Book Vs Movie
The Polar Express
The Margos take a wild ride into the classic 1985 children’s book and compare it to the 2004 Robert Zemeckis Film
It’s our last new episode of the year and we had to celebrate with one of our most requested titles ever--The Polar Express from author/illustrator Chris Van Allsburg.
The book sold millions of copies since its 1985 release (one million by 1989 alone!) and it's only 32 pages so we only have a few wonderful things to say about it. But what about the 2004 film starring Mr. Tom Hanks? We have feelings about this movie kids--and we want to know what YOU think in the comments below.
So between book & movie--which did we like better? Have a listen to find out!
In this ep the Margos discuss:
- Chris Van Allsburg's amazing career
- The basic differences between the book & movie
- The cast of the movie Tom Hanks ( Hero Boy, Father, Santa Claus, Conductor, and Hobo,) Leslie Zemeckis (Mother, Sister Sarah,) Eddie Deezan (Know-It-All,) Nona Gaye (Hero Girl,) Peter Scolari (Billy-Lonely Boy,) and Micheal Jeter (Smokey.)
Clips Featured:
- The Polar Express trailer
- “When Christmas Comes to Town” (Glen Ballard & Alan Silvestri)
- “Rocking on Top of the World” by Steven Tyler
- Outro music “Believe” by Josh Groban
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Book Vs Movie (Replay)
“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
"A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens
the 2009 Jim Carey Animated Movie
Plus, the Margos Pick Their "Top 5 Scrooge Performances"
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
Christmas With the Kranks
Yes, the 2004 movie is based on a book!
The Margos have more holiday spirit than Luther & Nora Krank, the main characters of the John Grisham novel Skipping Christmas. Luther & Nora normally go all out during the holidays in equal zeal with their neighbors who seem to think Christmas celebrations are THE most important thing in the world. (One Margo liked the movie more than the other!)
But with their daughter spending the holidays in Peru for the Peace Corps, they decide to forgo decadent spending and take a vacation on a cruise instead. Mayhem ensues.
The movie (titled Christmas With the Kranks) stars Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis as Luther & Nora Krankd and even though the film has been out for 15 years now--neither Margo has seen it before!
So between book & movie--which did we like better? Have a listen to find out!
In this ep the Margos discuss:
- John Grisham’s incredible life story and success in publishing
- The basic differences between the book & movie.
- The cast of the movie including Dan Aykroyd (Vic Frohmeyer,) M. Emmet Walsh (Walt Scheel,) Cheech Martin (Officer Salino,) Jake Busey (Officer Treen,) Felicity Huffman (Merry,) Caroline Rhea (Candi,) and Tom Poston (Father Zabriske.)
- Our favorite scenes from the movie
Clips Featured:
- Christmas with the Kranks trailer
- Nora Krank gets the ham
- Blair Krank (Julie Gonzalo) comes home for the holidays
- Luther Krank surprises neighbor for Christmas
- Outro music Run DMC Christmas in Hollis
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