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Book Vs Movie “The Hunger Games” (Replay) 0

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Book Vs Movie Podcast (Replay)

“The Hunger Games

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

The Book Vs. Movie podcast 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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Dead Blondes & Sex Pests – Episode 76 0

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Spring is in the air–can ya feel it, neighbors? This week, Erin & Margo break down their recent trips (to London & Reno, respectively); Tony Robbins’s #notmetoo moment; Facts of Life’s sexual politics; Molly Ringwald on John Hughes through a modern lens; Netflix’s A Series of Unfortunate Events; and British theatre fire codes. You in?

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Book Vs Movie “The Haunting of Hill House” 0

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“The Haunting of Hill House

 

The Margos take on a listener-suggested episode–The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson and boy did we have fun with this gem of a novel and film! (Not the 1999 remake, however)

Jackson is by far one of the most intriguing authors we have covered and though she only lived to be 48 (spoiler alert) her work has inspired the greats including Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, Richard Matheson and Joyce Carol Oates.

Jackson’s complicated life is discussed in this episode along with the influential film (titled The Haunting) directed by the much-admired Robert Wise. Book Vs Movie–which did we like better? Click on the link below to find out!

Main topics covered in this episode:

  • The life story of Shirley Jackson and how her early (family friendly) work inspired moms all over the country–including peer Erma Bombeck.
  • Why she chose to write about fun, family life, and horror stories. (Thanks to a rather cold mother.)
  • Her strained marriage which exasperated her health issues
  • The leads of the 1963 movie including Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson and Russ Tamblyn.
  • The spiral staircase scene and how it was achieved
  • How the sexuality of the Theodora character is handled in both the book and film
  • The divine wardrobe by Mary Quant
  • The main differences between the 1959 novel and the 1963 film.

Clips Featured:

  • The Haunting  trailer
  • The “big” haunting scene with Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson, and Russ Tamblyn.
  • Russ Tamblyn explains how the staircase scene was created (and in real life, very safe.)
  • Outro music from Humphrey Searle
  • Top of the show promo from the ladies at the History Goes Bump podcast

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Book Vs Movie “Bridget Jones’ Diary” (Replay) 0

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“Bridget Jones’ Diary”

(A V.V. Good Replay of a V.V. Good Episode)

 

The Margos go way back to their 20-something youth to discuss the lovely and talented Renee Zellweger and her most celebrated role as Bridget Jones.

In this episode, we talk about author Helen Fielding’s background and how her friendships influenced the book and the film. We compare and contrast between the 1997 novel (that began as a weekly column in The Guardian) and the 2001 film that also stars Hugh Grant and Colin Firth.

In this ep we discuss:

  • The story of Bridget Jones and how Helen Fielding created her (at first) anonymously produced work.
  • The obsession with looks and weight that is mentioned throughout the novel.
  • The awesomeness of all of the leads
  • How much Margo P. loves the fight scene
  • How little Margo D. likes the music choices
  • The not so awesome sequels (Yikes!)

Clips Featured:

  • Bridget Jones’ Diary  trailer
  • Outro Music Ain’t No Mountain High Enough  by The Supremes

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TGRHONHYIB or Thank God Real Housewives of NYC is Back! -Ep. #75 0

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This winter keeps creepin’ along and we are SO ready for Spring. How about you, Neighbors? At least we have our shows to keep us warm. Speaking of, the Bravo gods have blessed us with season 10 of Real Housewives of NYC! Thank the lord these crazy bitches are back! (#cartengacruiseorbust); Margo has good news about the Ball-Sweater and gets mansplained to–again! Erin reviews Yerma at the Amory and Trust on F/X. We’re cultured AF. Have a terrific week, Neighbors!

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Who Bit Bey? Episode # 74 0

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Halloooo, Neighbors! It almost feels like spring..sort of. This week, the neighbors convene to discuss the Roseanne reboot; Judd Apatow’s The  Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling on HBO; Jamie Lee Curtis’s new activism; new Dr. Katz episodes on Audible; and the Best Worst Thing We Saw This Week. And of course, the mystery to end all mysteries—Who Bit Beyonce?! So many things for your eyes and ear-holes! Happy Passover & Happy Easter!

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Book Vs Movie “Brokeback Mountain” 0

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“Brokeback Mountain”

(Wait? That was based on a short story?)

 

The Margos are back with a new episode suggested to us by a listener–Brokeback Mountain. You didn’t know it was based on a short story written by Annie Proulx and appeared in the New Yorker in their October 13, 1997, issue. It won the National Magazine Award for fiction in 1998. Author Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana adapted it into the screenplay for the 2005 film directed by Ang Lee.

The film starring Jake Gyllenhaal as Jack Twist and Heath Ledger as Ennis Del Mar is now considered a masterpiece and the fact it lost the 2006 Academy Award for Best Picture to now widely reviled Crash was a huge controversy at the time.  

In this episode the Margos discuss:

  • The gorgeous look of the film
  • The casting of the leads and how revolutionary it was at the time.
  • Why author Annie Proulx finds the success of the story to be a mixed blessing
  • How Jake Gyllenhaal had to go to “cowboy camp” to prepare for the part
  • Trivia and behind-the-scenes insight about the making of the film

 

Clips Featured:

  • Brokeback Mountain  trailer
  • “I can’t quit you” Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger
  • Lurleen (Anne Hathaway) tells Ennis how Jack died
  • Outro Music Brokeback Mountain theme  by Gustavo Santaolalla

Promo courtesy of the Unwriteable Rant podcast

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Book Vs Movie “Silver Bullet” (Stephen King Bonus Mini EP) 0

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Stephen King Bonus Ep

“Silver Bullet”

The 1983 Novel Vs. The 1986 Cult Classic Movie

 

Get your 80s on with another amazing Stephen King bonus ep as we are lucky to have Patrick Bromley of the F This Movie podcast join us once again.Patrick is not only a big-time Stephen King fan but he actually owns a copy of the original  Cycle of the Werewolf (woot!)

Margo D. & Patrick have a blast talking about the amazing movie and its journey as a pet project of producer Dino DeLaurentis to Gary Busey’s amazing ad-libbed performance.

In this episode the Margo & Patrick discuss:

  • Key differences between the novella and movie
  • Choices made by first time director Daniel Attius
  • The ridiculous werewolf costume and what the director should have done with the last scene
  • Our favorite performances in the film
  • The outstanding artwork in the novella by the late, great Bernie Wrightson
  • How incredibly wrong Margo D. was to laugh at Patrick’s fondness for the movie

Clips used:

Silver Bullet trailer

Don’t Fear the Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult

 

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Not-So-Sexy Cults – Episode #73 0

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Fight the Power, Neighbors! This week, Erin & Margo breakdown a busy week filled with monumental events like the March for Our Lives around the country; a BitchSesh live show; the Netflix doc-series Wild,Wild Country (NOT Kingdom!); why the discussion about ‘are women funny’ just takes from me. Look out for that mercury in retrograde and have a great week!

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