Hamnet (2020 Novel) | The Resurrection of the Author
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Before the award’s darling film hit theaters in 2025, Maggie O’Farrell’s novel made waves of its own with its brilliant prose, rich imagination, and earnest attention to the human heart. Her choice to focus on William Shakespeare’s son, wife Agnes, and the possible implications his personal life could have had on his legendary work brought a fresh perspective to one of the most talked about figures in English Literature. In episode 369, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they kick off season 10 of the podcast, talk about “The Death of the Author” as a critical approach and...
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Last Looks 2025
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To cap off their 9th season, in episode 368 James and Luke list their best (and worst) reads, then name the best (and worst) adaptations of the year. It was an exciting year highlighted by their first ever live recording featuring the incredible Martha Wells who joined the show to talk Murderbot at WorldCon in Seattle. The podcast didn’t stop at just sci-fi, though, making a deep dive into Dracula, exploring a legendary anime, dissecting a trio of Stephen King movies, laughing with a Shakespeare retelling for the ages, and lamenting a fantasy series cancelled before its time. Topics...
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The Awesome Power of Handcrafted Art | Akira (1988 Film)
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Katsuhiro Otomo did the impossible when he adapted his own unfinished manga into an anime film that changed everything. In episode 367, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they unpack the making of this landmark film, try to understand a mind-blowing ending, compare different versions of Tetsuo, and finally cast their vote on which one is ultimately better: the manga series or the anime! Pickup or any of the novels they’ve covered at the Ink to Film Bookshop! Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! Ink...
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The Story That Blew Everything Open | Akira (1982 Manga, Vol. 2 & 3)
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Katsuhiro Otomo’s series is a landmark work in the history of Japanese manga and animation that shaped the industry as we know it today. In episode 366, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they continue their journey through Neo Tokyo by reacting to volumes 2 and 3, debate just how evil (or not) Tetsuo actually is, weigh the pros/cons of color, learn about “gutter loss,” and further explore the legacy of this legendary story. Join them again next week when they race headlong into the film! Pickup or any of the novels they’ve covered at the Ink to Film Bookshop! ...
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The Dawn of Cyberpunk | Akira (1982 Manga, Vol. 1)
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Nobody seems to know for certain who created the first cyberpunk story, but Katsuhiro Otomo has as strong a claim as anyone. In episode 365, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they start their journey into Neo-Tokyo for possibly the most legendary manga of all time, learn the history of manga making into western markets, find a surprising link to “Stranger Things”, and admire the sheer technical skill of a master. Join them in the coming weeks as they read volumes 2 & 3, then tackle the renowned anime adaptation! Pickup or any of the novels they’ve covered at the Ink...
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Just Expected More | The Running Man (2025 Film)
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Edgar Wright’s adaptation of a Stephen King book and 80s Arnold Action flick seemed like a perfect match, so why didn’t this movie rise to the level of his very best? In episode 364, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they unpack what went right and what went wrong in the jump from page to screen. Topics include a rigid plot skeleton, a surprise cameo, some performances that divided our opinions, and finally cast votes on which they ultimately liked better: the book or the movie. They finish by judging both mediums to the recently covered Bachman-story counterparts with THE LONG WALK....
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That Time King Wrote Class Warfare | The Running Man (1982 Novel)
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From his doublewide trailer in the 1970s, Stephen King was able to authentically tackle class struggle in this early novel originally published under the pen name "Richard Bachman." In episode 363, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they try to understand Ben Richards, get dystopian and borderline cyberpunk in this flashy vision of the future, react to some uncomfortable hallmarks of the Master of Horror’s writing early in his career, and wonder about what changes await in the modern adaptation. Join them next week as they analyze Edgar Wright’s version starring Glenn Powell! ...
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Chatting Up Past Guests at WorldCon 2025 | From the Vault
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Join Luke & James on the convention floor as they catch up with former guests Remy Nakamura, Curtis Chen, Kate Ristau, Erik Grove, Jessie Kwak, Fonda Lee, Daryl Gregory, Patrick Swenson, and Rachael K. Jones! Each author shares their experiences at the convention and what they’ve been up to in the years since their last appearance on the podcast. Find our guests books on our bookshop: Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects: Ink to Film's , , , (@inktofilm) Home Base: Luke Elliott ...
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From the Vault: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017 Film)
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Jake Kasden reimagines Jumanji for a modern audience while making clever connections to the original that manages to keep this latest entry in line with the classic Robin Williams-led version. He delivers star-power with The Rock, Jack Black, Karen Gillan, and Kevin Hart, who all give memorable comedic performances. Join Luke & James for this video-game flavored take on a classic adaptation for this former Patreon-exclusive! Pickup any of the novels they’ve covered at the Ink to Film Bookshop: Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on...
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From the Vault: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (1994 Film)
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In the 90s, Director Kenneth Branagh made a wild heavy metal adaptation of the seminal SciFi novel starring himself, Robert De Niro, and Helena Bonham Carter. Join Luke & James in this former Patreon-exclusive Halloween episode as they debate the value of such an over-the-top take on a literary classic. Pickup any of the novels they’ve covered at the Ink to Film Bookshop: Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects: Ink to Film's , , , (@inktofilm) Home Base: Luke Elliott ...
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