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 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 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 (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 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
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
Stephen King Bonus Ep
"Silver Bullet”
The 1983 Novel Vs. The 1986 Cult Classic Movie
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
Book Vs. Movie podcast https://www.facebook.com/bookversusmovie/
Find us in Apple Podcasts
Twitter @bookversusmovie www.bookversusmovie.com
Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com
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Margo P. @ShesNachoMama http://thechingonahomesteader.weebly.com/
Book Vs. Movie Podcast
Stephen King Bonus Mini Ep
"Gerald’s Game”
The 1992 Novel Vs. The 2017 Netflix Adaptation
Hooray for another Stephen King bonus ep and yippee for all of us that Deana Marie of the Twisted Philly podcast is joining in for the fun, breezy discussion about a book that one of us likes WAY more than the other and the really cool Netflix adaptation!
Margo & Deana talk about their personal feelings about the source material and how it differs from the Mike Flanagan screenplay and direction that is available on Netflix. Plus, trivia about Viagra, the first movie that actor Carel Struycken appeared in and Margo’s confusion over the ending.
In this episode the Margo & Deana discuss:
- Mike Flanagan’s long journey to bring “Gerald’s Game” to the screen
- Big differences between the novel’s depiction of the “degloving” and how the film handles the graphic scene
- The deal with the “Moonlight Man” and what he represents for Jessie.
- The excellent performances by the entire cast
- Book Vs Movie--which did Margo & Deana prefer?
Clips used:
Gerald’s Game trailer
Carla Gugino and Bruce Greenwood arguing about her predicament.
Carla Gugino and Carel Struycken final scene
Don’t Fear the Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult
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