
Books vs. Movies
In this podcast we set out to answer the age old question: is the book really always better than the movie?
Podcasting since 2024 • 52 episodes
Books vs. Movies
Latest Episodes
Ep. 46 Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief by Lawrence Wright vs. Going Clear: Scientology & the Prison of Belief (2015)
Lawrence Wright's "Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood and the Prison of Belief" pulls back the curtain on Scientology's most guarded secrets, revealing a world where science fiction bec...
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Episode 46
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Ep. 45 The Handmaid's Tale: The Graphic Novel by Renée Nault vs. The Handmaid's Tale (2017-2025)
Margaret Atwood's chilling vision of a dystopian America transformed into the theocratic Republic of Gilead has captivated readers since 1985, but how does this haunting story translate from page to screen? Diving deep into both the original no...
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Episode 45
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Ep. 44 Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist vs. Let the Right One In (2008)
In a snow-covered suburb of 1981 Sweden, a bullied boy finds an unlikely ally in the mysterious girl next door who only appears after dark. This seemingly simple premise launches us into the haunting world of "
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Episode 44
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Ep. 43 Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams vs. Queenie (2024)
Candice Carty-Williams' acclaimed novel Queenie takes on new life in its 2024 television adaptation, offering viewers and readers two complementary visions of one powerful story. Followi...
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Episode 43
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Ep. 42 Our Towns: A 100,000 Mile Journey into the Heart of America by James Fallows and Deborah Fallows vs. Our Towns (2021)
The age-old question of whether books truly outshine their film adaptations takes an intriguing turn with "Our Towns," a fascinating exploration of America's overlooked communities. Unli...
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Episode 42
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