Death By Adaptation

Apocalypse Now (1979) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations.  In this episode, we discuss Joseph Conrad's classic novella Heart of Darkness and Francis Ford Coppola's 1979 Vietnam war reimagining, Apocalypse Now. Host: Nicolò Grasso (@nickygra97) Featuring: Ewan Gleadow (@EwanGleadow) and Jakub Flasz (@talkaboutfilm) Music: "The Jazz Piano" Royalty Free Music from Bensound, Remix by Nicolò Grasso  ...

Anne of Green Gables (1985) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations.   In this episode, we discuss the Canadian classic ANNE OF GREEN GABLES by Lucy Maud Montgomery and its 1985 made-for-TV adaptation. Host: Nicolò Grasso (@nickygra97) Featuring: Randy Burrows (@RandyBurrows) Music: "The Jazz Piano" Royalty Free Music from Bensound, Remix by Nicolò Grasso  Follow the Death by Adaptation podcast on Twitter (...

Naked Lunch (1991) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations.   In this episode, we discuss 1959's NAKED LUNCH, written by William S. Burroughs, and its 1991 film adaptation directed by David Cronenberg.  Host: Nicolò Grasso  Featuring: Ewan Gleadow  Music: "The Jazz Piano" Royalty Free Music from Bensound, Remix by Nicolò Grasso  Follow the Death by Adaptation podcast on Twitter (@DeathAdaptation) a...

Happening/L'Événement (2021) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this episode, we discuss L'ÉVÉNEMENT, the 2000 autobiographical book by Annie Ernaux, and the 2021 film adaptation HAPPENING, directed by Audrey Diwan, starring Anamaria Vartolomei. Host: Nicolò Grasso Featuring: Rafael Felix Music: "The Jazz Piano" Royalty Free Music from Bensound, Remix by Nicolò Grasso Follow the Death by Adaptation ...

Twilight (2008) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this Valentine's Day special episode, we discuss Stephenie Meyer's 2005 YA vampire romance TWILIGHT, and the 2008 adaptation directed by Catherine Hardwicke, starring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. Host: Nicolò Grasso Featuring: Ewan Gleadow, Hillary White, Carson Timar Music: "The Jazz Piano" Royalty Free Music from Bensound, Rem...

Knock at the Cabin (2023) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this bonus episode, we discuss THE CABIN AT THE END OF THE WORLD, the 2018 apocalyptic thriller by Paul G. Tremblay, and the 2023 film adaptation KNOCK AT THE CABIN, directed by M. Night Shyamalan. Host: Nicolò Grasso Featuring: Carson Timar Music: "The Jazz Piano" Royalty Free Music from Bensound, Remix by Nicolò Grasso Follow the Deat...

Trainspotting (1996) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this episode, we discuss the revolutionary 1993 debut novel TRAINSPOTTING by Irvine Welsh and the 1996 adaptation by Danny Boyle starring Ewan McGregor.   Host: Nicolò Grasso Featuring: Ewan Gleadow Music: "The Jazz Piano" Royalty Free Music from Bensound, Remix by Nicolò Grasso Follow the Death by Adaptation podcast on Twitter (@DeathA...

Die Hard (1988) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this episode, we discuss the 1979 thriller novel NOTHING LASTS FOREVER by Roderick Thorp, and its 1988 film adaptation, the action classic DIE HARD, directed by John McTiernan and starring Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman. Host: Nicolò Grasso Featuring: Ewan Gleadow & Randy Burrows Music: "The Jazz Piano" Royalty Free Music from Bensound, R...

Eyes Wide Shut (1999) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this episode, we discuss the 1926 novella TRAUMNOVELLE, a.k.a. DREAM STORY, by Arthur Schnitzler, and its 1999 film adaptation directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman: EYES WIDE SHUT. Host: Nicolò Grasso Featuring: Ewan Gleadow Music: "The Jazz Piano" Royalty Free Music from Bensound, Remix by Nicolò Grasso ...

Bob Dylan/Dont Look Back (1967) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this episode, we discuss the 1967 music documentary DONT LOOK BACK, featuring Bob Dylan, as well as the singer-songwriter's 2004 autobiography CHRONICLES: VOLUME ONE. Hosts: Ewan Gleadow & Nicolò Grasso Music: "The Jazz Piano" Royalty Free Music from Bensound, Remix by Nicolò Grasso Follow the Death by Adaptation podcast on Twitter (@Dea...

Total Recall (1990-2012) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this episode, we discuss the 1966 sci-fi short story WE CAN REMEMBER IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE by Philip K. Dick, and its 1990 Arnold Schwarzenegger-starring adaptation TOTAL RECALL, as well as the 2012 remake directed by Len Wiseman. Host: Nicolò Grasso Featuring: Jakub Flasz Music: "The Jazz Piano" Royalty Free Music from Bensound, Remix by...

Leaving Las Vegas (1995) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this episode, we discuss the 1990 semi-autobiographical novel LEAVING LAS VEGAS by John O'Brien, and the 1995 Mike Figgis adaptation starring Nicolas Cage and Elisabeth Shue. Host: Nicolò Grasso Featuring: Ewan Gleadow Music: "The Jazz Piano" Royalty Free Music from Bensound, Remix by Nicolò Grasso Follow the Death by Adaptation podcast...

The Haunting of Hill House (1963-2018) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this episode, we discuss the 1959 gothic horror THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE by Shirley Jackson, and its main adaptations: the 1963 classic THE HAUNTING by Robert Wise, the 1999 bomb by Jan de Bont, and the 2018 Netflix show by Mike Flanagan. Host: Nicolò Grasso Featuring: Ewan Gleadow, Carson Timar Music: "The Jazz Piano" Royalty Free Mus...

Bones and All (2022) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this episode, we discuss the 2015 cannibal coming-of-age romance BONES AND ALL by Camille DeAngelis, and the 2022 film adaptation by Luca Guadagnino, starring Taylor Rusell and Timothée Chalamet. We talk about veganism and the meat industry, sexual repression and queerness, and how the film develops and improves upon everything present in t...

Jackie Brown (1997) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this episode, we discuss the 1992 pulp novel RUM PUNCH by Elmore Leonard, and the 1997 film adaptation by Quentin Tarantino, titled JACKIE BROWN. We talk about the gender politics of the novel, Leonard's cinematic storytelling, the perfect casting of Pam Grier and Robert Forster, and Tarantino's reverence for blaxploitation filmmaking. Hos...

Starship Troopers (1997) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this episode, we discuss the 1959 classic sci-fi novel STARSHIP TROOPERS, and the 1997 action satire by Paul Verhoeven. We talk about the politics of Robert A. Heinlein, how misunderstood the film was on release, and whether this story is prescient for our times. Host: Nicolò Grasso Featuring: Jakub Flasz, Ewan Gleadow Music: "The Jazz P...

Blonde (2022) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this episode, we take Joyce Carol Oates' controversial Marilyn Monroe novel, BLONDE, and its 2022 Netflix film adaptation by Andrew Dominik, starring Ana de Armas. We talk about the duality inside the legendary actor on-screen and off, the insidious darkness of Hollywood and the allure of fame, and the prejudiced reception from general audi...

Beauty and the Beast (1946-2017) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this episode, we take the classic fairy tale of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and examine its main cinematic adaptations: the 1946 Jean Cocteau classic, the 1991 Disney animated musical, the 2014 fantasy by Christophe Gans, and the 2017 live-action Disney remake. Host: Nicolò Grasso Featuring: Hillary White Music: "The Jazz Piano" Royalty Free Mu...

Fight Club (1999) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this episode, we discuss the 1996 Chuck Palahniuk novel FIGHT CLUB, and the classic 1999 film adaptation by David Fincher starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton. We talk about the exploration of toxic masculinity, the dangers of consumerism, and what constitutes as "literature for men". Hosts: Ewan Gleadow, Nicolò Grasso Featuring: Jakub Fl...

Jarvis Cocker/Pulp (2014) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this special episode, we discuss the lyrics of one Jarvis Cocker from his book MOTHER, BROTHER, LOVER, and the 2014 documentary PULP: A FILM ABOUT LIFE, DEATH, AND SUPERMARKETS. We talk about the blue-collar roots of Cocker, the history of music documentaries, and our favorite songs from Pulp. Hosts: Ewan Gleadow, Nicolò Grasso Music: "Th...

Life Itself (2014) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this episode, we discuss the non-fiction book LIFE ITSELF by Roger Ebert, and the 2014 documentary of the same name. We talk about the legacy of Ebert, his love for cinema and life, and whether there is place for film criticism in today's social media landscape. Hosts: Nicolò Grasso, Ewan Gleadow Featuring: Carson Timar Music: "The Jazz ...

The Disaster Artist (2017) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this episode, we discuss the non-fiction book THE DISASTER ARTIST by Greg Sestero and Tom Bissell, and the 2017 James Franco adaptation. We talk about the legacy of the "trashterpiece" THE ROOM, the mystery that is Tommy Wiseau, and how reading about the making of a bad movie can be inspiring. Host: Nicolò Grasso Featuring: Hillary White,...

No Country For Old Men (2007) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this episode, we discuss the acclaimed neo-western NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN by Cormac McCarthy, and the 2007 Academy Award-winning adaptation directed by the Coen Brothers. We talk about the beauty of McCarthy's simple syntax, the subversion of western tropes, and the characters' choices trump fate and destiny. Hosts: Nicolò Grasso & Ewan Gl...

The Age of Innocence (1993) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this episode, we discuss the Nobel prize-winning THE AGE OF INNOCENCE by Edith Wharton, and the 1993 adaptation directed by Martin Scorsese. We talk about the hypocrisies of high-class society, the splendid performances by Michelle Pfeiffer and Winona Ryder, and what true love really is. Host: Nicolò Grasso Featuring: Randy Burrows Music...

Filth (2013) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this episode, we discuss the controversial 1998 Irvine Welsh dark comedy FILTH, and the 2013 James McAvoy-starring adaptation. We talk about Scotland in popular imagery, the intricacies of its disgusting protagonist, the complexities of Welsh's meta-writing, the hypocrisies of being racist and loving Indian curry, and how humor is needed to...

A Clockwork Orange (1971) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this episode, we discuss the controversial 1962 dystopian novel A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, and the iconic 1971 Stanley Kubrick adaptation. We talk about free will, ultraviolence, the dangers of brainwashing someone, government control, and the brilliance of Malcolm McDowell's performance. Hosts: Nicolò Grasso & Ewan Gleadow Featuring: Carson Tim...

The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) & Passion of the Christ (2004) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this special Easter episode, we discuss the controversial retelling of the life of Jesus of Nazareth in THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST (book by Nikos Kazantzakis, film by Martin Scorsese), as well as the bloody 2004 film THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST, directed by Mel Gibson. We talk about the beauty of a flawed Jesus, the fascinating casting in ...

Inherent Vice (2014) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this episode, we discuss the intricately psychedelic neo-noir INHERENT VICE by Thomas Pynchon, and Paul Thomas Anderson's 2014 film adaptation. We talk about the genre-bending approach to the story, the colorful cast of characters, and the bittersweet interpretations of the ending. Hosts: Nicolò Grasso & Ewan Gleadow Featuring: Jack Keati...

Call Me By Your Name (2017) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this episode, we discuss one of the most beloved LGBT coming-of-age romances: André Aciman's CALL ME BY YOUR NAME, and Luca Guadagnino's 2017 adaptation. We talk about the cathartic power of art, the complexities of desire and love, and the absolute mess that is the 2019 sequel book FIND ME. Host: Nicolò Grasso Featuring: Carson Timar Mu...

Catch-22 (1970) BOOKS VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this episode, we discuss one of the most beloved satirical pieces of anti-war fiction: Joseph Heller's CATCH-22, and Mike Nichols' 1970 adaptation. We talk about the grey morality of war, the impeccable filmmaking craft on display, and the thin line between satire and farce. Hosts: Nicolò Grasso & Ewan Gleadow Music: "The Jazz Piano" Roya...

Fifty Shades Trilogy (2015-18) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this episode, Carson Timar from ClapperCast joins us to discuss the most famous trilogy of erotic novels and films released in the 2010s: FIFTY SHADES OF GREY, FIFTY SHADES DARKER, and FIFTY SHADES FREED, by E.L. James. We talk about the questionable romance at its core, the portrayal of sex and BDSM, Anastasia's "Inner Goddess", and whethe...

The Invisible Man (1933, 2020) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this episode, Jakub Flasz from the Uncut Gems podcast joins us to discuss the classic science-fiction novel by H.G. Wells, THE INVISIBLE MAN. Then we explore and analyze the 1933 Universal adaptation directed by James Whale, before moving to the modern-day reimagining by Leigh Whannell released in 2020. Hosts: Nicolò Grasso & Ewan Gleadow ...

The Rum Diary (2011) feat. Troy Little BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this episode, special guest Troy Little (acclaimed graphic novelist and Hunter S. Thompson fan) joined us to talk about his work in adapting FEAR & LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS, to then transition into discussing Thompson's earliest alcohol-fueled novel, THE RUM DIARY, and the 2011 Johnny Depp film. You can follow Troy Little on Twitter (@meanwhi...

The Grinch (1966, 2018) & The Godfather (1972) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, Clapper's monthly book club. In this episode, we discuss both the original and Illumination Entertainment adaptations of Dr Seuss' legendary holiday classic HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS, plus Mario Puzo's legendary THE GODFATHER and the beloved Francis Ford Coppola version. Timestamps: - The Grinch: 00:01:20 - The Godfather: 01:20:03 Hosts: Nicolò Grasso & Ewan Gleadow Music: "The Jazz Piano" Royalty Free Music from Bensound, Remix by Nicolò Grasso Fol...

Red Dragon (1986, 2002) & Great Expectations (1946, 1998) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, Clapper's monthly book club. In this episode, we discuss the Michael Mann and Brett Ratner adaptations of Thomas Harris' highly influential crime thriller RED DRAGON, plus Charles Dickens' classic GREAT EXPECTATIONS, the faithful David Lean retelling and the questionable 1998 reimagining by Alfonso Cuaron. Timestamps: - Great Expectations: 00:02:52-00:36:40 - Red Dragon: 00:36:40-01:25:40 Host: Nicolò Grasso Featuring: Ewan Gleadow Music: "The Jazz Piano...

It (2017, 2019) & Dune (1984, 2021) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, Clapper's monthly book club. In this episode, we discuss the Andy Muschietti adaptations of Stpehen King's gargantuan horror novel IT, plus Frank Herbert's sci-fi classic and the uneven retellings by David Lynch and Denis Villeneuve in 1984 and 2021 respectively. Timestamps: - It: 00:03:30-00:51:00 - Dune: 00:51:00-01:55:10 Host: Nicolò Grasso Featuring: Ewan Gleadow Music: "The Jazz Piano" Royalty Free Music from Bensound, Remix by Nicolò Grasso Follow...

Jane Eyre (1943, 2011) & Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas (2011) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, Clapper's monthly book club. In this episode, we discuss Charlotte Brontë' JANE EYRE and the 1943 and 2011 adaptations, plus Hunter S. Thompson's drug-fueled classic FEAR & LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS and Terry Gilliam's trippy cinematic transposition. Timestamps: - Jane Eyre: 00:01:33-01:03:48 - Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas: 01:03:48-02:19:00 Host: Nicolò Grasso Featuring: Ewan Gleadow, Hillary White Music: "The Jazz Piano" Royalty Free Music from Bensound, R...

American Psycho (2000) & Silence (2016) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, Clapper's monthly book club. In this episode, we discuss Bret Easton Ellis' AMERICAN PSYCHO and its 2000 adaptation by Mary Herron, plus Martin Scorsese's religious period piece SILENCE and the importance of Shūsaku Endō's novel. Timestamps: - American Psycho: 00:01:29 - 00:43:46 - Silence: 00:43:46 - 01:45:10 Host: Nicolò Grasso Featuring: Ewan Gleadow Music: "The Jazz Piano" Royalty Free Music from Bensound, Remix by Nicolò Grasso Follow the Death by ...

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) BOOK VS FILM

Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, Clapper's new monthly book club. In this inaugural episode, we discuss Quentin Tarantino's ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD and its 2021 novelization, focusing on the differences between the two versions, Tarantino's writing style, and the portrayal of Sharon Tate and Charles Manson. Host: Nicolò Grasso Featuring: Ewan Gleadow & Jakub Flasz Music: "The Jazz Piano" Royalty Free Music from Bensound, Remix by Nicolò Grasso Follow the Death by Adaptation podcast ...

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