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The Godfather (Ep. 12)

March 13, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

This week, we discuss Mario Puzo’s The Godfather. In this episode we read, watched, and played: Mario Puzo’s original novel, published in 1969. Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 film adaptation, starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Jimmy Caan, and Bobby Duvall. The Godfather: The Game, published by Electronic Arts in 2006. We had a special appearance this week by our friend Dom Mahoney, one of the hosts of Not Another Gaming Podcast from Wicked Good Gaming. He’s a great guy! If you’re into ...

The Fault in Our Stars

February 27, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MB

This week, we discuss John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars. In this episode we read and watched: John Green’s original novel, published in 2012. The Fault in Our Stars, the 2014 film directed by Josh Boone, starring Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Laura Dern, and Willem Dafoe. Some of the stuff we talked about this episode: I HATE PENNIES!!!! (Also Nickels.) Funky Bones Find us on the web at adaptorperishcast.com! Email us at [email protected]! Follow us on Instagram or T...

The Fault in Our Stars (Ep. 11)

February 27, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MB

This week, we discuss John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars. In this episode we read and watched: John Green’s original novel, published in 2012. The Fault in Our Stars, the 2014 film directed by Josh Boone, starring Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Laura Dern, and Willem Dafoe. Some of the stuff we talked about this episode: I HATE PENNIES!!!! (Also Nickels.) Funky Bones Find us on the web at adaptorperishcast.com! Email us at [email protected]! Follow us on Instagram or T...

Children of Men

February 13, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MB

This week, we discuss P.D. James’ The Children of Men. In this episode we read and watched: P.D. James’ original novel, published in 1992. Children of Men, the 2006 movie directed by Alfonso Cuarón, starring Clive Owen, Julianne Moore, Michael Caine, and Claire-Hope Ashitey. Some of the stuff we talked about in this episode: Death Comes to Pemberley, P.D. James’ sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Later adapted in the 2013 BBC miniseries of the same name. The Last of Us, N...

Children of Men (Ep. 10)

February 13, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MB

This week, we discuss P.D. James’ The Children of Men. In this episode we read and watched: P.D. James’ original novel, published in 1992. Children of Men, the 2006 movie directed by Alfonso Cuarón, starring Clive Owen, Julianne Moore, Michael Caine, and Claire-Hope Ashitey. Some of the stuff we talked about in this episode: Death Comes to Pemberley, P.D. James’ sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Later adapted in the 2013 BBC miniseries of the same name. The Last of Us, N...

The Handmaid's Tale

January 30, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 95.6 MB

This week, we discuss Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale. In this episode, we read and watched: Margaret Atwood’s original novel, published in 1985. Buy on Amazon or iBooks. The Handmaid’s Tale (1990), directed by Volker Schlöndorff, written by Harold Pinter, starring Natasha Richardson, Robert Duvall, and Faye Dunaway. Watch on Amazon or iTunes. The Handmaid’s Tale (2017), the first season of the Hulu original, starring Elizabeth Moss. Watch with a Hulu subscription or buy on A...

The Handmaid's Tale (Ep. 9)

January 30, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 95.6 MB

This week, we discuss Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale. In this episode, we read and watched: Margaret Atwood’s original novel, published in 1985. Buy on Amazon or iBooks. The Handmaid’s Tale (1990), directed by Volker Schlöndorff, written by Harold Pinter, starring Natasha Richardson, Robert Duvall, and Faye Dunaway. Watch on Amazon or iTunes. The Handmaid’s Tale (2017), the first season of the Hulu original, starring Elizabeth Moss. Watch with a Hulu subscription or buy on A...

Fun Home

January 16, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MB

This week, we discuss Alison Bechdel’s Fun Home! In this episode we read, listened to, and watched: The original comic, Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic, 2006. Buy on Amazon or iBooks. Fun Home (A New Broadway Musical), adapted by Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori, 2013. Soundtrack available on iTunes or Amazon. Some of the stuff we talked about in this episode: The Bechdel Test. Dykes to Watch Out For by Alison Bechdel. Are You My Mother? by Alison Bechdel. The 2016–2017 Fun Home nat...

Fun Home (Ep. 8)

January 16, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MB

This week, we discuss Alison Bechdel’s Fun Home! In this episode we read, listened to, and watched: The original comic, Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic, 2006. Buy on Amazon or iBooks. Fun Home (A New Broadway Musical), adapted by Lisa Kron and Jeanine Tesori, 2013. Soundtrack available on iTunes or Amazon. Some of the stuff we talked about in this episode: The Bechdel Test. Dykes to Watch Out For by Alison Bechdel. Are You My Mother? by Alison Bechdel. The 2016–2017 Fun Home nat...

Little Women (Ep. 7)

January 02, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 78.4 MB

Happy New Year, everybody! In this episode, we discuss Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, 1868. Everything we read and watched for this episode: The original novel. Download on Amazon or iBooks. Little Women, 1933, starring Katharine Hepburn. Buy on Amazon or iTunes. Little Women, 1949, starring June Allyson. Buy on iTunes or Amazon. Little Women, 1980, produced by Toei Animation. Watch on YouTube. Little Women, 1994, starring Winona Ryder. Buy on Amazon or iTunes. Some of the st...

Little Women

January 02, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 78.4 MB

Happy New Year, everybody! In this episode, we discuss Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, 1868. Everything we read and watched for this episode: The original novel. Download on Amazon or iBooks. Little Women, 1933, starring Katharine Hepburn. Buy on Amazon or iTunes. Little Women, 1949, starring June Allyson. Buy on iTunes or Amazon. Little Women, 1980, produced by Toei Animation. Watch on YouTube. Little Women, 1994, starring Winona Ryder. Buy on Amazon or iTunes. Some of the st...

A Christmas Carol, Part 1 (Ep. 6)

December 19, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MB

Merry Christmas, everyone! In this episode, we discuss Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, 1843. Everything we read and watched for this episode: The original novella. Buy on Amazon or iBooks. A Christmas Carol, 1951, starring Alastair Sim. Buy on Amazon. A Christmas Carol, 1984, starring George C. Scott. Buy on iTunes or Amazon. The Muppet Christmas Carol, 1992, starring Michael Caine. Buy on iTunes or Amazon. Make sure to watch “When Love is Gone,” the song that was wrongly cut...

A Christmas Carol

December 19, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour - 90 MB

Merry Christmas, everyone! In this episode, we discuss Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, 1843. Everything we read and watched for this episode: The original novella. Buy on Amazon or iBooks. A Christmas Carol, 1951, starring Alastair Sim. Buy on Amazon. A Christmas Carol, 1984, starring George C. Scott. Buy on iTunes or Amazon. The Muppet Christmas Carol, 1992, starring Michael Caine. Buy on iTunes or Amazon. Make sure to watch “When Love is Gone,” the song that was wrongly cut...

A Christmas Carol, Part 1

December 19, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MB

Merry Christmas, everyone! In this episode, we discuss Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, 1843. Everything we read and watched for this episode: The original novella. Buy on Amazon or iBooks. A Christmas Carol, 1951, starring Alastair Sim. Buy on Amazon. A Christmas Carol, 1984, starring George C. Scott. Buy on iTunes or Amazon. The Muppet Christmas Carol, 1992, starring Michael Caine. Buy on iTunes or Amazon. Make sure to watch “When Love is Gone,” the song that was wrongly cut...

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

December 05, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MB

In this episode, we discuss Douglas Adams’ The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. We consumed a lot for this episode: The original radio series (1978). Buy on iTunes or Amazon. The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (1979) and The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (1980), the first and second books in the inaccurately named Hitchhiker’s trilogy. You can purchase them separately, but it’s definitely worth owning the complete collection. Buy on iBooks or Amazon. The Hitchhiker’s...

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Ep. 5)

December 05, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MB

In this episode, we discuss Douglas Adams’ The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. We consumed a lot for this episode: The original radio series (1978). Buy on iTunes or Amazon. The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (1979) and The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (1980), the first and second books in the inaccurately named Hitchhiker’s trilogy. You can purchase them separately, but it’s definitely worth owning the complete collection. Buy on iBooks or Amazon. The Hitchhiker’s...

The Hobbit

November 21, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

In this episode, we discuss: J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, 1937. Buy on Amazon or iBooks. The Hobbit, produced by Rankin/Bass, 1977. Buy on iTunes or Amazon. The Hobbit, adapted by Chuck Dixon and Sean Deming, and illustrated by David Wenzel, 1989. Buy on Amazon. The Hobbit Trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson, 2012–2014: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, 2012. Buy or rent on iTunes or Amazon. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, 2013. Part two! Buy or rent on iTunes or Amazon. T...

The Hobbit (Ep. 4)

November 21, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

In this episode, we discuss: J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, 1937. Buy on Amazon or iBooks. The Hobbit, produced by Rankin/Bass, 1977. Buy on iTunes or Amazon. The Hobbit, adapted by Chuck Dixon and Sean Deming, and illustrated by David Wenzel, 1989. Buy on Amazon. The Hobbit Trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson, 2012–2014: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, 2012. Buy or rent on iTunes or Amazon. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, 2013. Part two! Buy or rent on iTunes or Amazon. T...

Pride & Prejudice

November 07, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour - 66 MB

In this episode, we discuss: Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, 1813. Download on Amazon or iBooks. Pride & Prejudice, the 1995 BBC series. Buy on iTunes or Amazon. Pride & Prejudice, directed by Joe Wright, 2005. Buy on iTunes or Amazon. We also mentioned, but didn't view the 1940 film version starring Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier. As always, your support means a lot to us, and a great way to do that is tell a friend about the show, or leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts,...

Pride and Prejudice (Ep. 3)

November 07, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour - 66 MB

In this episode, we discuss: Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, 1813. Download on Amazon or iBooks. Pride & Prejudice, the 1995 BBC series. Buy on iTunes or Amazon. Pride & Prejudice, directed by Joe Wright, 2005. Buy on iTunes or Amazon. We also mentioned, but didn't view the 1940 film version starring Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier. As always, your support means a lot to us, and a great way to do that is tell a friend about the show, or leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts,...

Jurassic Park

October 24, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

In this episode we discuss: Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton, 1990. Buy on Amazon or iBooks. Jurassic Park, directed by Steven Spielberg, 1993. Buy on iTunes or Amazon. For a much deeper look into the subtext of the film version of Jurassic Park, please watch Mike Hill's presentation on Vimeo. It's pretty great. We really want to thank everyone who's been listening and reaching out to us so far! This is all very exciting, and your engagement means the world to us. If you have anyone i...

Jurassic Park (Ep. 2)

October 24, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

In this episode we discuss: Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton, 1990. Buy on Amazon or iBooks. Jurassic Park, directed by Steven Spielberg, 1993. Buy on iTunes or Amazon. For a much deeper look into the subtext of the film version of Jurassic Park, please watch Mike Hill's presentation on Vimeo. It's pretty great. We really want to thank everyone who's been listening and reaching out to us so far! This is all very exciting, and your engagement means the world to us. If you have anyone i...

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