series and lead character Jacob Portman’s life in the United States is the setting for this newest adventure. Be sure to pre-order your copy today!
In this ep the Margos discuss :
- The incredible career of Neil Gaiman who is a master of short fiction, novels, comics, graphic novels, radio and movies (Whew! When does this man rest?)
- Key changes in the adaptation including setting it in America and the character of “Wybie Lovat.”
- The various forms of Coraline including the novel, graphic novel, audiobook read by the author and featuring music by The Gothic Archies.
- The cast of voices including Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French, John Hodgman, and Keith David.
- Plus, Neil Gaiman’s current plethora of projects, movie trivia and more!
Clips Featured:
- Neil Gaiman reading from Coraline plus music from The Gothic Archies
- Coraline trailer
- Coraline (Dakota Fanning) meets her Other Mother (Teri Hatcher) and Other Father (John Hodgman)
- Coraline’s mother turns evil
- Outro Music: Coraline soundtrack “End Credits” by Bruno Coulais
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Book Vs Movie
“A Wrinkle in Time”
The Margos Discover that Not All Things Featuring Oprah Are Made of Gold
The Margos dive into a children’s classic novel--A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle and offer their thoughts on the 1962 novel that spawned four sequels and earned the love of millions of fans all over the world. The story of a plucky 13-year-old heroine (Meg Murry) who is smart, awkward and lonely due to her father missing for over four years has inspired readers for decades to truly be themselves and trust their instincts.
L’Engle won the Newbery Medal in 1962 for her “junior novel” and its fans have been demanding for years a proper adaptation that honors the material. So does the 2018 film directed by Ava Duvernay make the cut? The Margos discuss in this episode which you can listen to using the link at the bottom of this post.
In this ep the Margos discuss :
- The biography of author Madeleine L’Engle and common themes in her books
- The changes made in the 2018 movie adaptation
- The past films of director Ava Duvernay
- The multiracial casting of the movie including Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, Storm Reid, and Chris Pine
- Plus, movie trivia and more!
Clips Featured:
- A Wrinkle in Time trailer
- “The Gifts” Mindy Kaling, Reese Witherspoon, and Oprah Winfrey
- Outro Music “Flower of the Universe” Sade
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Book Vs. Movie Podcast
Stephen King Bonus Ep
"Castle Rock”
Season One Review/Recap
Let’s hear it for another Stephen King bonus ep! SK superfans Margo D. and Deana of the Twisted Philly decided to review the popular Hulu series Castle Rock. In this episode, we talk about the second half of the season (episodes 6-10) of the spooky, different, incredible and sometimes confounding show.
Is it a “schisma” or a “schism?” What timeline is “real?” Is Castle Rock a “thinny.” Deane and Margo dig deep and try to find the answers ourselves.
You can listen to this episode by using the link below.
In this special Stephen King bonus episode Margo & Deana discuss:
- The multiple Stephen King “Easter Eggs” we found throughout the series
- The work of the incredible cast including Sissy Spacek, Melanie Lynskey, Andre Holland, Bill Skarsgard and Scott Glenn.
- Our own theories about “The Kid” and the timeline he lives in
- The meaning of the “Crimson King” and how it is represented in the TV series
- Plus our individual assessments on what we love (and didn’t really love) about this first season.
Clips used:
Castle Rock trailer
Don’t Fear the Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult
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Book Vs Movie Podcast (Replay Ep)
“The Outsiders”
The 1967 classic YA novel Vs. the 1983 cult movie (vs. the “Director’s Version”)
The Margos are back and they are ready to rumble! This was actually one of the more popular episodes back in our first season but we knew we could make it sound so much better so here’s to another REDO ep!
In 1967, 17-year old S.E. Hinton published her first novel, The Outsiders which became one of the first YA novels that was a hit with both teachers and students. Susie (as she prefers to be called if you know her) wrote the novel based on experience living on the rough side of the tracks in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Her improbable rise to the top of the YA novel heap is one of publishing’s more interesting stories and the Outsiders still sells almost 500,000 copies per year!
The 1983 film directed by Francis Ford Coppola is one of the signature films for a whole generation of tweens in the 80s. Everything in this lush production is discussed in this episode from the amazing cast to the cinematography and the rather unfortunate Stevie Wonder theme song.
In this episode the Margo “Stay Gold” as they discuss :
- S.E. Hinton’s backstory and how she remains true to her roots to this day.
- The main differences between the novel and film
- How the cast was chosen and Coppola's rehearsal process
- Behind the scenes trivia and gossip
- What the Margos really think about the theme song
- S.E. Hinton’s cameo as a nurse
- The different versions of the film available (Coppola added 22 minutes of extra scenes and added 60s music to the score in the updated DVD version)
Clips Featured:
- S.E. Hinton intro to her audiobook
- The Outsiders trailer
- Ponyboy chased around Tulsa
- Dallas (Matt Dylan) flirts with Cherry (Diane Lane)
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Book Vs Movie
“The Godfather”
The Margos Leave the Gun and Take the Cannolis in this Mob-erific Ep
We are here to make an offer you can’t refuse--a redo of Mario Puzo’s The Godfather. The Margos originally covered this book and movies (well, really movies) three years ago when we were both fighting the flu. The result was kind of a meandering mess which we have always been embarrassed by vowed to redo one day as the material calls for nothing less than our best efforts.
This episode is a reflection of our years of fondness for the material and how far we have come along as podcasters. The 1969 novel by Puzo is a real treat to discuss and who doesn’t love talking about Marlon Brando and Al Pacino? You can listen to the episode in the link below.
In this ep the Margos discuss :
- The backstory of author Mario Puzo and why he felt compelled to tell the story about a mafia family even though he had no expertise on the subject.
- The many, many ways the book is different from the two movies it is based on.
- Why Francis Ford Coppola has such a complicated history with these films.
- The cast of the movie including Al Pacino, Marlon Brando, James Caan, Robert DeNiro, Talia Shire, Robert Duvall and Diane Keaton.
- Our favorite scenes from both films
- Plus, movie trivia and more!
Clips Featured:
- Author Mario Puzo & Screenwriter Francis Ford Coppola talk about The Godfather script
- The Godfather trailer
- Don Corleone (Marlon Brando) making deals on his daughter’s wedding day
- Moe Green (Alex Rocco) with Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) and Fredo Corleone (John Cazale)
- Outro Music “Theme to the Godfather” Carmine Coppola
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Book Vs Movie Podcast
“The Prestige”
(Replay with new pre-show corrections)
Between the 1995 novel by Christopher Priest and the Christopher Nolan film
Abracadabra! This is a first for us here, a corrections-heavy pre-show and a replay of one of our most popular eps--"The Prestige."
Wow--did we screw this one up. Turns out there is an author named Christopher Priest AND a graphic novelist who was born under the named James Owsley who also writes under the name Christopher Priest.
So in our pre-show, we right this wrong and give each author their due. Plus we divulge what our next new ep shall be. Win/win, people!
The Margos get a little magical in this listener-suggested book to movie adaptation that features sleight of hand, lots of dead birds, women in jeopardy and a twist ending you either did or didn’t see coming a mile away.
The book features a series of diary entries and family sleuthing which one of the Margos found rather dull. The movie is a strange mix of whimsy and sadness which the Margos enjoyed to differing levels.
So between the book and movie--which did the Margos like better? Check out the link below to find out.
In this episode the Margos discuss:
- The numerous differences between book and movie
- What the author really thinks about the changes in the adaptation
- The amazing cast including an American-accented Hugh Jackman
- The performance by the late, great David Bowie
- How much a “wow” the tricks were on screen
Clips Featured:
- The Prestige trailer
- The “twist ending”
- Outro Music Strange Magic by ELO
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Book Vs Movie
“Cold Comfort Farm”
The Margos Take a Trip to the Countryside with the 1932 novel by Stella Gibbons Vs the 1995 TV Movie Directed by John Schlesinger
We have NO idea why it took us so long to finally tackle this charming book and movie--but we are so grateful to the listeners for suggesting this idea to us! The story of 19-year-old Flora Poste (recently orphaned) who comes to Cold Comfort Farm with a pittance of an inheritance who has the gift of helping people achieve their dreams.
In this story, we meet Flora, the unique Strakadder family, Aunt Ada Doom, Mary Smiling, Adam Lambsbreath as she guides them to forget about “something nasty in the woodshed” and enjoy their lives at Cold Comfort Farm.
In this ep the Margos discuss :
- The interesting life story of author Stella Gibson who wrote over 22 novels and books of poetry but Cold Comfort Farm remained her one and only hit.
- The social satire of the time (writing about living on farms in England was all the rage in England in the 20s and 30s)
- Kate Beckinsale's incandescent performance
- The cast of the movie including Joanna Lumley, Stephen Fry, Eileen Atkins, Rufus Sewell and Sir Ian McKellen
- Plus, movie trivia and more!
Clips Featured:
- Cold Comfort Farm trailer
- Seth Starkadder becomes a movie star
- Mr. My Bug (Stephen Fry) attempting to woo Flora Poste
- Ian McKellan preaching “No butter in hell!”
- Outro Music “Music from Cold Comfort Farm” Robert Lockhart
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Book Vs. Movie Podcast
Stephen King Bonus Ep
"Castle Rock”
A Mid-Season Review
It’s time for another Stephen King bonus ep! SK superfans Margo D. and Deana of the Twisted Philly decided to take a look at the new Hulu series Castle Rock at their mid-season. So five episodes in are Margo and Deana impressed with the JJ Abrams produced show? Can they figure out the crazy plot? How many easter eggs can they find in each episode? Will they stick around for the whole series? (Well, I THINK we all know the answer to that one!)
You can listen to this episode by using the link below.
In this special Stephen King bonus episode Margo & Deana discuss:
- The major King properties the show is based on
- Our favorite cast members
- Our own theories about “The Kid” and his abilities
- The plethora of “easter eggs” for true Stephen King geeks
- Plus our individual feelings about how the show is coming along so far
Clips used:
Castle Rock trailer
Don’t Fear the Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult
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Book Vs Movie Podcast (Replay)
"Gone Girl"
The Gillian Flynn Hit Novel Vs. The David Fincher Film
The Margos take on one of the most contested and debated films of the past books AND movies of the last few years-- Gone Girl. If there was ever a story that was picked apart, praised, maligned and worshipped more than the 2012 novel by Gillian Flynn we have yet to hear about it.
Do you love the adventures of “Amazing Amy” Dunne and her husband Nick or do you find them irritating? How believable is the basic plot? Is Amy a sociopath or just a woman scorned? People have all kinds of opinions and the Margos are no different talking about the book and film directed by the always interesting David Fincher. (This is our third Fincher movie after we have covered Fight Club and The Social Network in previous eps.)
Some of the highlights from this discussion:
- The casting of the leads including Rosamund Pike (Amy Dunne) and Ben Affleck (Nick Dunne)
- Gillian Flynn’s background in magazine writing and how she adapted her own book into a screenplay
- The insanely complicated plot (and how much it relies on the suspension of disbelief)
- Big changes between book and movie
- The creepy score by Trent Reznor
Audio clips:
- Gone Girl trailer
- The interrogation scene between Nick Dunn, Detective Boney (Kim Dickens) and Officer Gilpin (Patrick Fugit)
- Amy announces she is alive
- Saved by Zero The Fixx
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