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Let the wild rumpus start! Although it took nearly fifty years, Maurice Sendak's beloved children's book, Where the Wild Things Are (1963), finally made it's big screen debut in 2009, written and directed by Spike Jonze. We discuss how innovative the book was for its time, how the film expands on the story, and the fantastic production involved in bringing the story to life. 

This episode we discuss the literary classic, All Quiet on the Western Front, written by Erich Maria Remarque, and the 2022 film adaptation directed by Edward Berger. This somber look at war gives us plenty of heavy topics mull over, but don't worry, there's also plenty of talk about bodily functions and goose stealing too.

Things get very steamy this episode as we discuss the novel Lady Chatterley's Lover, written by D. H. Lawrence, and the recent Netflix adaptation directed by Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre. This story explores topics such as sex, gender, capitalism and systems of power, all while dishing out explicit sex scenes which got the book infamously banned and censored when it was first released. But can a book written in the 20's still be as shocking by today's standards? Yes it can.

The story of Katniss Everdeen and the Hunger Games comes to a conclusion this episode as we discuss Mockingjay Part 2, directed by Francis Lawrence and written by Suzanne Collins. As the war for Panem reaches its climax, we have important things to discuss, like pouty Gale, Capitol decor, scifi jargon and the practicality of creating lizard people!

This episode, the revolution WILL be televised, because we're discussing Mockingjay Part 1, written by Suzanne Collins and directed by Francis Lawrence. This is only the first part of the Hunger Games finale, but we've got plenty to discuss this episode, including the communist inspired District 13, bland love interests and the politics of selling war.

Jojo Rabbit (2019), directed by Taika Waititi, was an instant hit when it was released, deftly juggling satire, earnestness, and drama to great effect. Many fans of the film were surprised to discover it was based on a novel, Caging Skies, by Christine Leunens, but we found out the hard way that the film is a shocking departure from this book, which is a twisted story of the toxic relationship between captor and captive, exploring themes of toxic masculinity and utter despair. Strap in as we discuss this delightful and touching film and the unsettling details of the book we're sure will shock you!

Time to settle in for a cozy winter's tale, featuring torture, drug addiction, body mutilation, and insanity. which of course means we're discussing Stephen King's novel, Misery, and its 1990 adaptation directed by Rob Reiner. We have plenty of discussions this episode on King's ability to write about writing, the dark humor of the story, and the amazing performances that bring the film to life. Also, is James Caan giving the same performance in Elf as he does here??

In this episode, you will be haunted by three adaptations, all based on the classic Charles Dickens novella A Christmas Carol. We discuss the 1938 adaptation, directed by Edwiin L. Marin, The Muppet Christmas Carol, directed by Brian Henson, and Scrooged, directed by Richard Donner. These three films take varying approaches to bringing this classic story to life, whether its through a traditional approach, a faithful adaptation with puppets, or setting the story in modern day and casting Bill Murray.

This episode we discuss the popular Australian murder mystery, The Dry, written by Jane Harper, and the 2020 film adaptation directed by Robert Connolly. This mystery sees a man return to his hometown, a small farming community struggling through a drought, after a horrific crime. Join us as we examine clues, watch a man ruin his chances of sex, and find out how Ian accidentally ruined the entire mystery for Adina.

The odds are not in Katniss's favor this episode as we witness her return to the Hunger Games with Catching Fire, written by Suzanne Collins and directed by Francis Lawrence. We discuss the powerhouse performance of Jennifer Lawrence, themes of political unrest, and whether President Snow would make a good Santa Clause.

It's time to sleuth! This episode, we discuss the film Enola Holmes, directed by Harry Bradbeer and based on the novel The Case of the Missing Marquess by Nancy Springer! We cover the usefulness of corsets, Henry Cavil being cast as the world's smartest man, and granny's with guns!

I hope you have your story ready, because it's time for The Midnight Club, written by Christopher Pike in 1994 and adapted by Mike Flanagan for Netflix. We've got stories on stories on stories to discuss this episode, as well as convoluted plotlines, loose ends, and theories on conspiracies! You'll want to gather around the fireplace for this one!

This episode we're discussing the story of a plus sized girl in a size two world with Dumplin', written by Julie Murphy and the film adaptation directed by Anne Fletcher. There's plenty of important subjects to discuss this episode, like fat representation and the unreal beauty standards women face. But also, we have speculate on what a diet of red lollipops will do to your teeth and what the Chili Bowl subplot of the book was really about!

We just got married, so now seems like the perfect time for a tale of star crossed love. This short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald became the basis for the 2008 adaptation directed by David Fincher. There's plenty to discuss this episode, like the ground breaking visual effects of the film, the surprisingly absurd tone of the short story, and what age was peak Brad Pitt?

Only in our wildest dreams did we think we would ever get a proper adaptation of Neil Gaiman's beloved comic series, but here it is! This Netflix series faithfully adapts the source material, blending elements of fantasy, horror and history with phenomenal CGI and performances. We discuss serial killer conventions, horny dreams and confounding superhero tie-ins among other things! 

It's finally time to discuss one of the most popular YA book and film franchises of the past ten years, beginning with The Hunger Games, written by Suzanne Collins with the film directed by Gary Ross. In this episode we discuss sharp social commentary, impeccable casting, ill fitting fascist uniforms and Peeta's new identity as The Boy with Bread! And of course, may the odds etc.

This episode, we discuss one of the most popular books of the last five years, Where the Crawdads Sing, by Delia Owens, and the film adaptation directed by Olivia Newman. This story of nature, love and murder, set along the coastline of North Carolina, captured readers everywhere, but did it grab us? We discuss learning to read, prejudice, and cutting cake like a psychopath. You don't want to miss this one.

We return to the works of Jane Austen this episode with her novel Persuasion, published in 1817, and the Netflix film adaptation which was directed by Carrie Cracknell. The novel is a reflection on loneliness, grief, and the rekindled passion, while the film takes a more... modern approach to the story; full of fourth-wall breaking and awkward humor. How does this adaptation hold up to the classic? Why does Anne have a rabbit? Did Mr. Elliot kill his wife? Listen and find out!

Grab your Airpods (now where did you put those?) and listen to our latest episode on The Borrowers, written by Mary Norton, and its Studio Ghibli adaptation, The Secret World of Arriety, directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi. We discuss the fascinating lore of the novel, full of humor and metaphor, and the ways that it was vividly brought to life through animation. Get ready for discussions on dead-eyed children, household classism, and our favorite types of Ghibli men.

This episode, we delve into the life and misadventures of a single woman in her 30's with Bridget Jones's Diary, written by Helen Fielding and Directed by Sharon Macguire. This story is full of memorable scenes and situations, brought to life by the film's perfect cast, and also happens to be loosely inspired by one of our all time favorite books! What's not to love?