Ep. 25: 'The Housemaid': Freida McFadden & the Psychology of Thrillers
Release Date: 12/24/2025
Ep. 27: 'One Battle After Another' & Why Storytelling is Important
Adaptation: Book to Movie
In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss 'One Battle After Another,' Paul Thomas Anderson's 2025 opus, and its source material, 'Vineland' by Thomas Pynchon. The two discuss why both the book and the movie are considered instant classics. In their discussion, recorded just days after the death of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis at the hands of an ICE agent, they also discuss political storytelling and why it's more important than ever to be consuming stories like this one. Be sure to check out the winners of our Adaptation People's Choice Awards ! UP...
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‘Wuthering Heights’: In Defense of Emerald Fennell’s Adaptation
Adaptation: Book to Movie
BY NATE DAY In the lead up to the release of ’s “” adaptation, I have seen a number of opinions being shared online about the lack of fidelity to the source material, originally written by in the 1840s. These opinions mainly revolve around the gross and obvious anachronism displayed by the movie, featuring costumes, set, hairstyles and more that didn’t exist during the late 1700s, the setting of the (majority of the) story. Other arguments poke holes in the casting, particularly that of as Heathcliff, a character who is ambiguously described in Brontë’s book as a person of...
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‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ Review: There are No Movies Like This
Adaptation: Book to Movie
BY NATE DAY Cutting right to the chase here: There are no movies like ’s ‘.’ Nearly every descriptor you could apply to this film comes with an asterisk. It’s a full-tilt musical, yet it never drifts from its grounded narrative, as if the characters themselves are simply living inside song. It’s a historically accurate biopic of a religious leader, but a great deal of the history is, as Fastvold has admitted, “imagined” because of how poorly documented ’s life was. It’s a cult drama with little sense of danger or evil. Fastvold and company approach Ann Lee and her followers...
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Ep. 26: 'The Outsiders' by S.E. Hinton Makes People Feel like Insiders
Adaptation: Book to Movie
In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris dive into S.E. Hinton's 'The Outsiders,' a classic that most folks both read and fall in love with in school - the heartbreaking tale of Ponyboy, who is entangled in a crime he's not exactly guilty of. Chris also reached out to English teachers to ask about why this book, and its film adaptation directed by Francis Ford Coppola, are so beloved and so enduring across generations of readers. UP NEXT: 'Vineland'/'One Battle After Another' Follow us on social media: Hosts: Nate Day, Chris Anderson...
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Ep. 26: 'The Outsiders' by S.E. Hinton Makes People Feel like Insiders
Adaptation: Book to Movie
In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris dive into S.E. Hinton's 'The Outsiders,' a classic that most folks both read and fall in love with in school - the heartbreaking tale of Ponyboy, who is entangled in a crime he's not exactly guilty of. Chris also reached out to English teachers to ask about why this book, and its film adaptation directed by Francis Ford Coppola, are so beloved and so enduring across generations of readers. UP NEXT: 'Vineland'/'One Battle After Another' Follow us on social media: Hosts: Nate Day, Chris Anderson...
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2025 Review & Adaptation People's Choice Awards!
Adaptation: Book to Movie
In this episode of 'Lightning Round,' Nate and Chris recap their year of reading and watching, sharing their favorites that weren't discussed on the podcast, and discussing just how they're able to fit so much of their favorite hobby into their lives. Additionally, they share the nominations for the first-ever Adaptation People's Choice Awards! Voiting will take place on Instagram (linked below) on Jan. 1, 2026. Please stop by the page to share your opinion by voting on the polls in our Instagram story! UP NEXT: 'Vineland'/'One Battle After Another' Follow us on social media: ...
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Ep. 25.5: 'The Housemaid' Recap: Where was Enzo?
Adaptation: Book to Movie
In this episode of 'Lightning Round,' Nate recaps the movie 'The Housemaid' with his sister Katie, a big fan of Freida McFadden's book. Nate and Katie discuss differences between the book and movie, performances from Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, and what happened to the character Enzo... The good news is: Katie also loves the movie! Special Guest: Katie Day Follow us on social media: Hosts: Nate Day Producer: Nate Day "Adaptation Theme" Written by: Chris Anderson, Performed by: Chris Anderson, Jem Zornow, Nate Day
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Ep. 25: 'The Housemaid': Freida McFadden & the Psychology of Thrillers
Adaptation: Book to Movie
In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss Freida McFadden's 'The Housemaid' and its film adaptation directed by Paul Feig, starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried. They discuss what makes psychological thrillers so popular, the history of the genre, and why it's so difficult to discuss this story without spoilers! UP NEXT: 'The Outsiders' by S. E. Hinton and the film adaptation directed by Francis Ford Coppola Follow us on social media: Hosts: Nate Day Producer: Nate Day "Adaptation Theme" Written by: Chris...
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‘The Housemaid’ Review: Sweeney Stumbles, Seyfried Soars in Semi-Camp Romp
Adaptation: Book to Movie
BY NATE DAY ‘The Housemaid,’ directed by Paul Feig, is a breath of fresh air at the movies—if only because movies like it don’t seem to exist much anymore. A twisty psychological romp starring Sydney Sweeney as the titular housemaid and Amanda Seyfried as her wealthy employer, the film is far from perfect. Still, it’s crafted well enough to deliver a genuinely fun night at the theater—which is exactly where it should be seen. Psychological thrillers without guns, car chases, or superheroes are increasingly rare, and ‘The Housemaid’ scratches that itch with a diabolical...
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Ep. 24.5: 'The Housemaid,' Sydney Sweeney & Looking Ahead to the Freida McFadden Adaptation
Adaptation: Book to Movie
In this special episode of Lighting Round: An Adaptation Podcast, Nate is joined by his sister, Katie, to discuss a book she loves ahead of its film adaptation: 'The Housemaid' by Freida McFadden. They discuss the casting of Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, director Paul Feig's filmography, and why it's so difficult to talk about this story without revealing any of its plot. UP NEXT: 'The Housemaid' by Freida McFadden and its film adaptation directed by Paul Feig. Follow us on social media: Hosts: Nate Day Producer: Nate Day "Adaptation Theme" Written by: Chris...
info_outlineIn this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss Freida McFadden's 'The Housemaid' and its film adaptation directed by Paul Feig, starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried.
They discuss what makes psychological thrillers so popular, the history of the genre, and why it's so difficult to discuss this story without spoilers!
UP NEXT: 'The Outsiders' by S. E. Hinton and the film adaptation directed by Francis Ford Coppola
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Hosts: Nate Day
Producer: Nate Day
"Adaptation Theme"
- Written by: Chris Anderson, Jem Zornow
- Performed by: Chris Anderson, Jem Zornow, Nate Day