Panels in Motion
12 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -Each month, Panels in Motion talks about a non-superhero comic book that was adapted into a movie. Whether it's old or new, American or international, the hosts seek to answer the questions: What makes a good adaptation? What's the difference between comics and film? And who in their right mind approved some of these decisions??
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Panels in Motion, Episode 11: The End
January 15, 2021 03:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBIt's the end of the road for Panels in Motion! The hosts look back on some highlights and talk about what they learned. Who became less of a movie snob? Who integrated comics into their everyday routine? Who gets crowned King? All questions get answered in this final episode. Thanks for listening. It's been a great ride.
Panels in Motion, Episode 10: Scott Pilgrim
December 11, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBThe hosts wax nostalgic about their beloved Scott Pilgrim series as they reevaluate how well it holds up a decade later. Will Scotty retain the title of Nick's favorite movie? Will Andre relate a little too much to Scott's bread dilemma? Will Luke bring up punk shows again? It's all here in our final book club episode! Material discussed: - "Scott Pilgrim" volumes 1-6 by Bryan Lee O'Malley - Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) movie, dir. Edgar Wright NEXT MONTH: The grand finale...
Episode 9: Live Die Repeat: Edge of Tomorrow ("All You Need is Kill")
November 13, 2020 15:30 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBWhat happens when you combine Tom Cruise, the director of The Bourne Identity, and a Japanese light novel? Be on the lookout for time loops, wordy titles, and sexy stoves as Luke goes on a tirade against the toxic coffee industry and Nick, for the first time in his life, feels like a heterosexual teenage boy.
Episode 8: "The Adventures of Tintin"
October 09, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBThe hosts dive into the uncanny valley as they cover Hergé's "The Adventures of Tintin" and its 2011 movie adaptation. The Belgian Sensation brings about discussion of babyface representation, ligne claire art, Steven Spielberg's love language, and the strangest assemblage of creators in all of film.
Episode 7: Kingsman: The Secret Service
September 11, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBAlliances are tested as the hosts discuss Kingsman and the suspiciously film-friendly career of Mark Millar. Luke talks about dads, Andre uses several bad British accents, and Nick gets a little sweaty. Material discussed: - "Kingsman: The Secret Service" comic by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons - Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) movie, dir. Matthew Vaughn NEXT MONTH: “The Adventures of Tintin” volumes 9 ('The Crab with the Golden Claws'), 11 ('The Secret of the Unicorn'), and 1...
Episode 6: A Silent Voice
August 14, 2020 01:30 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBThings get dramatic as the hosts cover the 7-volume "A Silent Voice" manga by Yoshitoki Oima and its 2014 anime movie adaptation. Serious discussions of bullying, disability, and suicide occur as Andre discovers a love for manga, Luke wonders how an anime could betray him so badly, and Nick embraces his flawed humanity a little too much. Plus: the hosts finally agree on something?? Next Month: “Kingsman: The Secret Service” comic by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons + Kingsman: The Secr...
Episode 5: Barbarella
July 10, 2020 13:22 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBIt’s time for some sexy sixties sci-fi with “Barbarella!” The hosts cover the original 1962 French comic and the 1968 movie as they discuss 60s retro-futurism, the failings of the sexual revolution, the power of Jane Fonda, poor utilization of mimes, and whether good erotica and good storytelling are one and the same. Next Month: “A Silent Voice” manga volumes 1-7 (complete series) by Yoshitoki Oima + A Silent Voice (2016) movie.
Episode 4: Ghost World
June 12, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBGet ready to explore the 90s underground comics scene as we cover Dan Clowes's Ghost World and the 2001 film adaptation. Includes shocking revelations about Shia LaBeouf and the number of books Luke owns, alongside discussion of the bad kind of punk, documentary style, and Clerks II. Next Month: "Barbarella" vol 1 by Jean-Claude Forest + Barbarella (1968) movie.
Episode 3: Lone Wolf and Cub
May 08, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBThis month we're covering the first two volumes of the Lone Wolf and Cub manga and the 1972 movie Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance. Opinions are varied as we discuss Japanese brush painting, blood splatters, cowboys, and shocking revelations about Daigoro's actors. Next Month: "Ghost World" comic + Ghost World (2001) movie.
Episode 2: Persepolis
April 10, 2020 00:39 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBJoin us as we discuss the "Complete Persepolis" graphic novel and the Persepolis (2007) movie. Things get deep as we discuss western involvement in Iran, the use of this graphic novel in middle school classrooms, and Andre's favorite Pixar movie (it's not what you'd think). Note: This episode was recorded before the assassination of Iranian general Soleimani. Next Month: "Lone Wolf and Cub" manga volumes 1-2 + Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (1972) movie.
Episode 2: "Persepolis"
April 10, 2020 00:39 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBJoin us as we discuss the "Complete Persepolis" graphic novel and the Persepolis (2007) movie. Things get deep as we discuss western involvement in Iran, the use of this graphic novel in middle school classrooms, and Andre's favorite Pixar movie (it's not what you'd think). Note: This episode was recorded before the assassination of Iranian general Soleimani. Next Month: "Lone Wolf and Cub" manga volumes 1-2 + Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (1972) movie.
Episode 1: The Mask
March 17, 2020 19:46 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBJoin us for our SMOKIN' inaugural episode as we discuss "The Mask," both 1991 comic book miniseries and 1994 movie. Listen for some unsavory thoughts about Jim Carrey's face, some mildly savory thoughts about late-80s comic book violence, and some VERY savory thoughts about artistry in a comic book vs movie. NEXT MONTH: "The Complete Persepolis" comic and Persepolis (2007) movie.