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Book Vs Movie “The Hunger Games”

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Book Vs Movie Podcast

“The Hunger Games”

Part 1 of Suzanne Collins’ Trilogy Versus the Jennifer Lawrence Megahit Film

Book Vs. Movie finally takes on the Suzanne Collins’ classic 2008 novel The Hunger Games and compare it to the 2012 movie–both smash hits. We were a little scared to take this on as the trilogy as it has some very fervent fans. But the Margos are as fearless as a tribute from District 12 so we grab our bow & arrow and take aim at each work of art.

What are the differences between the two? Which did the Margos like better? Click the link below to find out.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The popularity of the trilogy
  • The casting of all of the leads
  • How Suzanne Collins adapted her book to screen
  • Why dystopian novels are all the rage
  • Our favorite scenes from the book and how well the movie captured them.

 

Clips used:

The Hunger Games TV trailer

Katniss volunteers to tribute

Katniss declares her ‘love” for Peeta

Outro Music: “The Hunger Games by Simon & James Newton Howard

 

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Cowboys, Childhood Homes and Knees Taken-Episode #50

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Howdy, Neighbors, it’s officially Fall! And this week, Erin & Margo break down the CMT reality show, Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders Making the Team; Netflix’s Jerry Before Seinfeld; & Margo seconds Erin’s enthusiasm for American Vandal. Erin reviews a couple of recent shows–one Broadway; one comedy, and Margo talks a walk down memory lane. Stop by and check in with your favorite neighbors.

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Book Vs Movie “It” 2017 Review, Plus, Our Picks for the Upcoming Adult Cast

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Stephen King Bonus Ep: “It 2017 Review!”

Plus: Our picks for the second film casting!

Stephen King’s It is the focus of this special bonus ep of the Book Vs. Movie podcast! Margo D. and Deana Marie of the Twisted Philly podcast give their thoughts on the film and talk about the differences between the 1986 book and the 2017 film.

Then Margo & Deana give their picks for who should be in the adult cast set to film next year.

The podcast clip is at the bottom of this post but here are the basics of this week’s show:

  • Main differences between the book and original TV movie (and how that affected the rated-R version of the movie.)
  • How the cast measures up in the 2017 reboot
  • The amount of genuine scares in the film
  • Compare and contrast the different Pennywise the Clown
  • What we liked best and worst about the movie
  • “That” last scene in the book versus what has been adapted so far

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A Mother! of an Episode! -Episode #49

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This week, the neighbors break down the week in continuing misogyny (still??? didn’t everyone listen to Ep. #47?); Erin talks Netflix’s AMERICAN VANDAL (#whodrewthedicks); Margo recommends a new podcast and Amber Tamblyn; and what’s the worst thing to tell a woman….all this and we didn’t even get to the Emmys! (Never fear–we’ll do a roundup next week); and why they won’t be seeing MOTHER! Enjoy, everybody! 

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Book Vs Movie Podcast “The Graduate”

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“The Graduate”

Did we find a book even worse than Jaws to cover? Oh, we may have done just that!

 

The Book Vs. Movie podcast goes straight to the 60s (but man, it really feels like the 50s sometimes, no?) Turns out the 1967 classic film starring Dustin Hoffman and directed by Mike Nichols was adapted by an obscure novel by a very peculiar man, Charles Webb.

What are the differences between the two? Which did the Margos like better? Click the link below to find out.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The unusual life of Charles Webb and his wife Fred!
  • The career of MIke Nichols up to this point.
  • The casting of Benjamin Braddock and how different Dustin Hoffman is versus the character described in the book.
  • How “rebellious” the characters really are (or aren’t)
  • The amazing music by Simon & Garfunkle

Clips used:

The Graduate TV trailer

Mrs. Robinson seducing Ben

Ben orders a room

Mr. Robinson confronts Ben

Outro Music: “Mrs. Robinson” by Simon & Garfunkle

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Book Vs Movie Replay “Goodfellas” (RIP Frank Vincent)

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Book Vs. Movie

Wiseguy Vs Goodfellas

 

The Margos have no fear of getting whacked after this episode as we are huge fans of both the Nicholas Pileggi 1986 nonfiction book and the classic 1990 film directed by Martin Scorsese. Here we compare and contrast between book versus movie and have some big opinions about them.

Discussed in this ep:

  • How the book came to be
  • Why Martin Scorsese chose to direct another mob picture after Mean Streets
  • The main differences between the real life criminals and the actors who played them.
  • The frenzied life of Henry Hill
  • Those classic over-the-top scenes in the movie
  • What happened to all of the main characters

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Episode #48-IT is ON!

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Halloooo, Neighbors! We are back from our respective vacations with pop culture talk to spare! Margo went to Skywalker Ranch! And got a behind-the-scenes tour! Erin went to the beach and ate funnel cake! Each has recommendations to spare–some  good, some not great. Margo saw the IT remake twice and gives her detailed review and has some podcast recs; Erin recommends a comedy special on Netflix and a true-crime book that is harrowing as hell. From the ridiculous to the sublime, the neighbors discuss it all this week. 

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Book Vs Movie REPLAY: “Hook” Vs. “Peter Pan”

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“Peter Pan” Vs. “Hook”

Possibly THE Most Disturbing Episode Yet!

The Margos discuss one of the more disturbing pairings yet the 1911 “Peter & Wendy” children’s classic and the strange 1991 Steven Spielberg movie Hook starring Dustin Hoffman and the late Robin Williams. 

In this episode they discuss:

  • The strange backstory of the Peter Pan character
  • The author and his unique relationship to the Davies Family
  • What happened to Michael Llewelyn Davies
  • The difficulties making the movie
  • Julia Roberts’ nickname from the crew
  • Dustin Hoffman’s interesting accent
  • Why the hell this movie is so dang long!

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The Not Fade Away Podcast Bonus Ep: John Belushi Part 2

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John Belushi Part 2

Interview with Kate Ruby Klenfner

Welcome back to Not Fade Away podcast! Today’s episode is a bonus/follow up for the popular John Belushi show I produced last time. I am including my full interview with Kate Ruby Klenfner whose father was very close to the Blues Brothers (having signed them to Atlantic Records.)

John and Dan Aykroyd were Kate’s godfathers and she remains close to John’s widow Judy Belushi.

In this ep we discuss:

  • Kate’s early life as the official Saturday Night Live “baby!”
  • How famous John truly was towards the end of his life
  • John’s contribution to music and popular culture
  • Set gossip from The Blues Brothers movie.
  • Chris Farley at Woodstock 94

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Thanks for checking out this podcast! If you have any suggestions for future eps–please reach out!

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Book Vs Movie: “Jaws”

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Book Vs Movie Podcast Redo

“Jaws”

For all of you who have told us that “the book is always better the the movie,” get ready to eat crow!

The Book Vs. Movie podcast takes on (again!) the 1975 classic movie Jaws as well as the truly not-so-great 1974 novel from the otherwise very thoughtful author (and shark supporter) Peter Benchley. We covered this topic two years ago but our old ways of recording thing leaves quite a bit to be desired so we decided to take it on again. (Besides, who doesn’t love watching Jaws for the hundredth time?)

In this ep the Margos talk about Peter Benchley’s background, his inspiration for the novel, how Cosmopolitan magazine is responsible for it becoming a film and as much much gossip and behind-the-scenes trivia we can muster about the incredible Stephen Spielberg classic.  

In this episode we discuss:

  • Peter and his wife Wendy who years after Jaws came out, became advocates for sharks and the waters that harbor them.
  • The trials and tribulations Spielberg went through to get his movie made.
  • The tension between Richard Dreyfus and Robert Shaw
  • How the summer blockbuster changed movies forever
  • Inspired by Robert Shaw’s USS Indianapolis speech, an 11-year old boy named Hunter Scott began his own investigation of the disaster and exonerated the captain’s name (You can get his book Left For Dead at Amazon.)

Clips used:

Peter Benchley talks about regretting the demonization of sharks

Jaws TV trailer

Quint (Robert Shaw) “I will find your fish” and “U.S.S. Indianapolis”

Except from the Jaws audiobook

Outro Music: “Mr. Jaws by Dickie Goodman

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