Why the Book Wins: Recent Episodes
Laura Jay
Welcome to my podcast where I compare books with their movie adaptations! A perfect blend of book reviews and movie reviews! Find out which was better-the book or movie? If you love books, movie, or both-this is podcast is a must! Get a free audiobook here! https://www.audibletrial.com/whythebookwins
Today I am celebrating three years of book vs movie episodes! I share the best and the worst from the 51 episodes I did in the last year! (As I say in the episode, this will be the last time I upload a podcast. From here on out I will only be posting book vs movie's on my website and youtube channel)
Disney's iconic movie is based on the popular children's book by P.L. Travers. Find out the changes that were made from book to film! youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/whythebookwins Become a Patreon member!😁 https://www.patreon.com/WhytheBookWins would you prefer to watch movies without worrying about excessive swearing, violence or nudity? try vidangel! https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100866954-15230622 Get a free audiobook by signing up for audible! https://www.audibletrial.com/whythebookwins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whythebookwins/ Website: https://whythebookwins.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5cMmi9gAlh2s3Nnr10bjVD Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-the-book-wins/id1531212800 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/62869616-laura-whythebookwins Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/whythebookwins/
Corner Office starring Jon Hamm is based on the surrealist Swedish novel about corporate life. What do each o them mean? And what is different between the two?
Terry McMillan's book (that is based on a real experience of hers) was adapted into the popular movie starring Angela Bassett and Taye Diggs. Find out how the movie compares to the book and what happened in the true story behind the book! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzeAwugDQho&t=680s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCuz3vERM18&t=355s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUefpgUIBIs&t=1471s
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Find out how Peter Benchley's novel compares to the iconic Steven Spielberg summer blockbuster!
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In the movie sequel they combine events from the following three books in the series and we see the four friends in college, trying to balance school, romance, friendships, family, and of course, the pants. youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/whythebookwins Become a Patreon member!😁 https://www.patreon.com/WhytheBookWins would you prefer to watch movies without worrying about excessive swearing, violence or nudity? try vidangel! https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100866954-15230622 Get a free audiobook by signing up for audible! https://www.audibletrial.com/whythebookwins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whythebookwins/ Website: https://whythebookwins.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5cMmi9gAlh2s3Nnr10bjVD Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-the-book-wins/id1531212800 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/62869616-laura-whythebookwins Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/whythebookwins/
Stronger is the true story of Jeff Bauman, who lost both of his legs in the Boston Marathon bombing and how he learned to walk again-both literally and figuratively.
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Ella Enchanted is a Cinderella retelling that was adapted into a movie starring Anne Hathaway and Hugh Darcy. The movie makes a lot of changes to the plot, but do they keep the message and theme the same? youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhytheBookWins/videos Become a Patreon member!😁 https://www.patreon.com/WhytheBookWins would you prefer to watch movies without worrying about excessive swearing, violence or nudity? try vidangel! https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100866954-15230622 Get a free audiobook by signing up for audible! https://www.audibletrial.com/whythebookwins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whythebookwins/ Website: https://whythebookwins.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5cMmi9gAlh2s3Nnr10bjVD Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-the-book-wins/id1531212800 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/62869616-laura-whythebookwins Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/whythebookwins/
This coming of age story follows four best friends who each learn different things about themselves over one summer. But how does the NY Times best seller compare with the movie? Become a Patreon member!😁 https://www.patreon.com/WhytheBookWins would you prefer to watch movies without worrying about excessive swearing, violence or nudity? try vidangel! https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100866954-15230622 Get a free audiobook by signing up for audible! https://www.audibletrial.com/whythebookwins Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/whythebookwins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whythebookwins/ Website: https://whythebookwins.com/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/62869616-laura-whythebookwins Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/whythebookwins/
Find out how the Tia Williams novel compares with the Netflix movie starring Gabrielle Union! youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/whythebookwins Become a Patreon member!😁 https://www.patreon.com/WhytheBookWins would you prefer to watch movies without worrying about excessive swearing, violence or nudity? try vidangel! https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100866954-15230622 Get a free audiobook by signing up for audible! https://www.audibletrial.com/whythebookwins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whythebookwins/ Website: https://whythebookwins.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5cMmi9gAlh2s3Nnr10bjVD Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-the-book-wins/id1531212800 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/62869616-laura-whythebookwins Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/whythebookwins/
This gothic mystery includes a fictionalized version of Edgar Allan Poe and the movie stars Christian Bale. Find out why this is a great adaptation and a great mystery! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKWE0xN-_V4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8idmjGoMYQ&t=3311s
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Cormac McCarthy's best-selling book was adapted by Joel and Ethan Coen's who made it into an Academy Award winning movie. When it comes to which is better, it's a nearly impossible choice!
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Jon Hamm reprises the role that was made famous by Chevy Chase, and which was created by writer Gregory McDonald. How does the movie compare with the book? And how does this movie compare with the 1980's adaptations?
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Cormac McCarthy's best-selling book was adapted by Joel and Ethan Coen's who made it into an Academy Award winning movie. When it comes to which is better, it's a nearly impossible choice!
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Ryan Gosling stars in this adaptation about a stunt driver turned getaway driver. (We also have great performances by Bryan Cranston and Carey Mulligan) The book and movie are both great, but the movie did change quite a few things. Find out what's different and which I think wins!Become a Patreon member!😁https://www.patreon.com/WhytheBookWinsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whythebookwins/ Website: https://whythebookwins.com/
The Birds directed by Alfred Hitchcock starring Tippi Hedren has become so iconic. But did you know it is based on a short story by Daphne du Maurier? Find out how the two compare and which I like best!Become a Patreon member!😁https://www.patreon.com/WhytheBookWinsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whythebookwins/ Website: https://whythebookwins.com/
The new Matt Johnson movie starring Glenn Howerton and Jay Baruchel documents the true story of the BlackBerry phone. But how close does it stay to the truth? Check out today's episode to find out!https://www.youtube.com/c/whythebookwins
Patricia Highsmith's most famous character is Tom Ripley, and today I compare the first book in the Ripley series, to the 1999 Matt Damon/Jude Law movie! It's about a man of lower class who gets the chance to be part of the "elite" rich who are vacationing in Europe. But things eventually lead to murder...Become a Patreon member!😁https://www.patreon.com/WhytheBookWinsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whythebookwins/ Website: https://whythebookwins.com/
This beloved coming of age book and movie tells the story of a young girl who is navigating life in a new school, getting her period, and trying to figure out what religion she wants to be. Hear how the book and movie differ, and which I like best!Become a Patreon member!😁https://www.patreon.com/WhytheBookWinsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whythebookwins/ Website: https://whythebookwins.com/
David Lowery's adaptation of the beloved Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie is a fun, beautifully shot movie. But how does it compare to the book? I was surprised how much I loved the book, so the movie had a lot to live up to!Become a Patreon member!😁https://www.patreon.com/WhytheBookWinsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whythebookwins/ Website: https://whythebookwins.com/
Frank Darabont adapted Stephen King's novella The Mist, which is about a group of people that are trapped in a grocery store when a mysterious mist takes over the town. Find out how the two compare and what the movie changed!Become a Patreon member!😁https://www.patreon.com/WhytheBookWinsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whythebookwins/ Website: https://whythebookwins.com/
Taylor Jenkins Reid is a popular author who is finally being adapted! One True Loves tells the story of a women who is torn between two loves. Is the movie able to capture the chemistry between the characters in the book? Check out today's episode and find out!Become a Patreon member!😁https://www.patreon.com/WhytheBookWinsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whythebookwins/ Website: https://whythebookwins.com/
John Steinbeck's magnum opus was adapted into a movie starring one of the three roles James Dean was in. The movie captures just a fragment of the book, so here I get into the details that the movie left out and what they changed.https://www.youtube.com/c/whythebookwins
The Shawshank Redemption by Stephen King was adapted into an Academy Award nominated movie. Critical acclaim aside, this movie is near and dear to so many hearts. But how does the film compare with the novella?
Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize winning novel was adapted into a movie directed by Stephen Spielberg staring Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover and Oprah Winfrey, and later turned into a musical! But how does the movie compare to the book?Become a Patreon member!😁https://www.patreon.com/WhytheBookWinsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whythebookwins/ Website: https://whythebookwins.com/
Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio reunite after Titanic to play an unhappy couple who form a plan to rejuvenate their life. How does the movie compare to the Richard Yates novel it is based on?https://whythebookwins.com/
This classic by Steinbeck is commonly read in schools and I'm betting the 1992 adaptation is often watched afterwards. But is the '92 adaptation faithful to the book?Become a Patreon member!😁https://www.patreon.com/WhytheBookWinsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whythebookwins/ Website: https://whythebookwins.com/
The Fly is a short story about a man who becomes part fly and was adapted into a famous movie with Vincent Price! It was also adapted a couple decades later by David Cronenberg which I touch on briefly. I Am Legend/Last Man on Earth videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKWE0xN-_V4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5njkwdPiSNQ&t=118sBecome a Patreon member!😁https://www.patreon.com/WhytheBookWins
Elton John has countless hit songs and the biopic starring Taron Edgerton is a fantastic movie-but how does it compare with Elton John's real life? I read him memoir and am comparing it with Hollywood's version of his life!https://whythebookwins.com/Become a Patreon member!😁https://www.patreon.com/WhytheBookWins
A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a cornerstone book in the sci-fi fantasy world. Yet it wasn't adapted until 100 years after its publication! John Carter is an infamous Disney flop-costing Disney 250 million yet only grossing 73 million.Find out the differences between the book and movie, and what I think of the adaptation! Become a Patreon member!😁https://www.patreon.com/WhytheBookWinsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whythebookwins/ Website: https://whythebookwins.com/
James Ellroy popular noir crime thriller was adapted into a critically acclaimed movie. The book is very complex, so the question is: how were they able to make such a successful and faithful adaptation of an "adaptable" book?https://www.youtube.com/whythebookwinshttps://www.patreon.com/WhytheBookWins
Nocturnal Animals is the cerebral thriller about a woman who reads her ex-husbands novel and is deeply effected by it. The book and movie are similar on the surface, but the deeper message might be interpreted differently.https://whythebookwins.com/
The true story of Kit and Michael's relationship and Kit's cancer diagnosis was made into a movie starring Jim Parsons in 2022. The memoir is amazing, but how does the movie compare?https://www.youtube.com/c/whythebookwins
Richard Matheson's ground breaking novella has inspired so many other books, movies, and even video games. But how does the original story compare with the 2007 Will Smith adaptation?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8idmjGoMYQ&t=3313s
Dreamcatcher isn't considered one of King's better novels, but did the movie make improvements on the book? Or did it just make things worse...?https://www.youtube.com/c/whythebookwinshttps://whythebookwins.com/
Ken Kesey's novel was an instant hit and was turned into a play the following year. The movie adaptation took a bit longer, but when it was released it was critically acclaimed. Find out how the two differ and which I think wins!https://www.youtube.com/c/whythebookwinshttps://whythebookwins.com/
The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis is one of the most famous children's fantasy books out there. Today I compare the second book in the series (or the first book, depending how you look at it) with the movie adaptation form 2005!A Christmas Carol book vs movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nf84mYWfdI0&t=1250sNightmare Alley book vs movie:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLWXwkdkOu8&t=2602sInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whythebookwins/ Website: https://whythebookwins.com/
Amy Tan's famous novel was adapted soon after its publication. How does the movie compare with this groundbreaking novel?https://www.youtube.com/c/whythebookwinshttps://whythebookwins.com/
My brother joins me to discuss this famous World War One novel by Erich Maria Remarque which was adapted yet again in 2022. Is this new version the best adaptation yet? We follow a young German soldier as he experiences the horrors of war in this vivid and graphic coming of age story.We Were Soldiers book vs movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVjJUixeb04&t=514sInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whythebookwins/ Website: https://whythebookwins.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/whythebookwins
Florence Pugh's new movie The Wonder is adapted from the novel by Emna Donoghue and follows nurse Lib Wright as she watches a young girl who claims to have lived the past four months without food. Find out the secret of the girl's fasting, and how thy book and movie compare! Room book vs movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbPGvX_85nw&t=274s Wonder book vs movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyAkVfTAtoU&t=1302s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whythebookwins/ Website: https://whythebookwins.com/
Three Assassins/Grasshopper is a prequel to Bullet Train! It is the story a man whose life gets turned upside down when he becomes involved in the world of an underground crime syndicate. Does the humor and heart of the book translate on to the screen? https://www.youtube.com/c/whythebookwins https://whythebookwins.com/
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is one of the most famous science fiction/monster stories of all time. It has been adapted many times, but I will be comparing it with the Boris Karloff movies as well as the 1994 version. https://www.youtube.com/c/whythebookwins https://whythebookwins.com/
The Uninvited is about a brother and sister who buy a house which is haunted by not one ghost, but two! Find out what the mystery is behind these two spirits, and how the 1944 adaptation compares! https://whythebookwins.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/whythebookwins
Shirley Jackson's novel is a masterclass in building dread and psychological horror. Does the 1963 adaptation stay true to the book? Listen and find out! Luke's short story! https://reckoning.press/what-good-is-a-sad-backhoe/ Ink to Film https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ink-to-film/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5VLp1K2NKWdSYNjZzy57w0?si=d4491ef29aa74324 Ink to Film The Haunting of Hill House episodes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-crescendo-of-dread-itf-read-the-haunting-of/id1273346036?i=1000524965556 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-different-kind-of-horror-itf-watch-the/id1273346036?i=1000525884925 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/felt-it-in-my-toes-itf-watch-the-haunting-of-hill/id1273346036?i=1000526724686 Ink to Film episodes I am on for Smooth Talk and The Hobbit! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-devil-at-your-door-itf-read-watch-smooth-talk/id1273346036?i=1000557636382
Rebecca is the famous gothic novel which was adapted into a movie directed by none other than Alfred Hitchcock. Find out why this book is still so famous nearly 100 years later, and how the movie compares.
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John Steinbeck of one of America's great writers, and today I am talking about one of his most famous books which was adapted into a critically acclaimed movie-The Grapes of Wrath. The movie leaves out a bit from the book as well as changing the ending. Check out this book vs movie to find out what was changed and what the end of the book means. https://whythebookwins.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/whythebookwins
These coming of age stories written by John Steinbeck are about Jody as he faces adult situations and emotions for the first time. The movie stays true to the book in some ways, but find out why the books wins! And today I am joined by my mom who lives in the Salinas area and works in The Steinbeck House!
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The true story of two twins who had a co-dependent relationship has been adapted into a vibrant, beautiful, and tragic movie. But how does the movie compare to the true story? https://whythebookwins.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/whythebookwins
This famous Philip K. Dick sci-fi novel was adapted in the movie Blade Runner, which has eclipsed the book in some ways. The two are very different, so check out today's discussion to hear what each one is actually about. https://www.youtube.com/c/whythebookwins https://whythebookwins.com/
I compare the book with the movie in today's episode, but it is more of a book rant review. I had a lot of issues with this book, and I used this as an opportunity to air my grievances. I am pretty harsh towards Puzo and the book, so it you love the book and don't want your opinions confronted, you should probably skip this one. https://www.youtube.com/c/whythebookwins https://whythebookwins.com/
George Miller's latest movie is an adaption of The Djinn in the Nightingales Eye. An incredible story that takes place in modern day, but transports us back through the last three thousand years. The book and movie have some differing themes, but I think they have the same conclusion (though others may disagree with my interpretation).
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This Patricia Highsmith novel was adapted into a movie starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara. The movie is perfectly cast, but does the book still win in comparison?
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Richard Wright's famous novel has been adapted multiple times, the most recent version being modified to take place in todays day. Can any of these movies really compare to the book which goes so in depth into the character of Bigger Thomas and what led his to make the choices he did? Get a free audiobook by signing up for audible! https://www.audibletrial.com/whythebookwins https://www.youtube.com/c/whythebookwins https://whythebookwins.com/
Looking back on the 53 book vs movie episodes I have covered on Why the Book Wins! Sharing what I think are the best books, the best movies, as well as the ones I wasn't too keen on. I also share what you can expect going into season three!
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Bullet Train is a fast paced action comedy by Japanese author Kotaro Isaka that was adapted into a movie starring Brad Pitt. I loved this book so much, so the movie had big shoes to fill. Did it do the book justice, and what changes were made? Listen and find out! Spoilers begin at the 5:00 mark
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Doctor Sleep is a kind of the sequel to The Shining-one of the most beloved book and movies of all time! Can Stephen King pull it off? And what about the movie adaption?? Find out how the two compare as well as how they each incorporate The Shining.
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This Delia Owens best seller was adapted into a movie produced by Reese Witherspoon. Does the movie stay true to the book? And what's the deal with Owens shady past?? Delia Owens article https://www.theatlantic.com/books/archive/2022/07/where-the-crawdads-sing-delia-mark-owens-zambia-murder/670479/ Get a free audiobook by signing up for audible! https://www.audibletrial.com/whythebookwins https://www.youtube.com/c/whythebookwins https://whythebookwins.com/
The Gray Man is an action movie about a CIA agent who becomes the target of every assassin in the world. Does this impressive cast and blockbuster directors give us a movie as exciting as the book??
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This Gillian Flynn novel is about a woman uncovering the truth of who killed her family. The adaptation stars Charlize Theron, and even though it is true to the book-the book wins. FInd out why!
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Ken Kesey's magnum opus isn't nearly as well known as his first novel, despite being adapted into a movie starring Paul Newman, Henry Fonda and Lee Remick. Today I talk about why I love this book so much, and how it compares to the 1971 movie.
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The Beguiled is a tense story of an injured man who is brought back to health by a group of women and girls. It has been adapted twice, once with Clint Eastwood and Geraldine Page, then again with Colin Farrell and Nicole Kidman. But does either film do the book justice? Get a free audiobook by signing up for audible! https://www.audibletrial.com/whythebookwins https://www.youtube.com/c/whythebookwins https://whythebookwins.com/
This classic Roald Dahl children's book was adapted by Danny DeVito! The movie stays close to the book, but which one is best? https://www.boredpanda.com/boys-like-girl-hero-damian-alexander/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic Get a free audiobook by signing up for audible! https://www.audibletrial.com/whythebookwins https://www.youtube.com/c/whythebookwins https://whythebookwins.com/
This great kids book by Louis Sachar was adapted into a movie starring Shia LaBeouf, Sigourney Weaver and Jon Voight! Sachar wrote the screenplay himself, so does that mean the movie stays faithful? Get a free audiobook by signing up for audible! https://www.audibletrial.com/whythebookwins https://www.youtube.com/c/whythebookwins https://whythebookwins.com/
This underrated Stephen King book was adapted into a movie starring Kathy Bates and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Even though we get great performances, there is something lacking and some changes made which cause me to not like the movie as much as the book. Get a free audiobook by signing up for audible! https://www.audibletrial.com/whythebookwins https://www.youtube.com/c/whythebookwins https://whythebookwins.com/
Joe is a novel by Larry Brown that was adapted into a movie starring Nicolas Cage and Tye Sheridan. Everyone in this movie delivers an amazing, real performance. But are these performances enough to make me say the movie wins over the book? Get a free audiobook by signing up for audible! https://www.audibletrial.com/whythebookwins https://www.youtube.com/c/whythebookwins https://whythebookwins.com/
This book is more of a horror story than the romance Andrew Lloyd Weber turned it into. Having said that, the musical is surprisingly close to the book! The Lon Chaney version stays true to the horror side of the story, but that movie has its own differences in regards to speeding up the story. https://whythebookwins.com/ Get a free audiobook by signing up for audible! https://www.audibletrial.com/whythebookwins
This memoir was adapted into a movie starring Woody Harrelson and Brie Larson. The movie is a faithful adaption, but it leaves some details out that are key in the book. https://whythebookwins.com/ Get a free audiobook by signing up for audible! https://www.audibletrial.com/whythebookwins
This Stephen King novel about a girl who has the ability to control fire has been adapted twice. Does either do the book justice? can John Carpenter and Zac Efron save the 2022 adaptation from being a disappointment? Is Drew Barrymore a bad child actor?? Check out this book vs movie to find out! https://www.youtube.com/c/whythebookwins https://whythebookwins.com/
This Stephen King novella was made into a movie starring Johnny Depp, who was riding the high from his Pirates of the Caribbean movie. The movie makes a change that totally took me by surprise! But does this change make the story better or worse?We recorded this episode a month ago, before the Deep/Heard trial had officially began. We mention it because talk of its approach was in the news, but it hadn't actually begun. It is coincidental that we are covering a Depp movie while he is in the middle of this trial Check out Ink to Film! https://www.inktofilm.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/InktoFilm https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ink-to-film https://open.spotify.com/show/5VLp1K2NKWdSYNjZzy57w0?si=3076def4f5d44ece
Room by Emma Donoghue was adapted into a movie starring Brie Larson and Jacob Trembley. This powerful story has some changes from book to movie, and in the end, which wins? https://whythebookwins.com/ Get a free audiobook when signing up for audible! https://www.audibletrial.com/whythebookwins
Zora Neale Hurston is a famous African American author who wrote Their Eyes Were Watching God, which was adapted into a movie starring Halle Berry and produced by Oprah Winfrey. How does the movie compare to this classic novel about a woman finding true love, and finding herself? https://www.audibletrial.com/whythebookwins https://whythebookwins.com/
This Ridley Scott movie starring Nicholas Cage and Sam Rockwell was adapted from the novel by Eric Garcia. The story follows the story of a conman whose daughter shows up and changes his life and the life of his partner. The movie makes some changes to the end, but overall follows the book pretty close!
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The Road is a desolate novel by Cormac McCarthy which was adapted into a movie starring Viggo Mortensen and Kodi Smit0McPhee. The movie stays very true to the book! Check out today's episode to learn what I thought of each and what minor changes were made.
Larry McMurtry's debut novel was soon adapted into a critically acclaimed movie starring Paul Newman as the unlikeable Hud. This is a desolate coming of age story about a teen living in Texas. The movie makes some key changes, listen to find out! https://www.youtube.com/c/whythebookwins
This beloved Douglas Adams quirky, scifi novel was adapted in 2005 starring Sam Rockwell, Martin Freeman and Zooey Deschanel. The movie makes some changes from book to movie, check out what the changes are, and which one wins! https://www.youtube.com/c/whythebookwins
Anne of Green Gables is a beloved book about an orphan girl who is adopted by an aging brother and sister and the impact she has on those around her. The best adaptation is the 1985 TV movie version and today I talk about why I love both! https://www.youtube.com/c/whythebookwins
This Patricia Highsmith novel about a suburban couple who have a toxic relationship was adapted into a movie starring Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas. The movie stays true to the novel up until the end-find out what has been changed! https://whythebookwins.com/deep-water-book-vs-movie/
This Walter Tevis novel was adapted into a movie starring Paul Newman. It was a critically renowned movie, and for good reason! There is one huge change from book to movie which gives the movie an even stronger meaning.
This David O. Russel movie stars Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawerence and Robert De Niro and is based on the novel by Matthew Quick. Both focus on mental illness, bipolar disorder in the movie and brain damage in the book. Even though the book and movie are very similar, there are some big changes made.
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After Yang is based on the short story by Alexander Weinstein from his book Children of the New World. This takes place in a sci-fi future where "technosapiens" have been created. The movie takes things in a different direction than I thought they would. Listen to here what I thought of both!
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The Lost Daughter is directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, adapted from the book by Italian author Elena Ferrante. This isn't a book or movie everyone loves, and some people have, understandably, conflicted feelings. The movie follows the source novel very close with really just one change to end. Hear what's different, and my thoughts on both!
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This critically acclaimed movie is based on the novel by Thomas Savage. Both are amazing and the movie stays pretty close to the book. Here, I discuss the nuances in each, the meaning of both, and what few things were changed from book to movie.
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The Double by Jose Saramago was made into the movie Enemy directed by by Denis Villeneuve. Understanding the meaning of either is difficult and whereas the movie has a more definite meaning, the book seems more open to interpretation. Listen to me try to make sense of the book, followed by a chat with The Forgotten Cinema Podcast about the movie!
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The new adaptation of one of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot murder mystery. Directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh and stars Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer and Branagh as Poirot. There aren't too many changes from book to movie, but there are some key details left out of the movie!
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Cold Mountain is an award winning book and movie telling the story of Inman as he returns home. Both book and movie are so critically acclaimed, but in the end, which is the better of the two?
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The new George Clooney movie starring Ben Affleck is based on the memoir about a boy who is raised by a bar. The movie makes some big changes to this heartfelt story. But do those changes do justice to the real events?
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The popular Harry Hole detective novel by Norwegian Jo Nesbo was made into a notoriously bad movie starring Michael Fassbender. Today I discuss the changes that were made to the script, some of the logistical reasons behind the failure of the movie, and what I thought of this winter murder mystery.
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The sequel to Jurassic Park was a highly anticipated book and movie. Here, I not only talk about how The Lost World book and movie compare, but I also couldn't help comparing it to the first Jurassic Park as well.
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Stephen King's The Shining was adapted by the famous Stanley Kubrick starring Jack Nicholson. This movie is so famous and well loved, despite being so different from the book in a lot of ways. I talk about the differences that were made, as well as talking about why I love both book and movie for their separate strengths.
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Today's podcast is the audio for a video I did comparing the 1947 Nightmare Alley with the book and the new adaptation. If you want to hear a more in depth discussion on the book and the 2021 movie, check out my podcast from a couple weeks ago for Nightmare Alley!
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The Revenant is based on a true story of Hugh Glass, but both book and movie took liberties with the story seeing as little of the truth is known. Which version of this incredible event is the best? And find out some huge differences between book and movie.
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Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol is one of the most well known Christmas stories of all time. It has been adapted time and time again; but today I will be comparing it with the 1984 version starring George C. Scott. Hear how the two compare!
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Guillermo Del Toro directs the movie adaptation which stars Bradley Cooper and Cate Blanchett. How does it compare with the noir carnival book by William Lindsay Gresham? This is a great adaptation, but there are some changes to be talked about. I also analyze the characters and the message of this great story.
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Little Women is a literary classic that has been adapted many times. Here, we talk about how the book compares with the latest movie from 2019 directed by Greta Gerwig.
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Beloved is the Pulitzer prize winning novel by Toni Morrison. It's about people that are haunted by their past-their past abuses as well as their own actions from the past. The movie stars Oprah Winfrey and Danny Glover in the lead roles. The movie follows the book very closely, but there is still a lot to break down here as we discuss the differences between book and movie, and the deep symbolism in both.
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This Ridley Scott film has been highly anticipated. Did it live up to the hype? And how does it compare to the true story which we read about in the book by Sarah Gay Forden? Is this story of murder, madness, glamor and greed within the Gucci family better told in book or movie?
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This iconic Martin Scorsese film is based on the book Wiseguy. The movie follows the true story of Henry Hill very close; but does it still end up falling short of the book?
This iconic movie starring Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro is based on a book by the gonzo journalist, Hunter S. Thompson. A lot of people thought this book was unadaptable-were they right? Find out how the book and movie compare!
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This story shines a light on the story of the black cowboys of North Philadelphia. With that as its backdrop, we are told a story about family, relationships, community and love. The book is meant for a teenage audience, while the movie has a more adult approach. When ended up being the version?
Many people name this gothic novel as their favorite book and it is with good reason! This movie adaptation stars Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender and is the best version in my opinion. Find out why I love both book and movie so much!
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This is one of Agatha Christie's personal favorites of hers, is the movie just as good? Starring Glenn Close and directed by Gilles Paquet-Brenner, find out how this murder mystery compares to its original source novel!
Gillian Flynn wrote this psychological thriller which has so many turns, you never know what to expect. The movie stars Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike and follows the book fairly close. However there are some key elements left out of the movie, which causes the overall theme to change considerably.
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This 90's slasher stars Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze Jr, Ryan Phillippe and Sarah Michelle Gellar. The novel is by the fairly well known Lois Duncan and there are so many differences between the two!
Oprah Winfrey stars in the movie which tells the story of the HeLa cells, and the woman behind .them. The book finally tells the world the truth about Henrietta Lacks and how she changed the world. The movie is well done, but how does it compare with the book?
Kathy Bates portrayal of the psychotic number one fan has gone down in film history. There's no denying that Misery is an amazing movie, but how does it compare to the original Stephen King novel? We go deep as I discuss the symbolism of Annie Wilkes, and the power writing can have over your demons. As well as the differences from book to movie-and there's a lot!
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In the wake of Stalin's death, those in his close circle battle it out to see how will be next in charge. How much does this British comedy change from the original comic book? And how much of it actually happened in real life? www.whythebookwins.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOvIRzJ4-3pAtFYj7UG9OKg
The Soviet Union under the control of Stalin is an interesting setting as it is. Then we have the Leo, an officer of the government who starts questioning his blind obedience. Then on top of that, there area series of murders that need solving! Find out how this intriguing book compares with the movie!
The chivalric romance set in King Arthur's court about Sir Gawain and The Green Knight. The original source is a poem, which is really more like a short story. There is a lot of symbolism and metaphors in both book and movie, and here I explain both while comparing the differences!
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Special One Year episode where I share my favorite and least favorite adaptations I've covered as well as my least favorite! I also share why I started this podcast in the first place; and what you can expect going into my second year!
The incredible true story of a boy who was lost, and reunited with his family 26 years later. How does the memoir compare with the movie adaptation?
A memoir that was adapted into a movie starring Robert DeNiro and Paul Dano. This is a great film adaptation, but there is still so much to discuss when it comes to this incredible story. whythebookwins.com https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whythebookwins
Two magicians have a feud which will eventually lead to their demise. The movie is a great adaptation, but that doesn't mean there aren't some huge changes between the book and movie.
We Were Soldiers documents the Ia Drang battle in Vietnam which was the first time the US military and Vietnam military officially battled. Here I discuss the book and movie adaptation with my brother who has a different perspective since he himself is in the Army!
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The story of a black cop who goes undercover in the KKK. The craziest part? It's based on a true story. But does the movie stick to the truth, or did exaggerate when bringing this story to the big screen?
There are a lot of things eating at Gilbert Grape in both the book and the movie. The movie was adapted by the author himself, but did he still end up making some big changes?
The movie Limitless starring Bradley Cooper and Robert DeNiro was based on the book The Dark Fields. Initially, the two stories are pretty similar. There's a reason though why the movie is given a name like Limitless, while the book has the more brooding title of The Dark Fields. Listen to the podcast and find out what's different!
The Academy award winning movie Slumdog Millionaire is based on the book Q and A! Learn what differences were made (and by the way, there's a lot!)
This Kazuo Ishiguro story is set in a dystopian future, but the heart of the book is about the friendship of Kathy, Ruth and Tommy. Does the movie adaptation stay true to the source? Listen and find out!
The Alex Garland novel which was made into a movie by Danny Boyle. This story is about finding the perfect travel destination, unmarred by tourists. However, this paradise comes at a cost.
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This Sci-Fi thriller is an amazing book and an amazing movie. There were some big changes made from book to script. Find out what the meaning of the book, the movie, and learn how they were created.
Mystic River is a critically acclaimed movie directed by Clint Eastwood, based on the novel by Dennis Lehane. This is a tragic story, a murder mystery, and a look into the psychological effects of abuse. Do the book and movie share the same themes? Which is the better of the two? Listen and find out!
James Baldwin is one of the great American writers. Was Barry Jenkins able to turn the incredible book If Beale Street Could Talk into an equally incredible adaptation?
If you watched the latest Netflix thriller, check out this podcast to hear what the book was like and find out the crazy stories involving the author AJ Finn! Even if you haven't yet seen the movie or read the book, save yourself the time and just listen to this instead!
Animal Rescue is a short story which was then turned into a movie starring Tom Hardy and James Gandolfini! To promote the film, Dennis Lehane turned Animal Rescue into a full book, title The Drop. Does the script follow the short story? Do the book and movie have anything in common? Listen and find out!
The classic tale of the Scarlet Pimpernel. An English gentleman who rescues French aristocrat's from the guillotine. Learn the history behind the story and whether the movies stay true to the book!
The story of famous con artist Frank Abagnale Jr, who posed as a pilot, doctor, and lawyer while he was in his teens! We know that movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, but does it do justice to the true story? Listen and find out!
Girl, Interrupted is a movie based on a memoir, but does it stay true to the actual story? Listen to this podcast to find out!
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Book vs Movie for Cool Hand Luke! This movie is on every "movies you must watch before your die' list, but how many people know that it is based on a book? Listen to this podcast to find out if the movie stays true to its orginal source!
The book that started it all! Find out how the novel Jurassic Park compares to its famous movie counterpart.
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This weeks episode is about Shutter Island! This Martin Scorsese psychological thriller is a novel by Dennis Lehane. Find out how the book and movie compare and learn about mental institutions in post WW2 America.
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True Grit is a classic western novel which was quickly turned into a movie starring non other than John Wayne. Over 40 years later, the Coen Brothers took a go at at, starring the amazing Jeff Bridges. SO which movie was best? Do either outshine the original book? Find out how all three compare in this weeks episode!
This Upton Sinclair novel was made into a movie starring Daniel Day-Lewis. But how do the two compare? The title was changed, and what else? Find out what Oil! and There Will Be Blood have in common, and what they don't. In the end, is the book better than the movie?
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How does the book compare to the movie? A Scanner Darkly has an all star cast, but did they take too many liberties when adapting this popular Philip K. Dick book? Listen and find out
Trying to make sense of the new Kaufman movie? Listen to this podcast where I compare the book and the movie, and help you make sense of it all.
Listen to the differences between the Jacob Trembley, Owen Wilson, and Julia Roberts movie Wonder in comparison to the book Wonder by R.J. Palacio! A great podcast for bookworms and movie lovers!
Listen to the comparison of the book 12 Years a Slave versus the movie
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Read my review of The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, and figure out which is better-the book or the movie!
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Welcome to Why the Book Wins! In today's podcast I am comparing the book 'The Stepford Wives' with its movie adaptations! Find out which version is best!