Books to Blockbusters is a special segment exploring the transformation of beloved books into blockbuster films. Join us as we discuss fan-favorite adaptations, from those that honored the original stories to others that brought fresh, daring perspectives. We’ll delve into the creative journey of adapting cherished narratives for the screen, exploring how th ... Show More
Oct 2023
Bladerunner, Androids, and The Origin of Cyberpunk | Cosmic Chronicles Episode 8
Join hosts Quinn and James in this episode of "The Cosmic Chronicles Podcast" as they delve into the fascinating world of Philip K. Dick's novel "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" and its cinematic adaptations, "Blade Runner" and "Blade Runner 2049." They dissect the the ... Show More
1 h
Mar 2024
Culture chat: Dune: Part Two, directed by Denis Villeneuve
This week, we talk about the new film Dune: Part Two. A star-studded epic featuring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, and more. It’s the second instalment in the Dune franchise, based on the book by Frank Herbert and directed by Denis Villeneuve. The FT’s global business ... Show More
23m 16s
Mar 2024
Dune: Part Two with Denis Villeneuve and Steven Spielberg (Ep. 471)
Director Denis Villeneuve discusses his new film, Dune: Part Two, with fellow Director Steven Spielberg in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses the throes of filming in the desert in comparison with Lawrence of Arabia, the comic and painterly ... Show More
34m 17s
Oct 2024
Book To Movie/ TV Adaptations
In this episode of I’ll Read What She’s Reading, Mikayla, Reggie, and Kennedy dive into the world of book-to-movie and TV adaptations! From page to screen, they discuss their favorite (and not-so-favorite) adaptations, share hot takes on what works and what doesn’t, and debate wh ... Show More
1 h
Mar 2024
Is Science Fiction the New Realism?
Science fiction has historically been considered a niche genre, one in which far-flung scenarios play out on distant planets. Today, though, such plots are at the center of our media landscape. On this episode of Critics at Large, the staff writers Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, a ... Show More
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