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This Film is Lit

Bryan and Katie
The Hobbit
Bilbo Baggins
The Desolation Of Smaug
Dune
Peter Jackson
Kiki's Delivery Service
We Have Always Lived In the Castle
Thorin Oakenshield
Smaug
Poor Things
Red, White, and Royal Blue
Dwarves
Legolas
Bard
The Hobbit: the Battle Of the Five Armies
Tolkien
Gandalf
Studio Ghibli
Feminism
Victorian London

On _This Film is Lit_ we finally settle the score on one simple question… Is the book really better than the movie? Bryan has a film degree. He watches the movie but doesn't read the book. Katie has two English degrees, so she does things the right way and reads the book before we watch the movie. Prepare to be wowed by our expertise and charm as we dissect all of your favorite film adaptations an... more

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Katie
Co-host with two English degrees, she provides a literary perspective on film adaptations, analyzing character development and thematic nuances.
Bryan
Co-host with a film degree, he shares insights from a cinematic angle, emphasizing narrative fidelity and director choices in adaptations.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 235 ratings
  • Keep it up!

    I have always been a fan of movie/book comparison conversations. Keep the great content coming!

    If you are open to suggestions, I would love to hear your takes on World War Z as there is such a departure from the book.

    Also, Michael Crichton 13th Warrior/Eaters of the Dead.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fraserious
    Canada2 years ago
  • Love the deep-dives

    One of my favourite podcasts. I never miss it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShelbySuderman
    Canada3 years ago
  • You just couldn’t leave politics out. Unsubscribed

    Was tolerable until you had to introduce your politics into it.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RealitySetsIn
    United States5 years ago
  • Amazing!

    I love this podcast and how deep they go with there talks about the book and the characters!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Logantc123
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • There was a movie????

    This is the pod that answers the question, which was better the book or the film? An impossible question as it is apples to oranges; not the same fruit at all. But it is the journey, not the destination that matters. It's like being in the back seat of your married friends' car and eavesdropping on their highway games and conversation about the movie they saw last night, while they think you're asleep.

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    Skeptic Matthew
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners enjoy the engaging comparisons between book and film adaptations, appreciating the hosts' humor and insights.
Overall, the podcast garners praise for its blend of analysis and entertainment, making it enjoyable for fans of both mediums.
Critics mention the hosts occasionally interrupt each other, which detracts from the overall experience for some.
Some find the podcast refreshing and informative, encouraging them to explore more literature despite passing critiques about pacing.

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The Shawshank Redemption
Q: Does the movie's treatment of Red's parole hearings differ from the book?
Yes, the movie includes multiple scenes of Red's parole hearings, while the book only discusses them retrospectively.
The Shawshank Redemption
Q: Is Andy Dufresne really innocent?
While the movie leaves it somewhat vague, the book strongly implies that Andy is innocent of the murders he's accused of.
She's the Man (Twelfth Night)
Q: Is there a moment in the play where Cesario slash Viola is required to be at an event that other people will be there as and has to appear both as Viola and as Sebastian?
This is not from the play; the event and quick change hijinks are a movie creation.
She's the Man (Twelfth Night)
Q: Is there anything equivalent like, scenario or thing that instigates the gender swap?
In the play, Viola disguises herself as a man for safety after being shipwrecked in a foreign land.
Red, White, & Royal Blue
Q: Does the prince feel like they need to stay in the closet?
Yes, Henry is pressured by royal traditions, leading to dramatic moments in both the book and the film.

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The content engages listeners through an examination of film adaptations of popular books, questioning the age-old debate of whether the film truly does justice to the source material. The hosts combine humor with insightful analysis, exploring character development, narrative fidelity, and thematic nuances of both the books and their cinematic counterparts. Their discussions are enriched with personal anecdotes and audience participation, making the episodes not just informative but also highly relatable and entertaining.

Noteworthy is the distinct dynamic between the hosts, as one approaches the material with an academic lens from an English background while the other provides perspective from a film studies angle. This contrast adds dep... more

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