Book Vs Movie Podcast
Book Vs. Movie is the podcast that asks the questions "Which was better...the book or the movie?" Spoiler Alert! We give away the main details, uncover the plot points, discuss casting choices and shower with praise (or pummel with snark) as we see fit. Hosts are Margo P. (She's Nacho Mama's Blog) and Margo D. (Creator of Brooklyn Fit Chick.com) and we are not afraid to tell it like it is!
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Book Vs Movie "Sabrina" (1954 & 1995) Audrey Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart, and Julia Ormond
01/27/2022
Book Vs Movie "Sabrina" (1954 & 1995) Audrey Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart, and Julia Ormond
Book Vs. Movie Sabrina Fair The 1953 Play Vs the 1954 & 1995 Movie Adaptations (Sabrina) The Margos are feeling romance a little early this year so we are diving into the play which was the basis for two Sabrina movies. Written by , the original Broadway production starred and as our mismatched lovebirds, Sabrina Fairchild and Linus Larrabee, who both live on a huge estate in Long Island but one stays in the “main house” and the other lives in ‘the little house next to the big house.” Sabrina is the chauffeur’s daughter who comes home after working for five years in Paris for NATO (!) and is now trying to figure out what to do with her romantic status. At the age of 30, she has a Parisian rich fellow who wants to marry her. The younger brother of Linus, David Larrabee, was a huge crush of hers but his new affection for her has Linus competing for Sabrina because…guy stuff? In the play, Sabrina is pragmatic on what is available to women in mid-20th Century America, and with her chauffeur father actually being on the chair of Larrabee’s business board--marrying Linus is just a smart move. It’s a witty, charming work, and no wonder Billy Wilder wanted to adapt it for his last film at Paramount. The stars as Linus and hunk as party boy David with serving as the titular character. Bogart was 54 (and apparently really grumpy about everything to do with the film) and Hepburn, 25, had just won an Academy Award for Roman Holiday. Wilder had this Sabrina go to Paris for two years to learn French cooking while she obsessed over David’s every move from afar. When she gets back, David wants to marry her (making her the fourth or fifth wife) and Linus woos her just to keep her from ruining some family deal with plastics. So, yay for them falling in love? The was directed by Sydney Pollack and written by & with playing Linus Larrabee and as our Sabrina. Here Sabrina spends several years in Paris working in magazines and developing a passion for photography. plays David who is swooning for Sabrina even though he is engaged to . Here Linus works overtime to win over our heroine while she is very conflicted about her feelings for him. Does love conquer all? So, between the original story and the adaptations--which did we prefer? This episode is sponsored newest “small-town romance with a big heart” novel by . It’s the sixth installment of a series about the Millers of Morgan Valley who live in Morganville, California. Pearce is a New York Times bestselling author and her sexy and heartwarming stories are known to have unconventional characters and subverting romance cliches. In Romancing the Rancher we have Evan Miller who dreams of leaving the family ranch and joining a rodeo tour. He meets Josie Martinez who has bull riding in her genes but dreams of living in San Francisco instead as a tech entrepreneur. You can follow Kate Pearce at and on In this ep the Margos discuss: The playwright Samuel A. Taylor and his feelings about the screenplay (which he helped write!) The basic story of the ply and films (we spoil the details?) Behind the scenes gossip on the original film Starring: ( 1955) Audrey Hepburn (Sabrina Fairchild,) Humphrey Bogart (Linus Larrabee,) William Holden (David Larrabee,) (Linus Larrabee, Sr.,) (Thomas Fairchild,) (Elizabeth,) (Maude Larrabee.) (Professor in Paris,) 1995: Harrison Ford (Linus,) Julia Ormond (Sabrina,) Greg Kinnear (David,) (Maude Larrabee,) (Ingrid Tyson,) (Mack,) and as Patrick Tyson. Clips used: David “meets Sabrina (1955 film) Sabrina 1955 trailer Linus and Sabrina on the tennis courts (1955 film) Linus and Sabrina dancing (1955 film) Linus realizes he loves Sabrina (1955 film) David meets Sabrina at the train station (1995 version) Linus realizes he loves Sabrina (1995 film) Music by Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love . Join our Patreon page to help support the show! Book Vs. Movie podcast Twitter @bookversusmovie Email us at [email protected] Margo D. @BrooklynFitChik [email protected] Margo P. @ShesNachoMama Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine
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Book Vs Movie "Hunt for the Wilderpeople" (2016) Taika Waititi & Sam Neill
01/20/2022
Book Vs Movie "Hunt for the Wilderpeople" (2016) Taika Waititi & Sam Neill
Book Vs. Movie Hunt for the Wilderpeople Barry Crump’s 1986 Novella Vs the Taika Waititi 2016 Film The Margos search for their inner Kiwi in this examination of one of the most creators from New Zealand--writer and filmmaker . The 2016 film is an adaptation by Waititi of Crump’s novella and would go on to be one of the most successful films from New Zealand. The story centers on the relationship between a “juvenile delinquent” Ricky Baker (played by ) who is on the run from child protective services along with his cantankerous uncle Hector Faulkner ) in the bush. Together they learn to live off the land, trust each other, and form a family Much of what takes place in the novella is in the 2016 movie that uses gorgeous locations in the New Zealand bush plus amazing performances by an array of local actors including Rachel House as child welfare worker Paula Hall and the director himself as a minister. It opened at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival and is the highest film in New Zealand with $12million at the box office. The population there is almost 5 million to give you an idea of how much the country supported this film. Crump (1935-1995) was a legend in New Zealand as a writer, hunter, ad pitchman, and was basically “Crocodile Dundee” before Paul Hogan took over the persona. He and his sidekick Scotty (Lloyd Scott) sold Toyota trucks for over 15 years while he spent a writing career starting in the 1960s talking about the bush country and the people and animals who lived there. Taika Waititi is one of the country’s most famous exports as a comedian, director, producer, actor, and screenwriter. Some of his most famous works include What We Do in the Shadows, Thor: Ragnarok, and Jojo Rabbitt. You can tell this is a work of love and we are so excited to talk about it all in this episode! So, between the original story and the 2016 adaptation--which did we prefer? In this ep the Margos discuss: The unique life story of Barry Crump The setting of New Zealand bush country The work of director Taika Waititi Starring: Hector Faulkner (Sam Neill,) Julian Dennison (Ricky Baker,) (Bella Faulkner,) (Paula Hall,) (Psycho Sam,) (Andy,) (Kahu,) and Taika Waititi as the Minster. Clips used: Ricky Baker birthday song Hunt for the Wilderpeople trailer Ricky badly explains his circumstances Ricky meets Haku Ricky and Hec being chased by Paula and Andy Music by Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love . Join our Patreon page to help support the show! Book Vs. Movie podcast Twitter @bookversusmovie Email us at [email protected] Margo D. @BrooklynFitChik [email protected] Margo P. @ShesNachoMama Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine
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Book Vs Movie: The Lost Daughter (2021) Olivia Colman & Dakota Johnson
01/13/2022
Book Vs Movie: The Lost Daughter (2021) Olivia Colman & Dakota Johnson
In Maggie Gyllenhaal's screenplay & directorial debut, she takes on the 2008 novella "The Lost Daughter" by Elena Ferrante. This is a haunting and intriguing film about motherhood, abuse, selfishness, and loneliness. Stars Olivia Colman, Dakota Johnson, Peter Sarsgaard, and Jessie Buckley. Currently playing on Netflix.
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Book Vs Movie: Apocalypse Now (1979) Francis Ford Coppola
01/06/2022
Book Vs Movie: Apocalypse Now (1979) Francis Ford Coppola
The Margos get into "the horror" of the 1898 novel "Heart of Darkness" by Joseph Conrad and the 1979 film "Apocalypse Now" by Francis Ford Coppola which are considered classics of film & literature. The behind-the-scenes gossip and the parodies are all discussed here. (Note: We are not experts on film or books. this is for pure entertainment!)
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Book Vs Movie: The Phantom Tollbooth (1970)
12/29/2021
Book Vs Movie: The Phantom Tollbooth (1970)
The Margos are heading back to the world of Children’s literature with The Phantom Tollbooth by author Norton Juster and illustrations by Jules Feiffer which was first published in 1961. The story of a bored young boy named Milo who finds a magical tollbooth that sets him off on incredible adventures in math and wordplay. Along the way, he meets a big dog named Tock who keeps him on time as he reaches the Kingdom of Wisdom and develops a love of learning and puns.
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Book Vs Movie: Hercule Poirot's Christmas (1994) David Suchet
12/16/2021
Book Vs Movie: Hercule Poirot's Christmas (1994) David Suchet
The Margos return to Agatha Christie and one of her most famous detectives with Hercule Poirot’s Christmas which was originally released in 1938. The “locked room mystery” is one of her most well-loved stories. This being the holiday season, we thought it made for a perfect inclusion to our December episodes!
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Book Vs Movie: The Year Without a Santa Clause (1974)
12/09/2021
Book Vs Movie: The Year Without a Santa Clause (1974)
For many 70s kids, the Rankin/Bass specials with their catchy music and stop motion animation were high art. From Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to Santa Clause is Coming to Town their specials garnered big ratings and helped popularize holiday music. One of their most iconic specials was based on a 1956 Phillis McGinley book The Year Without a Santa Clause which told the story of a burnt-out Kris Kringle who wanted to take leave for one Christmas.
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Book Vs Movie The Bishop's Wife (1947) Cary Grant & Loretta Young
12/01/2021
Book Vs Movie The Bishop's Wife (1947) Cary Grant & Loretta Young
It’s December at Book vs Movie and we are excited about covering holiday-themed films including this selection--The Bishop’s Wife. The original novella was written by Robert Nathan in 1928 is the story of a preacher, Henry Boughman, who dreams of building a huge cathedral at the expense of his relationship with his wife Julia. The 1947 film with Cary Grant, Loretta Young, and David Niven is wonderful!
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Book Vs Movie "Bedknobs and Broomsticks" (1971)
11/24/2021
Book Vs Movie "Bedknobs and Broomsticks" (1971)
The Margos are closing out our “Month of Disney” with the 50th Anniversary of Bedknobs and Broomsticks a partly animated film that is based on the wonderful stories by Mary Norton. She uses supernatural elements to tell the tale of a trio of British kids during WW2 who are hiding out in the English countryside. They meet a local villager, Miss Price, who turns out to be an apprentice witch.
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Book Vs Movie "Pinocchio" (1940)
11/17/2021
Book Vs Movie "Pinocchio" (1940)
The Margos are feeling very Italian in this episode devoted to the famous story about a marionette who wishes to be a real boy when he grows up. The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi was originally published in a series of magazine articles in 1881. When it was released as a book, it became a worldwide hit and is one of the most translated books of all time.
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Book Vs Movie "Beauty and the Beast" (1991) Disney in November!
11/11/2021
Book Vs Movie "Beauty and the Beast" (1991) Disney in November!
The Margos continue our month of Disney films with the 1991 classic Beauty and the Beast which is based on a fairy tale written in 1740 by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villenenueva and then later abridged by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont in 1756 for a collection of children’s stories.
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Book Vs Movie "Sleeping Beauty" (1959)
11/04/2021
Book Vs Movie "Sleeping Beauty" (1959)
The Margos are feeling kind of Disney this month so we are dedicating our next few episodes to those animated classics beginning with Sleeping Beauty from 1959. At the time, it received mixed reviews for its obvious comparison to Snow White & the Seven Dwarves which was considered a masterpiece. (We are Team Maleficent!)
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Book Vs Movie "The Bad Seed" (1956)
10/28/2021
Book Vs Movie "The Bad Seed" (1956)
The Margos finish out the month of October with our final scary book & movie for the season--The Bad Seed. Written by William March and published in 1954 shortly before his death by a heart attack at the age of 60. The first adaptation was a play in the same year the book was published and starred Nancy Kelly (who won the Tony in 1955 for Best Actress,) Patty McCormack, and Eileen Heckert who would all go on to play their same parts in the film version in 1956.
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Book Vs Movie "The Picture of Dorian Gray" (1945)
10/22/2021
Book Vs Movie "The Picture of Dorian Gray" (1945)
This episode focuses on one of writer Oscar Wilde’s biggest commercial and critical successes--The Picture of Dorian Gray. Wilde is one of those intimidating subjects to cover as he is one of the most controversial and celebrated writers & thinkers of the 19th Century. Fans worship his every bon mot and admire his bravery to live his life on his own terms. He died in 1900 at the age of 46 but his legacy looms large to this day.
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Book Vs Movie "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" (1956)
10/14/2021
Book Vs Movie "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" (1956)
Invasion of the Body Snatchers, a novel by Jack Finney, and the movie starring Kevin McCarthy. The story of aliens invading earth and creating “pod people” to take over the human race was (probably) an allegory for the House Unamerican Activities that was looking for Communists in the U.S. during the 1930s-1950s.The 1956 movie was directed by Don Siegel (Escape from Alcatraz, Dirty Harry) and produced by Walter Wanger.
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Book Vs Movie "The Invisible Man" 2020 (Elisabeth Moss)
10/08/2021
Book Vs Movie "The Invisible Man" 2020 (Elisabeth Moss)
This adaptation of the 1897 H.G. Wells novel has Elisabeth Moss playing a woman (Cecilia Kass) trying to escape an abusive relationship when her seemingly late boyfriend attacks her wearing an invisible suit. Her character is gaslit everywhere she goes including at the police station where they decide she is mentally unstable and causing her own problems.
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Book Vs Movie "The Parent Trap" (1961) Hayley Mills Maureen O'Hara
09/30/2021
Book Vs Movie "The Parent Trap" (1961) Hayley Mills Maureen O'Hara
The Margos talk about the 1961 Disney classic film "The Parent Trap" and the fascinating author Erich Kastner who was banned by Nazis in Germany! The 1988 remake is mentioned but our focus is on the Hayley Mills & Maureen O'Hara film. Between book & movie, which did we like better? Have a listen!
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Book Vs Movie "In a Lonely Place" (1950) Humphrey Bogart & Gloria Grahame
09/17/2021
Book Vs Movie "In a Lonely Place" (1950) Humphrey Bogart & Gloria Grahame
The film noir classic was directed by Nicholas Ray and stars Humphrey Bogart and Gloria Grahame based on the novel by Dorothy B. Hughes. Considered a bit of a flop at the time, it is now considered a classic a love has gone wrong duo and the loneliness of post-WWII LA.
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Book Vs Movie "AI: Artificial Intelligence" (2001) Haley Joel Osment & Jude Law
09/10/2021
Book Vs Movie "AI: Artificial Intelligence" (2001) Haley Joel Osment & Jude Law
The Margos talk about "AI: Artificial Intelligence" on the 20th anniversary of its release. Directed by Steven Spielberg and based on a Brian Aldiss short story, the film was originally a project for Stanley Kubrick. Stars Haley Joel Osment, Jude Law, and William Hurt.
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Book Vs Movie "A Face in the Crowd" (1957) Andy Griffith & Patricia Neal
09/02/2021
Book Vs Movie "A Face in the Crowd" (1957) Andy Griffith & Patricia Neal
The original story, Your Arkansas Traveler, was featured in a collection from Some Faces in the Crowd by Budd Schulberg and published in 1953. The 1957 movie directed by Elia Kazan stars Andy Griffith as Lonesome Rhodes, a thoroughly terrible man in a humble performance that fools millions. No, this is not a documentary!
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Book Vs Movie "Dangerous Liaisons" (1988) Glenn Close & John Malkovich
08/27/2021
Book Vs Movie "Dangerous Liaisons" (1988) Glenn Close & John Malkovich
The Margos get a little sexy and wicked with this 1782 “libertine novel” from Pierre Chodlerlos de Laclos, a French writer and Army General who ten years before the French Revolution published four volumes of “Les Liaisons dangereuses” about a pair of manipulative rivals in the bourgeoisie. Also, we discuss the 85 play and the 1988 film by Stephen Frears with John Malkovich, Glenn Close, & Michelle Pfeiffer
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Book Vs Movie "Heartburn" (1986) Nora Ephron, Meryl Streep & Jack Nicholson
08/19/2021
Book Vs Movie "Heartburn" (1986) Nora Ephron, Meryl Streep & Jack Nicholson
The Margos talk about the fascinating life of writer/director Nora Ephron who was taught to treat everything in life "as copy." In this show, we compare the 1983 novel "Heartburn" and the major changes made to the 1986 Mike Nichols adaptation. Nora was married to Carl Bernstein ("All the Presidents Men" and their son Jacob Bernstein directed the documentary "Everything is Copy." We also talk about Mike Nichols and the Mark Harris bio.
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Book Vs Movie "Almost Famous" (2000) Kate Hudson & Billy Crudup
08/10/2021
Book Vs Movie "Almost Famous" (2000) Kate Hudson & Billy Crudup
The Margos discuss the writing and directing career of Cameron Crowe who was a teenager when he started writing for Rolling Stone magazine in the 70s. He based 2000's "Almost Famous" on his days with The Allman Brothers and has some of the best actors in the business in this film. Kate Hudson, Frances McDormand, and Philip Seymour lead an all-star cast. Hudon & McDormand earned Academy Award noms. Cameron Crowe won for best screenplay.
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Book Vs Movie "Dog Day Afternoon" (1976) Al Pacino
08/05/2021
Book Vs Movie "Dog Day Afternoon" (1976) Al Pacino
The Margos talk about the true crime story of John Wojtowicz (called Sonny Wortzik and played in "Dog Day Afternoon" by Al Pacino) who robbed a bank with two others on August 22, 1972, in #Brooklyn. He claimed to commit a crime as an act of love for his wife. The story gets more unusual and it's all true! Director Sidney Lumet's masterpiece!
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Book Vs Movie "Logan's Run" (1976) Michael York, Jenny Agutter & Farrah Fawcett
07/30/2021
Book Vs Movie "Logan's Run" (1976) Michael York, Jenny Agutter & Farrah Fawcett
The Margos go back to Sci-Fi with Logan's Run. The original story from William F. Nolan & George Clayton Johnson came out in 1967 and the film starring Michael York, Jenny Agutter & Farrah Fawcett was released in the summer of 1976. The CBS TV series aired for one season in 1977. Which version did we like best? Have a listen to find out!
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Book Vs Movie "Legally Blonde" (2001) Reese Witherspoon
07/21/2021
Book Vs Movie "Legally Blonde" (2001) Reese Witherspoon
Screenwriters Karen McCullah Lutz and Kirsten Smith spent two weeks at Stanford Law School in 2000 to get a flavor of what campus life is like. Reese Witherspoon spent hundreds of dollars on a bar tab for a group of sorority girls to pick up their lingo and a movie was created.
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Book Vs Movie "The War of the Worlds" (2005) H.G. Wells, Tom Cruise, & Steven Spielberg
07/14/2021
Book Vs Movie "The War of the Worlds" (2005) H.G. Wells, Tom Cruise, & Steven Spielberg
In this episode, we focus more on 2005’s The War of the Worlds directed by Spielberg which stars Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, and Tim Robbins and is set in New Jersey and New England. Two other members of the cast were in the 1953 adaptation--Ann Robinson and Gene Barry.
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Book Vs Movie "The Fast and the Furious" (2001) Vin Diesel & Paul Walker
07/08/2021
Book Vs Movie "The Fast and the Furious" (2001) Vin Diesel & Paul Walker
Book Vs Movie: “The Fast and the Furious” The 1998 Kenneth Li article from Vibe Vs the 2001 Film Since the Pandemic started in Mach 2020, we gave committed to bringing a weekly show and that means we often use shorter literary sources as the basis for the episode. Novellas, songs, plays, and yes--magazine articles which is happening in this show. In 1998, Daily News writer was writing tech and feature stories when he heard about a racing circuit happening late at night in New York City. Instead of muscle cars of yore, these new riders used brands like Mitsubishi and Nissan and take off at top speeds to evade the police and have some bragging rights. “Racer X” appeared in the May 1998 Vibe magazine and caught the eye of producer Neal H. Moritz who moved the action to the West Coast and the next thing you know--a franchise is born! The first to sign up was hunky young actor (RIP) and the rest of the cast featured a variety of races and attitudes which appealed to a larger audience. The first movie (which we discuss in this episode) was directed by and went on to make over $200 million worldwide box office. was just released at the time we are recording this episode. So, between the article and the movie--which did we prefer? Have a listen and find out! In this ep the Margos discuss: The background on Kenneth Li’s article (and that he interviewed one of the Margos in 1999 for a tech story!) The legacy the sequels have on the movie industry and its fans The special effects and stunt work. The cast: Paul Walker (Brian O’Conner,) (Dominic Toretto,) (Letty Ortiz,) (Mia Toretto,) (Johnny Tran,) (Jesse,) and . Clips used: Brian joins the race The Fast and the Furious trailer Example of music on top of the music Vin Diesel yelling Music by BT Book Vs Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love . Join our Patreon page to help support the show! Book Vs. Movie podcast Twitter @bookversusmovie Email us at [email protected] Brought to you by Audible.com You can sign up for a FREE 30-day trial here Margo D. @BrooklynFitChik [email protected] Margo P. @ShesNachoMama Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine
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Book Vs Movie "Fantastic Mr. Fox" (2009) Wes Anderson & George Clooney
06/30/2021
Book Vs Movie "Fantastic Mr. Fox" (2009) Wes Anderson & George Clooney
One of the most covered authors on Book Vs Movie is also one of the most controversial and we discuss why in this episode dedicated to Roald Dahl and his 1970 children’s novel Fantastic Mr. Fox. In 2009, director Wes Anderson directed a stop-motion animation version of the tale with George Clooney, Meryl Streep, and Bill Murray among the big-name cast providing the voices.
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Book Vs. Movie: "Argo" (2012) Ben Affleck & Bryan Cranston
06/25/2021
Book Vs. Movie: "Argo" (2012) Ben Affleck & Bryan Cranston
The Margos talk about the 2012 multiple award-winning film "Argo" and the true story originally published in Wired magazine in 2007. Writer Joshuah Bearman wrote about the CIA's work to release six American hostages in Iran in 1980 which included creating a fake Sci-Fi film crew. Ben Affleck stars and directs (very well!)
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