On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the publication of Alice Walker’s The Color Purple, Sharifah Williams and Jeff O’Neal discuss the book, the movie, and the legacies of both.
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Discussed in this episode:
Movie adaptation of The Color Purple musical is coming
Alice Walker on the making of The Color Purple
Alice Walker interview on the 40th anniversary of The Color Purple
On Alice Walker’s endorsement of David Icke
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4 Feb 2022
Gone Girl
Jeff O’Neal, Rebecca Schinsky, and Amanda Nelson mark the 10th Anniversary of the publication of Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn with a deep dive into the book, the movie, and legacy of this hugely influential work.
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21 Jan 2022
The Scottish Play
Jeff, Jenn, Vanessa, and Sharifah assemble to dive into The Tragedy of Macbeth, in honor of its newest movie adaptation starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand.
Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
On King James' Obsession with Witches
Columbo's "Dagger of the Mind" Episode
Is Macbeth "cursed"?
Variety interview with Denzel Washington
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30 Dec 2021
The English Patient
Jeff O'Neal and Rebecca Schinsky discuss The English Patient (book 1992, film 1996).
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16 Dec 2021
The Pelican Brief
Jeff and Amanda dive into The Pelican Brief, because they feel like it!
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2 Dec 2021
The Wheel of Time
Jeff and Jenn dig into The Wheel of Time TV show adaptation and talk Robert Jordan, whether it’s the next Game of Thrones, to read or not to read, and more.
Links:
Inside Amazon’s Wheel of Time [GQ]
Tar Valon Or Bust
Sword Stone Table, edited by Swapna Krishna and Jenn Northington
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19 Nov 2021
Casino Royale
Jeff O'Neal and Vanessa Diaz talk about Ian Fleming's 1953 Casino Royale and the 2006 film adaptation.
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1 Nov 2021
Dune
Jeff O’Neal, Jenn Northington, and Amanda Nelson discuss Frank Herbert’s Dune and break down Denis Villeneuve’s 2021 adaptation.
Mentioned in this episode:
Frank Herbert’s Distrust of JFK
Hari Kunzru on Dune
Muslim Influences in Dune
Is Dune a White Savior Narrative?
Sidelining Arab Voices in Dune
Dune Book Club with Ausma Zehanat Khan
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25 Oct 2021
Welcome To Adaptation Nation
Welcome to Adaptation Nation, Book Riot's newest podcast!
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