Illiterate: Recent Episodes
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Every Friday, we uncover the hidden creative process behind media adaptations. Everything comes from something. Why this now?
Another one! It’s been a while, but James Cameron is back with even more. What is he basing all this off of, and what took so long? Is the Na’vi language real, and why are the aliens blue? Let’s get some answers!
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Extras:
- video, Avatar The Way of Water making-of
- article, the 45 page doc of Jim Cameron’s Avatar influences
- video, Cameron’s first short film Xenogenesis
- graph, color spectrum for sci-fi interfaces over time
- website, the Na’vi language and grammar rules
Other similar episodes to check out…Stan Lee & Marvel, Black Panther, Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings (part 2), Predator (part 1), Halo, Dune
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Extras:
- happiest season trailer // 3 min
- interview with hallmark programming vp // 39 min
- history of hallmark // article
- classic hallmark card commercial // 2 min
- every hallmark movie ever parody // 4 min
- die hard parody trailer // 2 min
- the writer’s take on if it’s a christmas film // 4 min
- review of the predecessor film “the detective” // article
- the original posters without bruce willis on it // article
- the history of the writing process // article
We break down the origin of the tale, and get into the first Italian film version. What is the point of the story in the first place? Can there be more than one? Let’s learn!
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Extras:
- behind the scenes video, Pinnochio
- article, the original Italian Pinnochio film
- full film, Pinnochio in Outer Space
- art, Gris Grimly’s drawings for the new film
Other similar episodes to check out…Nightmare Alley, Cabinet of Curiosities, A Christmas Carol, The Green Knight, Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Another adaptation of the beloved story in “Spirited” - but what makes it so great after all these years? Did Dickens invent our modern Christmas festivities? And who was the real Tiny Tim? Let’s go!
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Extras:
- trailer, Spirited (2022)
- article, the real Tiny Tim
Other similar episodes to check out…Hallmark Movies, Die Hard, The Princess Bride, Harry Potter (pt 1), Halloween Special, Frozen
We’re talking about the creator Charles Addams, the jump from comics to film, and what the heck makes this different from the Munsters!
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Extras:
- trailer, Wednesday (2022)
- video, Addams Family pinball machine
- photo, the downhill skier comic strip
- video, Vic Mizzy’s Spiderman 2 blooper song
Other similar episodes to check out…Shrek (part 1), Minions, Being the Ricardos, Fear Street, Lovecraft Country, Hansel and Gretel
Let’s take a stroll through the development of the Black Panther character, what elements had to change for this new film, and some real-world influences on the country of Wakanda!
Content Correction: Lesotho should be pronounced like “Luh-SOO-TOO”. Apologies!
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Extras:
- trailer, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
- article, history of Black Panther film attempts
- video, Epic Rap Battle: Mansa Musa v Jeff Bezos
- article, AkonCity
Other similar episodes to check out…Stan Lee, Justice League, Batman (part 1), Marvel’s What If?, Judas and the Black Messiah, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Da 5 Bloods
It’s a biopic about Weird Al - but as with all his work, it’s not what you think. How’d this film come to be, and what’s the process behind the legend’s four decade career? And also: Mozart made a parody song? Come learn!
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Extras:
- trailer, Weird: The Al Yankovic story
- fake trailer, Funny or Die Weird Al Biopic
- clip, Daniel Radcliffe singing the Elements Song
- clip, Weird Al on Oprah in the 1980’s
- clip, Mozart’s Musical Joke composition
Other similar episodes to check out…Nicholas Cage, Minions, Top Gun, Ghostbusters, Pam and Tommy, Shrek (part 2), Scream
The new film is epic and affecting, but what’s the story behind the original book and film? What’s been changed, and how did history overtake the with a true story in the lead-up to World War 2? It’s all happening in real-time: let’s learn!
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Extras:
- trailer, 2022 film
- trailer, 1930 film
- article, on the original book’s creation
Other similar episodes to check out…Jojo Rabbit, Da 5 Bloods, Harriet, The Plot Against America, Animal Farm, Catch-22
This week, we dip our toes into an eclectic mix of horror ideas and tropes. What is an actual Cabinet of Curiosities? Where did the jump scare come from? What’s Dracula got to do with the LGBTQ+ experience? Let’s learn about a variety of horror ideas, and be sure to check out all our other horror episodes!
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Sample all our other horror/spooky episodes:
- Nightmare Alley
- Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
- It
- Stephen King
- Hansel and Gretel
- Color Out of Space
- The Invisible Man
- Books of Blood (Clive Barker)
- The Haunting of Bly Manor
- Lovecraft Country
- Halloween (holiday)
- Halloween (film series)
- Godzilla vs Kong
- Army of the Dead
- The Conjuring
- Fear Street (Goosebumps)
- Candyman
- Ghostbusters
- Scream
- Texas Chainsaw Massacre
- Squid Game
- Stranger Things
- Nope
- Predator
Bonus links:
- trailer, Cabinet of Curiosities
- site, Museum of Jurassic Technology
- trailer, Nightmare on Elm Street 2
- trailer, Changeling
- video, the jump scare in Cat People
It rose and fell, and rises again. What’s George RR Martin really all about? How’d he get in (and out) and back into the Hollywood game? And who’s responsible for making the crazy show? Let’s learn!
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Extras:
- trailer, House of the Dragon (new prequel series)
- article, the original (failed) pilot
- article, on the GRR Martin fandom
- interview, GRR Martin (2001)
Other similar episodes to check out…The Lord of the Rings (part 1), Harry Potter (part 1), Dune, The Matrix, Shadow and Bone
This’ll be the thirteenth film, and it ENDS. Definitely, yep, no more ever (said five times before!). Let’s learn how this all works, what it’s based on, and who’s responsible for Michael Meyers and his eternal slashing.
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Extras:
- trailer, Halloween Ends
- infographic, all the branching timelines for the films
- episode, on the history of Halloween traditions
- video, POV of killer shots in “Black Christmas”
Other similar episodes to check out…Scream, Halloween (holiday), Predator (part 1), Nope, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Candyman
We often forget recent history as it becomes the standard, so what are the effects of the Lord of the Rings books and films in media and culture? Could it have been any different? Let’s find out!
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Extras:
- photo, the 1946 German edition of Hobbit (Disneyesque)
- photo, the 1962 Swedish edition of Hobbit (big Gollum)
- video, Peter Jackson scrambling to make the Hobbit films
Other similar episodes to check out…Harry Potter (part 3), Dune, Jurassic Park, Halo, Batman (part 2)
Peter Jackson made it happen, but that wasn’t a sure bet…not by a long shot. Let’s learn the lesser-known pieces that put this fantasy series on the cinematic map.
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Extras:
- trailer, Tokien (2019)
- article, impact on New Zealand economy
- article, Interlacement Technique in the film adaptations
- website, all the changes between the books and films
- website, the original lordoftherings(dot)net, archived from 2001
Other similar episodes to check out…Harry Potter (part 2), Jurassic Park, Halo, Batman (part 2), The Beatles: Get Back, Jojo Rabbit
Journey with us through the fantastical origins of the most beloved fantasy series! How and why did these stories get written? Who is the man behind the mythology? And what did he want to change about the stories? Let’s learn!
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Extras:
- trailer, Tokien (2019)
- clip, The Hobbit 1977 animated Gollum
- clip, Lord of the Rings 1978 Balrog scene
Other similar episodes to check out…Dune, The Green Knight, Star Wars, Nightmare Alley, Shadow and Bone, Harry Potter (part 1), Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
It's been a HOT week, and so we're cooling off with a best-of and some back-to-school intrigue. We'll be back next week with a new series on The Lord of the Rings!
How does 11 million dollars go missing from the best school system in the nation? And what does Charles Dickens have to do with it? Bad Education is a film on HBO starring Hugh Jackman, written by Mark Makowsky and directed by Cory Finley. The story is based on the New York Magazine article on Frank Tassone, written by Robert Kolker.
Extras:
- Bad Education trailer // 2 min https://bit.ly/badedtrailer
- the original New York Magazine piece // article https://bit.ly/badsup
- interview with director Cory Finley // article https://bit.ly/cfinley
- interview with writer Mike Makowsky // article https://bit.ly/mmakowsky
- podcast interview with Frank Tassone // 33 min https://bit.ly/ftassone
- interview with actor Hugh Jackman // article https://bit.ly/hjackmanbadsup
- aftermath of the embezzlement // article https://bit.ly/pgluckin
- on the film’s creation // article https://bit.ly/badedfilm
- history of Charles Dickens’ book, Martin Chuzzlewit // article https://bit.ly/dickenschuzzlewit
- clipping regarding Dicken’s book // article https://bit.ly/chuzzlewit
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
This is a best-of episode MEGA episode, encompassing 2 parts on Spielberg, in honor of the recent 3D release of JAWS!
Learn the twists and turns of the biggest director of the past 40 years.
- HBO documentary “Spielberg” trailer // 2 min https://bit.ly/spielberghbo
- Indiana Jones brainstorm notes // article https://bit.ly/indianajones1
- interview with Spielberg’s mom // article https://bit.ly/spielberg2
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- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Get ready, this is already big, whether you know it or not! What makes this kids show so unique and lovable? And how is it different from every other anthropomorphic animal cartoon out there? Let’s dive in!
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Extras:
- trailer, Bluey show
- article, how Bluey became popular overseas
- article, tour of Ludo animation studio
Other similar episodes to check out…Minions, Avatar, My Hero Academia, Sonic the Hedgehog, Clifford the Big Red Dog
What a wild tale this is! Come learn the historical changes made to the 1990’s American classic, this time with modern India! Also, why isn’t this doing well in theaters? And what was the original plan for the American sequel?
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Extras:
- trailer, Laal Singh Chaddha
- list, Bollywood movies inspired by Hollywood films
Other similar episodes to check out…Nollywood, Elvis, Pachinko, The Princess Bride, The Matrix
Come learn about the new film, and what makes it so unique. What’s all the buzz about the Comanche language dub? And are there any other films like it?
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Extras:
- trailer, Prey (2022)
- interview, producer Jhane Myers
- article, on the Comanche language
- doc, the Comanche alphabet
Other similar episodes to check out…Die Hard, Nope, Halo, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Ghostbusters, Army of the Dead, Mortal Kombat, Books of Blood, It
Come learn the origin of the series, and all the build up to the new film. Where did the Alien crossover start? And what made the first film so unique for its time?
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Extras:
- trailer, Predator (1987)
- article, oral history of the film production
- video, original 28 minute making-of doc
- video, Kevin Peter Hall testing the suit
- article, the original failed suit design
Other similar episodes to check out…Die Hard, Nope, Halo, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Ghostbusters, Army of the Dead, Mortal Kombat, Books of Blood, It
Here be spoilers! What influenced Jordan Peele to create this genre-mash alien feature? And who the heck knows anything about Muybridge and the horse galloping origin of cinema? You will - just listen and learn!
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Extras:
- trailer, Nope (2022)
- article, interview with scientist John O. Dabiri
- video, interview with victim of Travis the chimp
- photo, Muybridge in Yosemite
Other similar episodes to check out…Candyman, Jurassic Park, Godzilla vs Kong, UFO, Concrete Cowboy, Gretel and Hansel, Fear Street, Lovecraft Country
A beloved book, a new movie, and scandal about the author’s past. What’s really going on, and is it all sensation, or is there something we can learn about the creative process in the midst of this mess? Come along and learn!
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Extras:
- trailer, Where the Crawdads Sing (2022)
- footage, from the ABC poaching incident
- article, the journalism “The Hunted” from 2010
Other similar episodes to check out…The Staircase, You, The Woman in the Window, Little Fires Everywhere, The Goldfinch, Death on the Nile, Motherless Brooklyn
A re-release while we take a break this week - a great look into a quotable classic! How did this endearing, comforting fantasy tale come to be? Learn why the book is so different in the telling, and the life and journey of William Goldman in turning books into films.
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Extras:
- trailer, The Princess Bride (1987)
- document, the “missing scene” from the book
- book, Adventures in the Screen Trade (memoir)
- article, making of the film
- book, on the life of William Goldman
They’ve caught up with us…we can no longer avoid them…THE MINIONS. Why are they so popular, and how did they come to be the highest grossing animated series of all time? Could we even learn to love them? Let’s journey through the origins of the little yellow dudes!
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Extras:
- trailer, Minions: The Rise of Gru
- artwork, the evolution of the Minion design
- video, giant Minion attack in Dublin
- article, surviving on only Minion merch
- photo, Build-a-Bears using Minion skin
Other similar episodes to check out…Sonic the Hedgehog, Frozen, Shrek (part 1), Clifford the Big Red Dog, My Hero Academia, Space Jam, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Harry Potter (part 1)
The new Baz Luhrmann film covers a ton of Elvis ground - why did Baz take on such a daunting subject? How did he get the information to bring a lacking lens to the Elvis story? And who the heck is Colonel Tom Parker? Come listen and learn!
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Extras:
- trailer, Elvis (2022)
- video, Austin Butler preproduction singing
- interview, Baz Lurhmann on Black artistry
- interview, Nelson George on consulting the film
- video, Baz with Elvis’ friend Sam Bell
- interview, Yola on playing Sister Rosetta Tharpe
- article, the real Colonel Tom Parker
- video, Lilo and Stich Elvis impersonating scene
- trailer, Elvis & Nixon (2016)
Other similar episodes to check out…Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Nightmare Alley, Being the Ricardos, Billie Holiday
The only feature film adaptation from the prolific short story author has arrived. How did this movie come to be, and why haven’t we gotten more films based on his work? How does the medium change the material? Let’s learn!
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Extras:
- trailer, Spiderhead (2022)
- short story, Escape from Spiderhead (2010)
- audiobook, Lincoln in the Bardo (with all the actors)
- book, A Swim in a Pond in the Rain (writing class)
- interview, George Saunders on the craft
- video, the pilot for Sea Oak on Amazon
Other similar episodes to check out…Jurassic Park, Stranger Things, Squid Game, The Matrix, Lovecraft Country, Books of Blood, I’m Thinking of Ending Things, Westworld, Parasite, Joker
What are the origins for the conspiracy and government storylines, and how did the creators of the show pitch the story at the start? Come along and learn the beginnings of the hit show!
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Extras:
- trailer, Stranger Things (season 4)
- compilation video, references to 80s movies in Stranger Things
- trailer, anime Elfen Lied
- pdf, original pitch document “Montauk”
- book, “The Montauk Project” (1992)
- trailer, “The Philadelphia Experiment” (1984)
Other similar episodes to check out…Stephen King, It, Steven Spielberg, Fear Street, Scream, Ghostbusters, Enola Holmes, Nancy Drew, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
What are the origins of the mega franchise? How did the book come to be? And did anybody listen to the warnings about messing with the natural order, or will we have wooly mammoths in 5 years?! Come listen and learn!
a correction: Pleistocene should be pronounced “PLY-stow-seen”. Apologies to all the ice age aficionados!
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Extras:
- trailer, Jurassic World: Dominion (2022)
- article, original 1982 study on a fly in amber
- video, news segment with scared kid on ’93 release day
- video, Crichton’s TED talk from 1992
- article, speculative viable dino DNA uncovered in fossil
- site, Colossal Biosciences (the wooly mammoth company)
- article, on Pleistocene Park in Siberia
- book, Jack Horner’s “How to Build a Dinosaur” (2009)
- instagram, Evan’s Jurassic Park Jeep (TJJP18)
Other similar episodes to check out…Westworld, Steven Spielberg (pt 2), Batman (pt 2), Star Wars, Ghostbusters, Scream, Dune, Space Jam, Godzilla vs Kong, Justice League
A military and cultural touchstone, but how much is based on fact, or brought about by government influence? We go into the real organizations, old films, and scandals to uncover the inner workings of the Top Gun creative process. Come along and learn!
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Extras:
- trailer, Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
- video, training the actors for flight
- article, original Top Guns in California Mag (1983)
- interview, real-life analyst Christine Fox
- article, analysis of DoD control in film
- video, kiss scene from Wings (1929)
- article, the Tailhook Incident
- article, Production Assistance Agreement for Top Gun: Maverick
Other similar episodes to check out…The Fast & the Furious, Halo, Don’t Look Up, Ghostbusters, James Bond (part 1), UFO, Die Hard, Da 5 Bloods
It’s madness! Doctor Strange, Rick and Morty, Spider-man, Everything Everywhere, Chip n’ Dale, Space Jam, and more on the way. Why has the multiverse idea caught on so much recently in media? Where did it start, and how is it a reflection of our current culture? Let’s get into it!
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Extras:
- article, Hugh Everret and his son Mark, and the band Eels
- trailer, Glitch in the Matrix
- trailer, The Theory of Everything
- book, The Nineties
Other similar episodes to check out…Justice League, Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Batman (part 1), Philip K Dick, Color Out of Space (HP Lovecraft), The Matrix, Harry Potter (part 1), Halo, My Hero Academia, Marvel's What If?, Space Jam, The Plot Against America
The start of the 21st century true-crime series extravaganza has an update! Why is this dramatization different, and what’s the reason for adapting a documentary again? And how come only certain court cases can be filmed? Let’s learn!
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Extras:
- trailer, The Staircase (2022)
- interview, og director Jean-Xavier de Lestrade
- interview, show creators Antonio Campos & Maggie Cohn
- trailer, Trial and Error parody, 2017
- book, Behind the Staircase - Michael Peterson
- audio, Supreme Court oral arguments
- interview, Michael Peterson and Sophie Brunet in 2019
Other similar episodes to check out…Only Murders in the Building, You, Nancy Drew, Death on the Nile, I’ll Be Gone in the Dark, Pam and Tommy, Impeachment: American Crime Story, The Woman in the Window, Bad Education, Tread
Suit up for an epic tale of the creative process and influences behind one of the biggest entertainment properties. And also - why is a show coming out decades after the hype? Let’s learn!
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Extras:
- trailer, Halo The Series (2022)
- video, Halo test at MacWorld (1999)
- books, Iain M Banks “Culture” Series
- books, Larry Niven’s “Ringworld” Series
- article, the effect of the music in Halo
- screenplay, Halo film from 2005
- article, interviews on making the Halo franchise
Other similar episodes to check out…Mortal Kombat, Dune, Sonic the Hedgehog, The Matrix, Squid Game, My Hero Academia, James Bond (pt 2), Army of the Dead, Watchmen
The Offer is out, about the making of the Godfather film. But how did Mario Puzo craft the original story? Was the mob actually involved? And what forgotten book was his true inspiration? Let’s find out!
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Extras:
- trailer, The Offer (TV show 2022)
- book, Mario Puzo’s autobiography (1972)
- poster art, The Brotherhood (1968)
- article, Frank Sinatra and the mob
- article, Peter Bart’s account of the production
- article, the only NYT reporter on the film set (1971)
- book, The Fortunate Pilgrim (1965)
Other similar episodes to check out…The Irishman, Motherless Brooklyn, Nightmare Alley, Pachinko, Candyman, Shaft, Steven Spielberg, Bad Education, Mindhunter
What is the fascination with Nicholas Cage - is he a genius, or a madman, or just a misunderstood normal guy? Come learn about the creation of a film about him, starring him, as only he could do.
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Extras:
- trailer, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
- video, crazy talk show alter-ego appearance
- pdf, Blacklist version of screenplay from 2019
- video, first time on a talk show in 14 years
- q&a, recent reddit AMA with Nicholas Cage
- trailer, Wes Craven’s New Nightmare
- trailer, JCVD
- photo, Cage in Kazakhstan
- trailer, Adaptation
- article, deep dive into the real Nicholas Cage
Other similar episodes to check out…Color Out of Space, Shrek (part 1), Scream, The Beatles: Get Back, Die Hard, Mortal Kombat, Steven Spielberg
This K-Drama of epic proportions came from an equally monumental book. Where did this eighty-year long story originate, and what’s it have to say about the history of Korea? Let’s learn!
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Extras:
- trailer, Pachinko
- interview, historical consultant on Pachinko
- video, food in Studio Ghibli films
- website, Thousand Miles Project
- article, the food in Pachinko
- video, Pachinko title sequence
Other similar episodes to check out…Squid Game, Minari, Parasite, My Hero Academia, CODA, Nollywood, The Crown, Avatar: The Last Airbender
The speedy guy goes big at the box office - but how did such a strange creature come to be? What are the ups and downs of his career, and why haven’t we seen a movie until now? Come find out!
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Extras:
- trailer, Sonic the Hedgehog 2
- video, Sonic parade balloon crash in 1993
- article, original sketch ideas for fast Sega character
- art book, History of Sonic the Hedgehog
- article, Hirokazu Yasuhara’s game design process
- video, history of Sonic animation
- video, “Genesis does what Nintendon’t”
- costume, original 2019 Sonic children’s Halloween design
Other similar episodes to check out…Godzilla vs Kong, Mortal Kombat, Space Jam, Batman (part 1), Shrek (part 1), Ghostbusters, Avatar, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
What do you know about Agatha Christie, the best-selling author of the most famous whodunits? What makes them consistently unique and popular, hundreds of years later? And where did she disappear to in the middle of her career? So many questions, and so many answers - let’s get on the case!
Evan and Taylor’s projects:
- videos, go watch Evan’s film work
- sign up, Taylor’s weekly newsletter
Contact:
- @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram
Extras:
- trailer, Death on the Nile
- article, Agatha Christie’s surfing secret
- video, Agatha’s disappearance (Drunk History)
- article, Agatha Christie biography
- documentary, Being Poirot (TV series)
- article, Agatha Christie’s archaeology
Other similar episodes to check out…Enola Holmes, Nancy Drew, Motherless Brooklyn, Godzilla vs. Kong, Bridgerton, Emma/Clueless
We learned so much in this episode, about signing, the deaf community, how to write and research a story, and the origins of a language. Come along and find out!
Evan and Taylor’s projects:
- videos, go watch Evan’s film work
- sign up, Taylor’s weekly newsletter
Contact:
- @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram
Extras:
- trailer, CODA (2021)
- video, Troy Kotsur’s Oscar acceptance speech
- trailer, original French film La Famille Belier (2014)
- article, history of Martha’s Vineyard Sign Language
- video, Writer’s Guild script breakdown with Sian Heder
- screenplay pdf, CODA (2021)
- video, analysis of ASL idioms in CODA
- interview, Troy Kotsur on Mandalorian sign language
Other similar episodes to check out…Minari, Euphoria, The Power of the Dog, Promising Young Woman, Nomadland, Moonlight
Join us and learn about the history of the Joker, and the real world assassinations and scandals that created the Joker character over the years. Now a major film “Joker” with Joaquin Phoenix.
Evan and Taylor’s projects:
- videos, go watch Evan’s film work
- sign up, Taylor’s weekly newsletter
Contact:
- @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram
Extras:
- image, the comparison photo between “The Man Who Laughs” and Joker
- video, the trailer for “Joker”
- video, Batman vs. Alien vs. Predator
- book, The Joker: A Serious Study
- book, An Assassin’s Diary (Arthur Bremer)
Other similar episodes to check out…Batman (part 1), Batman (part 2), Justice League, Stan Lee, Watchmen (HBO), The Invisible Man
The journey of the Batman film series is as twisted as the Riddler’s schemes. Why are the films continually flipping tone and style? And what are they trying to pull from the source material? Most important - why are the toys nothing like the films? Descend from your gargoyle, and learn along with us!
Evan and Taylor’s projects:
- videos, go watch Evan’s film work
- sign up, Taylor’s weekly newsletter
Contact:
- @illiteratepod, reach out on instagram
Extras:
- trailer, The Batman (2022)
- article, Marlon Wayans as Robin
- article, Sean Young petitioning as Catwoman
- article, McDonald’s Happy Meal toys for Batman Returns
- article, Empire Magazine on Batman Returns
- trailer, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)
- article, Robert Pattinson on Mask of the Phantasm
- trailer, The Lego Batman Movie (2017)
Other similar episodes to check out…Justice League, Joker, Watchmen (HBO), James Bond (part 2), Shrek (part 2)
From horror films in the 1930’s, World War 2 propaganda, Batman in Outer Space, and beyond - what’s happened to make this iconic mythological character? And who’s to blame for how we perceive him on film? Take a deep dive with us into the origins of the Dark Knight.
Evan and Taylor’s projects:
- go watch Evan’s film work https://linktr.ee/evanscottrussell
- sign up for Taylor’s weekly newsletter https://newsletter.podcastgod.net
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram, @illiteratepod
Some Extras:
- trailer, Batman and Bill documentary (2017)
- full film, The Bat Whispers (1930)
- trailer, The Dark Knight Returns (animated, 2012/13)
Other episodes mentioned include…Justice League, Joker, Stan Lee, Watchmen, Watchmen (HBO), James Bond (part 1), Ghostbusters, My Hero Academia
Now that they hype has settled: where did Squid Game really originate from? What made it the biggest show on Netflix, and what influence did it have in the real world? Come learn the fascinating, lesser-known cultural layers to the hit show.
Evan and Taylor’s projects:
- go watch Evan’s film work https://linktr.ee/evanscottrussell
- sign up for Taylor’s weekly newsletter http://newsletter.podcastgod.net
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- trailer, Squid Game (2021) https://bit.ly/illsquid1
- trailer, Silenced (2011) https://bit.ly/illsquid6
- article, interview with prod designer Chae Kyoung-sun https://bit.ly/illsquid2
- article, debt crisis in S Korea https://bit.ly/illsquid3
- article, interview with director Hwang Dong-hyuk https://bit.ly/illsquid4
- article, the Korean concept of “han” https://bit.ly/illsquid5
In the words of DJ Khaled…another one. But do you honestly know what the first one’s about? Was any of this actually based on truth? And then how did this series start the current reboot craze? Come listen and learn!
Evan and Taylor’s projects:
- go watch Evan’s film work https://linktr.ee/evanscottrussell
- sign up for Taylor’s weekly newsletter http://newsletter.podcastgod.net
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- trailer, Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) https://bit.ly/illiteratetcm1
- poster, Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 https://bit.ly/illiteratetcm2
- Evan’s review of the original 1974 film https://bit.ly/illiteratetcm8
- article, 1972 Andes plane crash survivor story https://bit.ly/illiteratetcm9
- song, Dead Skunk (1972) https://bit.ly/illiteratetcm3
- article, mafia influence on distribution https://bit.ly/illiteratetcm4
- interview article, director Tobe Hooper https://bit.ly/illiteratetcm5
- interview, 2003 remake director Marcus Nispel https://bit.ly/illiteratetcm6
- interview, musician Colin Stetson https://bit.ly/illiteratetcm7
What was the truth behind the late 1990’s scandal? What’s the history of celebrity sex tapes? And can they make this show without Pamela Anderson’s approval? Let’s dive in and learn!
Evan and Taylor’s projects:
- go watch Evan’s film work https://linktr.ee/evanscottrussell
- sign up for Taylor’s weekly newsletter http://newsletter.podcastgod.net
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- trailer, Pam & Tommy (2022) https://bit.ly/pam-tommy1
- article, the original Rolling Stone story (2014) https://bit.ly/pam-tommy2
- article, Pamela’s response to the show https://bit.ly/pam-tommy3
- article, celebrity sex tapes https://nyti.ms/3GY7jki
- documentary, This is Paris (2020) https://bit.ly/pam-tommy4
- article, the “right to be forgotten” https://bit.ly/pam-tommy5
Like a twisty true love story, we dive into the ups and downs of the history of romantic comedies. Is it gone for good? Was it ever? What’s next for the genre? Listen and learn along with us!
Evan and Taylor’s projects:
- go watch Evan’s film work https://linktr.ee/evanscottrussell
- sign up for Taylor’s weekly newsletter http://newsletter.podcastgod.net
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras: (We named a ton of films to check out - here they are!)
- trailer, Marry Me (2022) https://bit.ly/illromcom1
- trailer, Some Like It Hot (1959) https://bit.ly/illromcom2
- film, Sherlock, Jr (1924) https://bit.ly/illromcom3
- film, Girl Shy (1924) https://bit.ly/illromcom4
- film, It Happened One Night (1934) https://bit.ly/illromcom5
- trailer, A Woman Under the Influence (1974) https://bit.ly/illromcom6
- trailer, Blue Collar (1978) https://bit.ly/illromcom7
- film, Bringing Up Baby (1938) https://bit.ly/illromcom8
- trailer, Miss Congeniality (2000) https://bit.ly/illromcom9
- trailer, What’s Up, Doc? (1972) https://bit.ly/illromcom10
- trailer, The Graduate (1967) https://bit.ly/illromcom11
- trailer, Rumor Has It (2005) https://bit.ly/illromcom12
- trailer, Annie Hall (1977) https://bit.ly/illromcom13
- trailer, When Harry Met Sally (1989) https://bit.ly/illromcom14
- trailer, Pretty Woman (1990) https://bit.ly/illromcom15
- trailer, Sleepless in Seattle (1993) https://bit.ly/illromcom16
- trailer, You’ve Got Mail (1998) https://bit.ly/illromcom17
- trailer, Knocked Up (2007) https://bit.ly/illromcom18
- trailer, Trainwreck (2015) https://bit.ly/illromcom19
- trailer, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018) https://bit.ly/illromcom20
- trailer, People Places Things (2015) https://bit.ly/illromcom21
- trailer, Crazy Rich Asians (2018) https://bit.ly/illromcom22
- study, negative effects of rom com viewing https://bit.ly/illromcom23
Two big releases this week, all about megachurches and televangelism. Didn’t this fizzle out in the 80’s? The answers to the origins of this media go back to the 1920’s, and has actually just kept growing. Come learn with us!
Evan and Taylor’s projects:
- go watch Evan’s film work https://linktr.ee/evanscottrussell
- sign up for Taylor’s weekly newsletter http://newsletter.podcastgod.net
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- trailer, The Righteous Gemstones https://bit.ly/gemstones1
- trailer, The Eyes of Tammy Faye https://bit.ly/gemstones2
- book, PTL: The Rise and Fall of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker’s Evangelical Empire https://amzn.to/3ulmwcn
- book, Sister Aimee: The Life of Aimee Semple McPherson https://amzn.to/3gisZwJ
- article, statistics on megachurches https://econ.st/3gpgDCZ
- interview, Danny McBride https://bit.ly/gemstones3
- video, animated backstory on Danny McBride https://bit.ly/gemstones4
Guillermo del Toro’s latest film has nothing to do with monsters, but everything to do with regular ‘ol humans. How did he get into this noir carnival story, based on a book from the 1940’s? And what did the original author (of the book’s) life and work have to say about searching for answers? Come down this twisty, shadowy trail and learn with us!
Evan and Taylor’s projects:
- go watch Evan’s film work https://linktr.ee/evanscottrussell
- sign up for Taylor’s weekly newsletter http://newsletter.podcastgod.net
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- trailer, Nightmare Alley (2021) https://bit.ly/nightalley1
- article, on author William Lindsay Gresham https://bit.ly/nightalley2
- article, origin of the term “geek” https://bit.ly/nightalley3
- article, history of noir fiction https://bit.ly/nightalley4
- article, on the death of William Lindsay Gresham https://bit.ly/nightalley5
- full film, original Nightmare Alley (1947) https://bit.ly/nightalley6
- trailer, Shadowlands (CS Lewis film) (1993) https://bit.ly/nightalley7
It’s been a decade, and here’s another sequel-reboot-remake-hybrid film. What makes Scream different? Where did the original slasher come from, even before filmmaking existed? And what do artists have to say with the genre? Come learn with us!
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- trailer, Scream (2022) https://bit.ly/screamfilm2
- trailer, Scream (1996) https://bit.ly/screamfilm1
- article, Grand Guignol theatre and original “slasher” plays https://bit.ly/screamfilm3
- article, how Psycho changed slasher films https://bit.ly/screamfilm5
- trailer, Wes Craven’s New Nightmare https://bit.ly/screamfilm6
- article, list of real-life associated “Scream killings” https://bit.ly/screamfilm4
The biggest first night of any show on HBO Max…was based on an Israeli miniseries? How did that come to be, and what changed? And is all the controversy on the nudity, sex, violence and drugs truly original, or something we’ve seen before? Let’s find out!
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- trailer, Euphoria Season 2 (2022) https://bit.ly/euphoriashow4
- trailer, original Israeli series (2012) https://bit.ly/euphoriashow1
- video, Sam Levinson talking about his life at the premiere https://bit.ly/euphoriashow6
- trailer, Kids (1995) https://bit.ly/euphoriashow10
- study, the show 13 Reasons Why and youth suicide https://bit.ly/euphoriashow9
- study, reduction in teen drug use (2018) https://bit.ly/euphoriashow7
- article, Euphoria and teen sex and drug use stats https://bit.ly/euphoriashow8
- interview, Ron Leshem (original creator) https://bit.ly/euphoriashow2
- interview, Sam Levinson https://bit.ly/euphoriashow3
- interview, Hunter Schafer https://bit.ly/euphoriashow5
It’s the third most-watched film on Netflix…and half of everybody hates/loves it. What is a “satire”? Is this doing it right? We’re going back to ancient Greece, the 1960’s, an Animal Farm and a Lottery, all to figure this week’s episode out. Come learn!
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- trailer, Don’t Look Up (2021) https://bit.ly/dontlook1
- pew research, climate change attitudes https://pewrsr.ch/3F5OXNe
- article, NASA DART asteriod redirect mission https://go.nasa.gov/3HHhf2k
- interview, Adam McKay https://bit.ly/dontlook2
- comparison, Dr. Strangelove and the film https://bit.ly/dontlook3
- letter, TS Eliot to George Orwell https://bit.ly/dontlook4
- interview, Astronomer Amy Mainzer https://bit.ly/dontlook5
- article, types of satire https://bit.ly/dontlook6
- article, Aristophanes the Father of Comedy https://bit.ly/dontlook7
Evan and Taylor replay the top moments from the year, and their picks for the must-listen episodes!
If the show has helped, educated, or inspired you this year, we’d love for you to share an episode with a friend. It’s the reason we come back every week, and would mean so much to us. Thanks for learning along with us in 2021.
Extras:
- find a list of all the episodes (with links!) http://podcastgod.net/illiterate
- go watch Evan’s short film “Luna Fish”, password given at (00:50) in the episode https://vimeo.com/653796501
- subscribe to Taylor’s weekly newsletter, “Things” http://newsletter.podcastgod.net
Our Key Episodes:
- My Hero Academia go listen here
- James Bond (part 2) go listen here
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod
What are the hidden influences behind the trilogy? Why is there a new film now, after all these years? And what exactly are the Wachowskis up to? Come learn something new!
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- trailer, The Matrix: Resurrections (2021) https://bit.ly/matrix41
- article, on the Wachowskis (written 2012) https://bit.ly/thematrix42
- interview, the Wachowskis (2013) https://bit.ly/thematrix43
- video, the Matrix and a transgender perspective https://bit.ly/matrix48
- video, Ghost in the Shell opening sequence (1995) https://bit.ly/thematrix44
- video, showing the book “Simulacra and Simulation in the Matrix (1999) https://bit.ly/thematrix45
- interview, Lana Wachowski on The Matrix 4 https://bit.ly/thematrix46
- article, The Matrix and the start of superhero films https://bit.ly/thematrix47
- book, The Art of the Matrix (2000) https://amzn.to/3eiCSt7
- films, 10 disc DVD Matrix set with commentary https://amzn.to/3pjqm30
So many innovations for the medium of television, and yet - a difficult marriage at the center. Why did everyone love Lucy? Was it in spite of (or because of) the scandals that dominated her and Desi’s lives? Come learn the important reasons behind the success of America’s most groundbreaking show.
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- trailer, Being the Ricardos (2021) https://bit.ly/beingricardos1
- article, history of Lucille Ball and Communism https://bit.ly/beingricardos2
- video, the pregnancy announcement episode https://bit.ly/beingricardos3
- article, on Desilu Studios https://bit.ly/beingricardos4
A revisionist western from an award winning writer/director, after a decade away. So where did this adaptation come from? Who is the author Thomas Savage, and what from his life made its way into the story? Listen and learn! The Power of The Dog is on Netflix, written and directed by Jane Campion.
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- trailer, The Power of the Dog https://bit.ly/powerofdog1
- article, on cinematographer Ari Wegner https://bit.ly/powerofdog2
- article, life of Thomas Savage (U of Montana) https://bit.ly/powerofdog3
- article, life of Thomas Savage (Montana Magazine 2008) https://bit.ly/powerofdog4
- video interview, Jane Campion https://bit.ly/powerofdog5
- video interview, J. Campion, B. Cumberbatch, K. Dunst, K. Smit-McPhee, A. Wegner https://bit.ly/powerofdog6
An epic 8 hour journey into the creation of an album. And yet - where has this footage been all these years? How did Peter Jackson become the one to make it? Wait - wasn’t this already made into a film before? Come learn the answers to the process behind the documentary, and the process behind the Beatles.
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- trailer, Get Back (2021) https://bit.ly/bgetback1
- article, creation of Get Back (Vanity Fair) https://bit.ly/bgetback9
- trailer, They Shall Not Grow Old (WW1 documentary) https://bit.ly/bgetback3
- Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus (Michael Lindsay-Hogg doc) https://bit.ly/bgetback6
- video, Hey Jude promo film https://bit.ly/bgetback7
- song, Paul McCartney & 1982’s “Here Today” on John Lennon https://bit.ly/bgetback8
- app (Spleeter) for audio editing, isolating sounds https://bit.ly/bgetback4
- video, Things We Said Today podcast interview with PJ (isolating the instruments demo starts at 01:21:30) (isolating private conversation demo starts at 01:23:30) https://bit.ly/bgetback5
- clip, McCartney composing “Get Back” https://bit.ly/bgetback2
A beloved, merchandise-laden property, with very few movies to its name - why is that? What took so long? And why is Dan Aykroyd’s family so into ghosts? Come learn the twisty-turvy spooky history of the Ghostbusters franchise.
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- trailer, Ghostbusters: Afterlife https://bit.ly/gbuster1
- book, Peter Aykroyd’s “A History of Ghosts” https://bit.ly/gbuster4
- ILLITERATE episode, The Conjuring https://bit.ly/gbuster5
- trailer, Abbot and Costello’s Hold That Ghost (1941) https://bit.ly/gbuster6
- pilot, 1970’s The Ghost Busters original live action show https://bit.ly/gbuster11
- song, Huey Lewis’ “I Want a New Drug”, similar to theme song https://bit.ly/gbuster2
- pilot episode, “The Real Ghostbusters” https://bit.ly/gbuster9
- video, Filmation’s “Ghostbusters” cartoon intro https://bit.ly/gbuster7
- article, why the Ghostbusters video game is the third film https://bit.ly/gbuster10
- article, the history of Ghostbusters production https://bit.ly/gbusters8
We know the massive lovable pooch, but why did he become such a staple of children’s literature? Who is responsible, and is there any psychology or science to his appeal? Come learn about Scholastic Book Fairs, Clifford, and more!
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- photo, the original Clifford artwork https://bit.ly/cliffordoriginal
- trailer, Clifford (2021) https://bit.ly/illclifford1
- article, history of Scholastic https://bit.ly/illclifford2
- article, history of Clifford books https://bit.ly/illclifford3
- illiterate episode, on Dr. Seuss http://podcastgod.net/illiterate-episodes/drseuss
- article, science of Clifford’s appeal https://bit.ly/illclifford5
- article, CGI puppeteers interview https://bit.ly/illclifford6
- video, tik tok “clifford horror puppet” https://bit.ly/illclifford7
- video, baby’s color vision development https://bit.ly/illclifford4
The story of a man, almost forgotten, after changing the way we see cats. Who was he, why did he disappear, and what can he tell us about artists and their process? Louis Wain is on Prime Video, with Benedict Cumberbatch and Claire Foy.
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- trailer, The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021) https://bit.ly/louiswain1
- rare footage, Louis Wain (1921) https://bit.ly/louiswain2
- artwork for sale, Louis Wain https://bit.ly/louiswain3
- antiques roadshow, Louis Wain early sketches https://bit.ly/louiswain4
- pottery, Louis Wain cat vases https://bit.ly/louiswain5
- article, Toxoplasma gondii parasite https://bit.ly/louiswain6
- article, history of cats https://bit.ly/louiswain7
- article, biography of Louis Wain https://bit.ly/louiswain8
- film, Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me (2014) https://bit.ly/louiswain9
This hit Netflix series only gets bigger, but was it actually a Netflix show? How does the author’s books affect the story? And why do people let a killer kill…for love?
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- trailer, You season 3 (2021) https://bit.ly/younetflix1
- article, showrunner Sera Gamble https://bit.ly/younetflix2
- article, actor Penn Badgley https://bit.ly/younetflix3
- interview, author Caroline Kepnes https://bit.ly/younetflix4
- interview, author Caroline Kepnes (2018) https://bit.ly/younetflix5
- roundtable conversation, Caroline, Sera, and Penn https://bit.ly/younetflix6
- video, Evan’s film with Dylan Arnold https://linktr.ee/evanscottrussell
AT LAST, the truly epic tale is getting a film…series? What’s the big deal about the sweeping story? Why couldn’t it be adapted well? And how did it change filmmaking without even getting a proper chance on screen? Let’s learn!
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- trailer, Dune (2021) https://bit.ly/illdune1
- video, analysis of Frank Herbert’s writing style https://bit.ly/illdune4
- interview transcript, Frank Herbert (1969) https://bit.ly/illdune7
- interview transcript, Frank Herbert (1977) https://bit.ly/illdune8
- article, the usage of the word “jihad” in Dune https://bit.ly/illdune6
- trailer, documentary on Jodorowsky’s Dune (2014) https://bit.ly/illdune5
- trailer, Dune (1984) https://bit.ly/illdune2
- trailer, Dune miniseries (2000) https://bit.ly/illdune3
Come dive in as we learn the history of manga, and this particular series by Kohei Horikoshi. What is his mysterious past and creative process, and why is this series blowing up internationally? What more can be said about superheroes? Let’s learn!
a correction in the episode: the genre Shōjo manga should be pronounced more like (SHOW-JOE) than (SHOW-JOO). Apologies!
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- article, brief history of manga https://bit.ly/mhamanga1
- trailer, My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission (2021) https://bit.ly/mhamanga2
- trailer, Your Name anime film (2016) https://bit.ly/mhamanga9
- interview, Weekly Shonen Jump Editor in Chief https://bit.ly/mhamanga3
- article, original 12th century “manga” https://bit.ly/mhamanga10
- interview, editors of My Hero Academia https://bit.ly/mhamanga4
- interview, creator Kohei Horikoshi https://bit.ly/mhamanga5
- page, One Piece creator supporting Horikoshi https://bit.ly/mhamanga6
- free first issue, My Hero Academia chapter 1 https://bit.ly/mhamanga7
- video, Horikoshi’s other manga works https://bit.ly/mhamanga8
Follow along our jam-packed look on what made the Bond series progress, decade after decade. Why did the actors and tone of the films keep changing? What is the story behind the spy genre? Who was responsible for it all? And - can we predict what the future of the series will hold? Listen and learn!
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- trailer, No Time To Die (2021) https://bit.ly/nttd0072
- data, Bond box office tracking https://bit.ly/bondpt21
- article, copyright battle for Thunderball https://bit.ly/bondpt22
- book, the history of the bikini https://bit.ly/bondpt23
- article, the “anti-Bond” Harry Palmer series https://bit.ly/bondpt24
- article, tidbits on all Bond films https://bit.ly/bondpt25
The longest running film series in history…what was it BEFORE any of that? Let’s learn about the creator, the reason for making Bond, where his quirks come from, and what he was originally like before the films.
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- article, JFK’s recommendation of 007 https://bit.ly/nttd0071
- trailer, No Time to Die (2021) https://bit.ly/nttd0072
- article, job history of Ian Fleming https://bit.ly/nttd0073
- video, Casino Royale TV movie (1954) https://bit.ly/nttd0074
- article, list of real-life James Bond inspirations https://bit.ly/nttd0075
- book, Ian Fleming biography https://bit.ly/nttd0076
These two mega-mythical properties are at it again, this time with a whole new set of creatives and wild ideas to shake up the franchise. What are these animated anthologies saying about the properties, and has this been done before? Let’s learn together!
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- trailer, Marvel Studio’s What If…? (2021) https://bit.ly/marvsw1
- trailer, Star Wars: Visions (2021) https://bit.ly/marvsw2
- article, history of Multiverse idea https://bit.ly/marvsw3
- interview, What If writer AC Bradley https://bit.ly/marvsw4
- character, Man-Spider (Spider-Man multiverse) https://bit.ly/marvsw5
- book, Star Wars Visions (2010) https://bit.ly/marvsw6
- production brief, What If…? https://bit.ly/marvsw7
- article, Star Wars Japanese influence https://bit.ly/marvsw8
- video, the pizza rat Watcher reference https://bit.ly/marvsw9
Clint Eastwood (at age 91!) comes out with another Western. What does that mean for the genre? What are the tropes and history of the Western story? And what took so long for this book to get adapted? Let’s dive in and learn together!
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- trailer, Cry Macho (2021) https://bit.ly/crymacho1
- trailer, Every Which Way But Loose (1978) https://bit.ly/crymacho2
- newspaper article interview, author N. Richard Nash https://bit.ly/crymacho3
- article, on producer Al Ruddy https://bit.ly/crymacho4
- article, on Revisionist Westerns https://bit.ly/crymacho5
- article, on the decline of Westerns https://bit.ly/crymacho6
- book, Cry Macho: A Novel (1975) https://bit.ly/crymacho7
We dive in to the recent depiction of the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal, and how it focuses on the female characters involved. What actually happened to Monica Lewinsky? Why make this show now? And who created the story in this new way? Let’s learn together!
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- trailer, Impeachment: American Crime Story (2021) https://bit.ly/acsimpeach1
- article, on Jeff Toobin https://bit.ly/acsimpeach2
- interviews, showrunner Sarah Burgess https://bit.ly/acsimpeach4 https://bit.ly/acsimpeach5
- article, making of the series https://bit.ly/acsimpeach11
- podcast, Slow Burn season 2 https://bit.ly/acsimpeach6
- video, press briefing from Linda Tripp https://bit.ly/acsimpeach7
- trailer, Wag the Dog (1997) https://bit.ly/acsimpeach9
- article, Monica Lewinsky’s Vanity Fair return https://bit.ly/acsimpeach8
- TED Talk, Monica Lewinsky’s “The Price of Shame” https://bit.ly/acsimpeach3
- article, WP article on Betty Currie (secretary) https://bit.ly/acsimpeach10
We lay out the history of true crime stories (MURDER PAMPHLETS?), what became of the podcast true crime boom, and the continuing conversation around the good (or harm?!) amateur investigations are doing. And there’s a comedy series about it! Only Murders in the Building, on Hulu. Let’s learn something new!
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- trailer, Only Murders in the Building (2021) https://bit.ly/omitb1
- podcast, Missing Richard Simmons https://bit.ly/omitb17
- The Belnord, and the real life apartments for sale https://bit.ly/omitb2
- article, the true story inspiring Only Murders https://bit.ly/omitb3
- photos, Murder Pamphlets of the 1700’s https://bit.ly/omitb12
- book, Savage Appetites: Four True Stories of Women, Crime, and Obsession https://bit.ly/omitb6
- book, Ghettoside: A True Story of Murder in America https://bit.ly/omitb7
- article, history of true crime writing https://bit.ly/omitb13
- parody podcast, Done Disappeared https://bit.ly/omitb14
- parody podcast, A Very Fatal Murder https://bit.ly/omitb15
- article, true crime podcasts that changed everything https://bit.ly/omitb16
- data, crime stats in the USA https://bit.ly/omitb9
- study, effect on attitudes after watching true crime https://bit.ly/omitb10
- article, true crime podcasts increase crime reporting https://bit.ly/omitb11
Where did this urban legend come from (a serial killer noblewoman of the 1500’s?! Real life murders at the Cabrini Green Projects?!) What is the new film pulling from in the works of other black artists? And who do Taylor and Evan know that helped make the original?! All this and more - let’s get into it!
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- trailer, Candyman (2021) https://bit.ly/candymanfilm1
- trailer, Candyman (1992) https://bit.ly/candymanfilm2
- profile, sfx artist Bob Keen (our teacher!) https://bit.ly/candymanfilm3
- article, serial killer noblewoman Elizabeth Bathory https://bit.ly/candymanfilm4
- article, mirror murder in the Chicago Projects https://bit.ly/candymanfilm7
- artwork, silhouettes by Kara Walker https://bit.ly/candymanfilm5
- artwork, mirrors by Carrie Mae Weems https://bit.ly/candymanfilm6
What happened with the grumpy lovable ogre? How did he become a facet of meme culture, and does it say anything true about his character?
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- video, Shrek’s childhood obesity campaign https://bit.ly/shrekstasy2
- video, Shrek: The Musical https://bit.ly/shrekstasy1
- video, first All Star parody https://bit.ly/shrekstasy6
- article, All Star memes https://bit.ly/shrekstasy7
- comic, Shrek and Shadow the Hedgehog https://bit.ly/shrekstasy5
- article, Shrek meme culture https://bit.ly/shrekstasy8
- video, Shrek Retold fan creation https://bit.ly/shrekstasy3
- event, Shrekfest https://bit.ly/shrekstasy4
Join us as we dissect the new documentary, the article it’s based on, and the history of airborne phenomena in art and media.
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- pilot episode, Showtime UFO Series https://bit.ly/ufoshowtime1
- article, original NYT 2017 exposé https://bit.ly/ufoshowtime8
- footage, Phoenix Lights from 1997 https://bit.ly/ufoshowtime2
- footage, 2004 UFO encounter w/ fighter jet https://bit.ly/ufoshowtime3
- national intelligence report, UAP assessment in June 2021 https://bit.ly/ufoshowtime4
- footage, verified 2019 pyramid shapes above ship https://bit.ly/ufoshowtime5
- footage, lenticular clouds https://bit.ly/ufoshowtime6
- article, “UFOs” in classical art https://bit.ly/ufoshowtime7
- book, UFO Sighting Desk Reference https://bit.ly/ufoshowtime9
Get out of our swamp! We uncover the original book, and the history of the film’s production. Come learn about the subliminal insider jabs at Disney employees, how the soundtrack actually speaks to the story, and who fought the war for the best CGI film.
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- trailer, Shrek (2001) https://bit.ly/shrekbook1
- video, Shrek bonus feature on production process https://bit.ly/shrekbook2
- video, footage of Chris Farley as Shrek https://bit.ly/shrekbook3
- video, on the pop music in Shrek https://bit.ly/shrekbook4
We dive headfirst into the ancient poem of Sir Gawain, and how it became a fresh telling with modern themes. Was King Arthur a real person, and how did his tales change over time? Listen and learn!
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- trailer, The Green Knight (2021) https://bit.ly/greenknight1
- interview, creator David Lowery https://bit.ly/greenknight2
- article, the 1136 OG King Arthur text https://bit.ly/greenknight3
- full text, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight https://bit.ly/greenknight4
- article, the 5 rules of knights https://bit.ly/greenknight5
The THOTyssey, the 148 tweet thread about a road trip that leads to prostitution and murder - everyone said should be a movie…is now a movie. How did it get adapted, what’s true, and how does the story actually end in real life? The original tweets by A’Ziah King - now in theaters. Buckle up!
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- trailer, Zola (2021) https://bit.ly/zolatweet1
- the original 148 tweets from Zola https://bit.ly/zolatweet2
- Jess’s story posted on Reddit https://bit.ly/zolatweet3
- the original Rolling Stone article https://bit.ly/zolatweet4
- interview, w/ Zola in 2021 https://bit.ly/zolatweet5
- book, hardcover version of “The Story” https://bit.ly/zolatweet6
How in the world did the classic cartoons get mashed with Michael Jordan, and now LeBron James? Was it always a commercial money-making scheme? And what’s Bugs Bunny been doing all these years? Find out the hidden gems behind the history of this classic cinema story.
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- trailer, Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021) https://bit.ly/spacejamlegacy0
- trailer, Space Jam (1996) https://bit.ly/spacejamlegacy1
- video, original Hare Jordan commercial (1992) https://bit.ly/spacejamlegacy2
- music, final Bugs Bunny rap “Buggin’” (1996) https://bit.ly/spacejamlegacy3
- video, Spike Lee Mars Blackmon basketball commercial https://bit.ly/spacejamlegacy4
- video Spike Lee Mars Blackmon baseball “he’s trying” commercial https://bit.ly/spacejamlegacy5
- article, how Mars Blackmon and Michael Jordan met https://bit.ly/spacejamlegacy6
- article, Jim Riswold, the originator of Michael and Bugs https://bit.ly/spacejamlegacy7
- article, Joe Dante’s unmade Looney Tunes film https://bit.ly/spacejamlegacy8
- video, history of Bugs Bunny https://bit.ly/spacejamlegacy9
Originally touted as “Mad Max meets Bambi”, how did the dark and violent comic series become the warm tale on Netflix? And what does the author think about it? Learn about dystopian and apocalyptic fiction over the ages in this week’s episode.
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- trailer, Sweet Tooth (2021) https://bit.ly/sweetooth1
- article, Jeff Lemire interview https://bit.ly/sweetooth3
- q&a video, Jeff Lemire https://bit.ly/sweetooth4
- novel, Mary Shelley’s The Last Man https://bit.ly/sweetooth5
The teenage slasher series written by the bestselling series author of the 90’s has come to the screen. Learn the insider history behind the author’s life, and what makes these books so popular.
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- trailer, Fear Street film trilogy (Netflix) https://bit.ly/rlstine1
- tv episode, failed Fear Street pilot (1998) https://bit.ly/rlstine2
- pdf, RL Stine writing program for elementary schools https://bit.ly/rlstine3
- interviews, RL Stine https://bit.ly/rlstine4 https://bit.ly/rlstine5
- promo video, RL Stine hosts a comedy show at UCB https://bit.ly/rlstine6
- video, Funny or Die sketch, banned Goosebumps titles https://bit.ly/rlstine7
We dive in to the second highest-producing film industry in the world, Nigerian cinema. The historical origins, the unique cultural trends, and the big plans for the future - do NOT sleep on this one!
Contact:
- text us: +1 (646) 907-9070
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
- trailer, Living in Bondage: Breaking Free (2019) https://bit.ly/nollywoodfilm1
- youtube channel, Nigerian Nollywood Pictures https://bit.ly/nollywoodfilm2
- article, Nigeria happiness poll data https://bit.ly/nollywoodfilm3
- full film, Living in Bondage (1992) https://bit.ly/nollywoodfilm4
- documentary, Making it In Nollywood https://bit.ly/nollywoodfilm5
- article, Folorunsho Alakija, worth more than Oprah https://bit.ly/nollywoodfilm6
Based on the written word?! How did this import tuner racing series turn into the epic saga we know and love? Come find out all the influences and secrets to making a changing series stay strong.
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Extras:
- interview, original article writer Ken Li https://bit.ly/ffurious1
- article, the culture of street racing https://bit.ly/ffurious2
- trailer, The Fast and The Furious (2001) https://bit.ly/ffurious3
- full film, The Fast and The Furious (1955) https://bit.ly/ffurious4
- video, every mention of the word “family” in the series https://bit.ly/ffurious5
- trailer, Justin Lin film Better Luck Tomorrow (2002) https://bit.ly/ffurious6
- article, “Racer X”, origin of the first film https://bit.ly/ffurious10
- video, Initial D anime best racing moments https://bit.ly/ffurious11
Learn the long road to making the latest Lin-Manuel Miranda musical project, the history of the genre, and what controversy surrounds the film.
Extras:
- trailer, In the Heights (2021) http://bit.ly/itheights1
- music, Big Pun tribute mix http://bit.ly/itheights6
- article, history of the original production http://bit.ly/itheights9
- article, Japanese production http://bit.ly/itheights2
- article, on the swimming pool scene http://bit.ly/itheights3
- video, on Busby Berkeley choreography http://bit.ly/itheights4
- video, Fred Astaire’s Royal Wedding ceiling dance http://bit.ly/itheights5
- trailer, Hail Caesar! (2016) http://bit.ly/itheights7
- article, history of musical films http://bit.ly/itheights8
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
The highest grossing horror film franchise of all time, and what do you really know about it? Come learn the literary background, the history of paranormal investigation, and what legal madness ensues from the job.
Extras:
- trailer, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021) http://bit.ly/conjuring1
- article, legal issues with the franchise http://bit.ly/warrenfiles1
- full book, Confessions of a Ghost Hunter (1936) http://bit.ly/warrenfiles2
- video, Lorraine and Ed background http://bit.ly/warrenfiles3
- interview, reporter in Devil Made Me Do It case - Mike Allen http://bit.ly/warrenfiles4
- article, facts of Devil Made Me Do It case http://bit.ly/warrenfiles5
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
We dissect the origins of the literary character Cruella de Vil, the bizarre never-made sequel, and female villainy in stories.
Extras:
- trailer, Cruella (2021) http://bit.ly/cruella1
- trailer, One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961) http://bit.ly/cruella3
- video, Tallulah Bankhead (inspiration) laughing http://bit.ly/cruella4
- article, connections to The Devil Wears Prada http://bit.ly/cruella5
- interview, director Craig Gillespie http://bit.ly/cruella6
- review, The Starlight Barking (book sequel http://bit.ly/cruella7
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
It’s a fully fledged genre, but do you know how it came to be? Come discover the books, myths, games, and films that coalesce to create the zombie craze of the last decade.
Extras:
- trailer, Army of the Dead (2021) http://bit.ly/armydead1
- full film, Night of the Living Dead (1968) http://bit.ly/armydead2
- full film, The Last Man on Earth (1964) http://bit.ly/armydead3
- article, history of zombie films http://bit.ly/armydead4
- interview, George Romero http://bit.ly/armydead5
- article, modern Haitian Vodou http://bit.ly/armydead6
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Learn about the thriller tales, and the truth (or lies?) behind the international bestseller.
Extras:
- trailer, The Woman in the Window (2021) http://bit.ly/womanwindow1
- article, plagiarism comparisons http://bit.ly/womanwindow2
- interview, author AJ Finn http://bit.ly/womanwindow3
- New Yorker article, “Trail of Deceptions” http://bit.ly/womanwindow4
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
What’s all the fuss behind this YA series turned epic Netflix show? Why haven’t we seen many Slavic fantasy stories? And why are the magicians called Greg?
Extras:
- trailer, Shadow and Bone (2021) http://bit.ly/shadowbone4
- interview, Leigh Bardugo http://bit.ly/shadowbone1
- article, history of Eric Heisserer showrunning http://bit.ly/shadowbone2
- article, guide to Slavic fantasy http://bit.ly/shadowbone3
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
We’re on vacation this week, so please enjoy this gem of an episode from the ILLITERATE Vault (episode 39!) The film that took two decades (and a million favors) to make, and the book about a detective with Tourette’s. Also, the secret man who ran New York for 50 years. The film Motherless Brooklyn is by Edward Norton, and the book by Jonathan Lethem.
Watch/read/listen:
- (WATCH): the trailer for Motherless Brooklyn http://bit.ly/motherlesstrailer
- (WATCH): the trailer for the doc Twitch and Shout http://bit.ly/tourettesdoc
- (WATCH): a doc about the NBA player with Tourettes http://bit.ly/nbamahmoud
- (LISTEN): to the Radiohead version of the main song http://bit.ly/thomversion
- (LISTEN): to the Jazz version of the main song http://bit.ly/wyntonversion
- (LISTEN): to Prince’s extended version of Kiss http://bit.ly/kissextented
- (READ): the guest list for Radiohead’s concert http://bit.ly/guestlistradiohead
- (READ): An Anthropologist on Mars neurology book http://bit.ly/anthroonmars
- (READ): The Power Broker about Robert Moses http://bit.ly/pwrbrkr
- (READ): an article about the road through Washington Square Park http://bit.ly/wshsqprk
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
FINISH HIM! Learn the literary and cinematic origins of this game-turned-movie, the controversies, and why so many people like these characters.
Extras:
- red band trailer, Mortal Kombat (2021) http://bit.ly/mkilliterate3
- bts footage, Mortal Kombat character creation http://bit.ly/mkilliterate7
- full film, The Streetfighter (1974) http://bit.ly/mkilliterate4
- film scene, “fatality” from The Streetfighter http://bit.ly/mkilliterate8
- video, comparison of 1995 and 2021 films http://bit.ly/mkilliterate9
- article, history of Mortal Kombat game creation http://bit.ly/mkilliterate6
- trailer, Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain (1983) http://bit.ly/mkilliterate2
- interview, director Simon McQuoid http://bit.ly/mkilliterate5
- short film, Mortal Kombat Rebirth http://bit.ly/mkilliterate1
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
How did this endearing, comforting fantasy tale come to be? Learn why the book is so different in the telling, and the life and journey of William Goldman in turning books into films.
Extras:
- trailer, The Princess Bride (1987) http://bit.ly/pbride1
- document, the “missing scene” from the book http://bit.ly/pbride2
- book, Adventures in the Screen Trade (memoir) http://bit.ly/pbride3
- article, making of the film http://bit.ly/pbride4
- book, on the life of William Goldman http://bit.ly/pbride5
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
(Spoilers! Don’t listen until you’ve seen!) Learn the history of the genre, the many literary and film references, and the origin from ancient Greece.
Extras:
- trailer, Promising Young Woman (2020) http://bit.ly/promisingyw1
- screenplay, Promising Young Woman http://bit.ly/promisingyw2
- interview, Emerald Fennell and Carey Mulligan http://bit.ly/promisingyw3
- SNL satire, Welcome to Hell http://bit.ly/promisingyw4
- article, I May Destroy You (HBO) http://bit.ly/promisingyw5
- trailer, The Night of the Hunter (1955) http://bit.ly/promisingyw6
- article, the story of Cassandra in Greek mythology http://bit.ly/promisingyw7
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Learn the history of riding on the open range, the Kentucky Derby, urban horse-stables, and the original Lone Ranger. Concrete Cowboy is on Netflix, based on the book Ghetto Cowboy by G. Neri.
Extras:
- trailer, Concrete Cowboy http://bit.ly/ccowboy5
- article, history of Black cowboys http://bit.ly/ccowboy7
- video, US Marshall Bass Reeves bio http://bit.ly/ccowboy8
- fundraiser, Fletcher St Urban Riding Club http://bit.ly/ccowboy2
- fundraiser, Philly Urban Riding Academy http://bit.ly/ccowboy1
- photo series, Fletcher St stables http://bit.ly/ccowboy3
- org, Neighborhood Film Co. http://bit.ly/ccowboy4
- TED talk, Ricky Staub http://bit.ly/ccowboy6
- doc, Federation of Black Cowboys http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0356604
- doc, Compton Cowboys of LA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wN8KBD6gM6Q
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Learn the mighty origins of the massive movie classics, which came first, and why they’ve been fighting for so long.
Extras:
- trailer, Godzilla vs Kong (2021) http://bit.ly/godzillakong1
- video, on the original Gojira film http://bit.ly/godzillakong2
- film clip, Grass (1925) http://bit.ly/godzillakong4
- concept art, Kong vs Frankenstein http://bit.ly/godzillakong5
- comparison, US vs Japanese King Kong vs Godzilla (1962) http://bit.ly/godzillakong6
- US trailer, King Kong vs Godzilla (1962) http://bit.ly/godzillakong7
- trailer, Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965) http://bit.ly/godzillakong3
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Who was Gardner Fox, the mastermind writer behind the superhero genre? Why is it so hard to make a Justice League movie? And what the heck is a Multiverse?
Extras:
- trailer, Zack Snyder’s Justice League http://bit.ly/zsjl1
- article, history of Justice League film http://bit.ly/zsjl2
- video, commentary on the cancelled 1997 TV pilot http://bit.ly/jlapilotvid
- video, history of the Justice Society of America http://bit.ly/jsaexplained
- book, Gardner Fox biography http://bit.ly/gfbiography
- site, Gardner Fox’s 160 novels http://bit.ly/gflibrary1
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Learn the origins of the incredible story of Lee Isaac Chung, and his family’s farm in Arkansas. What is Minari, and who is Willa Cather, and how did a voice in a coffee shop lead to six Academy Award nominations?
Extras:
- trailer, Minari http://bit.ly/minari1
- interview, Youn Yuh-Jung and Bong Joon Ho http://bit.ly/minariyoun
- interview, Lee Isaac Chung and Bong Joon Ho http://bit.ly/minari3
- article, writing of Minari http://bit.ly/minari4
- article, Youn Yuh-Jung’s career http://bit.ly/minari5
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Come learn about the Riot Grrrl movement, the history of women in stand-up and television comedy, and the parenting guidebook that Mean Girls is based on.
Extras:
- trailer, Moxie http://bit.ly/moxiefilm1
- song, the Linda Lindas perform “Rebel Girl” http://bit.ly/moxiefilm2
- playlist, inspired by the Riot Grrrl movement http://bit.ly/moxiefilm3
- doc, Women in Comedy on PBS http://bit.ly/moxiefilm4
- doc, The Punk Singer, Kathleen Hanna http://bit.ly/moxiefilm5
- stand up, Moms Mabley http://bit.ly/moxiefilm6
- book, Queen Bees and Wannabees http://bit.ly/moxiefilm7
- book, Moxie http://bit.ly/moxiefilm8
- book, We Killed: The Rise of Women in American Comedy http://bit.ly/moxiefilm9
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Learn about the joy and sorrow of a rootless life on the open road. Nomadland is written and directed by Chloe Zhao, based on the book by Jessica Bruder.
Extras:
- trailer, NOMADLAND http://bit.ly/nomadland1
- interview, author Jessica Bruder http://bit.ly/nomadland2
- video, parody of #VANLIFE http://bit.ly/nomadland3
- short film, Amazon’s CAMPERFORCE http://bit.ly/nomadland4
- interview, nomad Bob Wells http://bit.ly/nomadland5
- interview, director Chloe Zhao http://bit.ly/nomadland6
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Come learn the true story of Billie Holiday, and the Federal Narcotics Bureau team who couldn’t stop her. The United States vs Billie Holiday is on Hulu, based on the book Chasing the Scream by Johann Hari.
Extras:
- trailer, The United States vs Billie Holiday http://bit.ly/billieh1
- live recording, Billie Holiday singing Strange Fruit http://bit.ly/billieh2
- article, best books about Billie Holiday http://bit.ly/billieh3
- trailer, Billie documentary http://bit.ly/billieh4
- trailer, Lady Sings the Blues http://bit.ly/billieh5
- book, Chasing the Scream http://bit.ly/billieh6
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Uncover the origins of the Black Panther Party, the assassination of Fred Hampton by the FBI, and the depiction of the Black Panthers in media. Judas and the Black Messiah is on HBO Max, based on the book The Assassination of Fred Hampton by Jeffrey Haas.
Extras:
- trailer, Judas and the Black Messiah http://bit.ly/blackmessiah1
- interview, William O’Neal http://bit.ly/billonealint
- official Black Panther reading list http://bit.ly/blackmessiah2
- interview, Fred Hampton http://bit.ly/blackmessiah3
- interview, Shaka King (director) http://bit.ly/blackmessiah4
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
These four iconic men had a night together in 1964. What happened? One Night in Miami is on Amazon, directed by Regina King, based on the play and screenplay written by Kemp Powers.
Extras:
- trailer, One Night in Miami http://bit.ly/miaminight1
- interview, Kemp Powers http://bit.ly/kempinterview
- screenplay, One Night in Miami http://bit.ly/miaminightscript
- documentary, Two Killings of Sam Cooke http://bit.ly/samcookedoc
- paintings, Jacob Lawrence’s Great Migration series http://bit.ly/jlgreatmig
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
How did a low-budget film in the summer of ’71 change Hollywood forever? Come learn about the illustrious Shaft franchise, based on the books by Ernest Tidyman.
Extras:
- song, theme from Shaft http://bit.ly/shaftthemesong
- gordon parks photo, american gothic washington dc http://bit.ly/amergothdc
- life article, how it feels to be black http://bit.ly/gordonparks1
- gordon parks photos, the restraints: open and hidden http://bit.ly/gordonparks3
- trailer, The Learning Tree http://bit.ly/gordonparks2
- trailer, Shaft (1971) http://bit.ly/shafttrailer71
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Join us as we learn about stories of sex, scandal, and what makes the Regency and Romance genres so popular. Bridgerton is out on Netflix, based on the book series by Julia Quinn.
Extras:
- trailer, Bridgerton http://bit.ly/bridgertontrailer
- article, Queen Charlotte’s black ancestry http://bit.ly/charlotteart
- book, Jane Austen’s England http://bit.ly/jaengland
- book, Mad & Bad: Real Heroines of the Regency http://bit.ly/madandbadbook
- interview, Shonda Rhimes (producer) http://bit.ly/shondainterview
- interview, Chris Van Dusen (creator) http://bit.ly/chrisvdinterview
- article, history of the romance novel http://bit.ly/romancehistory
- article, Stacey Abrams’ romance novels http://bit.ly/staceyaromance
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Come learn about where all those traditions come from, some great cinematic weddings, and where Evan and Taylor will be this week.
Extras:
- article, origins of wedding traditions http://bit.ly/weddingtraditions1
- article, origins of engagement ring http://bit.ly/weddingtradition2
- article, Emperor Nero’s same-sex marriages http://bit.ly/nerowedding
- website, Evan and Emily’s wedding https://www.theknot.com/us/emily-rayl-and-evan-russell-jan-2021
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Learn about the enormous world of Arsène Lupin, his connection to the British detective, Japanese anime, and what makes a gentleman thief. Lupin is on Netflix, based on the stories of Arsène Lupin, by Maurice Leblanc.
Extras:
- trailer, Lupin (2021) // 2 min http://bit.ly/lupintrailer
- trailer, Lupin III (2020 animation) // 2 min http://bit.ly/lupin3trailer
- trailer, Miyazaki’s Lupin (1979) // 2 min http://bit.ly/miyazakilupin
- essay, comparison of Lupin and Sherlock // article http://bit.ly/lupinsherlock
- story, “The Arrest of Arsene Lupin” (1905) // article http://bit.ly/lupinstory1
- photo, Marius Jacob the burglar http://bit.ly/mariusjacob
- essay, Marius Jacob’s “Why I Was a Burglar” (1905) // article http://bit.ly/mariusessay
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
How did a bisexual black woman become the founder of classic blues? And why don’t people know about her? Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom is based on the play by August Wilson.
Extras:
- trailer, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom // 3 min http://bit.ly/marainey2
- song, Prove It On Me Blues // 3 min http://bit.ly/marainey1
- poster, Prove It On Me Blues // photo http://bit.ly/marainey3
- interview, Ruben Santiago-Hudson // 40 min http://bit.ly/marainey5
- interview, August Wilson // article http://bit.ly/marainey6
- the real Black Bottom dance moves // 2 min http://bit.ly/marainey7
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Evan and Taylor replay the top moments from the year, and their picks for the must-listen episodes!
If the show has helped, educated, or inspired you this year, we’d love for you to share an episode with a friend. It’s the reason we come back every week, and would mean so much to us.
Here’s to 2021, and thank you so much for learning along with us!
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Was this always a Christmas film (and book?), and how did it redefine the “action hero”? Die Hard with Bruce Willis was originally “Nothing Lasts Forever”, a novel by Roderick Thorp.
Extras:
- die hard parody trailer // 2 min http://bit.ly/die-hard1
- the writer’s take on if it’s a christmas film // 4 min http://bit.ly/die-hard2
- review of the predecessor film “the detective” // article http://bit.ly/die-hard3
- the original posters without bruce willis on it // article http://bit.ly/die-hard4
- the history of the writing process // article http://bit.ly/die-hard5
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Hallmark is not just cards. Learn about the twisty history the company has in TV, children’s toys, and even a famous invention!
Extras:
- happiest season trailer // 3 min http://bit.ly/happiestseasontrail
- interview with hallmark programming vp // 39 min http://bit.ly/hallmarkvp
- history of hallmark // article http://bit.ly/hallmarkcable
- classic hallmark card commercial // 2 min http://bit.ly/hallmarkcommercial
- every hallmark movie ever parody // 4 min http://bit.ly/hallmarkparody
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Catch up to the present with the twists and turns of the biggest director of the past 40 years.
- HBO documentary “Spielberg” trailer // 2 min https://bit.ly/spielberghbo
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Learn the twists and turns of the biggest director of the past 40 years.
- HBO documentary “Spielberg” trailer // 2 min https://bit.ly/spielberghbo
- Indiana Jones brainstorm notes // article https://bit.ly/indianajones1
- interview with Spielberg’s mom // article https://bit.ly/spielberg2
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
What’s the book about, and why does the film miss it? And what the heck’s an elegy? Hillbilly Elegy is on Netflix, based on the book by JD Vance.
Extras:
- trailer for Hillbilly Elegy // 3 min https://bit.ly/hillbilly1
- Appalachian Reckoning // book https://bit.ly/hillbilly2
- the NYT book review // article https://bit.ly/hillbilly3
- NPR on “culture of poverty” theory // article https://bit.ly/hillbilly4
- interview with JD Vance // 60 min https://bit.ly/hillbilly5
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
What’s the purpose of the Royal Family, the Queen, and why are people so obsessed with them all? The Crown is on Netflix, based on the play The Audience by Peter Morgan.
Extras:
- The Crown trailer (2020) // 3 min https://bit.ly/thecrown1
- The Queen trailer (2006) // 3 min https://bit.ly/thecrown2
- The Audience (play) trailer (2013) // 1 min https://bit.ly/thecrown3
- what the Royal Family thinks of The Crown // article https://bit.ly/thecrown44
- why people are obsessed with the Royals // article https://bit.ly/thecrown5
- Celebrity Worship Syndrome // article https://bit.ly/thecrown6
- the Royal Family from The Crown’s historian // article https://bit.ly/thecrown7
- The Crown Dissected (historical accuracy) // book https://bit.ly/thecrown8
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Is the life of Beth Harmon, chess prodigy from the 1960s, based in fact? Why did this take so long to make? And how many more people are buying chess sets now? The Queen’s Gambit is on Netflix, based on the book by Walter Tevis.
Extras:
- trailer, “The Queen’s Gambit” (2020) // 3 min https://bit.ly/queengambit1
- trailer, “Searching for Bobby Fischer” (1993) // 3 min https://bit.ly/queengambit2
- trailer, “Pawn Sacrifice” (2015) // 3 min https://bit.ly/queengambit3
- Madwoman’s Book Club sign up // article https://bit.ly/queengambit4
- trailer, “Queen of Katwe” (2016) // 3 min https://bit.ly/queengambit5
- a chess expert’s take on the series // article https://bit.ly/queengambit6
- Judit Polgar’s take on women in chess // article https://bit.ly/queengambit7
- the life of Walter Tevis // article https://bit.ly/queengambit8
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
A MISSING EPISODE! We recorded this episode about elections in books and films through history, but unfortunately lost the audio. Please enjoy a few re-recorded moments, and check out the rest of the show notes for all the other resources and media.
Mentioned:
- Democracy, An American Novel (1880) // book http://bit.ly/illelection1
- Primary Colors (1998) // trailer http://bit.ly/illelection2
- State of the Union (1948) // film clip http://bit.ly/illelection3
- The Candidate (1972) // trailer http://bit.ly/illelection4
- Tanner ’88 (1988) // article http://bit.ly/illelection5
- The Frontrunner (2018) // trailer http://bit.ly/illelection6
- Chappaquiddick (2017) // trailer http://bit.ly/illelection7
Other Media (not mentioned):
- Betty Boop for President (1932)// short film http://bit.ly/illelection8
- All the Kings Men (1946) // film clip http://bit.ly/illelection9
- Election (1999) // trailer http://bit.ly/illelection10
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
BOO! Learn the history of Halloween traditions, and origins of the monsters from literature and film.
Check out our other spooky episodes!
- ep. 87 - Lovecraft Country
- ep. 86 - Haunting of Bly Manor
- ep. 85 - Books of Blood
- ep. 56 - The Invisible Man
- ep. 52 - Color Out of Space
- ep. 51 - Hansel and Gretel
- ep. 40 - Stephen King
- ep. 31 - It
- ep. 27 - Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Extras:
- the best Halloween movies streaming // article http://bit.ly/halloweenflixlist
- traditional Halloween “souling songs” // 8 min http://bit.ly/soulingsongs
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
How could the cosmic horror of HP Lovecraft meld with the Jim Crow laws of 1950’s America? Let’s find out! “Lovecraft Country” on HBO is by Misha Green, based on the book by Matt Ruff.
Extras:
- Lovecraft Country trailer // 3 min http://bit.ly/lovecraftcountry1
- historical moments from LC // article http://bit.ly/lovecraftcountry2
- Matt Ruff’s research resources // list http://bit.ly/lovecraftcountry3
- history of the “Green Book” // article http://bit.ly/lovecraftcountry4
- Gordon Park’s Segregation photography // photos http://bit.ly/lovecraftcountry5
- Pam Noles’ essay, “Shame” // essay http://bit.ly/pamnolesshame
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Learn the history of gothic horror, ghosts, and the works of Henry James. The Haunting of Bly Manor (Netflix) is based on The Turn of the Screw and the works of Henry James.
Extras:
- trailer, The Haunting of Bly Manor // 3 min http://bit.ly/blymanor1
- Bly Manor listing on Zillow // article https://www.zillow.com/house/bly-manor/
- other adaptations to watch & read // article http://bit.ly/blymanor2
- comparison of Quint “ghost” in film // 4 min http://bit.ly/blymanor3
- history of gothic fiction // article http://bit.ly/blymanor4
- “The Haunted Castle” 1896 first horror film // 3 min http://bit.ly/blymanor5
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
What’s the deal with these spooky stories? Why do people like them? And how is it more than just gruesome gore? Books of Blood is on Hulu, based on Clive Barker’s anthology series, The Books of Blood.
Extras:
- trailer for Books of Blood (Hulu) // 3 min http://bit.ly/clivebarker1
- recent clip of Clive’s writing advice // 3 min http://bit.ly/clivebarker2
- Clive on writing fiction (from 1990) // 6 min http://bit.ly/clivebarker3
- Clive on “Open to Question” show // 35 min http://bit.ly/clivebarker4
- documentary on Clive Barker (from 1995) // 51 min http://bit.ly/clivebarker5
- artwork from comic of “In the Hills, the Cities” // photo http://bit.ly/clivebarker6
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
How did one of the highest grossing films of the 1980’s never get a sequel? What on earth was the book about? And why’s it so important to “bump the lamp?” Who Framed Roger Rabbit is based on the book, Who Censored Roger Rabbit? by Gary K. Wolf.
Extras:
- the original trailer // 3 min http://bit.ly/rrabbittrailer
- the 1983 early pencil test footage // 8 min http://bit.ly/rrabbit1
- the 1985 Zemeckis and Williams proof of concept test // 1 min http://bit.ly/rrabbit2
- the 1998 sequel CGI test // 1 min http://bit.ly/rrabbit3
- a making-of documentary // 35 min http://bit.ly/rrabbit4
- Richard Williams’ Oscar animation, “Prologue” // 7 min http://bit.ly/prologueshort
- explanation of “bumping the lamp” // 8 min http://bit.ly/rrabbit5
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Dive into the mystery of Sherlock Holmes’ secret sister. Learn about - all the things people get wrong about Sherlock, obscure copyright laws, and what the heck a “pastiche” is. Enola Holmes is on Netflix, based on a book series by Nancy Springer.
Extras:
- trailer for “Enola Holmes” // 3 min http://bit.ly/enolaholmestrail
- Conan Doyle’s book “The Coming of the Fairies” // book http://bit.ly/fairiesdoyle
- what isn’t actually in the books // article http://bit.ly/holmescanon
- the lawsuit against Enola Holmes // article http://bit.ly/enolalawsuit
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
This week, we discuss the journey to creating the intimate story of growing up as a black gay man in Liberty City. Moonlight is based on the unreleased play “In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue” by Tarell Alvin McCraney.
Extras:
- trailer for “Moonlight” // 2 min http://bit.ly/moonlighttrail
- interview with Barry and Tarell // 17 min http://bit.ly/barrytarellint1
- Borscht’s “Adventures of Christopher Bosh in the Multiverse!” // 11 min https://vimeo.com/64605295
- Barry’s first film, “My Josephine” // 8 min https://vimeo.com/7456450
- Barry’s PBS short, “Remigration” // 20 min http://bit.ly/remigration1
- Barry’s Borscht short, “Chlorophyl” // 17 min https://vimeo.com/79167472
- the story of the Borscht Corporation http://bit.ly/borschtcorp
- “Tongues Untied” doc by Marlon Riggs // 54 min http://bit.ly/tonguesuntieddoc
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Dive headfirst into the novel, nonlinear take on what makes us human. Is it horror, thriller, or just an existential question? I’m Thinking of Ending Things is by Iain Reid, now a film on Netflix by Charlie Kaufman.
Extras:
- trailer for i’m thinking of ending things (2020) // 2min vid http://bit.ly/itoettrailer
- the references to other work in the film // article http://bit.ly/itoetrefs
- interview with author Iain Reid // article http://bit.ly/iainreid1
- interview with Reid and Kaufman // article http://bit.ly/reidkaufinterview
- youtube explainer of Synecdoche NY // 5hr vid http://bit.ly/synecdocheexplain
- explanations of the film by Kaufman // article http://bit.ly/ioetexplanation
- Kaufman’s script for A Scanner Darkly // script http://bit.ly/kaufmandarkly
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Blade Runner. Minority Report. Total Recall. Just a few of the many stories by an almost-overlooked sci-fi legend - Philip K Dick left us a catalog of mind-warping works, but what did it take to create them? And what happened to the android version of his head after he died?
Extras:
- on Philip K Dick’s Hollywood resurgence // article http://bit.ly/philipkdick1
- on Philp’s paranoia // article http://bit.ly/philipkdick2
- the lost android head of PKD // article http://bit.ly/philipkdick3
- the appeal of PKD’s works // 6min video http://bit.ly/philipkdick4
- the book on PKD’s life: The Shifting Realities // book https://amzn.to/2Z7JMdz
- speech of PKD from 1978 about reality // speech http://bit.ly/philipkdick5
- BBC doc about PKD // 55min video http://bit.ly/philipkdick6
- PKD’s speech on simulated “matrix” reality // 4min video http://bit.ly/philipkdick7
- Blade Runner making-of documentary // 3hr video http://bit.ly/philipkdick8
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Evan and Taylor are off this week! Please reach out with a message if there’s a movie or book connection you want us to cover next time.
Thank you all so much for listening and learning with us every week.
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
How did the hit Nickelodeon show come to be? What made it so revolutionary? And why is it all up in the news again? Avatar: The Last Airbender was created by Bryan Konietzko and Mike DiMartino, based on the folklore and cultures of Chinese, East Asian, South Asian, Indian, Mesoamerican, and Inuit peoples.
Extras:
- original trailer for Avatar: The Last Airbender // 1 min http://bit.ly/avatartrailer1
- documentary on Bryan and Mike about the show’s creation // 32 mins http://bit.ly/avatardoc1
- podcast interview with Bryan & Michael (series creators) // 40 mins http://bit.ly/avatardoc2
- original test pilot episode for Avatar // 11 mins http://bit.ly/avatarpilot
- Joseph Campbell on The Power of Myth // 56 mins http://bit.ly/powerofmyth1
- cultural influences in the world of Avatar // 12 mins http://bit.ly/avatardoc3
- master list of influences on the Avatar series // article http://bit.ly/avatarinfluences
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Frances Hodgson Burnett was the bestselling American female novelist of her lifetime. How did her legacy end up becoming an often-forgotten children’s book? The film is now on HBO Max, based on the book The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
Extras:
- trailer for The Secret Garden (2020) // video https://bit.ly/secretgarden2020
- trailer for The Secret Garden (1993) // video https://bit.ly/secretgarden1993
- the differences from the novel // article https://bit.ly/secretgardendiff
- the history of the Fauntleroy suit // article https://bit.ly/fauntleroysuit
- Frances’ essay, My Robin // article https://bit.ly/francesmyrobin
- the Unexpected Life of the Author of the Secret Garden // book https://bit.ly/fhbbiography
- The Secret Garden full book text // book https://bit.ly/secretgardenfull
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Why did a man build a war machine and wreak havoc on a small town in Colorado? What films and movies might have inspired this? And is this the first time this has happened? Tread is a documentary, based on the book Killdozer by Patrick Brower.
Extras:
- trailer for Tread documentary // video https://bit.ly/treaddoc
- interview with author Patrick Brower // article https://bit.ly/pbrowerint
- the Killdozer route and locations on Google Maps // video https://bit.ly/killdozer1
- San Diego tank rampage of 1995 // video https://bit.ly/killdozer2
- Marvin Heemeyer’s manifesto tapes // audio https://bit.ly/killdozer3
- bulldozer attack of 1998 // article https://bit.ly/killdozer4
- full film of cult sci-fi Killdozer(1974) // video https://bit.ly/killdozer1974
- Boogaloo attack in June 2020 // article https://bit.ly/boogalooarticle
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Shakespeare wrote fan-fiction? There’s sexy Gulliver’s Travels fanart? This is our most salacious episode yet, as we dive into the world of self-publishing on Wattpad, fan lit, and the most watched film on Netflix. The Kissing Booth is based on the book by Beth Reekles.
Extras:
- the trailer for The Kissing Booth 2 // video https://bit.ly/kissingboothtrailer
- how The Kissing Booth film became popular // article https://bit.ly/kissbooth1
- the self-publishing website Wattpad // website https://www.wattpad.com
- Jacob Elordi (Noah) on the show // article https://bit.ly/kissbooth2
- the story behind “After” // article https://bit.ly/afterbook1
- Gulliver’s travels fanfiction art // article https://bit.ly/gulliverfanfic
- Henry Fielding’s 1740’s fanfiction // article https://bit.ly/fanfiction1
- a history of fanfiction // article https://bit.ly/fanfiction2
- trailer for The Edge of Seventeen // video https://bit.ly/edgeof17trailer
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Join us as we learn Harriet Tubman’s incredible life, as an abolitionist, spy, and Civil War hero. And why are the only things about her life from children’s books? Harriet is a film by Kasi Lemmons, and Bound for the Promised Land is a book by Kate Clifford Larson.
Extras:
- the new photo of Harriet Tubman found in 2017 // article https://bit.ly/harrietphoto
- trailer for Harriet // video https://bit.ly/harriettrail
- on Harriet Tubman’s visions // article https://bit.ly/harrietvisions
- on Harriet Tubman’s Civil War raid // article https://bit.ly/harrietraid
- Harriet film vs real life facts // article https://bit.ly/harrietfacts
- interview with author Kate Clifford Larson // video https://bit.ly/harrietauthor
- Bound for the Promised Land biography // book https://bit.ly/harrietbio
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Learn about the work that brought gay teen love stories to the mainstream. Love, Victor is on Hulu and based on the film Love, Simon, adapted from the book Simon vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda written by Becky Albertalli.
Extras:
- trailer for Love, Victor on Hulu // video https://bit.ly/lovevictortralier
- interview with writer Becky Albertalli on start // article https://bit.ly/beckyainterview
- interview with writer Becky Albertalli on process // video https://bit.ly/beckyint2
- Becky recommends Jaclyn Moriarty // article https://bit.ly/beckyjaclyn
- database for LGBTQ books https://lgbtqreads.com
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
The ten-dollar Founding Father without a father, and how his story came to be. Hamilton is a musical on Disney Plus, based on the book Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow.
Extras:
- trailer for Hamilton on Disney+ // 2m https://bit.ly/hamtrailer
- Hamilton’s America PBS documentary // 1hr 30m https://bit.ly/hamiltonpbsdoc
- interview with Ron Chernow // 1hr https://bit.ly/ronchernowint
- interview with Chernow, Kail, and Miranda // 42m https://bit.ly/hamilinterview
- Hamilton History channel documentary // 1hr 30m https://bit.ly/historychint
- Hamilton word count // article https://bit.ly/hamilwordcount
- Lin Manuel Miranda at the White House (2009) // 5m https://bit.ly/lmrwhitehouse
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
A civilian investigator becomes the foremost authority on a decades long manhunt. I’ll Be Gone in the Dark is a miniseries on HBO, and a book, written by Michelle McNamara.
Extras:
- trailer, I’ll Be Gone in the Dark (HBO) // trailer https://bit.ly/McNamaratrailer
- the book, “I’ll Be Gone in the Dark” // book https://bit.ly/mcnamara5
- Billy Jensen’s book “Chase Darkness with Me” // book https://bit.ly/bjensenbook
- Michelle’s blog, “True Crime Diary” // site http://www.truecrimediary.com
- about Michelle’s childhood // article https://bit.ly/mcnamara1
- the SXSW panel, “Solving Murders w/ Social Media // article https://bit.ly/slvsocial
- Michelle’s solving of the missing children case // article https://bit.ly/mcnamara3
- Michelle’s original 2013 article in La Mag // article https://bit.ly/mcnamara4
- the Golden State Killer pleads guilty // article https://bit.ly/gskguilty
- Patton Oswalt interview about Michelle’s book // video https://bit.ly/pattonos1
- interview with Michelle on The Dork Forest podcast // podcast https://bit.ly/mcnamara2
- My Favorite Murder podcast episode on GSK // podcast https://bit.ly/mfmgoldenstate
- The Murder Squad, with Jensen and Holes // podcast http://themurdersquad.com
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
We tackle the race massacre of 1921, the lead-up of the Red Summer of 1919, and the hidden history uncovered in modern times. Watchmen is created by Damon Lindelof, based on the book by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. The Burning is written by Tim Madigan.
Extras:
- Watchmen (HBO) trailer // 2 min https://bit.ly/watchmenhbotrail
- interview with Damon Lindelof on writing // 10 min https://bit.ly/damonlinterview
- Tim Madigan’s book, The Burning // book https://bit.ly/theburningbook
- WEB DuBois essay, “Returning Soldiers” // essay https://bit.ly/returnsoldiers
- the history of the Tulsa Race Massacre // article https://bit.ly/tulsarm
- the history of the Rosewood Massacre // article https://bit.ly/rosewdmassacre
- press during 1919 massacres // article https://bit.ly/1919press
- 1921 Tulsa article after the massacre // article https://bit.ly/tulsajune2
- Donald Byrd’s dance “Greenwood” // 38 min https://bit.ly/greenwooddance
- Teaching for Black Lives materials // resource https://www.teachingforblacklives.org
- Rosewood (1997) trailer // 3 min https://bit.ly/rosewoodtrailer
- interview with Olivia Hooker, a survivor // article https://bit.ly/oliviahint
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Let’s talk about our history. We learn about the black veterans of the Vietnam War, and hear the stories of military service of African Americans in the United States. Da 5 Bloods is co-written and directed by Spike Lee (now on Netflix), based on the book Bloods by Wallace Terry.
Extras:
- Da 5 Bloods trailer // 3 min https://bit.ly/da5bloodstrailer
- Bloods In ‘Nam PBS Frontline doc // 45 min https://bit.ly/bloodsinnam
- audio from the front lines recording // 45 min https://bit.ly/cominghomevietnam
- Bloods: Black Veterans of the Vietnam War: An Oral History // book https://bit.ly/bloodsbook
- Missing Pages: Black Journalists of Modern America: An Oral History // book https://bit.ly/missingpgs
- on the ending of Do The Right Thing // 15 min https://bit.ly/dtrtending
- Wallace Terry greeting the segregationist governor // photo https://bit.ly/wallaceterryphoto
- on racism during the Vietnam War // article https://bit.ly/vietwarracism
- military history of African Americans // article https://bit.ly/uswarhistory
- statistics on Black Americans in Vietnam // book https://bit.ly/ussoldierbook
- every movie reference in Da 5 Bloods // article https://bit.ly/da5bloodsrefs
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
How so many parts of our world have been touched by the magic.
Extras:
- how Harry Potter changed books // article https://bit.ly/hpbooklegacy
- the problem with translating HP // video https://bit.ly/translatinghp
- Harry Potter Voldemort name translations // article https://bit.ly/voldemortname
- a Harry and the Potters song // video https://bit.ly/handthep
- My Immortal, the worst fanfiction // article https://bit.ly/myimmortalff
- the Quidditch World Cup // video https://bit.ly/quidditchvid
- book lengths over time // article https://bit.ly/yabooklength
- the misquoted Onion Satanism piece // article https://bit.ly/hponion
- Hogwarts beats a real school in rankings // article https://bit.ly/loretto1
- the demand for pet owls // article https://bit.ly/owlpotter1
- JK Rowling’s essay on gender issues // article https://bit.ly/jkessay1
- the infamous Harry Potter Puppet Pals // video https://bit.ly/hppuppet
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Eight minutes, forty-six seconds.
That is how long a police officer kept his knee on George Floyd’s neck. A murder committed on an unarmed black man, in broad daylight, by law enforcement.
Today, we are silent for 8 minutes, 46 seconds - to honor and remember George Floyd, and the many others who have died, as the United States confronts the injustices of police brutality, systematic racism, and white supremacy.
The United States wrote in its founding document that “all men are created equal”, and it has not lived up to that promise. America can no longer hide from its past. But the promise is not in vain, because the promise does not come from the past.
The promise of America comes from the striving of its people. It has always been the people. Our history is the history of people who wouldn’t accept things as they were. We are a nation unwilling to let things be. We are a nation of protesters. We are a nation who does not give up on our people.
There is a saying on the Great Seal, a saying even older than the Declaration.
E pluribus unum. “Out of many, one.”
The forgotten promise of so many, for so long, must become the promise of one. One nation, one people.
Let us all do the work.
Links:
- Color of Change
Sign this petition calling for the end of police violence against Black people. https://act.colorofchange.org/signup/state-emergency-black-people-are-dying
- Nationwide Bail Fund
Help support bail for protestors in your community. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd
- Campaign Zero
A look at data and research-informed policy solutions communities can put in place to end police violence. https://www.joincampaignzero.org/#campaign
Media Resources:
- Movies
13th (NETFLIX)
American Son (NETFLIX)
Dear White People (NETFLIX)
If Beale Street Could Talk (HULU)
King in the Wilderness (HBO)
See You Yesterday (NETFLIX)
The Hate U Give (CINEMAX)
When They See Us (NETFLIX)
- Podcasts
1619 (NEW YORK TIMES)
About Race
Code Switch (NPR)
Intersectionality Matters!
Pod Save The People
Pod for the Cause
Seeing White
- Books
So You Want To Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo
A People’s History of the United States by Howard Zinn
Stamped From The Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi
Evicted by Matthew Desmond
Nobody by Marc Lamont Hill
Blackballed by Darryl Pinckney
The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein
The magical cinematic journey from book to screen.
Extras:
- the first screen test with Harry, Hermione, and Ron // 12 min https://bit.ly/hpscreentest
- Diagon Alley on Google Maps street view // link https://bit.ly/diagonmaps
- JK Rowling’s new free book, The Ickabog // link https://bit.ly/ickabogbook
- the terrible NY Times review // article https://bit.ly/hpnytreview
- a conversation between Rowling and Radcliffe // 53 min https://bit.ly/rowlingradcliffe
- a conversation between Rowling and Kloves // 47 min https://bit.ly/rowlingkloves
- why Harry’s eyes aren’t green // article https://bit.ly/hpgreeneyes
- Robin Williams as Hagrid // article https://bit.ly/robinwilliamshagrid
- Eight-part Entertainment Weekly reporting // article https://bit.ly/ewharrypotter
- How Daniel became Harry Potter // article https://bit.ly/danielpotter
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
How does 11 million dollars go missing from the best school system in the nation? And what does Charles Dickens have to do with it? Bad Education is a film on HBO starring Hugh Jackman, written by Mark Makowsky and directed by Cory Finley. The story is based on the New York Magazine article on Frank Tassone, written by Robert Kolker.
Extras:
- Bad Education trailer // 2 min https://bit.ly/badedtrailer
- the original New York Magazine piece // article https://bit.ly/badsup
- interview with director Cory Finley // article https://bit.ly/cfinley
- interview with writer Mike Makowsky // article https://bit.ly/mmakowsky
- podcast interview with Frank Tassone // 33 min https://bit.ly/ftassone
- interview with actor Hugh Jackman // article https://bit.ly/hjackmanbadsup
- aftermath of the embezzlement // article https://bit.ly/pgluckin
- on the film’s creation // article https://bit.ly/badedfilm
- history of Charles Dickens’ book, Martin Chuzzlewit // article https://bit.ly/dickenschuzzlewit
- clipping regarding Dicken’s book // article https://bit.ly/chuzzlewit
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
How it all began, with the woman who made the best-selling book series of all time.
Extras:
- JK Rowling on her extensive notes // 5 min https://bit.ly/harrypnotes
- interview with the publisher on accepting JK Rowling // 4 min https://bit.ly/hppublisher
- documentary spotlight on JK Rowling // 24 min https://bit.ly/JKspotlight
- Oprah interview with JK Rowling // 40 min https://bit.ly/jkoprah
- radio interview with JK Rowling, 1999 // article https://bit.ly/1999jkint
- Harry Potter in Ancient Greek // article https://bit.ly/hpgreek
- New Yorker piece on JK Rowling // article https://bit.ly/mugglemarch
- book on the origins of Harry Potter // book https://bit.ly/hporiginsbook
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
We tackle the history of legal thrillers, the journey of a lawyer-turned-author, and if violence is hereditary. Defending Jacob is a miniseries on Apple TV, based on the book by William Landay.
Extras:
- interview with show creator Mark Bomback // article https://bit.ly/bombackinterview
- talk at Google with author William Landay // 45 min https://bit.ly/landayint1
- interview with author William Landay // 7 min https://bit.ly/landayint2
- Abraham Lincoln’s true crime writing // article https://bit.ly/attorneyabe
- LA Times reporting on the “murder gene” // article https://bit.ly/murdergene1
- 1997 Esquire article about the “murder gene” // article https://bit.ly/murdergene2
- Italian court case with reduced sentence due to gene // article https://bit.ly/courtcasegene
- the science behind MAOA gene // article https://bit.ly/MAOAgene
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
The comedic sci-fi series you wish you understood, and now, you can! Learn about Douglas Adams, the number 42, and why you shouldn’t panic. It’s the 15th anniversary of the film, and the 42nd anniversary of the original work.
Extras:
- the trailer // 2 min https://bit.ly/hhgttgtrailer
- Elon Musk’s love of HG2G // article https://bit.ly/elonmuskhitch
- Douglas Adams on Letterman // 7 min https://bit.ly/daletterman
- original radio play (episode 1) // 24 min https://bit.ly/hg2gradio
- Douglas Adams TED talk // 1hr 30 min https://bit.ly/datedtalk
- Douglas Adams rhino costume dance // 4 min https://bit.ly/darhinocostume
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod
Learn about one of the most influential women of the 20th century, how amendments work, and a college sophomore who uncovered a 202-year-old loophole in the constitution. We dive into Mrs. America, a miniseries on Hulu, and the books The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan, and A Choice Not an Echo, by Phyllis Schlafly.
Extras:
- Mrs. America trailer // 3 min https://bit.ly/mrsamericatrailer
- the debate on Good Morning America // 24 min https://bit.ly/gmadebate
- writer Dahvi Waller on creation // 13 min https://bit.ly/dahviwaller
- the historical accuracy of the show // article https://bit.ly/mrsamericafactvfiction
- the 27th amendment that was found by a 19-year-old // article https://bit.ly/27amendment
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
We uncover the origins of the hit TV show on HBO, the beginning of computer effects in film, and the life of the author of Jurassic Park. Westworld is a show on HBO, and a movie (and novel) from 1973.
Extras:
- Westworld (2020) trailer // 2 min: https://bit.ly/westworldhbotrail
- Westworld (1973) trailer // 3 min: https://bit.ly/westworld1973trail
- interview with Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy on the show // article: https://bit.ly/jnolanljoyinterview
- the history of the original Westworld’s SFX // article: https://bit.ly/westworldsfx
- clip of the 1973 Westworld’s first computer effect // 2 min: https://bit.ly/gunslingersfx
- Arnold Schwarzenegger citing Westworld as his influence for the Terminator // article https://bit.ly/arnoldwestworld
- the life of Michael Crichton // article: https://bit.ly/mcrichtonlife
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
Journey with us into Regency England, Beverly Hills in the ’90’s, and what Jane Austen invented that changed literature.
Extras:
- Emma. (2020) trailer // 2 min: https://bit.ly/emma2020trailer
- Clueless (1995) trailer // 2 min: https://bit.ly/cluelesstrailer
- interview with the writer (Eleanor Catton) // article: https://bit.ly/emmawriterinterview
- interview with the director of Clueless // 10 min: https://bit.ly/amyheckerlingint
Contact:
- Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
The odd (and real!) town of Shaker Heights, baby adoption in the 1990’s, and Evan and Taylor’s earnest attempt to understand motherhood. This week, we cover Little Fires Everywhere, the show on Hulu and the book by Celeste Ng.
ALERT: We also made another podcast as an April Fool’s joke!
- Judge a Book (our April Fool’s podcast!) https://lists.pocketcasts.com/catpockets
Extras:
- trailer, Little Fires Everywhere (Hulu) // 2 min: www.bit.ly/lfetrailer
- interview with showrunner Liz Tigelaar // article: www.bit.ly/liztiginterview
- interview with Reese Witherspoon // article: www.bit.ly/reeseinterview
- Captioning Emily by Celeste Ng // article: www.bit.ly/captioningemily
- essay by Celeste on fiction writing // article: www.bit.ly/needfiction
Contact:
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- Want to help the show? Leave a review! www.ratethispodcast.com/illiterate
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod
We give you the imaginary presidency of Charles Lindbergh, the cycles of human history, and what the heck was really going on in 1940. This week, “The Plot Against America”, a limited series on HBO, and a novel by Philip Roth.
Extras:
- The Plot Against America trailer // 3 min https://bit.ly/plotagainsttrailer
- interview with author Philip Roth // 5 min https://bit.ly/prothinterview
- interview with author Philip Roth // article https://bit.ly/nytrothinterview
- the 1939 opinion poll on Jewish population // article https://bit.ly/1939poll
- Charles Lindbergh’s anti-Semitic speech // audio https://bit.ly/lindberghspeech
- the 1936 poll about FDR becoming a dictator // article https://bit.ly/fdrdictator
- the history of quotas on Jewish students at Ivy Leagues // article https://bit.ly/ivyleaguedisc
- the Howe-Strauss generational cycle theory // article https://bit.ly/generationaltheory
Contact:
- How to get a free sticker: Send a message to @illiteratepod on instagram
- Want to help the show? Leave a review! www.ratethispodcast.com/illiterate
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod
Stay safe, wash your hands, socially distance, and call your parents! This week, we cover pandemics in history, and some old movies that are now popular again.
Extras:
- CDC reviews pandemic movies // 22 min https://bit.ly/cdcreviewmovies
- 1918 outbreak, Philly vs. St. Louis // article https://bit.ly/phillystlouispandemic
- 1885 cholera map data in London // article https://bit.ly/jonsnowmap
- interview with expert Ian Lipkin // 17 min https://bit.ly/ianlapkinint
- Outbreak trailer // 2 min https://bit.ly/outbreaktrailer
- Contagion trailer // 2 min https://bit.ly/contagiontrail
- The Hot Zone book // full book https://bit.ly/hotzonebook
- the history of pandemics // article https://bit.ly/pandemichistory
- Frank Snowden, epidemics and society // article https://bit.ly/franksnowden
- The End of October book // book https://bit.ly/endofoctober
Contact:
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- Want to help the show? Leave a review! www.ratethispodcast.com/illiterate
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod
The new, artistic film “Wendy” by Benh Zeitlin, the odd life of author JM Barrie, and the largest covert operation to fly children across the world. We’re giving you everything you need to know about Peter Pan.
Extras:
- Wendy trailer // 2 min http://bit.ly/wendytrail
- history of the name Wendy // article http://bit.ly/wendyname
- the life of JM Barrie // article http://bit.ly/jmbarriebio
- interview with director Benh Zeitlin // article http://bit.ly/wendydirector
- Operation Pedro Pan documentary // 4 mins http://bit.ly/operationpedro
Contact:
- How to get a free sticker: Send a message to @illiteratepod on instagram
- Want to help the show? Leave a review! www.ratethispodcast.com/illiterate
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod
We tackle the father of science fiction, the odd 2000’s Kevin Bacon adaptation, predicting the future, and even the One Ring from Lord of the Rings. The Invisible Man (2020) is by Leigh Whannell, the original book by HG Wells.
Extras:
- The Invisible Man (2020) trailer // 3 min http://bit.ly/inv2020trailer
- interview with writer/director // article http://bit.ly/leighwhannellint
- the silly poem the book is based on // poem http://bit.ly/ogpoemhgwells
- modern tech’s invisibility cloak // 8 min http://bit.ly/inviscloakvid
- Hollow Man (2000) trailer // 2 min http://bit.ly/hollowmantrail
- The Invisible Man (1933) special effects // 2 min http://bit.ly/invis1933sfx
- HG Wells’ futurist predictions // 5 min http://bit.ly/hgprophet
Contact:
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- Want to help the show? Leave a review! www.ratethispodcast.com/illiterate
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod
We explain the history behind the madman Jack London, his iconic work, the bizarre Disney adaptation, and a lesser known, live-action dog tale. The Call of the Wild is by Jack London, and also Togo with Willem Dafoe, out on Disney Plus.
Extras:
- Jack London by Alex Kershaw / book http://bit.ly/jacklondonbook
- What A Nightmare, Charlie Brown! / 5 min. http://bit.ly/charliebrownwild
- interview with Togo director / article http://bit.ly/togoint
- Chris Sanders storybook about what’s wrong with Disney / article http://bit.ly/disneybearbook
Contact:
- How to get a free sticker: Send a message to @illiteratepod on instagram
- Want to help the show? Leave a review! www.ratethispodcast.com/illiterate
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod
An under-the-radar film shot on iPhone, the 1968 Olympic protests, and The Revolt of the Black Athlete. The book is by Harry Edwards, and High Flying Bird is directed by Steven Soderbergh on Netflix.
Extras:
- High Flying Bird trailer / 2 min. http://bit.ly/hfbtrailer
- Unsane trailer / 2 min. http://bit.ly/unsanetrail
- Tarell Alvin McCraney (writer) interview / article http://bit.ly/writerinhfb
- High Flying Bird historical context / article http://bit.ly/historicalhfb
- Harry Edwards story / article http://bit.ly/hedwards
Contact:
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- Want to help the show? Leave a review! www.ratethispodcast.com/illiterate
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod
The South Korean film that swept the Oscars this year, and the meaning behind the big film and literature prizes.
Extras:
- Parasite trailer / 2 min: http://bit.ly/parasitetrail
- interview with Bong Joon Ho / article: http://bit.ly/bongint
- interview about set design / article: http://bit.ly/architectureparasite
- interview about editing / article: http://bit.ly/editorparasite
- video about the french sisters / 10 min: http://bit.ly/papinsisters
Contact:
- How to get a free sticker: Send a message to @illiteratepod on instagram
- Want to help the show? Leave a review! www.ratethispodcast.com/illiterate
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod
How the 24-year-missing director of this film is a Nazi-hunting Indiana Jones, the unfortunate life of H.P. Lovecraft, and what makes these spooky stories different from Stephen King. Color Out of Space by Richard Stanley is based on “The Colour Out of Space” by H.P. Lovecraft.
Extras:
- Color Out of Space trailer / 2 min: http://bit.ly/color2019trailer
- The Colour Out of Space short story / 1.5 hr: http://bit.ly/coloraudiobook
- Annihilation trailer / 2 min: http://bit.ly/annihilationtrail
- Voice of the Moon (Afghan War) doc / 30 min: http://bit.ly/voiceofthemoon
- Lost Soul (career-ending film) doc trailer / 2 min: http://bit.ly/lostsoultrailer
- The Secret Glory (Nazi-hunting) doc / 1.5 hr: http://bit.ly/secretglorydoc
- Lovecraft Country (HBO) teaser / 6 min: http://bit.ly/lovecraftcountry
- Richard Stanley interview / article: http://bit.ly/stanleylainterview
- Massive life of Richard Stanley interview / article: http://bit.ly/stanleyinterview2
Contact:
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- Want to help the show? Leave a review! www.ratethispodcast.com/illiterate
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod
An interview with the director, Oz Perkins of the new film, Gretel and Hansel. Plus, were the Grimm Brothers really so grim? And why are there so many stories about eating children?
Special thanks to Osgood Perkins for speaking with us this week! Go check out Gretel & Hansel.
Extras:
- Trailer for Gretel & Hansel (YouTube): http://bit.ly/hg2020trailer
- How the Nazis used Grimm fairy tales (Telegraph): http://bit.ly/nazifairytales
- An interview with Osgood Perkins (Daily Beast): http://bit.ly/ozinterview
- Grimm’s law of linguistics (YouTube): http://bit.ly/grimmslaw
- Tim Burton’s Hansel & Gretel (YouTube): http://bit.ly/timburtonhg
Contact:
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- Want to help the show? Leave a review! www.ratethispodcast.com/illiterate
- Reach out on instagram @illiteratepod
The Civil Rights movement in the 60’s, the missing speech paper, FBI threats, and the biggest Star Trek fan. We cover Martin Luther King Jr, and Selma (2015).
Bonus links:
- King in the Wilderness doc (free on YouTube): http://bit.ly/kinginthewild
- Eyes on the Prize, Selma episode (YouTube): http://bit.ly/pbsdocselma
- FBI note sent to MLK (Vox): http://bit.ly/mlkfbinote
- the man with the “I Have A Dream” paper (YouTube): http://bit.ly/georgerav
- Nichelle Nichols on MLK and Star Trek (YouTube): http://bit.ly/nichellemlk
- Selma trailer (YouTube): http://bit.ly/selmatrail
Free Stuff:
- How to get a free sticker: Send us a message to @illiteratepod on instagram
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Learn about how the CIA paid for the film version, the links to the Russian Revolution, and how the author (literally) lost his voice. This is a dive into a literary classic, Animal Farm by George Orwell.
Links:
- (WATCH): the full 1954 version on YouTube: http://bit.ly/animalfarm1954
- (WATCH): the full 1999 version on YouTube: http://bit.ly/animalfarm1999film
- (READ) the missing preface about censorship: http://bit.ly/afpreface
- (WATCH) China’s ban on Animal Farm in 2018: http://bit.ly/afchinaban
- (READ) about the early Polish influence, Bunt: http://bit.ly/animalfarmbunt
- (READ) the one-to-one parallels to Soviet history: http://bit.ly/sovietparallelsanimal
- (READ) Orwell’s book, “Down and Out in Paris and London”: http://bit.ly/downoutpdf
- (READ) the CIA’s balloon drop of Animal Farm into the Soviet Union: http://bit.ly/ciaballonsanimalfarm
Giveaways & more:
- How to get a free sticker: Send us a message to @illiteratepod on instagram saying you want some!!!
- Want to help the show? Leave a review! www.ratethispodcast.com/illiterate
- Get a copy of Animal Farm: Shop your local indie bookstore
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The story behind the progressive book from 150 years ago, and why it keeps being re-told. Little Women is based on the book by Louisa May Alcott.
Links:
- (WATCH) the trailer for the 2019 film: http://bit.ly/littlewomen2019trail
- (WATCH) the trailer for the 1994 film: http://bit.ly/littlewomen1994trail
- (WATCH) the reaction of Joey on Friends: http://bit.ly/friendslittlewomen
- (WATCH) full episodes from the anime TV series: http://bit.ly/animelittlewomen
- (WATCH) a comparison of the film adaptations: http://bit.ly/lwfilmversions
- (READ) about A Long Fatal Love Chase: http://bit.ly/longfatallove
Extras:
- How to get a free sticker: Send us a message to @illiteratepod on instagram
- Want to help the show? Leave a review! www.ratethispodcast.com/illiterate
- Get a copy of Little Women: Shop your local indie bookstore
Contact:
@illiteratepod
Evan and Taylor recap the best episodes, uncover shocking new developments, and say what’s in store for 2020. Also, YOU can get some FREE illiterate swag. Here’s how:
- How to get a free sticker: Send us a message to @illiteratepod on instagram
- Want to help the show? Leave a review! www.ratethispodcast.com/illiterate
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Musicals from the 80’s, an almost-animation, the history, the hype, and why on earth there’s a movie now. Cats is based on TS Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats”.
Extras:
- (LOOK) at the artwork for the un-made Spielberg animation: http://bit.ly/spielbergcats
- (WATCH) the trailer for the film Cats: http://bit.ly/catsfilmtrail
- (WATCH) a clip of “Memory” from the musical: http://bit.ly/memorysongcats
- (WATCH) a 30 minute doc on the making of the 1998 film: http://bit.ly/catsmusicaldoc
- (READ) an original Variety review of the 1982 premiere on Broadway: http://bit.ly/catsvarietyreview
- (READ) the TS Eliot poem “Memory” is based on: http://bit.ly/rhapsodyonawindynight
- Get a copy of Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats: Shop your local indie bookstore
Contact: reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, there was a book. The Star Wars saga is more intertwined in literature than you’ve ever been told. Also, so is The Mandalorian. Featuring Splinter of the Mind’s Eye, by Alan Dean Foster.
Extras:
- (WATCH) the trailer for The Mandalorian http://bit.ly/mandotrailer
- (WATCH) the full Star Wars Holiday Special (1978): http://bit.ly/swholidayspecial
- (WATCH) the trailer for George Lucas’ first film, THX1138: http://bit.ly/thx1138trailer
- (WATCH) the trailer for the doc, The People vs. George Lucas: http://bit.ly/pplvsgltrailer
- (WATCH) a video on Lone Wolf and Cub: http://bit.ly/lonewolfcubvid
- (READ) Shakespeare’s Star Wars: http://bit.ly/shksprstarwars
- (READ) about Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker: http://bit.ly/swadventuresbook
- (LIST) of the best Star Wars books if you’ve seen the movies: http://bit.ly/swbooklist
- (LOOK) at the Star Wars comics from 1977: http://bit.ly/swcomics1977
- Get a copy of Splinter of the Mind’s Eye: Shop your local indie bookstore
Contact: reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
The mafia, Jimmy Hoffa, and the Irish guy who told it all. The Irishman, directed by Martin Scorsese is based on the (maybe) true book, “I Heard You Paint Houses” by Charles Brandt.
Extras:
- (WATCH) the Mythbusters ep about Hoffa in the stadium: http://bit.ly/mythbusthoffa
- (WATCH) a tv doc on the Irishman’s interviews with the author: http://bit.ly/tvdocirishman
- (READ) an article refuting the book’s validity: http://bit.ly/debunkhoffa
- (READ) about the de-aging effects in the film: http://bit.ly/deagingirishman
- (READ) about DeNiro’s warning by journalists not to make the film: http://bit.ly/denirodont
- (READ) about Jimmy Hoffa in film: http://bit.ly/jimmyfilms
Get a copy of I Heard You Paint Houses:
Shop your local indie bookstore
Contact: reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
The decades-long production of Frozen, the wild life of a Danish man, and how a 150-year-old story made just a few billion dollars. Frozen is based on The Snow Queen, written by Hans Christian Andersen.
Watch/read/listen:
- (WATCH) the original 1957 animated Soviet version: http://bit.ly/snowqueensoviet
- (WATCH) about Solvang, California http://bit.ly/solvangca
- (WATCH) the statue of Hans in Central Park, NYC http://bit.ly/hansnyc
- (WATCH) a trailer for 1952’s Hans Christian Andersen with Danny Kaye: http://bit.ly/hca1952
- (WATCH) uncut behind the scenes of the Frozen production: http://bit.ly/frozenbroll
- (READ) the original text of The Snow Queen: http://bit.ly/snowqueentext
- (READ) about Frozen 2’s monopoly of S. Korea’s theaters: http://bit.ly/froz2monopoly
- (READ) about Hans Christian Andersen’s sexuality: http://bit.ly/hanssexuality
- (READ) about the weird theme park in China http://bit.ly/andersenpark
Get a copy of Hans Christian Andersen’s Tales: Shop your local indie bookstore
Contact:
- reach out on instagram @illiteratepod
Learn the history of Black Friday, media to watch/read this season, and the juicy details on the Christmas films we all love. (Yep, they were books.) Check out the links in the show notes for everything!
Thanksgiving films (trailers):
- PLANES, TRAINS, & AUTOMOBILES: http://bit.ly/ptatrailer
- PRISONERS: http://bit.ly/prisonerstrail
In theaters now (trailers):
- A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: http://bit.ly/rogerstrailer
- FROZEN 2: http://bit.ly/froz2
- KNIVES OUT: http://bit.ly/kivesouttrail
- QUEEN & SLIM: http://bit.ly/queenandslimtrail
- PARASITE: http://bit.ly/parasitetrail
Book recommendations:
- BILLY LYNN’S LONG HALFTIME WALK: http://bit.ly/billylynnbook
- THE GREATEST GIFT: http://bit.ly/ggiftbook
- A CHRISTMAS STORY: http://bit.ly/christmasstorybook
- THE LIFE & ADVENTURES OF SANTA CLAUS: http://bit.ly/santabookbaum
Music recommendations (video):
- MUST BE SANTA (Bob Dylan): http://bit.ly/mustbesantasong
History notes:
- (READ) an article about Franksgiving: http://bit.ly/franksgiving1
- (READ) an article about Philadelphia’s Black Friday: http://bit.ly/blfriday1
Get books this holiday season from your independent bookstores:
- Indiebound https://www.indiebound.org
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Everything you need to know about Le Mans, racing, and the underdog team that changed the game. The film Ford v Ferrari, based on the book Go Like Hell by AJ Baime.
Watch/read/listen:
- (WATCH) the trailer for Ford v Ferrari http://bit.ly/fordvferrtrail
- (WATCH) Jacky Ickx walking to his car http://bit.ly/walkstartlemans
- (WATCH) the trailer for the 1971 film Le Mans http://bit.ly/stevemcqlemans
- (WATCH) the trailer for the doc about the 1971 film http://bit.ly/stevemcqdoc
- (WATCH) the trailer for The 24 Hour War doc http://bit.ly/24hrwartrail
- (WATCH) the director’s breakdown of running to the car http://bit.ly/runninglemans
- (WATCH) the sons as stunt drivers for the film http://bit.ly/fordvsferrarisons
- (READ) AJ Baime’s book about Ford in WW2 http://bit.ly/arsenalofd
Get a copy of Go Like Hell: Shop your local indie bookstore
Contact: reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Everything you need to know about the master of horror. Also, the tale behind his latest adaptation, Doctor Sleep, the sequel to The Shining.
Watch/read/listen:
- WATCH: the trailer for Doctor Sleep http://bit.ly/drslptrail
- WATCH: the trailer for Gerald’s Game http://bit.ly/geraldtrail
- WATCH: The Shining TV miniseries trailer http://bit.ly/shiningtvtrail
- WATCH: Oscar the therapy cat http://bit.ly/oscartherapy
- WATCH: the Misery trailer http://bit.ly/miserytrail
- WATCH: George and Stephen chat http://bit.ly/gandstalk
- READ: The Rolling Stone interview http://bit.ly/skrollingst
- READ: an interview about Doctor Sleep http://bit.ly/drsleepint
- READ: about Stephen King winning the National Book Award http://bit.ly/skaward
- READ: his fav book, Lisey’s Story http://bit.ly/liseysstory
- READ: his memoir, On Writing http://bit.ly/onwritingsk
Get a copy of Doctor Sleep: Shop your local indie bookstore
Topics from today’s episode:
01:05 - what is Doctor Sleep?
04:10 - voting for King’s next book
05:50 - a real-life psychic cat
09:40 - father and son influences
12:25 - Stephen’s childhood
15:50 - the garbage, Carrie, and a million bucks
18:30 - the struggle of alcohol and drugs
21:05 - the now-famous author friend
24:30 - free from addiction
27:20 - the near death accident
28:30 - literary merit
29:25 - Stephen’s favorite book he wrote
32:45 - what Stephen is afraid of
Contact: reach out on instagram. What episodes do you want to hear? - @illiteratepod
The film that took two decades (and a million favors) to make, and the book about a detective with Tourette’s. Also, the secret man who ran New York for 50 years. The film Motherless Brooklyn is by Edward Norton, and the book by Jonathan Lethem.
Watch/read/listen:
- (WATCH): the trailer for Motherless Brooklyn http://bit.ly/motherlesstrailer
- (WATCH): the trailer for the doc Twitch and Shout http://bit.ly/tourettesdoc
- (WATCH): a doc about the NBA player with Tourettes http://bit.ly/nbamahmoud
- (LISTEN): to the Radiohead version of the main song http://bit.ly/thomversion
- (LISTEN): to the Jazz version of the main song http://bit.ly/wyntonversion
- (LISTEN): to Prince’s extended version of Kiss http://bit.ly/kissextented
- (READ): the guest list for Radiohead’s concert http://bit.ly/guestlistradiohead
- (READ): An Anthropologist on Mars neurology book http://bit.ly/anthroonmars
- (READ): The Power Broker about Robert Moses http://bit.ly/pwrbrkr
- (READ): an article about the road through Washington Square Park http://bit.ly/wshsqprk
Get a copy of Motherless Brooklyn: Shop your local indie bookstore
Topics from today’s episode:
01:05 - why you should listen to the audiobook
02:50 - the worldwide history of detectives
08:00 - who is Jonathan Lethem?
08:15 - what does Motherless Brooklyn mean?
10:00 - why the detective has Tourette’s
12:00 - Edward Norton finds the book
16:30 - the secret man who ran NYC
21:45 - Edward Norton almost gave up
23:05 - ‘90s music in a ’50’s world
25:10 - Prince and Tourette’s
28:00 - the NBA player with Tourette’s
29:20 - the beautiful last line
33:10 - let us know what you’re into
Contact: reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Explaining the biggest worldwide monetary scandal everyone promptly forgot about. The Laundromat is out on Netflix, based on the book Secrecy World by Jake Bernstein.
Watch/read/listen:
- (WATCH): the trailer for The Laundromat http://bit.ly/laundrotrail
- (READ): about the boat sinking insurance scandal: http://bit.ly/boatsink
- (READ): about the murder of the businessman in China: http://bit.ly/chinamurder
- (READ): the full interactive database for the Panama Papers: http://bit.ly/panamapprs
- Get a copy of Secrecy World: Shop your local indie bookstore
Topics from today’s episode:
01:30 - the movie’s comedic take
02:20 - reasons for a shell company
06:45 - strange origins of the company
10:55 - tax avoidance or tax evasion
12:45 - how they got so popular
15:30 - who tried to stop this?
17:10 - the pot starts boiling over
22:00 - the real boating accident
24:25 - the secret art world
26:45 - the flood of leaks
32:45 - the murder in China
Contact: reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
How the film Jojo Rabbit was birthed from a tragic book, the history of Hitler satire, and what all the dictators are writing about. Jojo Rabbit is out now, starring Taika Waititi, based on the book Caging Skies by Christine Leunens.
Watch/read/listen:
- (WATCH) the trailer for Jojo Rabbit: http://bit.ly/jojotrail
- (WATCH) the Mercedes commercial the author of Caging Skies modeled in: http://bit.ly/mercedescomm
- (WATCH) an Interview with Christine Leunens about New Zealand: http://bit.ly/christinenz
- (WATCH) Taika Waititi falling asleep at the Oscars: http://bit.ly/taikasleep
- (WATCH) Taika’s short film, Two Cars One Night: http://bit.ly/2cars1night
- (WATCH) The Great Dictator - full film (1940): http://bit.ly/greatdictatorchaplin
- (WATCH) the trailer for The Producers (1967): http://bit.ly/producers1967trail
- (WATCH) the film Look Who’s Back on Netflix: http://bit.ly/lookwhosnetflx
- (WATCH) the trailer for the Australian show Danger 5: http://bit.ly/danger5trail
- (READ) about the store in India called Hitler: http://bit.ly/indiahitler
- (READ) about “What Can We Learn from Dictator’s Literature?”: http://bit.ly/dictatorlit
- (READ) about “Hitler’s Forgotten Library”: http://bit.ly/hitlerlib
- (LISTEN): to a New Zealand radio interview with Christine Leunens about the film adaptation: http://bit.ly/nzradioint
Get a copy of Caging Skies, the book Jojo’s based on: Shop your local indie bookstore
Topics from today’s episode:
00:01 - a Nancy Drew collector hit us up
03:20 - Caging Skies is wildly different
07:20 - The supermodel who wrote Caging Skies
10:00 - this story happened to her friend
11:40 - how it’s Taika Waititi’s mom’s fault
18:50 - the history of Hitler parodies
27:20 - Saddam Hussein wrote romance fiction
29:40 - Hitler’s secret library
31:10 - the future of satirizing Hitler?
Contact:
- reach out on instagram @illiteratepod
Learn about the bizarre changes to Nancy Drew over time, who wrote the stories, and why she’s inspired millions, even if we can’t remember what happened in her books.
Watch/read/listen:
- (VIDEO) Trailer for the new CW series: http://bit.ly/cwtrail
- (VIDEO) Trailer for the 2019 film: http://bit.ly/2019trail
- (VIDEO) An episode of the 1970 TV series: http://bit.ly/1970trail
- (IMAGES): A chronological comparison of cover artwork: http://bit.ly/covercomparisons
- (IMAGES): The international cover art differences: http://bit.ly/intntlcovers
- (ARTICLE): The 1930 newspaper article about the shark-shooting author: http://bit.ly/sharkshooter
- (ARTICLE): About the adaptability of Nancy Drew: http://bit.ly/nancyarticle
- Get a copy of an original Nancy Drew book: Shop your local indie bookstore
Topics from today’s episode:
01:30 - Nancy Drew’s mom is dead?
04:00 - Stratemeyer, literary genius
05:50 - the real-life Nancy Drew
08:30 - scandal of the true authors
10:00 - author shoots shark from airplane
13:00 - Nancy’s artwork in other countries
15:15 - the anti-racist revisions in the 60’s
16:50 - the sexual revisions in the 80’s
19:30 - who is Nancy Drew for?
23:50 - Nancy overtakes the Hardy Boys
25:50 - strange and failed adaptations
29:10 - the CW’s take on Nancy
32:00 - why Nancy Drew is so great
34:30 - you could be Nancy Drew!
Contact: reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Learn about the history of the Joker, and the real world assassinations and scandals that created the Joker character over the years. Now a major film “Joker” with Joaquin Phoenix.
Watch/read/listen:
- (IMAGE) The comparison photo between “The Man Who Laughs” and Joker: http://bit.ly/jokercomparison
- (VIDEO) The trailer for “Joker”: http://bit.ly/jokertrailer2
- (VIDEO) Batman vs. Alien vs. Predator http://bit.ly/batvalienvpred
- (BOOK) The Joker: A Serious Study http://bit.ly/jokerstudybook
- (BOOK) An Assassin’s Diary (Arthur Bremer) http://bit.ly/diarybremer
- Get a copy of “The Killing Joke”: Shop your local indie bookstore
Topics from today’s episode:
01:00 | Children’s socks with a murderer on them
01:40 | The Killing Joke book
08:10 | the 1928 silent film Joker comes from
11:45 | media controversy
15:20 | Joker’s changes thru the decades
19:30 | audience voted on who Joker should kill
20:40 | Joker becomes the ambassador to Iran
22:30 | how Harley Quinn got made
24:00 | real assassination attempts
28:10 | Joker becomes Batman
29:30 | Batman vs. Alien vs. Predator
30:50 | Joker in Shakespeare
31:30 | the iconic laugh
34:00 | let us know what you think
Contact:
reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Learn about the tumultuous life of Judy Garland, and the lesser know play End of the Rainbow - which the new film “Judy” is based on. We also reveal connections to The Wizard of Oz, A Star is Born, and a fake ringleader for gay relationships in the military. It gets wild and interwoven in this one. Be sure to check out the links below for all the bonus materials we discuss.
SUPPORT US:
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Get a copy of the play “End of the Rainbow” by Peter Quilter: Shop your local indie bookstore
BONUS LINKS:
(VIDEO) The trailer for “Judy”: http://bit.ly/judytrail
(VIDEO) The audio tapes for Judy’s unreleased biography: http://bit.ly/judytapes
(VIDEO) The HBO dramatized special “Me and My Shadows”: http://bit.ly/hbojudy
(VIDEO) Judy sings “Battle Hymn of the Republic” live: http://bit.ly/judyhymn
(VIDEO) An episode of “The Judy Garland Show”: http://bit.ly/judyshowep9
(VIDEO) The trailer for the TV show “Emerald City” that aired on NBC: http://bit.ly/emeraldcitytrail
(ARTICLE) Renee Zellweger’s essay after her absence: http://bit.ly/reneearticle
(ARTICLE) The NYT obituary (1969) for Judy’s death: http://bit.ly/obitjudyg
CONTACT LINKS:
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Learn about the space epic Ad Astra and the 19th century novella it’s based on, Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad.
SUPPORT US:
CRAZY DEAL - 5$ for your FIRST BOX (’til Sept 30th) click the link and use the code “YALIT”: Book of the Month Club YA
Get a copy of Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad: Shop your local indie bookstore
BONUS LINKS:
(VIDEO) The trailer for Ad Astra: http://bit.ly/adastratrail
(VIDEO) The trailer for Monos: http://bit.ly/monostrailer
(ARTICLE) An interview with James Gray (director): http://bit.ly/jgrayint
(ARTICLE) Critical take on the themes in Heart of Darkness: http://bit.ly/troublewheart
CONTACT LINKS:
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Don’t let this one pass you by. Learn about the Pulitzer-Prize winning epic that became a box office bust. By Donna Tartt.
SUPPORT US:
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Get a copy of The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt: Shop your local indie bookstore
BONUS LINKS:
(VIDEO) The trailer for The Goldfinch: http://bit.ly/goldftrailer
(VIDEO) Donna Tartt interview with Charlie Rose in 2014: http://bit.ly/donnatint1
(VIDEO) Donna Tartt interview on tour for Goldfinch: http://bit.ly/donnatint2
(VIDEO) The destruction of the Buddhas of Bamyian: http://bit.ly/bamiyanbuddha
(ARTICLE) How the film reconstructed the Met: http://bit.ly/metgalgoldfinch
(ARTICLE) Donna Tartt interview before the Goldfinch was written: http://bit.ly/donnatint3
CONTACT LINKS:
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The horror epic that spawned our preteen nightmares. Learn about the origins of the book, how it got adapted, the history of clowns, and why Stephen King loves writing the spooky stuff.
SUPPORT US LINKS:
Get a copy of It by Stephen King: Shop your local indie bookstore
Get a new YA book to your door every month: Book of the Month Club YA
BONUS LINKS:
(VIDEO) The trailer for It Chapter 2: http://bit.ly/itchap2trail
(VIDEO) An interview with Stephen about Ronald McDonald: http://bit.ly/clowninterview
(VIDEO) A beautiful animated short about childhood from Stephen: http://bit.ly/childhoodsk
(ARTICLE) About Charlie, the real man who was murdered in Bangor: http://bit.ly/charliebangor
(ARTICLE) A journalist’s diary on reading the whole book: http://bit.ly/journalofit
(ARTICLE) On Stephen King adaptations to film: http://bit.ly/skadaptations
(ARTICLE) On the multiverse of Stephen’s books: http://bit.ly/skmultiverse
CONTACT LINKS:
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Learn about the amazing independent film, The Peanut Butter Falcon and how it fits into the controversial classic, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain.
SUPPORT US LINKS:
Get a copy of Huckleberry Finn: Shop your local indie bookstore
Get a new YA book to your door every month: Book of the Month Club YA
BONUS LINKS:
(VIDEO) The trailer for The Peanut Butter Falcon: http://bit.ly/peanuttrail
(VIDEO) The featurette about the film: http://bit.ly/featurepeanut
(ARTICLE) The Toni Morrison essay “In Defense of Huck Finn”: http://bit.ly/essaytonim
(BOOK) “My Jim” by Nancy Rawles: http://bit.ly/myjimbook
CONTACT LINKS:
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Learn about the Nobel & Pulitzer Prize winning author, teacher, editor and voice of the black experience.
SUPPORT US LINKS:
Get a copy of Toni’s books: Shop your local indie bookstore
Get a new YA book to your door every month: Book of the Month Club YA
BONUS LINKS:
(VIDEO) The trailer for documentary “The Pieces I Am”: http://bit.ly/piecesiam
(VIDEO) The Opera version of Beloved: http://bit.ly/operatoni
(VIDEO) The Oprah version of Beloved: http://bit.ly/belovedtrail
(VIDEO) Interview clip with Toni Morrison: http://bit.ly/interviewtoni
(ARTICLE) The artwork of Jacob Lawrence: http://bit.ly/migrationseries
(ARTICLE) The artwork “African’t” at the Broad Museum: http://bit.ly/africantart
(ARTICLE) The Bench by the Road Project: http://bit.ly/benchroad
(ARTICLE) Where to start with Toni Morrison: https://on.nypl.org/2LmaPdk
(BOOK) The Black Book: http://bit.ly/blackbooktoni
(BOOK) Playing in the Dark: http://bit.ly/playinindark
(BOOK) Those Bones are not My Child: http://bit.ly/bonesbook
CONTACT LINKS:
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Learn about the FBI team who solved crimes by partnering with the biggest baddies of our time. By John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker, also a hit show on Netflix.
SUPPORT US LINKS:
Get a copy of Mindhunter: Shop your local indie bookstore
Get a new YA book to your door every month: Book of the Month Club YA
BONUS LINKS:
(VIDEO) The trailer for Mindhunter: http://bit.ly/mind2trailer
(VIDEO) Side-by-side comparison of Ed Kemper: http://bit.ly/edkempervid
(ARTICLE) The book “Sexual Homicide” that the team wrote: http://bit.ly/homicidebook
(ARTICLE) The book "Whoever Fights Monsters" that Robert Ressler wrote: http://bit.ly/resslerbook
(ARTICLE) A comparison of the serial killers in the show: http://bit.ly/serialcomp
(PODCAST) The show “Atlanta Monster”: https://atlantamonster.com
CONTACT LINKS:
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BOO. Learn about the artwork that gave every 90’s kid nightmares, and the history of horror in Children’s literature. Now a feature film in theaters!
SUPPORT US LINKS:
Get a copy of Scary Stories: Shop your local indie bookstore
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Please review Illiterate on Apple Podcasts, or share with a friend on Spotify!
BONUS LINKS:
(VIDEO) The trailer for the Scary Stories film: http://bit.ly/scarytrailer
(VIDEO) Stephen Gammell’s artistic watercolor process: http://bit.ly/stephenart
(VIDEO) The connections between the film and books: http://bit.ly/scaryconnections
(VIDEO) Urban Legend film trailer: http://bit.ly/urbtrail
(ARTICLE) All 82 Scary Stories, ranked: http://bit.ly/rankedscary
(ARTICLE) Comparing the two artists of Scary Stories: http://bit.ly/comparescary
(ARTICLE) Mark Twain’s original “Golden Arm” story: http://bit.ly/goldenarmm
(ARTICLE) The Struwwelpeter German book for kids: http://bit.ly/germscarybook
CONTACT LINKS:
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The theories and web of connections you’ve never heard in the case against Charles Manson. We discuss CHAOS by Tom O’Neill (a masterwork 20 years in the making), and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, now a major motion picture.
SUPPORT US LINKS:
Pick up a copy of the book, “CHAOS”: Shop your local indie bookstore
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BONUS LINKS:
The Hippie Trip (BOOK): Shop your local indie bookstore
The Family (BOOK): Shop your local indie bookstore
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood trailer (VIDEO): http://bit.ly/oncetrail
Cease to Exist documentary (VIDEO): https://vimeo.com/43579171
The Bandit Documentary trailer (VIDEO): http://bit.ly/bandittrail
You Must Remember This podcast series on Manson (PODCAST): http://bit.ly/podcastmanson1
The Last Podcast on the Left Charles Manson series (PODCAST): http://bit.ly/podcastmanson2
CONTACT LINKS:
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What if superheroes were just as flawed as our celebrities and politicians? Learn about an amazing comic series, also now a show on Amazon.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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Toss a review on Apple Podcasts! Put up some stars!
BONUS LINKS:
The trailer for the Amazon series: http://bit.ly/boystrailer
The main character Hughie (who looks like Simon Pegg): http://bit.ly/simonpegglook
The Boys Reddit page: https://www.reddit.com/r/TheBoys/
The Arabic graffiti in the back of The Boys: http://bit.ly/homelanderr
The Arabic graffiti in the back of Homeland: http://bit.ly/homelandracist
Punisher Kills The Marvel Universe: http://bit.ly/punisherkills
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To listen, or not to listen…of course you should! One of the most quoted (and copied) works of all time, but did Willy Shakes copy someone else? Join us as we uncover the many meanings of a murder most foul.
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Check out the Book of the Month Club Young Adult: Great hand-picked books every month
Please review Illiterate on Apple Podcasts, or share with a friend on Spotify!
BONUS LINKS:
An amazing 5 minute animation on why you should read Hamlet (Youtube): http://bit.ly/animham
A 20 minute video on Disney’s Lion King influences (Youtube): http://bit.ly/lionkhamlet
The alternate Lion King ending where Simba dies (Youtube): http://bit.ly/simbadie
An article about the history of ghosts in Shakespeare: http://bit.ly/ghostsham
The trailer for “Royal Deceit”, the film based on the Amleth story (Youtube): http://bit.ly/royaldectrail
A great 4 minute recap of the plot of Hamlet (Youtube): http://bit.ly/plot4min
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Was it a performance piece, or a con-artist job? Learn both sides of the story, with the tale of the mysterious author JT Leroy. Now a film with Laura Dern and Kristen Stewart.
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EXTRA CONTENT NOTES:
The first article casting doubts on JT Leroy: http://bit.ly/1startjt
The second article casting doubts on JT Leroy: http://bit.ly/2ndartjt
The final article revealing JT Leroy’s identity: http://bit.ly/revealartc
An original review for JT Leroy’s first book, “Sarah”: http://bit.ly/bookrevjtleroy
The trailer for the new film “JT Leroy” (YouTube): http://bit.ly/jtleroytrailr
A lengthy interview article with Laura Albert: http://bit.ly/lauraint
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The more important year? Learn about what started the revolution, and some little known facts to impress at the weekend picnics. 1775 by Kevin Phillips.
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EXTRA CONTENT NOTES:
There is no “who shot first” Lexington/Han Solo mashup :(
Enjoy your July 4th!
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War! HUH. What is it good for? Learn about Catch-22 by Joseph Heller, now a Hulu show from George Clooney.
NOTE: This is a monster classic, so we made a 2-part episode. This is PART 2.
Grab a copy of Catch-22 Shop your local indie bookstore
Please tell a friend this week about Illiterate!
EXTRA CONTENT NOTES:
A trailer for the 1970 film (Youtube): https://tinyurl.com/1970trailcatch22
A trailer for the 2019 Hulu series (Youtube): https://tinyurl.com/hulutrail22
An adaptation of “Clevinger’s Trial”, the one-act play (Youtube): https://tinyurl.com/clevtrial
The full list of all characters in the book: https://tinyurl.com/catch22char
Interview with Joseph Heller about “Closing Time” (Youtube): https://tinyurl.com/jhellerint
George Clooney crashing a scooter on his way to set (Youtube): https://tinyurl.com/gclooncrash
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War! HUH. What is it good for? Learn about Catch-22 by Joseph Heller, now a Hulu show from George Clooney.
NOTE: This is a monster classic, so we made a 2-part episode. This is PART 1.
Grab a copy of Catch-22 Shop your local indie bookstore
Please tell a friend this week about Illiterate!
EXTRA CONTENT NOTES:
A trailer for the 1970 film (Youtube): https://tinyurl.com/1970trailcatch22
A trailer for the 2019 Hulu series (Youtube): https://tinyurl.com/hulutrail22
An adaptation of “Clevinger’s Trial”, the one-act play (Youtube): https://tinyurl.com/clevtrial
The full list of all characters in the book: https://tinyurl.com/catch22char
Interview with Joseph Heller about “Closing Time” (Youtube): https://tinyurl.com/jhellerint
George Clooney crashing a scooter on his way to set (Youtube): https://tinyurl.com/gclooncrash
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Going off to college? Getting started in a new place? Just want to feel more connected? Learn the best ways to love where you live, with tools, tips, and tested tactics this week. It's Melody Warnick’s “This is Where You Belong”, one of Taylor’s personal favorites.
Please tell a friend this week about Illiterate!
EXTRA CONTENT NOTES:
Another book on the topic: The Geography of Bliss: https://tinyurl.com/geogbliss
Print your own signs for “Walk Your City”: https://walkyourcity.org
Discover your ‘hood’s Walkscore on this website: https://www.walkscore.com
Killer Mike show trailer Evan mentioned (YouTube): https://tinyurl.com/killermikeshow
The Vanishing Neighbor book: https://tinyurl.com/vneighbor
The doc trailer “We are Columbine” Evan mentioned (YouTube): https://tinyurl.com/wearec
Tips for random acts of kindness in your community: https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/kindness-ideas
The 10 ways to love where you live:
- Lace up your sneakers 2. Buy local 3. Say hi 4. Do something fun 5. Commune with nature 6. Volunteer 7. Eat local 8. Get political 9. Create something 10. Stay loyal through hard times
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Hear the human stories of the disaster, from Nobel-Prize winning author Svetlana Alexievich, in Voices From Chernobyl. Now a 5 part HBO miniseries.
Please tell a friend this week about Illiterate!
EXTRA CONTENT NOTES:
Full episode transcript: http://podcastgod.net/illiterate-episodes/voicesfromchernobyl
HBO miniseries trailer (YouTube): www.tinyurl.com/cherntrailer
HBO podcast about Chernobyl (Spotify): www.tinyurl.com/chernobypod
Craig Mazin’s script for “Chernobyl” online: https://johnaugust.com/library
Interview with Svetlana Alexievich (YouTube): www.tinyurl.com/svetinterview
Interview with Svetlana Alexievich (article): www.tinyurl.com/svetartcl
The Door (Oscar nominated short film), YouTube: www.tinyurl.com/thedoorfilm
La Supplication (artsy film version) trailer (YouTube): www.tinyurl.com/lasupplication
The Dogs of Chernobyl relief effort: www.tinyurl.com/chernobyldogs
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History, or the future? We uncover what makes this book so important, the crazy-good ending, and how the tone of words gets translated to film. Learn about The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood, now an Emmy-winning Hulu show.
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EXTRA CONTENT NOTES:
A transcript of an interview with Margaret Atwood: www.tinyurl.com/mgatwinterview
Detailed profile article about Atwood’s writing process: www.tinyurl.com/atwoodprocess
Article about the famous Latin phrase: www.tinyurl.com/atwoodlatin
The video about the show’s cinematography: www.tinyurl.com/handmaidcine
A link to our Watchmen episode (or look for ep 6!): www.tinyurl.com/illwatchmenep
The Watchmen HBO trailer: www.tinyurl.com/watchmenhbo
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Was the original James Bond a gruff, angry old man?! Learn about the origins of the famous character, The Fleming Effect, and how to play Baccarat.
NOTES & LINKS:
The audiobook version Taylor listened to, read by Simon Vance: http://bit.ly/audiobook007
The “Birds of the West Indies” book Bond’s name comes from: http://bit.ly/birdbook007
A short tutorial video on how to play Baccarat: http://bit.ly/bacarrat007
The trailer for the weird comedy version (1967) of Casino Royale: http://bit.ly/movietrlr007
The recipe for Bond’s famous “Vesper Martini”: http://bit.ly/recipe007
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There were two genies?! Learn about the original street rat, ancient literary history, and how people thought every place they didn’t know was called China.
NOTES & LINKS:
The full 1885 text version by Burton that Taylor read: http://bit.ly/aladdinttext
The 2008 (most recent) translation on Amazon: http://bit.ly/aladdin2008
A short video on the Disney Aladdin’s “Black Friday” situation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6C_bRWntfQ
A photo of the “Green Fat Genie” Evan mentioned seeing: http://bit.ly/greengenie
An opinion article on the top 10 stories from 1001 Nights http://bit.ly/top10nights
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A hot, new bestselling 2019 release! Learn about the ways you can declutter your digital life and go Marie Kondo on your phone. This week, we tackle Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport.
SHOW NOTES:
Further reading about the pigeon experiment: http://bit.ly/pigeonstudy1
Further reading about instagram in Canada: http://bit.ly/instacanada1
Further reading about the Amish: http://bit.ly/amishhackers
Further reading on the NPR article about loneliness: http://bit.ly/lonelyfb
Facebook’s internal study on how to use social media: http://bit.ly/facebookintstudy
These are the notes and practical tips we mentioned for each section:
the digital declutter process:
- 30 day optional tech removal
- rediscover behaviors
- reintroduce with what value it accomplishes
the four concepts and practices:
- spend time alone with your thoughts a. leave your phone at home b. take long walks
- don’t click like a. be silent on social media b. consolidate texting c. hold conversation office hours
- reclaim leisure a. prioritize demanding activity b. produce things in the real world c. have real world, structured, social interactions
- attention resistance a. delete social media from your phone b. turn your devices into single-use items c. dumb down your smart phone
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Strap into a crazy roller-coaster relationship story, from Elizabeth Kendall, who was in a relationship with Ted Bundy through the 70’s. Learn things you won’t get anywhere else, as this book is a rare one, very hard to find!
Now also the Netflix film, “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile” with Lily Collins and Zac Efron.
THE SPECIAL LINKS the trailer for "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile" on Netflix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdMtnvMJcDA
the trailer for "Conversations with a Killer" on Netflix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1UJgrNRcvI
an opinion article on romanticizing Serial Killers in popular media https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a26131568/ted-bundy-penn-badgley-you-hot/
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You've heard about Hunger Games, but do you know where the start of savage children began? There's so much more to it, so get those ears a'listenin to the godfather of the genre, Lord of the Flies.
SPECIAL LINKS:
the research video Evan watched from an 8th grader, saying "Lord of the Flies is Stupid" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Biy1AmDJXmo&frags=pl%2Cwn
the trailer for Battle Royale (film) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0p1t-dC7Ko&frags=pl%2Cwn
the Boys Alone social experiment documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCePbRdQmbE
the Girls Alone social experiment documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iZtdKaVsD8
a Psychology Today article on a female-cast Lord of the Flies film https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/you-can-t-sit-us/201710/all-female-lord-the-flies-remake
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You know him from his appearance in every Marvel film. But do you know how he came to create all those heroes, and why his comics were so revolutionary?
Learn about Stan Lee before you go see Avengers: Endgame, and chat about it in line at the theater!
THE SPECIAL LINKS the documentary on Batman creator Bill Finger Evan talked about https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcBDjjY2swE&frags=pl%2Cwn
the documentary on the South Park creative process Evan mentioned https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIo11liUA0c
the Good Morning America coverage of the "real life" Spider-Man/Mary Jane marriage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQwslg6lat8&frags=pl%2Cwn
the shady dealings of con man Peter Paul https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_F._Paul
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The history and future of psychedelics (and a drunk moose!) The book this week is "How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence" by Michael Pollan.
SHOW LINKS: the "mushroom guy's" TED talk on...mushrooms https://tinyurl.com/mushtalk
Griffiths (the guy who re-started studies in '99) TED talk https://tinyurl.com/grifftalks
the news video of the drunk moose in a tree https://tinyurl.com/drunkmoose1
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This week, we tackle the life and legacy of Dr. Seuss.
CONTENT CORRECTION: Every time we mention the 500 Fingers of Dr. T, it should be 5,000. He's got way more fingers.
SHOW LINKS: a great 2 minute video (in rhyme!) about Dr. Seuss https://tinyurl.com/suessbiovid
5 min "Private Snafu" film (in rhyme!) Dr. Seuss made during WW2 https://tinyurl.com/snafuvid
Suess' only live-action film - The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T trailer https://tinyurl.com/5kfingvid
an article (with photos!) about other artwork Dr. Seuss made https://tinyurl.com/seussart1
an article about Dick & Jane vs. Dr. Suess https://tinyurl.com/seussart2
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This week, we tackle habits, tactics, and self awareness with “Better Than Before” by Gretchen Rubin.
SHOW LINKS:
the quiz for your Four Tendencies Type https://quiz.gretchenrubin.com
a free app Gretchen made to connect people with similar Types https://www.betterapp.us
the "Happier in Hollywood" podcast of Liz Craft http://happierinhollywood.com
a Q&A video with Gretchen from Google Talks (1 hr) https://tinyurl.com/grtchntalk
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A life of a former first lady. By Michelle Obama.
SHOW LINKS:
a trailer for the film "Jackie" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cdzT05HpS4
her interview with Conan https://www.earwolf.com/episode/michelle-obama/
a trailer for the film "Southside With You" https://tinyurl.com/y48xnuqe
Barack's 2004 DNC speech https://tinyurl.com/2004dncbrck
Michelle's 2008 DNC speech https://tinyurl.com/2008dncmch
Michelle's 2016 DNC speech https://tinyurl.com/2016dncmch
The emotional song "Just a Housewife" https://tinyurl.com/housewfsptfy
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The OG gritty reboot. By Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. Our most visual book yet, be sure to look at the links!
SHOW NOTES: A great video about it being "unfilmable": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oltd-Jsi2I&frags=pl%2Cwn
Panel by panel analysis of the symmetrical section: https://tinyurl.com/symmetrywatch
The details on the 2019 HBO adaptation: https://tinyurl.com/hbowatchm
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A black man infiltrates the KKK. True story. By Ron Stallworth.
The interview where Ron and Spike Lee talk about David Duke concerned he'll look foolish https://tinyurl.com/y2hdkrk6
Photos of the Klan marches on Washington, 1925 https://tinyurl.com/y32q622w
Photo of Ron Stallworth with his KKK membership card https://tinyurl.com/y46b73xa
Article on the A.R.E. method of small talk https://tinyurl.com/y6pfno93
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Canoodling. By Jane Austen. This is a MEGA CLASSIC, so it’s a bit more exhaustive, but well worth knowing.
The 5 cool party topics -
- The book is quite funny. Use the conversational flow that Elizabeth Bennet takes when things get awkward. Lightly call the person out next to you about it, so you both can take a breath and enjoy the moment.
- Money, what’s it good for? Darcy had the equivalent of 300 million in assets, and he still had to learn to be himself. If people are talking about the state of their finances, tell ‘em it ain’t nothin.
- Credit where it’s due. Jane Austen never got credit in her lifetime for this, and was always known as “The Author of Sense and Sensibility”. Now, she’s a household name.
- This book sticks with folks because it deals with dating and emotions in the same ways we do today. Check out the scene you’re in, and if you or someone else is feeling overwhelmed, lean in and have fun, like Elizabeth did.
- Play an icebreaker game with people asking the last 5 things the purchased, and try to guess an opinion of their personality based on that. It’s sure to get a laugh, and then sober people up with the truth about TARGET.
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Illiterate is the only book podcast that skips straight to the good parts.
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