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The Color Purple

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 76:34


On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the publication of Alice Walker's The Color Purple, Sharifah Williams and Jeff O'Neal discuss the book, the movie, and the legacies of both. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Discussed in this episode: Movie adaptation of The Color Purple musical is coming Alice Walker on the making of The Color Purple Alice Walker interview on the 40th anniversary of The Color Purple On Alice Walker's endorsement of David Icke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Gone Girl

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 108:46


Jeff O'Neal, Rebecca Schinsky, and Amanda Nelson mark the 10th Anniversary of the publication of Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn with a deep dive into the book, the movie, and legacy of this hugely influential work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Scottish Play

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 88:32


Jeff, Jenn, Vanessa, and Sharifah assemble to dive into The Tragedy of Macbeth, in honor of its newest movie adaptation starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand. Shakespeare: The Animated Tales On King James' Obsession with Witches Columbo's "Dagger of the Mind" Episode Is Macbeth "cursed"? Variety interview with Denzel Washington Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The English Patient

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 87:46


Jeff O'Neal and Rebecca Schinsky discuss The English Patient (book 1992, film 1996). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Pelican Brief

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 83:14


Jeff and Amanda dive into The Pelican Brief, because they feel like it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Wheel of Time

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 83:51


Jeff and Jenn dig into The Wheel of Time TV show adaptation and talk Robert Jordan, whether it's the next Game of Thrones, to read or not to read, and more. Links: Inside Amazon's Wheel of Time [GQ] Tar Valon Or Bust Sword Stone Table, edited by Swapna Krishna and Jenn Northington Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Casino Royale

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 68:25


Jeff O'Neal and Vanessa Diaz talk about Ian Fleming's 1953 Casino Royale and the 2006 film adaptation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Dune

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 95:56


Jeff O'Neal, Jenn Northington, and Amanda Nelson discuss Frank Herbert's Dune and break down Denis Villeneuve's 2021 adaptation. Mentioned in this episode: Frank Herbert's Distrust of JFK Hari Kunzru on Dune Muslim Influences in Dune Is Dune a White Savior Narrative? Sidelining Arab Voices in Dune Dune Book Club with Ausma Zehanat Khan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome To Adaptation Nation

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 1:32


Welcome to Adaptation Nation, Book Riot's newest podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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