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Haunted by Our Childhood Selves in “Ghost World” (1997 Graphic Novel) ft. Jasmine Amiri

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Release Date: 07/11/2024

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Director Brian Helgeland explores Chaucer’s “The Canterbury Tales” in an unconventional adaptation that might have been ahead of its time. In episode 323, join Luke & James as they react to an iconic needle drop, speculate about what it would be like to work in sound design, take a crash course in the life of Geoffry Chaucer, get typecast as villains, and mourn Heath Ledger’s career that could have been if it hadn't been cut tragically short. Full Video version available on YouTube  Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming...

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It all comes down to this: Which version is ultimately best, the book WOOL or the show that’s based on it, Silo? In episode 322, Join Luke & James as they finish out the book with parts 4 & 5, chase bubbles for air, learn the secret truth behind what happened to the world, fall in love with Lukas the IT guy, and poke holes in Bernard’s theory that the current system is the way it must be to survive. Full Video version available on YouTube  Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects!  Get Wool or any of the source...

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In lieu of a classic villain, the system itself is the main antagonist of Graham Yost’s Silo. In episode 321, Join Luke & James as they learn to fear the man who knows everything, try to muster up the courage to speak to Rebecca Ferguson, try to survive a fall down a garbage chute, and speculate on where Juliette might end up after the events of the season. Join them next week when they finish reading WOOL by Hugh Howey and cast their votes on which was ultimately better: the book or the show!   Episode 6 “The Relic”: 00:10:47 Episode 7 “The Flamekeepers”: 00:22:16 Episode 8...

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Rebecca Ferguson stars in this Graham Yost high-concept dystopian sci-fi series that was based on WOOL by Hugh Howey, but how does it compare to the book? In episode 320, Join Luke & James as they hunt for relics, learn about the power of cranking it at the right time, play numbers games with Tim Robbins, and try not to get too attached to any one character.   Episode 1 “Freedom Day”: 00:22:56 Episode 2 “Holston’s Pick”: 00:34:03 Episode 3 “Machines”: 00:44:13 Episode 4 “Truth”: 00:55:38 Episode 5 “The Janitor’s Boy”: 1:05:35     Full Video version...

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Is it worth seeking out this largely forgotten sequel to one of the most famous films of all time? To find out, Luke & James ride the river back to Oz with Walter Murch’s directorial debut. This overlooked 80s dark fantasy Disney film has lots of surprises, including a talking chicken, the terrifying Wheelers, Tik-Tok the wind up robot army, and a pumpkinhead that would inspire The Nightmare Before Christmas. Vote on Quarterly Polls!  Get any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop  , , ,  (@inktofilm) Home Base  Luke Elliott  ...

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After covering most of Guillermo Del Toro's horror anthology series, Luke & James return for the other three episodes they skipped over in this former Patreon-exclusive. There were some extremely interesting entries to discuss, with stories told by some talented directors with notable past hits that might surprise you. Vote on Quarterly Polls!  Get any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop  , , ,  (@inktofilm) Home Base  Luke Elliott  Website:  Twitter:  IG:  Threads:  Bluesky:  James Bailey Twitter: ...

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Comics editor Jasmine Amiri joins the show to compare Terry Zwigoff’s adaptation to the original comic by Daniel Clowes. In episode 318 Luke, James, and Jasmine discuss the value of supposedly “empty” entertainment vs what’s deemed as “important," find out what studio meddling would have ruined the movie, celebrate Steve Buscemi’s selfless actions during the aftermath of 9/11, and debate the implications of the film’s final scene. They finish off by each casting their vote for which one is ultimately the better version: the graphic novel or the movie?   Full Video version...

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Editor Jasmine Amiri (School Library Journal) joins the show to revisit an influential comic by Daniel Clowes from the 90s that spawned the cult classic film. In episode 317 Luke, James, and Jasmine revisit gen X cynicism, try to understand Clowes dislike of the term “graphic novel,” explore how rubylith is used for the color design, and debate the meaning of the in-world title: Ghost World. Join them next week when Jasmine returns to discuss the Terry Zwigoff film starring Scarlett Johansson and Steve Buscemi!   Full Video version available on YouTube  Support the show on...

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Editor Jasmine Amiri (School Library Journal) joins the show to revisit an influential comic by Daniel Clowes from the 90s that spawned the cult classic film. In episode 317 Luke, James, and Jasmine revisit gen X cynicism, try to understand Clowes dislike of the term “graphic novel,” explore how rubylith is used for the color design, and debate the meaning of the in-world title: Ghost World. Join them next week when Jasmine returns to discuss the Terry Zwigoff film starring Scarlett Johansson and Steve Buscemi!

 

 

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