Richard Fleischer’s adaptation of Jules Vernes’ landmark novel was a watershed moment in film history, marking a shift in Disney that would play out for decades to come. In episode 280, Luke & James venture beneath the waves again to discuss Ned Land as a troubling American ideal, Captain Nemo cooking up some truth, the surprising message overlapping with Oppenheimer, the history of Disney live-action adventure films, and the Hollywood legend that was Kirk Douglas. The end by voting on which was better: the book or the movie!
Ink to Film
Luke Elliott
James Bailey
Forrest Gump’s Nasty Heart (In the 1986 Novel)
Adaptation Magic | Is “The Prestige” Christopher Nolan’s Best? (2006 film)
Illusion Is Shared Delusion in “The Prestige” (1995 Novel)
From the Vault: The Hobbit (1977 film)
A Wild Trip Through “Alice in Wonderland” (1951 film) | Book vs Movie
A Rabbit Hole of Controversy in “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” (1865 novel)
Seeing Beyond the Singularity in “3 Body Problem” (2008 novel & 2024 Show) eps. 5-8
Who Speaks for Humanity? “3 Body Problem” (2024 TV Series) eps. 1-4
Just Getting Started With “The Three-Body Problem” (2008 novel)
Casino Royale (2006) is the Best Possible James Bond Adaptation | Book vs Film
From the Vault: “The Sandman” Dream of a Thousand Cats; Calliope (S1:E11)
Searching for Humanity in “Casino Royale” (1953 novel)
Manufacturing a Messiah in “Dune: Part Two” (2024 film) ft. Fonda Lee
Men Telling a Woman’s Story? "Poor Things" (2023 film) ft. Laura of Why the Book Wins
A Post-Modern Prometheus? “Poor Things” (1992 novel)
Introducing the "Adaptation Hall of Fame" 2024 Class | 300th Episode!
Paul Tremblay Reflects on “Knock at the Cabin” (2023) | Creative Conversations
The Kathy Bates Show “Misery” (1990 film)
Examining Toxic Fandom in Stephen King’s “Misery” (1987 novel)
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