Book Vs Movie Podcast

Today, we are joined by special guest co-host, my nephew Fred! Fred got to pick the book and movie this time, so we will be diving into the award-winning children’s classic, Because of Winn-Dixie, by Kate DiCamillo.In this episode, we discuss:Kate DiCamillo’s unconventional entry into the literary worldThe differences between the book and the movie.The themes of friendship, family, community, and unconditional love in the movie. Why this story resonated with so many readersFollow us on the socials!You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupInstagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmoviebookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama Margo’s Substack (blog): https://substack.com/@shesnachomamaMargo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama*Please support your local booksellers or buy your books online at Bookshop.org, where proceeds support local, independent booksellers.

Book Vs. Movie: Letters to Uranus (2000 Film, 2022 Book, Series for Development)Today, we are joined by special guest co-host Lenny Pinna of Ecclesia Arts. This is the second of a two-part conversation with Lenny about Cleveland stage legend Tedd Burr, and the unusual relationship Tedd had with acclaimed novelist, Dr. Henry Bellamann, as a young adult struggling with gender identity.In this episode, we discuss:How the film and novel of Kings Row, set at the end of the 1800s, captivated the imagination of Tedd Burr in the 1940sThe complicated and deeply personal relationship that developed between Burr and Bellamann, even though they never met in personThe themes of class, prejudice, psychology, and gender identity that evolved in the Burr-Bellamann correspondenceHow Pinna has developed the compelling story of Burr and Bellamann into a seriesFollow us on the socials!WATCH Letters to Uranus on YoutubePurchase A Face From Uranus on AmazonFollow Lenny Pinna on Instagram @lennypinnartFollow Ecclesia Arts on Youtub

Book Vs. Movie: Kings Row (1940 novel vs 1942 Film)Today, we are joined by special guest co-host Lenny Pinna of Ecclesia Arts. This is the first of a two-part conversation with Lenny about Kings Row, and the unusual relationship its author had at the end of his life with a young fan struggling with gender identity. In this episode, we discuss:How Kings Row, a novel set at the end of the 1800s, is more relevant than ever.The differences between the book and the movie.The themes of class, prejudice, psychology, and sanctimony in the movie. Why certain characters and story lines were cut from the movieFollow us on the socials!Follow Lenny Pinna on Instagram @lennypinnartFollow Ecclesia Arts on Youtube.com/@EcclesiaArtsFollow In The Name Of Jamie Wakefield at InTheNameofJamieWakefield.comYou can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupInstagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmoviebookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama Margo’s Substack (blog): https://substack.com/@shesnacho

Book Vs. Movie: Two Doors Down (1977 song vs 2019 Netflix Film)Today, we are joined by special guest co-host and listener favorite, Kristen Meinzer, culture critic, lifestyle journalist, and royal watcher at kristenmeinzer.com. We discuss the Dolly Parton classic song, and its adaptation into a 1-hour, standalone movie produced as part of Dolly’s Heartstrings series on Netflix. In this episode, we discuss:Why Dolly Parton is an angel from heaven who must be protected at all costs.The differences between the song and the movie.The themes of love and inclusivity in the movie. Whether this is the best song adapted for the Heartstrings seriesFollow us on the socials!Follow Kristen Meinzer at kristenmeinzer.comYou can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupInstagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmoviebookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama Margo P’s Blog: https://bookversusmovie.substack.com/Margo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama*Please support your local booksellers or

Book Vs. Movie: “Bringing Up Baby” The 1938 Howard Hawks Film Vs the 1937 Short Story by Hagar Wilde. Today, we are joined by special guest co-host, Kerala Hubbard of The On Purpose Home. We discuss the differences and key similarities between the 1937 short story, "Bringing Up Baby," by Hagar Wilde (Beverly Violet Bidwell), and the groundbreaking Howard Hawks adaptation from 1938. In this episode, we discuss:Negative but brief impact of the film on Hepburn’s careerThe differences between the book and the movie.The unsung, non-human stars of the filmHagar Wilde’s source material and contributions to the productionFollow us on the socials!Mother Hubbard MugsMontana Meditations Youtube ChannelThe On Purpose Home PodcastYou can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupInstagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmoviebookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama Margo P’s Blog: coloniabook.comMargo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama

Book Vs. Movie: Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer (1979 song vs 2000 cartoon)Today, we closing out a frankly garbage year with special guest co-host, Sonia Mansfield of the What a Creep podcast. We discuss the earworm of our youth, which became a Millenial/Gen Z holiday cartoon staple: Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer. In this episode, we discuss:The innovative marketing strategy of Elmo and PatsyThe differences between the book and the movie.The many, many plotholes of the movie.Who is the audience for this movie?Follow us on the socials!Sonia Mansfield on Instagram @thesoniashowMargo P on Substack: https://substack.com/shesnachomamaYou can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupInstagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmoviebookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama Margo P’s Blog: coloniabook.comMargo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama*Please support your local booksellers or buy your books online at Bookshop.org, where proceeds support local, independent booksellers

Book Vs. Movie: The Mean One (2022) vs How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1957)Dr. Seuss’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and Steven LaMorte’s “The Mean One”Today, we are joined by special guest co-host, Kelly Espitia of Bookish Explorations with Kelly. We discuss the Dr. Seuss’s holiday classic, which this podcast has covered before, and it’s most recent adaptation in the spoof horror holiday film, “The Mean One”In this episode, we discuss:Dr. Seuss’s classic bookThe differences between the book and the movie.Dangers of spoofing a beloved child’s bookThe clever storytelling tricks that make this film your next holiday favoriteFollow us on the socials!Kelly Espitia on Instagram @bookishexplorationswithkelly“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” on Bookshop.org*You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupInstagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmoviebookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama Margo P’s Blog: coloniabook.comMargo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama*Please support

Book Vs. Movie: Caravaggio in Print and on FilmKen Mora’s “Caravaggio: A Light Before Darkness” and Derek Jarman’s “Caravaggio”Today, we are joined by special guest co-host, author Ken Mora. We discuss the colorful, moving life of artist Michelangelo Caravaggio as portrayed in Mora’s graphic biography, “Caravaggio: A Light Before Darkness,” and in Derek Jarman’s 1986 film, “Caravaggio.”In this episode, we discuss:Caravaggio’s tempestuous and short lifeThe differences between the book and the movie.Film debuts of Tilda Swinton and Sean BeanThe process of bringing this story to the page and the advantages of graphic storytelling Follow us on the socials!Ken Mora on InstagramKen Mora site“Caravaggio: A Light Before Darkness” on Bookshop.org*You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupInstagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmoviebookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama Margo P’s Blog: coloniabook.comMargo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama*Book Versus Movie is participa

Book Vs. Movie: “How’s Moving Castle” The 1986 Diana Wynne Jones Book Vs the 2004 Studio Ghibli FilmToday we are joined by special guest co-host, Kerala Hubbard of The On Purpose Home. We discuss the many, many differences and important similarities between the 1986 novel, Howl’s Moving Castle, by Diana Wynne Jones, and the groundbreaking Studio Ghibli film adaptation from 2004.In this episode, we discuss:WWII influences on both the author and the filmmakerThe differences between the book and movie.Original voice cast: Chieko Baisho, Takuya Kimura, Akihiro MiwaEnglish language voice cast: Christian Bale, Jean Simmons, Billy Crystal, Emily MortimerFollow us on the socials!Mother Hubbard MugsMontana Meditations Youtube ChannelThe On Purpose Home PodcastYou can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupInstagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmoviebookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama Margo P’s Blog: coloniabook.comMargo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama

Book Vs. Movie: “A Series of Unfortunate Events” The 1999 Daniel Handler (Lemony Snicket) Book Vs the 2004 Jim Carrey FilmToday we are joined by special guest co-host, Andrea Engstrom of Lil Habit. We dip our toes into the Edward Gorey-esque world of the Baudelaire orphans to continue our long-standing tradition of covering Halloween-y books and movies. In this episode, we discuss:Who is Lemony Snicket? And why?The differences between the book and movie.The cast includes: Jim Carrey, Jude Law, Liam Aiken, Emily Browning, Timothy Spall, Catherine O’Hara, Meryl Streep, and Kara and Shelby Hoffman as Sunny, the biter.Follow us on the socials!You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupInstagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmoviebookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D’s Blog: Brooklynfitchick.comMargo D’s Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”Margo D’s TikTok Margo D’s YouTube: @MargoDonohueMargo P’s Instagram: @shesnachomama Margo P’s Blog: coloniabook.comMargo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomama

Book Vs. Movie: “He’s Just Not That Into You” The 2004 Liz Tuccillo & Greg Behrendt Book Vs the 2009 Jennifer Aniston FilmPicture it: the Sex and the City writer’s room. Writers Liz Tuccillo & Greg Behrendt overhear a female coworker asking for relationship advice (at work, but that’s another issue for another time) about guy she’s been seeing. After hearing a litany of red flags, Behrendt pipes up with, “He’s just not that into you.” And thus was born an empire. It’s the quip that became an episode on a hit HBO show that became a bestselling, Oprah-featured, self-help book that became a movie. Seems like many were into the “He’s Just Not That Into You” universe. But were we?In our first episode back after losing our dear friend and co-host, Margo D, Margo P and special Guest Host, Sonia Mansfield of What a Creep have MUCH to say about how this has all held up, or not, over the last two decades. Have a listen to find out!In this episode, we discuss:The backstory of “the quip”The differences between th

Book Vs. Movie: “Saturday Night Fever”Margo D’s Book About the Classic Film!This episode is special because we're releasing it on the same day Margo P is having her birthday and Margo D is celebrating the upcoming release of Fever: The Complete History of Saturday Night Fever!  The book is a celebration of the movie that made the world want to dance and turned a TV “Sweathog” into a movie star. In this episode, the Margos discuss:New York magazine writer Nik Cohn and how he and Robert Stigwood helped create a classicThe rocky road to movie making for director John Badham Choreographer Lester Wilson and why he never got the credit he deserved for his work on the filmBehind-the-scenes gossip by the cast & crew (many who are telling their story for the first time!)Paramount Pictures’s lack of faith in the movie and their surprise at its success. The disco boom & bust of the late 1970sWhy 'Saturday Night Fever' is considered a cinematic classic, despite its dark subject matter.Clips Featured:“He hits my h

Book Vs. Movie: “Goldfinger” The 1959 Ian Fleming Novel Vs the 1964 Sean Connery FilmIan Fleming’s Goldfinger (1959) and its 1964 film adaptation featuring Sean Connery present one of James Bond’s most iconic villains, but in very different styles. The novel is a gritty Cold War spy thriller, showcasing a vulnerable Bond who relies on his wits rather than gadgets. Goldfinger’s scheme centers on a traditional gold heist from Fort Knox, with Pussy Galore leading a lesbian criminal gang, creating a darker tone. In contrast, the film, directed by Guy Hamilton, turns the story into flashy pop entertainment. Goldfinger's plan involves irradiating gold with a dirty bomb, and Pussy is reimagined as a glamorous pilot who falls in love with Bond. Connery’s 007 is suave and nearly invincible, complete with a gadget-loaded Aston Martin DB5.Between the novel and the movie, which did the Margos like better? Have a listen to find out! In this episode, the Margos discuss:The life of Ian Fleming and Sean Connery’s BondThe dif

Book Vs. Movie: I Know What You Did Last Summer (Replay!)The 1973 Lois Duncan YA Novel Vs the 1997 Movie  "I Know What You Did Last Summer" revolves around a group of friends —Julie, Helen, Ray, and Barry —who accidentally hit a stranger with their car on a dark, lonely road. In a panic, they make a harrowing decision to hide the accident, believing they can escape the consequences. However, one year later, their lives unravel as they receive ominous messages from a mysterious figure who knows their deadly secret.Lois Duncan's novel, published in 1973, unfolds in the 1970s. The film, directed by Jim Gillespie, modernized the story to the late 1990s. This update significantly alters the atmosphere and dynamics, replacing the retro feel of the book with a more contemporary vibe.Between the book & movie, which did we like more? Have a listen and find out! In this ep, the Margos discuss:YA Horror novels of the 1970s Author Lois Duncan The differences between the 1973 (and the updated) version of the story and

Book Vs. Movie: “The Girl Can’t Help It” The Garson Kanin Play Vs. the Jayne Mansfield MovieThe 1956 Technicolor film The Girl Can’t Help It is often remembered for Jayne Mansfield’s curves and Little Richard’s title song, but it originated from Garson Kanin's short story Do Re Mi. This satirical piece critiques the music industry and the manufactured nature of fame, suggesting that anyone can become a star with enough money and manipulation. Directed by Frank Tashlin, the film follows a down-on-his-luck music manager (Tom Ewell) hired by a mobster (Edmond O’Brien) to turn his disinterested girlfriend (Mansfield) into a music sensation. Between the short story and the movie, which did the Margos like better?Have a listen to find out! In this episode, the Margos discuss:The original sort story vs the Broadway musical starring Phil SylversThe life and career of Jayne MansfieldHow important Little Richard is to rock and roll. The cast includes: Jayne Mansfield (Jerri Jordan), Tom Ewell (Tom Miller), Edmond O’Bri

Book Vs. Movie: “Alice’s Restaurant” Arlo Guthrie’s 1967 18-minute Song Vs the 1969 MovieArlo Guthrie’s “Alice’s Restaurant” is an 18-minute satirical folk monologue and song that became an anthem for the 1960s counterculture. Officially titled “Alice’s Restaurant Massacree,” it was released in 1967 on his debut album.  The piece tells a true, albeit embellished, story from Thanksgiving 1965 about a littering arrest that prevented Guthrie from being drafted into the Vietnam War. Blending comedy and protest, the song critiques authority and the military draft system, recounting how disposing of garbage with a friend led to an arrest, which ironically disqualified him from military service.In this episode, the Margos discuss:The career of Arlo GuthrieThe story behind the songThe differences between the song & movie. The cast includes: Arlo Guthrie (as himself), Pat Quinn (Alice Brock), James Broderick (Ray Brock), Pete Seeger (as himself), Joseph Boley (Woody Guthrie), M. Emmet Walsh (Group W Sergeant.) Cli

Book Vs. Movie:  For Pride Month1813’s “Pride and Prejudice”  Vs. 2022's "Fire Island"June is Pride Month worldwide, and the Margos are excited to celebrate with some of the best LGBTQIA-centric books and movies. One highlight is the 2022 film *Fire Island*, directed by Andrew Ahn and written by Joel Kim Booster. This clever and heartfelt adaptation reimagines Jane Austen’s *Pride and Prejudice*.  Set during a weeklong summer vacation on the iconic queer retreat of Fire Island, the story follows a close-knit group of gay friends as they navigate romance, class, and identity. Joel Kim Booster plays Noah, a modern-day Elizabeth Bennet figure, while Bowen Yang portrays Howie, who is loosely based on Jane Bennet. The aloof and wealthy Will, played by Conrad Ricamora, serves as the counterpart to Mr. Darcy.Between the classic Austen book and the modern, gay-friendly film, which did we prefer? Have a listen to find out!In this episode, the Margos discuss:The sheer number of Pride Month books we have covered and how

Book Vs. Movie: Breakfast with ScotThe 1999 Novel  Vs the 2007 MovieMichael Downing’s 1999 novel Breakfast with Scot and the 2007 film adaptation of the same name both follow the story of a gay couple who unexpectedly become the guardians of a precocious and flamboyant eleven-year-old boy named Scot. But while they share a common setup, the tone, themes, and emotional arcs of the two versions diverge significantly, offering very different takes on gender identity, gay masculinity, and parenting.Between the original novel and the film, which did we prefer? Have a listen to find out! In this episode, the Margos discuss:The sheer number of Pride Month books we have covered and how they have changed over the last ten yearsWhat was politically happening when the book and then later the movie were releasedThe differences between book & movie. The cast includes: Tom Cavanagh (Eric McNally), Ben Shenkman (Sam), Noah Bernett (Scot), Jeananne Goossen (Nula), Benz Antoine (Greg Graham), Shauna MacDonald (Joan), Mega

Book Vs. Movie: The Mirror Crack’dThe 1962 Agatha Christie Novel  Vs the 1980 MovieWhen Agatha Christie published The Mirror Crack’d from Side to Side in 1962, it was a haunting tale of guilt, glamour, and murder set in the seemingly quiet village of St. Mary Mead. Nearly two decades later, Hollywood brought the story to life with an all-star cast in the 1980 film adaptation simply titled The Mirror Crack’d. Heather Badcock at a charity fête hosted by the famous film actress Marina Gregg. The drink was meant for Marina, but someone else paid the price. With classic Christie flair, Miss Jane Marple quietly unravels a decades-old motive involving trauma, maternal grief, and a long-buried secret.Between the original novel and the film, did we prefer one over the other? Have a listen to find out!In this episode, the Margos discuss:Agatha Christie’s later workThe differences between the novel and the movieThe cast includes: Angela Lansbury (Miss Marple), Elizabeth Taylor (Marina Gregg-Rudd), Rock Hudson (Jason Rud

Book Vs. Movie: See How They RunThe 1947 Agatha Christie Play (Three Blind Mice) Vs the 2022 Sam Rockwell FilmAgatha Christie’s radio play Three Blind Mice was introduced in 1947 and was the basis for 1952’s The Mousetrap, the longest-running play in theater history. See How They Run (2022) is a clever, stylish murder mystery set in 1950s London. It blends classic whodunit tropes with a witty, self-referential twist. Directed by Tom George, the film follows world-weary Inspector Stoppard (Sam Rockwell) and eager rookie Constable Stalker (Saoirse Ronan) as they investigate the backstage murder of a Hollywood director who was set to adapt Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap for the screen. Between the original play and the film, did we prefer one over the other? Have a listen to find out!In this episode, the Margos discuss:Agatha Christie’s theater productionsThe differences between the play and the movieThe cast includes: Sam Rockwell (Inspector Stoppard,) Saoirse Ronan (Constable Stalker), Ruth Wilson (Petula Spe