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Fall’s Most Anticipated Book-to-Screen Adaptations
Episode 16
This week, Sophie and Rudi look ahead to the book-to-screen adaptations they’re most anticipating watching this fall. From horror stories to new take…
3 hours ago
'Practical Magic 2' Is a Cursed Adaptation of 'The Book of Magic'
Episode 15
This week, Sophie and Rudi discuss "Practical Magic 2,” the sequel to the witchy 1998 book-to-screen adaptation “Practical Magic,” starring Sandra Bu…
1 week ago
'Coyote vs. Acme' Is Looney Tunes for People Who Read The New Yorker
Episode 14
This week, Sophie and Rudi discuss a movie that almost didn’t exist: “Coyote vs. Acme,” a hybrid live action and cartoon Looney Tunes reboot that’s b…
2 weeks ago
Even the Stars of 'The Dog Stars' Can't Save Ridley Scott's Adaptation
Episode 13
This week, Sophie and Rudi discuss “The Dog Stars,” director Ridley Scott’s adaptation of Peter Heller’s 2012 novel of the same name. Set in a post-a…
3 weeks ago
'Tony' Rewrites Anthony Bourdain's 'Kitchen Confidential' (with Tim Carman)
Episode 12
This week, Washington Post food reporter Tim Carman joins Sophie and Rudi to discuss “Tony,” A24’s loose adaptation of Anthony Bourdain’s breakout 20…
4 weeks ago
How Hollywood Costume Designer Whitney Anne Adams Styles Book Adaptations
Episode 11
This week, costume designer Whitney Anne Adams joins Sophie and Rudi to discuss how she approaches book-to-screen adaptations. Whitney, who hosts the…
1 month ago
Oscar-Nominated Writer Samy Burch on Adapting Lost 19th Century Novella 'Late Fame'
Episode 10
This week, screenwriter Samy Burch joins Sophie and Rudi to discuss her new film “Late Fame,” based on Austrian novelist Arthur Schnitzler’s 1895 nov…
1 month, 1 week ago
We Watched Apple TV's 'Cape Fear' So You Don’t Have To (with Vulture's Roxana Hadadi)
Episode 9
This week, Vulture TV Critic Roxana Hadadi joins Rudi and Sophie to discuss Apple TV’s “Cape Fear,” a streaming adaptation of John D. MacDonald’s 195…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Two Classics Professors on Why Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Works (with Kyle Gervais and Il-Kweon Sir)
Episode 8
This week, Sophie and Rudi take a deep dive into Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster adaptation of Homer’s epic poem “The Odyssey” with Classics professo…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
'The Odyssey' Is an Epic Adaptation Worthy of Homer’s Poem
Episode 7
This week, It Was an Epic Poem First! Sophie and Rudi discuss one of the most anticipated adaptations of the year: “The Odyssey,” director Christophe…
2 months ago