The Golden Compass / His Dark Materials / Northern Lights (Why So Many Names?)
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The question in the title isn't rhetorical! Pippa has an answer for KJ about why Phillip Pullman's book goes by so many names, as well as info about the movie adaptation and the HBO series... and all the ways those adaptations went astray. Website: Patreon: Cover art by Jess Rubio. Music by Isabel Forden. Sources: THE DARK SIDE OF NARNIA by Philip Pullman: THE GOLDEN COMPASS MOVIE WHAT WENT WRONG by Andrew Blair for Den of Geek: WHERE DID 'THE GOLDEN COMPASS' GO ASTRAY? from Vulture's The Take (no byline): HOW HOLLYWOOD SAVED GOD by Hanna Rosin for The Atlantic: ...
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The Lego Batman Movie - Let's Discuss Male Loneliness
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I'm only sort of joking with this episode title. In this episode, Pippa and KJ discuss the history of Batman as a character, and how the Lego adaptation of his story just might be the best understanding of who Batman really is. Website: https://adaptordiepod.wixsite.com/mysite Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/adaptordiepod Cover art by Jess Rubio. Music by Isabel Forden.
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The Green Knight and the Absent Author
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Pippa and KJ are back again, and this time discussing Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and its 2021 adaptation directed by David Lowery. Listen on as we examine what it means to adapt or translate a poem whose original author has been lost time, and bringing your own biography to the text. Website: https://adaptordiepod.wixsite.com/mysite Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/adaptordiepod Cover art by Jess Rubio. Music by Isabel Forden. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight translated by Simon Armitage In Our Time - Podcast - Indiewire: David Lowery Almost Quit Filmmaking Before ‘Green...
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Who Framed Roger Rabbit? And... Who Adapted Him?
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KJ gives Pippa a history lesson about 1980s Disney animation, and the hosts discuss how Who Framed Roger Rabbit is very diffferent from the book it is based on. Includes a brief digression to discuss the implications of a potential Hercules TikTok musical. Website: https://adaptordiepod.wixsite.com/mysite Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/adaptordiepod Cover art by Jess Rubio. Music by Isabel Forden. Pulling a Rabbit Out of a Hat by Ross Anderson: https://pullingarabbitoutofahat.com/ kaptainkristian Video Essay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWtt3Tmnij4
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It Ends With Us: Fresh Takes on a Fresh Adaptation
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For once, Pippa and KJ aren't a million years late to an adaptation! They are joined by Pippa's sister, Maia Russell, to discuss the 2024 film adaptation of the 2016 novel, It Ends With Us. We cover everything from the effects of TikTok on the publishing industry and book recommendations to the contentious marketing of It Ends With Us, both novel and film. Please be advised, this episode contains discussion of domestic abuse. Website: https://adaptordiepod.wixsite.com/mysite Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/adaptordiepod Cover art by Jess Rubio. Music by Isabel Forden. Bestselling...
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Fifty Shades of Grey - Let's Take This Seriously
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What if we didn't immediately discount Fifty Shades of Grey? What if we analyzed this adaptation seriously - is there value to be found within published Twilight fanfiction erotica? How many times can KJ hear the phrase "inner goddess" before they go insane? KJ and Pippa return for the premeire of Adapt or Die Season 9! Dan Olson's Fifty Shades Analysis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzk9N7dJBec 2016 Interview with Anne Coates: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-anne-coates-governors-award-20161104-story.html Website: https://adaptordiepod.wixsite.com/mysite...
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Percy Jackson Re-Release with Disney+ Series Discussion
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Let's go back to one of our first episodes ever, talking about Rick Riordan's PERCY JACKSON! Now with KJ & Pippa's thoughts on the new Disney+ television series! Website: https://adaptordiepod.wixsite.com/mysite Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/adaptordiepod Sound editing for this episode was provided by Isabel Forden. Cover art by Jess Rubio.
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DUNE - An Overview! (Re-release + Dune Part 2 Discussion)
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Let's get Dune-pilled. In the first part, KJ and Pippa discuss their opinions on Denis Villeneuve's modern Dune series, and in the second part, you'll hear them discuss David Lynch's Dune adaptation with special guest Ryan Trumpler. Website: Patreon: Sound editing for this episode was provided by Isabel Forden. Cover art by Jess Rubio.
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CINDERELLA SPEEDRUN - 50th Episode Spectacular!
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It's our 50th episode! To celebrate, Pippa has created an innovative way for us to talk about adaptations - we're using it to talk about as many Cinderella adaptations as possible. With special guest, Matt Pinkney! Website: https://adaptordiepod.wixsite.com/mysite Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/adaptordiepod Sound editing for this episode was provided by Isabel Forden. Cover art by Jess Rubio.
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The Masked Singer: Adapting Across Cultures
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Pippa and KJ are joined by our friend Rachel to discuss the reality competition series, The Masked Singer! Did you know The Masked Singer is based on a Korean reality show? Listen on to learn more about the Korean original and how the show was adapted for an American audience. Website: https://adaptordiepod.wixsite.com/mysite Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/adaptordiepod Sound editing for this episode was provided by Isabel Forden. Cover art by Jess Rubio.
info_outlinePippa and KJ are ready to talk about the 2000 Coen Brothers film O Brother, Where Art Thou? and how it is an adaptation of The Odyssey into a classic-feeling American fable. Pair this episode with our Hadestown episode if you want maximum mythology!
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Sound editing for this episode by Isabel Forden. Cover art by Jess Rubio.