Introducing the Ink to Film “Adaptation Hall of Fame!” To celebrate Ink to Film’s 300th episode, Luke & James induct the first ever class representing excellence in adaptation—true exemplars that all other filmmakers should look to for inspiration. The nominees are “The Godfather,” “Blade Runner,” “Jurassic Park,” “The Fellowship of the Ring,” “The Thing,” and “The Shining.” Six amazing films, but only three can make the cut!
Episode Breakdown
Ink to Film
Luke Elliott
James Bailey
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“One of THE Moments in Movie History” ITF Read & Watch: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1964 novel & 1971 film)
“The Creepiest Thing Hitchcock Ever Did” ITF Watch: Psycho (1960 film)
“Empathy for the Devil” ITF Read: Psycho (1959 book)
“Going Beyond Katniss” ITF Watch: The Hunger Games (2012 film)
From the Vault: Jodorowsky's Dune (2013 film)
“Delivering Tropes People Love” ITF Read: The Hunger Games (2008 Novel)
“An Angry Show” ITF Watch: The Fall of the House of Usher (2023 TV Series) eps. 5-8 ft. John Langan
“The Scene You’ll Never Forget” ITF Watch: The Fall of the House of Usher (2023 TV series) episodes 1-4
“The Grandfather of Horror” ITF Read: The Fall of the House of Usher (1839 short story)
From the Vault: The Handmaid’s Tale (1990 film)
“All My Defenses Are Gone!” ITF Watch: The Wheel of Time S02 (2021 TV Series) episodes 5-8
“Jordan’s Matriarchies: Forward Thinking for the Time?” ITF Read: The Great Hunt (1990 novel) part two
“Showing Promise… And Unexpected Gore?” ITF Watch: The Wheel of Time S02 (2021 TV Series) episodes 1-4
“I Don’t Want It!” ITF Read: The Great Hunt (1990 novel) part one
“Fear of the Next Generation” ITF Read & Watch: Children of the Corn (1977 story & 1984 film)
“Medicine for a Sick Society” ITF Watch: Trainspotting (1996 film)
“Having Fun in This Awful Place” ITF Read: Trainspotting (1993 novel)
“Let Nemo Cook” ITF Watch: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954 film)
“Science Shrinks the World” ITF Read: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1872 novel)
“Empowering Humans” ITF Watch: Good Omens 2 (2023 TV series) episodes 4-6
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