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“A Christmas Carol”

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 8:20


Maura and Donny are back with another festive episode discussing the 1843 Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol”. There's been numerous adaptations but today they're discussing 1992's “The Muppets Christmas Carol”. It stars Michael Caine as Scrooge and a whole host of Muppets!Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“Never Kiss A Man in a Christmas Sweater”

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 11:09


Join Maura and Donny as they celebrate the holiday season with the 2015 Britishnovel “Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Jumper” by award winning author Debbie Johnson. It was adapted into the 2020 Hallmark movie “Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater” starring Ashley Williams and Niall Mater.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 15:49


It's episode number 100 of A Reel Page Turner!!! Join Maura and Donny on this milestone episode as they discuss “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”. The short story by James Thurber was published in the New Yorker in 1939. Our hosts discuss the 2013 film adaptation directed produced and starring Ben Stiller. The ensemble cast also features Kristin Wiig, Shirley MacLaine, Adam Scott, Kathryn Hahn, Sean Penn, and Patton Oswald.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“A Knock at the Cabin Door”

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 17:36


In the latest episode, Maura and Donny celebrate a late Halloween with the 2018 novel “Cabin at the end of the World” by Paul Tremblay. It won the 2019 Bram Stoker Award. The 2023 film adaptation, “Knock at the Cabin  Door” was helmed by M. Night Shymalan. It stars Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff, Ben Aldridge, and Rupert Grint.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“Tiny Beautiful Things”

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 13:37


In the latest episode, Maura and Donny take a bit of a departure from the normal routine by discussing a play instead of a film! The 2012 bestseller “Tiny Beautiful Things” was written by Cheryl Strahad. It was later adapted into a play by Nia Vardalos.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“She Said”

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 19:53


In the latest episode, Maura and Donny discuss the 2019 nonfiction book “She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement”by New York Times investigative reporters Jodi Cantor and Megan Twohey. The 2022 film adaptation stars Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan as Twohey and Cantor. It was written by Rebecca Lenkiewicz and directed by Maria Schrader.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“Freaky Friday”

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 13:24


Maura and Donny are back with the season premiere! In this episode they discuss the 1972 Mary Rodgers children's novel “Freaky Friday”. It's been adapted numerous times but the focus is on the 2003 film starring Jamie Leigh Curtis and Lindsay Lohan as the mother daughter body swapping duo!Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“The Devil Wears Prada”

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 17:59


In the season finale, Maura and Donny discuss the 2003 novel  “ The Devil Wears Prada” by Lauren Weisberger and its 2006 film adaptation starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci. They delve into the cutthroat world of high fashion.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“Big Fish” Fathers Day Episode!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 14:14


In a special Father's Day episode Maura and Donny discuss the 1998 novel “Big Fish: A novel of mythic proportions” by Daniel Wallace. Tim Burton helmed the 2003 film adaptation. The all star cast features Ewan Mcgregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange, Marion Cotillard, Danny Devito, Steve Buscemi, and Robert Guillaume.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“Father of Frankenstein” / “Gods and Monsters”

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 14:25


In a special Pride Month episode Maura and Donny discuss the 1995 novel “ Father of Frankenstein”  by Christopher Bram, the fictionalized account of openly gay director James Whale. The 1998 film adaptation, “Gods and Monsters”, was written and directed by Bill Condon and stars Ian Mckellen, Brendan Fraser, and Lynn Redgrave.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“Les Miserables”

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 22:12


In A Reel Page Turner first, Maura and Donny discuss 2 film adaptations of a classic novel! “Les Miserables” by Victor Hugo was published in 1862 and remains a classic piece of literature! Among the many film adaptations include the 1998 version starring Liam Neeson, Geoffrey Rush, Uma Thurman, and Claire Danes. The 2012 Oscar winning musical version features Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, and Amanda Seyfried!Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“Mermaids”

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 17:59


In a very special Mother's Day episode, Donny and Maura talk about the 1986 coming of age novel “ Mermaids”  by Patty Dann. The 1990 film adaptation was directed by Richard Benjamin and stars Cher, Bob Hoskins, Winona Ryder, Christina Ricci and Michael Schoeffling.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey”

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 20:50


The latest episode is gone to the dogs (and cats!) Maura and Donny discuss the 1961 animal friendly children's book “ The Incredible Journey” by Sheila Burnford. It was adapted into the 1993 film “Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey”. The film features Michael J. Fox, Sally Field, and Don Ameche as the voices of our 4-legged friendsConnect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“The Family Fang”

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 16:41


On today's episode Maura and Donny discuss the 2011 book “The Family Fang” by Kevin Wilson and its 2015 film adaptation of the same name. The family dramedy was written by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Jason Bateman. Bateman also stars in it along with Nicole Kidman and Christopher Walken.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“Holes”

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 19:51


On today's episode Maura and Donny discuss “Holes” the 1998 YA novel written by Louis Sachar. The 2003 film adaptation was penned by Sachar himself and directed by Andrew Davis. The star studded cast includes Shia LaBeouf, Sigourney Weaver, Jon Voight, Tim Blake Nelson, Patricia Arquette, Dule Hill, and Henry Winkler.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“Darby O'Gill and the Little People”

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 18:06


Happy St. Patrick's Day from A Reel Page Turner! Join Maura and Donny as they talk about the Irish classic “Darby O'Gill and the Little People! “ The 1959 film stars Albert Sharpe, Janet Munro, and Sean Connery in one of his first starring roles! It was based on the 1903 short story collection “ Darby O'Gill   and the Good People” by Herminie Templeton Kavanagh!Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“Just Mercy”

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 20:08


In honor of Black History Month, Maura and Donny discuss the 2014 memoir “Just Mercy: A story of Justice and “Redemption.“ The wildly acclaimed and award winning book was written by Bryan Stevenson and details his fight for justice defending death row inmates particularly the story of wrongfully convicted man Walter “Johnny D” McMillan. The 2019 film adaptation stars Michael B. Jordan as Bryan and Jamie Foxx as Johnny D.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

"Any Given Sunday"

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 28:09


Are you ready for some football? Maura and Donny hit the gridiron with the latest episode on the 1984 novel “On Any Given Sunday” by former NFL player Pat Toomay and the very loosely connected 1999 film “Any Given Sunday”. The film was helmed by Oliver Stone and features an ensemble cast headed by Al Pacino, Cameron Diaz, Dennis Quaid, Jamie Foxx, James Woods, LL Cool J and Ann Margaret.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“My Year of Dicks”

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2024 17:12


Join Maura and Donny in the first potentially NSFW episode of A Reel Page Turner! The topic of discussion is the 2017 memoir “Notes to Boys: And Other Things  I shouldn't Share in Public”, and its film adaptation the curiously titled “My Year of Dicks”. The 24 minute short film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“Silver Linings Playbook”

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 23:41


Welcome to the first episode of 2024! Maura and Donny discuss “The Silver Linings Playbook,”the 2008 novel by Matthew Quick and its 2012 film adaptation. The film was written and directed by David O. Russel and stars Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro and Jackie Weaver.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“Miracle on 34th Street”

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2023 16:47


It's the final episode of the year with Maura and Donny discussing a holiday classic “Miracle on34th Street.” The 1947 film starred Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, Natalie Wood, and Edmund Gwynn. The novella was written by Valentin Davies and came out the same year as a companion book.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

Christmas with the Kranks” and “Skipping Christmas”

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2023 18:45


Ho Ho Ho! Join Maura and Donny as they kick off the holiday season with the 2001 novel “Skipping Christmas!” It was written by John Grisham in a departure from his usual output! The 2004 film adaptation titled “Christmas with the Kranks” starting Tim Allen and Jamie Leigh Curtis!Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“Spoiler Alert”

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 19:37


Maura and Donny's latest episode is on the interestingly titled memoir “Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies” by Michael Ausiello. It was published in 2017 and was adapted into the critically acclaimed 2022 film “Spoiler Alert.” The film was written by David Marshall Grant and Dan Savage, directed by Michael Showalter and starred Jim Parsons, Ben Aldridge, and Sally Field.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants”

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 16:08


This latest episode is a perfect fit as Maura and Donny try on the 2001 Anne Brashares novel  “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.” It was followed by the 2005 film adaptation starring Blake Lively, America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn, and Alexis Bledel.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“Dracula”

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2023 19:08


It's spooky season! The newest episode of  A Reel Pager covers Bram Stokers “Dracula” and the cult classic movie from 1992.  The movie by Francis Ford Coppola starred Winona Ryder, Keanu Reeves, Gary Oldman and Anthony Hopkins.Happy Halloween!Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“O Brother, Where Art Thou” with Adam Gogolski

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 25:55


This week Donny and Maura are joined by author Adam Gogolski. The trio discuss the classic novel “The Odyssey” by Homer and its “modern” retelling  in the film “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” This 2000 film was made by the Coen brothers and stars George Clooney. Adam shares his insights of “The Odyssey” and the film.Adam is the author of the book “The Wealding Word” and can be reached via his website at acgogolski.com Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah!”

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 16:46


On this weeks episode of A Reel Page Turner, Donny and Maura discuss the 2005 coming-of-age novel “You Are So Not Coming to my Bat Mitzvah” by Fiona Rosenbloom. The 2023 Netflix adaptation stars Adam Sandler and his daughters Sunny and Sadie Sandler as well as his wife Jackie. It also features Idina Menzel.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“The Lighthouse”

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 13:44


This week Donny and Maura are leaving a “light” on for ya with the  latest episode  “The Lighthouse” . The 2019 film directed by Robert Eggers and written by him and his brother Max. It stars Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson, and is based on an unfinished short story by Edgar Allen Poe who died before its completion.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“Legally Blonde”

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 21:03


We're going back to school in our latest episode, specifically law school! Maura and Donny talk about the 2001 comedy “Legally Blonde” and the novel it's based on by Amanda Brown. The film made a star of Reese Witherspoon and features a supporting cast of Luke Wilson, Jennifer Coolidge, Selma Blair and Victor Garber!Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“I Know What You Did Last Summer”

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 19:54


I know what you did last summer! Well…I don't know what you did but somebody knows what 4 teenagers did and is hell bent on making them pay! The 1973 Lois Duncan novel “I Know what you did Last Summer” was adapted into the 1997 slasher classic starring Jennifer Love Hewitt Freddie Prinze Jr Sarah Michelle Gellar and Ryan Phillipe!Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“I, Tina” and “What's Love Got to Do with It?”

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2023 17:08


A Reel Page Turner is  back with  the Season 5 premiere! Donny and Maura  talk about the late great Tina Turner and her 1986 autobiography “I Tina” co-written by Kurt Loder. The book was adapted into the 1993 film “What's Love Got to Do With It?”  starring Angela Bassett as Tina and Laurence Fishburn as Ike Turner. It was directed by Brian Gibson and written by Kate Lanier.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“Vacation”

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2023 15:54


On today's episode we talk about the 1983 comedy classic National Lampoon's Vacation. It was written by John Hughes, directed by Harold Ramis, and stars Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, and Anthony Michael Hall. It was based on the short story Vacation 58, also written by Hughes. It appeared in the National Lampoon Magazine in 1979. This is our season 4 finale! We'll see you in August!  Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“Love, Simon”

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2023 23:19


On today's episode Donny and Maura celebrate Pride Month! The 2015 coming of age novel Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda was written by Becky Albertalli. It was adapted into the 2018 film Love Simon and directed by Greg Berlanti and stars Nick Robinson, Jennifer Garner, and Josh Duhamel. Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“Nightmare Alley”

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2023 20:14


On today's episode Donny and Maura discuss the 1946 William Lindsay Gresham novel Nightmare Alley and it's 2021 film adaptation. This easy breezy two and a half hour film was directed by Guillermo Del Toro and features a star studded cast. Among the cast is Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Toni Collette, and Willem Dafoe.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

Are You There God? It's Me Margaret

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2023 23:39


“We Must , we must, we must increase our bust”On the newest episode, Donny and Maura discuss the classic 1970 coming of age novel “Are you there God? It's me Margaret” by Judy Blume. The long awaited film adaptation debuted in theaters last month to much critical acclaim. It was written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig and stars Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret. Rachel McAdams and Kathy Bates also star as her mother and grandmother.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“Women Talking”

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 18:41


This week Donny and Maura talk about the Miriam Toews novel “Women Talking.” The film the same name won theAcademy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“Cider House Rules”

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2023 35:07


A Reel Page Turner welcomes Nancy McKinley to discuss "Cider House Rules." The 1985 John Irving novel was adapted into the 1999 movie starring Michael Cain, Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron and Paul Rudd. Donny and Maura discuss the major differences between the movie and book, plus the beautiful writing of Irving.Trigger warning:  topic of abortionMore about our guest:Nancy McKinley is an award winning author of fiction and nonfiction. Her novel-in-stories, St. Christopher on Pluto, was featured on NPR Fresh Air by Maureen Corrigan and was a finalist for the Colorado Book Award. Nancy earned her Ph.D. from State University of New York at Binghamton (now Binghamton University), receiving the John Gardner Newhouse Award; M.A. from Colorado State University; and B.A. from College of the Holy Cross where she was one of the first females at the previously male school. A founding faculty member for the low-residency Wilkes University Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing, she teaches fiction and nonfiction, and supervises the writer-as-teacher internships. She also taught in the English Department and served as the Director of Women's Studies. Having called Pennsylvania home for decades, she now lives in Ft. Collins, Colorado with her spouse, Mike Lester, and visits daughters, Darcy, Kelsi, and Hali around the globe. Her website is www.mckinleywrite.com.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“A Man Called Otto”

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2023 20:35


A Reel Page Turners newest episode discusses  the 2012 Swedish novel “A Man Called  Ove “ by Fredrik Backman. It was adapted into the 2022 film “A Man Called Otto.” The film was directed by Marc Forster and stars Tom Hanks and Mariana Treviño.Trigger warning: discussions of suicide.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

"To Kill a Mockingbird" with Special Guest Dawn Leas

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2023 39:58


A Reel Page Turner welcomes Dawn Leas on a very special episode featuring the absolute classic "To Kill a Mockingbird." The Harper Lee novel is proclaimed as one of the greatest novels of all time and won the Pulitzer Prize! The film adaptation is a classic in its own right! It features Gregory Peck in the Oscar winning role of Atticus Finch. It was directed by Robert Mulligan and was nominated for Best Picture.More about Dawn Leas:Dawn Leas is the author A Person Worth Knowing (Foothills Publishing), Take Something When You Go (Winter Goose Publishing), and I Know When to Keep Quiet, (Finishing Line Press). Her poetry has appeared in New York Quarterly, The Paterson Literary Review, Literary Mama, The Pedestal Magazine, SWWIM, and elsewhere. She's a writing coach, manuscript consultant, arts educator, and editorial advisor for River and South Review. She's also a back-of-the pack runner, newbie hiker, salt-water lover, and mom of two grown sons. Connect with Dawn:https://thehammockwriter.comhttps://facebook.com/dawnleashttps://instagram.com/thehammockwriterhttps://twitter/DawnLeasPoem by Dawn originally published in "A Person Worth Knowing" published by FootHills Publishing.why it is a sin to kill a mockingbirdThey say, daughter,that children should be seen – not heard. I say, daughter, speak up! Let them hear your voice rattle the windows of Main Street. They say, daughter, listen to your teachersand their chalked-caked books. I say, daughter, get your own hands dirty. Read a book, newspaper, magazine, no matter your age. They say, daughter, girls wear dresses not brother's hand-me-down overalls. I say, daughter, dresses or britches, pressed or patched, do not make the person. They say, daughter, you are unschooled, unpredictable like a thunderstorm,  a tornado. I say, daughter, you have been more rock than shriveling stream, sturdy oak than willow. They say, daughter, shield the childno need for her to see the ugly side of town. I say, daughter, open your eyes  - from courtroom balcony to Radley front porch to tense street on a summer afternoon to a dark October night. These are the places you will learn  why it is a sin to kill a mockingbird.  Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“Shopgirl”

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 16:00


In the latest episode Donny and Maura discuss Shopgirl the 2000 novella about a young woman who works the glove counter at a ritzy department store and finds herself involved with an older man. Martin adapted his book into the 2005 film which he also starred in opposite Claire Danes and Jason Schwartzman. It was directed by Anand Tucker.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“Mudbound”

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2023 17:31


In today's episode Donny and Maura discuss “Mudbound “ the 2008 Hilary Jordan novel and its 2017 Netflix adaptation. The story takes place in post World War 2 Mississippi and chronicles the bonding of two returning soldiers amidst terrible racial tension. The film, directed by Dee Rees, stars Carey Mulligan, Jason Mitchell, Garrett Hedlund, Mary J Blige, and Jonathan Banks. It earned 4 Oscar nominationsConnect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“The Blind Side”

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 25:20


Are you ready for some football? In honor of the Super Bowl A Reel Page Turner takes  on the gridiron with the 2006 Michael Lewis “The Blind Side: The Evolution of a Game.” Lewis tells  the inspirational true story of Michael Oher. The 2009 film adaptation nabbed star Sandra Bullock a Best Actress Oscar and also features Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron, and Kathy Bates.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society”

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2023 18:15


On the  latest episode of a Reel Page Turner Donny and Maura  feature a book/movie with one of the most unique titles ever! “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” was written by the late Mary Ann Schaffer and her niece Annie Barrows. It was published in 2008 and was number one on the New York Times Bestseller List. The film adaptation stars Lily James and was directed by Mike Newell. It debuted on Netflix in 2018 to much critical acclaim.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“Matilda”

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2023 22:29


A Reel Page Turner is back with season 4! Kicking off 2023 is the classic children's novel and movie Matilda! The book was written by the legendary children's author Roald Dahl and published in 1988. The 1996 film was directed, produced, narrated by, and stars Danny DeVito. In the title role is Mara Wilson and it also features Rhea Perlman as her mother.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“Trading Christmas”

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2022 16:27


A Reel Page Turner completes  a deep dive into holiday favorites with Debbie Macomber's Trading Christmas (or is it When Christmas Comes?) The 2011 Hallmark adaptation stars Faith Ford, Tom Cavanagh, Gabrielle Miller, and Gil Bellows. It's our last episode of 2022! Happy Holidays! See you all next year!Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

It's A Wonderful Life”

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2022 25:25


Donny and Maura dive into a classic for another holiday celebration! Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life is a classic today but it was a box office disappointment when it was released. The film  earned a lasting legacy over the years! It starred Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed and was based on a short story, The Greatest Gift by Phillip Van Doren Stern.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“The Nightmare Before Christmas”

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2022 15:33


A Reel Page Turner continues the  holiday celebration with a film that celebrates multiple holidays! The 1993 Classic A Nightmare Before Christmas starred Chris Sarandon and Catherine O'Hara and was directed by Henry Selick. Tim Burton wrote and produced the film and also wrote the poem it was originally based on.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“Mrs. Miracle”

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 18:58


We kick off the holiday season with the classic Debbie Macomber book Mrs Miracle and its 2009 Hallmark Channel movie adaptation. The film stars James Van Der Beek and the late great Doris Roberts as the titular character.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“The People We Hate at the Wedding”

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 27:30


This week Donny and Maura talk about the new Amazon Prime movie “The People We Hate at the Wedding” starring Allison Janney, Kristen Bell, Ben Platt, and Cynthia Addai-Robinson. The movie is based on the book by Grant Ginder!Who do you hate at the wedding?Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“Revolutionary Road”

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 26:37


In A Reel Page Turners latest episode  “Revolutionary Road" Maura and Donny dive into the acclaimed 1961 Richard Yates novel, and its 2008 film adaptation. The film was directed by Sam Mendes and stars Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio. It earned three Oscar nominations.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

“Mulan”

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 17:36


Join Donny and Maura for a new episode to hear about the 1998's Disney Classic Mulan! The film stars Ming Na Wen,  Eddie Murphy and BD Wong. The movie is inspired by the poem The Ballad of Mulan dating back to 400 AD,Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

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