
On _This Film is Lit_ we finally settle the score on one simple question… Is the book really better than the movie? Bryan has a film degree. He watches the movie but doesn't read the book. Katie has two English degrees, so she does things the right way and reads the book before we watch the movie. Prepare to be wowed by our expertise and charm as we dissect all of your favorite film adaptations an... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 426 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmArtsBooks | |||

This is the old house! The one the tornado blew away. This is how I got into Oz the first time. It's Return to Oz, and This Film is Lit.
• Let Me Sum Up
• Was That in the Book?
• Lost in Adaptation
• Better in the Book
• Better in the Movie
• T... more
- Patron Shoutouts
- Learning Things with TFIL: L. Frank Baum
- Quest for Camelot Fan Reaction
- Return to Oz Preview
The Steve Index: engineer-of-souls.github.io/thisfilmislit
You may kill me... but you'll never destroy the ideals of Camelot. It's Quest for Camelot, and This Film is Lit.
• Let Me Sum Up
• Guess Who?
• Was That in the Book?
• Lost in Adaptation
• Better in the Book
• Better in the Movie
• The Movie N... more
- Patron Shoutouts
- Hellraiser Fan Reaction
- Quest for Camelot Preview
The Steve Index: engineer-of-souls.github.io/thisfilmislit
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I have always been a fan of movie/book comparison conversations. Keep the great content coming!
If you are open to suggestions, I would love to hear your takes on World War Z as there is such a departure from the book.
Also, Michael Crichton 13th Warrior/Eaters of the Dead.
One of my favourite podcasts. I never miss it!
Was tolerable until you had to introduce your politics into it.
I love this podcast and how deep they go with there talks about the book and the characters!
This is the pod that answers the question, which was better the book or the film? An impossible question as it is apples to oranges; not the same fruit at all. But it is the journey, not the destination that matters. It's like being in the back seat of your married friends' car and eavesdropping on their highway games and conversation about the movie they saw last night, while they think you're asleep.
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Engaging listeners through insightful discussions, the content primarily revolves around exploring and comparing popular book-to-film adaptations. Each episode tackles the age-old question of whether the book is genuinely better than the movie, utilizing the hosts' distinct expertise—one with a film background and the other with a deep understanding of literature. Through humor, detailed analyses, and engaging listener feedback, this series not only dissects character development, thematic elements, and storytelling techniques but also invites further contemplation on cultural narratives and societal implications illustrated in both media. Notably, the hosts maintain a light-hearted but thoughtful approach, making it appealing for both film... more
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