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Emma, Part 1 (Ep. 85)
February 09, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBIt's February, and that means Valentine's Day. We think there's no better way to celebrate than a month-long, two-part look at Jane Austen's wannabe-Cupid herself, Emma Woodhouse! In Part 1, we're discussing: Jane Austen's original 1815 novel The 1972 miniseries, directed by John Glenister, written by Denis Constanduros, and starring Doran Godwin and John Carson The 1996 theatrical movie, written and directed by Douglas McGrath, and starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Toni Collette, Ewan McGreg...
Emma, Part 1
February 09, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBIt's February, and that means Valentine's Day. We think there's no better way to celebrate than a month-long, two-part look at Jane Austen's wannabe-Cupid herself, Emma Woodhouse! In Part 1, we're discussing: Jane Austen's original 1815 novel The 1972 miniseries, directed by John Glenister, written by Denis Constanduros, and starring Doran Godwin and John Carson The 1996 theatrical movie, written and directed by Douglas McGrath, and starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Toni Collette, Ewan McGreg...
3:10 to Yuma (Ep. 84)
January 26, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBWe've got a train to catch! In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we're talking about the Western classic 3:10 to Yuma! In this episode we discuss: Elmore Leonard's original 1953 short story The 1957 movie, directed by Delmer Daves, written by Halsted Welles, and starring Glenn Ford and Van Heflin The 2007 remake, directed by James Mangold, written by Michael Brandt and Derek Haas, and starring Russell Crowe and Christian Bale You can follow Adapt or Perish on Twitter, Instagram, and F...
3:10 to Yuma
January 26, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBWe've got a train to catch! In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we're talking about the Western classic 3:10 to Yuma! In this episode we discuss: Elmore Leonard's original 1953 short story The 1957 movie, directed by Delmer Daves, written by Halsted Welles, and starring Glenn Ford and Van Heflin The 2007 remake, directed by James Mangold, written by Michael Brandt and Derek Haas, and starring Russell Crowe and Christian Bale You can follow Adapt or Perish on Twitter, Instagram, and F...
The Parent Trap
January 12, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBDoppelgängers! Shenanigans! Doppelgänger-related shenanigans! This episode has all of it, because this time we're looking at the Disney classic The Parent Trap! In this episode we discuss: Erich Kästner's original 1949 novel, Lisa and Lottie. The Parent Trap (Disney, 1961), written and directed by David Swift, and starring Hayley Mills, Hayley Mills, Maureen O'Hara, and Brian Keith. The Parent Trap (Disney, 1998), directed by Nancy Meyers, written by Meyers and Charles Shyer, and star...
The Parent Trap (Ep. 83)
January 12, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBDoppelgängers! Shenanigans! Doppelgänger-related shenanigans! This episode has all of it, because this time we're looking at the Disney classic The Parent Trap! In this episode we discuss: Erich Kästner's original 1949 novel, Lisa and Lottie. The Parent Trap (Disney, 1961), written and directed by David Swift, and starring Hayley Mills, Hayley Mills, Maureen O'Hara, and Brian Keith. The Parent Trap (Disney, 1998), directed by Nancy Meyers, written by Meyers and Charles Shyer, and star...
The Manchurian Candidate (Ep. 82)
December 29, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBPolitics! Intrigue! Brainwashing! Frank Sinatra! In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss The Manchurian Candidate! In this episode we look at: Richard Condon's original 1959 novel. The 1962 movie, directed by John Frankenheimer, written by George Axelrod, and starring Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Janet Leigh, and Angela Lansbury. The 2004 remake, directed by Jonathan Demme, written by Daniel Pyne and Dean Georgaris, and starring Denzel Washington, Liev Schreiber, and Meryl...
The Manchurian Candidate
December 29, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBPolitics! Intrigue! Brainwashing! Frank Sinatra! In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss The Manchurian Candidate! In this episode we look at: Richard Condon's original 1959 novel. The 1962 movie, directed by John Frankenheimer, written by George Axelrod, and starring Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Janet Leigh, and Angela Lansbury. The 2004 remake, directed by Jonathan Demme, written by Daniel Pyne and Dean Georgaris, and starring Denzel Washington, Liev Schreiber, and Meryl...
Christmas in Connecticut (Ep. 81)
December 15, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Adapt or Perish! In this very festive episode, we're taking a look at the classic tale of lying deceivers who lie, Christmas in Connecticut! In this episode we discuss: The 1945 original, directed by Peter Godfrey, story by Aileen Hamilton, screenplay by Lionel Houser and Adele Comandini, and starring Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan, Sydney Greenstreet, S.Z. Sakall, and Una O'Connor. The 1992 remake, directed by Arnold Schwarzenegger, written by ...
Christmas in Connecticut
December 15, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Adapt or Perish! In this very festive episode, we're taking a look at the classic tale of lying deceivers who lie, Christmas in Connecticut! In this episode we discuss: The 1945 original, directed by Peter Godfrey, story by Aileen Hamilton, screenplay by Lionel Houser and Adele Comandini, and starring Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan, Sydney Greenstreet, S.Z. Sakall, and Una O'Connor. The 1992 remake, directed by Arnold Schwarzenegger, written by ...
High Fidelity (Ep. 80)
December 01, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBAfter a short hiatus, we're back with a look at the classic story of music and heartbreak, High Fidelity! In this episode we discuss: Nick Hornby's original 1995 novel. The 2000 movie, directed by Stephen Frears, written by D.V. DeVincentis, Steve Pink, John Cusack, and Scott Rosenberg, and starring Cusack, Iben Hjejle, Jack Black, Lisa Bonet, and Joan Cusack. The 2006 musical, with music by Tom Kitt, lyrics by Amanda Green, and book by David Lindsay-Abaire. The 2020 TV show, develo...
High Fidelity
December 01, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBAfter a short hiatus, we're back with a look at the classic story of music and heartbreak, High Fidelity! In this episode we discuss: Nick Hornby's original 1995 novel. The 2000 movie, directed by Stephen Frears, written by D.V. DeVincentis, Steve Pink, John Cusack, and Scott Rosenberg, and starring Cusack, Iben Hjejle, Jack Black, Lisa Bonet, and Joan Cusack. The 2006 musical, with music by Tom Kitt, lyrics by Amanda Green, and book by David Lindsay-Abaire. The 2020 TV show, develo...
Rerun: Jaws
November 17, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBIn three years of Adapt or Perish, we've never missed an episode. Until today. 2020 finally got us! Our look at High Fidelity will still be coming, but in two weeks, on Tuesday, December 1. In the meantime, we thought we'd rerun one of our favorites: Jaws. Enjoy! For this episode, we watched and discussed: Benchley’s original novel, published in 1974. The 1975 movie, directed by Steven Spielberg, and starring Roy Schneider, Richard Dreyfuss, and Robert Shaw. Footnotes: Thalassophobia:...
The Addams Family (Ep. 79)
November 03, 2020 06:00 - 2 hours - 86.6 MBIn this very spooky (and slightly belated) episode of Adapt or Perish we're celebrating Halloween with a look at the creepiest and kookiest family of them all—The Addams Family. In this episode we discuss: Charles Addams' original New Yorker cartoon. The Addams Family (ABC, 1964–1966), created by David Levy, starring John Astin, Carolyn Jones, Jackie Coogan, and Ted Cassidy. The Addams Family (Paramount, 1991), directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, written by Caroline Thompson and Larry Wils...
The Addams Family
November 03, 2020 06:00 - 2 hours - 86.6 MBIn this very spooky (and slightly belated) episode of Adapt or Perish we're celebrating Halloween with a look at the creepiest and kookiest family of them all—The Addams Family. In this episode we discuss: Charles Addams' original New Yorker cartoon. The Addams Family (ABC, 1964–1966), created by David Levy, starring John Astin, Carolyn Jones, Jackie Coogan, and Ted Cassidy. The Addams Family (Paramount, 1991), directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, written by Caroline Thompson and Larry Wils...
Three Year Spectacular!
October 20, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBIn this episode, we look back on the last year of Adapt or Perish in our Three Year Spectacular! For this episode, we read, watched, and discussed: Everything ever. Yes, really. Footnotes: "Robin (The Hooded Man)" by Clannad from Robin of Sherwood (1984–1986) "Getta Bloomin' Move On! (The Self Preservation Society)" by Quincy Jones from The Italian Job (1969) "The Theme From The Poseidon Adventure (The Morning After)" performed by Maureen McGovern from The Poseidon Adventure (1972) ...
Three Year Spectacular! (Ep. 78)
October 20, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBIn this episode, we look back on the last year of Adapt or Perish in our Three Year Spectacular! For this episode, we read, watched, and discussed: Everything ever. Yes, really. Footnotes: "Robin (The Hooded Man)" by Clannad from Robin of Sherwood (1984–1986) "Getta Bloomin' Move On! (The Self Preservation Society)" by Quincy Jones from The Italian Job (1969) "The Theme From The Poseidon Adventure (The Morning After)" performed by Maureen McGovern from The Poseidon Adventure (1972) ...
Matilda
October 06, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBIn this episode of Adapt or Perish, we're looking at the most miraculous little girl in the history of English literature, Roald Dahl's Matilda! In this episode we discuss: The original 1988 novel. The 1996 movie, directed by Danny DeVito, written by Nicholas Kazan and Robin Swicord, and starring Mara Wilson, DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz, and Pam Ferris. The 2010 musical, book by Dennis Kelly, music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. Footnotes: Matilda at 30 Mara Wilson and More...
Matilda (Ep. 77)
October 06, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBIn this episode of Adapt or Perish, we're looking at the most miraculous little girl in the history of English literature, Roald Dahl's Matilda! In this episode we discuss: The original 1988 novel. The 1996 movie, directed by Danny DeVito, written by Nicholas Kazan and Robin Swicord, and starring Mara Wilson, DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz, and Pam Ferris. The 2010 musical, book by Dennis Kelly, music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. Footnotes: Matilda at 30 Mara Wilson and More...
RoboCop (Ep. 76)
September 22, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 56 MB"Somewhere, a crime is being committed." In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we tackle the officer who's part man, part machine, and all RoboCop. In this episode we discuss: The 1987 original, directed by Paul Verhoeven, written by Ed Neumeier and Michael Miner, and starring Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Ronny Cox, Miguel Ferrer, and Kurtwood Smith. The 2014 remake, directed by José Padilha, written by Joshua Zetumer (with credit to Neumeier and Miner), and starring Joel Kinnaman, Gary Old...
RoboCop
September 22, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 56 MB"Somewhere, a crime is being committed." In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we tackle the officer who's part man, part machine, and all RoboCop. In this episode we discuss: The 1987 original, directed by Paul Verhoeven, written by Ed Neumeier and Michael Miner, and starring Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Ronny Cox, Miguel Ferrer, and Kurtwood Smith. The 2014 remake, directed by José Padilha, written by Joshua Zetumer (with credit to Neumeier and Miner), and starring Joel Kinnaman, Gary Old...
Sense and Sensibility
September 08, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 86.5 MBIt's episode 75 of Adapt or Perish! With this minor milestone episode, it's time for more Jane Austen with a look at Sense and Sensibility! In this episode we discuss: Jane Austen's original 1811 novel. The 1971 miniseries, directed by David Giles, written by Denis Constanduros, and starring Joanna David and Ciaran Madden. The 1981 miniseries, directed by Rodney Bennett, written by Alexander Baron, and starring Irene Richard and Tracey Childs. The 1995 theatrical movie, directed by...
Sense and Sensibility (Ep. 75)
September 08, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 86.5 MBIt's episode 75 of Adapt or Perish! With this minor milestone episode, it's time for more Jane Austen with a look at Sense and Sensibility! In this episode we discuss: Jane Austen's original 1811 novel. The 1971 miniseries, directed by David Giles, written by Denis Constanduros, and starring Joanna David and Ciaran Madden. The 1981 miniseries, directed by Rodney Bennett, written by Alexander Baron, and starring Irene Richard and Tracey Childs. The 1995 theatrical movie, directed by...
The Italian Job (Ep. 74)
August 25, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBIn this episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss the British heist classic, The Italian Job! And also another movie! That's not quite a classic! But it's called The Italian Job, too! Also Bollywood! In this episode we discuss: The Italian Job (Paramount, 1969), directed by Peter Collinson, written by Troy Kennedy Martin, and starring Michael Caine, Benny Hill, and Noël Coward. The Italian Job (Paramount, 2003), directed by F. Gary Gray, written by Donna and Wayne Powers, and starring Mark...
The Italian Job
August 25, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBIn this episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss the British heist classic, The Italian Job! And also another movie! That's not quite a classic! But it's called The Italian Job, too! Also Bollywood! In this episode we discuss: The Italian Job (Paramount, 1969), directed by Peter Collinson, written by Troy Kennedy Martin, and starring Michael Caine, Benny Hill, and Noël Coward. The Italian Job (Paramount, 2003), directed by F. Gary Gray, written by Donna and Wayne Powers, and starring Mark...
Flowers in the Attic (Ep. 73)
August 11, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBIn this very lurid, very trashy, very claustrophobic episode of Adapt or Perish, we're looking at V.C. Andrews' Flowers in the Attic! In this episode we discuss: V.C. Andrews' original 1979 novel. The 1987 theatrical movie, written and directed by Jeffrey Bloom and starring Kristy Swanson, Jeb Stuart Adams, Victoria Tennant, and Louise Fletcher. The 2014 Lifetime Original, directed by Deborah Chow, written by Kayla Alpert, and starring Kiernan Shipka, Mason Dye, Heather Graham, and El...
Flowers in the Attic
August 11, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBIn this very lurid, very trashy, very claustrophobic episode of Adapt or Perish, we're looking at V.C. Andrews' Flowers in the Attic! In this episode we discuss: V.C. Andrews' original 1979 novel. The 1987 theatrical movie, written and directed by Jeffrey Bloom and starring Kristy Swanson, Jeb Stuart Adams, Victoria Tennant, and Louise Fletcher. The 2014 Lifetime Original, directed by Deborah Chow, written by Kayla Alpert, and starring Kiernan Shipka, Mason Dye, Heather Graham, and El...
Catch-22
July 28, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBWe must be crazy to do it, but in this episode of Adapt or Perish we're taking to the skies with Joseph Heller's Catch-22! In this episode we discuss: Joseph Heller's original 1961 novel. The 1970 movie, directed by Mike Nichols, written by Buck Henry, and starring Alan Arkin, Art Garfunkel, Martin Sheen, and Orson Welles. The 1973 TV pilot, starring Richard Dreyfuss. Watch it (or don't) on YouTube. The 2019 miniseries, written and developed by Luke Davies and David Michôd, produced...
Catch-22 (Ep. 72)
July 28, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBWe must be crazy to do it, but in this episode of Adapt or Perish we're taking to the skies with Joseph Heller's Catch-22! In this episode we discuss: Joseph Heller's original 1961 novel. The 1970 movie, directed by Mike Nichols, written by Buck Henry, and starring Alan Arkin, Art Garfunkel, Martin Sheen, and Orson Welles. The 1973 TV pilot, starring Richard Dreyfuss. Watch it (or don't) on YouTube. The 2019 miniseries, written and developed by Luke Davies and David Michôd, produced...
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
July 14, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBIn this completely honest and in no way deceitful or manipulative episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss the many versions of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels! In this episode we discuss: Bedtime Story (Universal, 1964), directed by Ralph Levy, written by Stanley Shapiro and Paul Henning, and starring David Niven, Marlon Brando, and Shirley Jones. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Orion, 1988), directed by Frank Oz, written by Dale Launer, Shapiro, and Henning, and starring Michael Caine, Steve Martin, a...
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Ep. 71)
July 14, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBIn this completely honest and in no way deceitful or manipulative episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss the many versions of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels! In this episode we discuss: Bedtime Story (Universal, 1964), directed by Ralph Levy, written by Stanley Shapiro and Paul Henning, and starring David Niven, Marlon Brando, and Shirley Jones. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Orion, 1988), directed by Frank Oz, written by Dale Launer, Shapiro, and Henning, and starring Michael Caine, Steve Martin, a...
Little Women, Part 2 (Ep. 70)
June 30, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 96.1 MBIt's finally time to journey back to Concord! In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we return to Louisa May Alcott's Little Women with a much more thorough look at the decades of adaptations of her classic story. In this episode we discuss: Episode 7 of Adapt or Perish (which you should probably listen to before this episode). The 1933 movie, directed by George Cukor, written by David Hempstead, Victor Heerman, and Sarah Y. Mason, and starring Katharine Hepburn. The 1949 movie, directe...
Little Women, Part 2
June 30, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 96.1 MBIt's finally time to journey back to Concord! In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we return to Louisa May Alcott's Little Women with a much more thorough look at the decades of adaptations of her classic story. In this episode we discuss: Episode 7 of Adapt or Perish (which you should probably listen to before this episode). The 1933 movie, directed by George Cukor, written by David Hempstead, Victor Heerman, and Sarah Y. Mason, and starring Katharine Hepburn. The 1949 movie, directe...
Pride and Prejudice Revisited, Part 3
June 16, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 86.3 MBIf you're able, please consider donations to one or more of these groups and organizations: Black Lives Matter The George Floyd Memorial Fund The Minnesota Freedom Fund (or try to find a group near you that's organizing bail in your area) Black Visions Collective Reclaim the Block It's been almost three years since the first time we looked at Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, and this time we're doing it right! We're revisiting the classic with a three-part look at the classic fil...
Pride and Prejudice Revisited, Part 3 (Ep. 69)
June 16, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 86.3 MBIf you're able, please consider donations to one or more of these groups and organizations: Black Lives Matter The George Floyd Memorial Fund The Minnesota Freedom Fund (or try to find a group near you that's organizing bail in your area) Black Visions Collective Reclaim the Block It's been almost three years since the first time we looked at Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, and this time we're doing it right! We're revisiting the classic with a three-part look at the classic fil...
Pride and Prejudice Revisited, Part 2
June 02, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBIf you're able, please consider donations to one or more of these groups and organizations: Black Lives Matter The George Floyd Memorial Fund The Minnesota Freedom Fund (or try to find a group near you that's organizing bail in your area) Black Visions Collective Reclaim the Block It's been almost three years since the first time we looked at Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, and this time we're doing it right! We're revisiting the classic romance with a three-part look at the cla...
Pride and Prejudice Revisited, Part 2 (Ep. 68)
June 02, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBIf you're able, please consider donations to one or more of these groups and organizations: Black Lives Matter The George Floyd Memorial Fund The Minnesota Freedom Fund (or try to find a group near you that's organizing bail in your area) Black Visions Collective Reclaim the Block It's been almost three years since the first time we looked at Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, and this time we're doing it right! We're revisiting the classic romance with a three-part look at the cla...
Pride and Prejudice Revisited, Part 1 (Ep. 67)
May 19, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBIt's been almost three years since the first time we looked at Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, and this time we're doing it right! We're revisiting the classic romance with a three-part look at the classic filmed adaptations, and the some of the more out-there adaptations, too! In this episode—Part One of Three—we discuss: Jane Austen's 1813 novel Pride and Prejudice. Pride and Prejudice (MGM, 1940), directed by Robert Z. Leonard, written by Aldous Huxley and Jane Murfin, and starri...
Pride and Prejudice Revisited, Part 1
May 19, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBIt's been almost three years since the first time we looked at Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, and this time we're doing it right! We're revisiting the classic romance with a three-part look at the classic filmed adaptations, and the some of the more out-there adaptations, too! In this episode—Part One of Three—we discuss: Jane Austen's 1813 novel Pride and Prejudice. Pride and Prejudice (MGM, 1940), directed by Robert Z. Leonard, written by Aldous Huxley and Jane Murfin, and starri...
Anne of Green Gables, Part 2 (Ep. 66)
May 05, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 92.3 MBIt's been a long time coming, but Adapt or Perish is finally going back to Avonlea to revisit L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables! In this episode we discuss: L.M. Montgomery's original 1908 novel. Anne of Green Gables (RKO, 1934), directed by George Nicholls, Jr., written by Sam Mintz, and starring Anne Shirley (!), Tom Brown, Helen Westley, and O.P. Heggie. Akage no An (Nippon Animation, 1979), written and directed by Isao Takahata, with contributions from Hayao Miyazaki. An...
Anne of Green Gables, Part 2
May 05, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 92.3 MBIt's been a long time coming, but Adapt or Perish is finally going back to Avonlea to revisit L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables! In this episode we discuss: L.M. Montgomery's original 1908 novel. Anne of Green Gables (RKO, 1934), directed by George Nicholls, Jr., written by Sam Mintz, and starring Anne Shirley (!), Tom Brown, Helen Westley, and O.P. Heggie. Akage no An (Nippon Animation, 1979), written and directed by Isao Takahata, with contributions from Hayao Miyazaki. An...
The Thomas Crown Affair
April 21, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBIn this totally cool, totally criminal, and somewhat sexy episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss The Thomas Crown Affair! For this episode, we watched and discussed: The Thomas Crown Affair (United Artists, 1968), directed by Norman Jewison, written by Alan Trustman, and Starring Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway. The Thomas Crown Affair (MGM, 1999), directed by John McTiernan, written by Leslie Dixon and Kurt Wimmer, and starring Pierce Brosnan, Rene Russo, and Denis Leary. Footnotes: ...
The Thomas Crown Affair (Ep. 65)
April 21, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBIn this totally cool, totally criminal, and somewhat sexy episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss The Thomas Crown Affair! For this episode, we watched and discussed: The Thomas Crown Affair (United Artists, 1968), directed by Norman Jewison, written by Alan Trustman, and Starring Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway. The Thomas Crown Affair (MGM, 1999), directed by John McTiernan, written by Leslie Dixon and Kurt Wimmer, and starring Pierce Brosnan, Rene Russo, and Denis Leary. Footnotes: ...
The Borrowers (Ep. 64)
April 07, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBIn this very special episode of Adapt or Perish, we get REAL small and discuss the classic children’s book The Borrowers! For this episode, we read and watched: Mary Norton’s original 1952 novel. The Borrowers (Hallmark, 1973), directed by Walter C. Miller, written by Jay Presson Allen, and starring Eddie Albert, Tammy Grimes, and Judith Anderson. The Borrowers (BBC, 1992), directed by John Henderson, written by Richard Carpenter, and starring Ian Holm, Penelope Wilton, Rebecca Calla...
The Borrowers
April 07, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBIn this very special episode of Adapt or Perish, we get REAL small and discuss the classic children’s book The Borrowers! For this episode, we read and watched: Mary Norton’s original 1952 novel. The Borrowers (Hallmark, 1973), directed by Walter C. Miller, written by Jay Presson Allen, and starring Eddie Albert, Tammy Grimes, and Judith Anderson. The Borrowers (BBC, 1992), directed by John Henderson, written by Richard Carpenter, and starring Ian Holm, Penelope Wilton, Rebecca Calla...
Robin Hood, Part 2 (Ep. 63)
March 24, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 93.4 MBWelcome back to Sherwood! This episode of Adapt or Perish concludes our two-part look at the world’s most famous outlaw, Robin Hood! If you haven’t listened to part one yet, check it out! For this episode, we watched and discussed: Robin of Sherwood (ITV, 1984–1986), created by Richard Carpenter, and starring Michael Praed, Jason Connery, Ray Winstone, and Nickolas Grace. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (Warner Brothers, 1991), directed by Kevin Reynolds, written by Pen Densham and John ...
Robin Hood, Part 2
March 24, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 93.4 MBWelcome back to Sherwood! This episode of Adapt or Perish concludes our two-part look at the world’s most famous outlaw, Robin Hood! If you haven’t listened to part one yet, check it out! For this episode, we watched and discussed: Robin of Sherwood (ITV, 1984–1986), created by Richard Carpenter, and starring Michael Praed, Jason Connery, Ray Winstone, and Nickolas Grace. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (Warner Brothers, 1991), directed by Kevin Reynolds, written by Pen Densham and John ...
Robin Hood, Part 1 (Ep. 62)
March 10, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBWelcome to Sherwood! In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we bring you part one of our two-part look at the world’s most famous outlaw, Robin Hood! For this episode, we read and watched: The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood, Howard Pyle’s 1883 novel. Robin Hood (United Artists, 1922), directed by Allan Dwan, produced by, written by, and starring Douglas Fairbanks. The Adventures of Robin Hood (Warner Brothers, 1938), directed by Michael Curtiz and William Keighley, written by Norman Re...
Robin Hood, Part 1
March 10, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBWelcome to Sherwood! In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we bring you part one of our two-part look at the world’s most famous outlaw, Robin Hood! For this episode, we read and watched: The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood, Howard Pyle’s 1883 novel. Robin Hood (United Artists, 1922), directed by Allan Dwan, produced by, written by, and starring Douglas Fairbanks. The Adventures of Robin Hood (Warner Brothers, 1938), directed by Michael Curtiz and William Keighley, written by Norman Re...
The Absent-Minded Professor
February 25, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBIn this extra special, very scientific episode of Adapt or Perish, we discuss Disney’s The Absent-Minded Professor and Flubber! For this episode, we watched and discussed: The Absent-Minded Professor (1961), directed by Robert Stevenson, written by Bill Walsh, and starring Fred MacMurray, Nancy Olson, Tommy Kirk, and Keenan Wynn. Watch it on Disney+, iTunes, or Amazon. Flubber (1997), directed by Les Mayfield, written by John Hughes, and starring Robin Williams, Marcia Gay Harden, Ch...