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Skylight Books Podcast Series

Skylight Books
Tank Girl
Los Angeles
The Talented Mr. Ripley
Colors Of Film
Concept Album
Wandering Stars
Patricia Highsmith
Naomi Watts
Lori Petty
Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker
Anthony Minghella
90s Culture
Comic Books
The Swimmer
Comedy
Everything Now
Airplane!
There There
Jude Law
Matt Damon

Enjoy recent author events, interviews, and bookseller series. Visit our website to learn more: www.skylightbooks.com

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In advance of the screening of Johnny Mnemonic in Black & White that the BTTM crew is hosting for the American Cinematheque's Friend of the Fest 2025, Allan and Justin get together to discuss the film and the William Gibson short story that inspired ... more

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Abashed the devil stood, and felt how awful goodness is. The Crow (1994) is a one-of-a-kind film, borne out of tragedy and thought to be cursed. Critic and culture writer Alisha Mughal takes a look at the film, its graphic novel origins, its beautifu... more

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Author and comedian Sophia Benoit (Well, This Is Exhausting) joins the Better Than the Movie crew to discuss a modern children's book classic, HOLES by Louis Sachar, and its 2003 live-action Disney adaptation, which was scripted by Sachar himself, di... more

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Don't drink? Don't smoke? What do you do? THE VINYL DIARIES follows Pete Crighton's journey from a closeted goody two shoes to a blissfully self-possessed lover of queer community, queer joy, and queer sex, while keeping track of the key pop music th... more

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Recent Guests

Alisha Mughal
Culture writer based in Toronto and author of 'It Can't Rain All the Time'
Independent Author
Episode: SKYLIT: Alisha Mughal, IT CAN'T RAIN ALL THE TIME: THE CROW
Sophia Benoit
Author of 'Well, This Is Exhausting.'
Episode: Better Than the Movie 26: HOLES w/ Sophia Benoit
Conor Holt
Returning guest who discussed the adaptation of The Dead
Episode: Better Than the Movie 25: THE DEAD w/ Conor Holt
Sina Grace
A USA Today best-selling, GLAAD Award-winning comic book writer and artist.
Self-published author
Episode: SKYLIT: Sina Grace, WEST HOLLYWOOD MONSTER SQUAD
Jonah Lipton
Bookseller, Jeopardy contestant
Episode: Better Than the Movie 23: THE NATURAL w/ Jonah Lipton
Chris Andersen
Host of Your Favorite Bad Movie Podcast
Your Favorite Bad Movie Podcast
Episode: Better Than the Movie 19: GHOST WORLD w/ Chris Andersen
Mark Rennie
Talented writer and improviser
Episode: Better Than the Movie 18: THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH w/ Mark Rennie
Buzzy Cohen
Jeopardy! champion, guest host, and author.
Author of 'Baby Got Facts, Totally 90s Trivia'
Episode: Better Than the Movie 17: THE SWIMMER w/ Buzzy Cohen
Danzy Senna
Author of 'Colored Television' and previous works including 'Caucasia.'
University of Southern California
Episode: SKYLIT: Danzy Senna, "COLORED TELEVISION"

Hosts

Justin Remer
Host of the Skylight Books Podcast Series.
Allan Traylor
Co-host of the Skylight Books Podcast Series.
Tyler Austin
Co-host of the Skylight Books Podcast Series.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Entertaining book-to-film discussion

    It’s refreshing to hear booksellers have a thoughtful debate on the merits of film adaptation. These guys are movie-lovers for sure, but obviously appreciate the printed word.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Tavis Sarmento
    United States3 years ago
  • Like

    One question, eight ‘like’s’. How many in the whole podcast? Invest in an editing program if you can’t speak without this annoying verbal tic.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Iambic12345
    United States3 years ago
  • Great interviews!

    Lance is a great host!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mox-fulder
    United States4 years ago
  • Not surprised it’s top notch!

    Just like the store…. I lived in LA for years and I miss the store. These podcasts remind me of nights under the tree at Skylight. Keep it going.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pea bear
    United States4 years ago
  • Insightful

    Really great conversations that highlight exciting work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pudnhead Wilson 34
    United States5 years ago

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The program is characterized by its lively conversations, mixing humor with critical analysis, making literary discussions accessible and enjoyable to a broad audience.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and thoughtful discussions that illuminate the intersection of literature and film adaptation. They enjoy the community aspect, feeling connected to other literature lovers through shared experiences and insights. Critics point to inconsistent audio quality as a drawback but are generally very supportive of the content and the host's engagement with guests.

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#210
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Apple Podcasts
#221
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SKYLIT: Alisha Mughal, IT CAN'T RAIN ALL THE TIME: THE CROW
Q: Can you elucidate on the comparisons you make between Eric and Kurt Cobain?
The film was really smart in kind of harnessing grunge and understanding that this is what the counter-cultural kids of today would find resonant.
SKYLIT: Alisha Mughal, IT CAN'T RAIN ALL THE TIME: THE CROW
Q: What made you decide to pick this approach to The Crow?
I think it was just a surface level thing, like my initial thesis, and I think it still would be. When you think of The Crow from today's point in history, you think the death, like the literal unfortunate circumstances really do strike you.
SKYLIT: Pete Crighton, THE VINYL DIARIES
Q: Can you talk a little bit about the process of getting it to an actual publisher?
I think I won the publishing lottery and had a friend who worked at Penguin Random House review my pitch.
SKYLIT: Pete Crighton, THE VINYL DIARIES
Q: What made you think to turn that part of yourself into a book?
I wrote it first and foremost just for myself, truly never believing that anyone would publish it.
SKYLIT: Veronica Litt, UGH! AS IF! CLUELESS
Q: What is your history with Clueless?
I assume it came to you as a kid. I was four when the movie came out and it sort of always existed in my brain. I thought it was fashionable and funny, but later I came to appreciate its cultural significance more deeply.

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What is Skylight Books Podcast Series about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listeners can expect engaging discussions centered around literature, film adaptations, and cultural themes as featured authors, filmmakers, and artists share their insights. Topics often explored include the interplay between books and their cinematic adaptations, the significance of various genres, and personal stories that illuminate broader societal issues such as identity and representation. Unique to this series is its focus on how literature forms an integral part of contemporary culture, making it appealing to book lovers, film enthusiasts, and those interested in deep literary critique.

The conversations are characterized by a lively exchange of ideas, featuring both established and emerging voices in the arts, and create a sense ... more

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