Are you the sort of person who likes to read the book before you see the movie? So are Luke and James—a writer and filmmaker respectively who bring their backgrounds studying stories to the table for in-depth discussions of the adaptations of the past and present. If you love delving into the craft behind the art you love, then Ink to Film is for you.
Ink to Film
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Are you the sort of person who likes to read the book before you see the movie? So are Luke and James—a writer and filmmaker respectively who bring their backgrounds studying stories to the table for in-depth discussions of the adaptations of the past and present. If you love delving into the craft behind the art you love, then Ink to Film is for you.
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July 30, 2026
The Odyssey (2026 Film) | An Epic For Our Time
<p class="MsoNormal">Christopher Nolan's sword and sandals epic is dominating the box office and generating an immense amount of buzz, hot takes, backlash, and praise. In episode 390, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they compare the film to Homer's epic poem, debate the value of 70mm IMAX, consider a career-defining performance, and unpack the film's overall themes that Nolan uses to make this story one for modern audiences. They finish with an impossible task, deciding which one was better: the book or the movie!</p> <ul> <li>Join our Discord channel <a href= "https://discord.gg/yQpgu9jYB2" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://discord.gg/yQpgu9jYB2&source=gmail&ust=1785528976326000&usg=AOvVaw2FLONoI-Ir_K5PgdZ59OjG">https://discord.gg/<wbr />yQpgu9jYB2</a></li> <li>Pickup <a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/23566/9780393356250" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bookshop.org/a/23566/9780393356250&source=gmail&ust=1785528976326000&usg=AOvVaw3tD81sAk2VvNPnt4UbzikJ">The Odyssey</a> or any of the books they've covered at the Ink to Film Bookshop <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm&source=gmail&ust=1785528976326000&usg=AOvVaw2SurZRJLAJ8Z89T9QIKgXZ">https://bookshop.org/<wbr />shop/inktofilm</a></li> <li>Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm&source=gmail&ust=1785528976326000&usg=AOvVaw0RMM_V_qd4lsXRs2mF5Cwn">https://www.patreon.<wbr />com/inktofilm</a></li> <li>Ink to Film's <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/InktoFilm/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/InktoFilm/&source=gmail&ust=1785528976327000&usg=AOvVaw3MS1V1pUbv4hGwYcG8Isht">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/inktofilm" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://instagram.com/inktofilm&source=gmail&ust=1785528976327000&usg=AOvVaw0ECN-fNoCV-8J9okupkTEF">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/inktofilm.bsky.social" target="_blank" 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"https://www.google.com/url?q=https://youtu.be/G_IfNYuyEZA?si%3DvbKrehIDiqIxQoZe&source=gmail&ust=1785528976327000&usg=AOvVaw1soD5BR9TphPPJiiB8zzKk"> https://youtu.be/G_IfNYuyEZA?<wbr />si=vbKrehIDiqIxQoZe</a></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal">Luke Elliott</p> <ul> <li>Website: <a href="http://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.lukeelliottauthor.com&source=gmail&ust=1785528976327000&usg=AOvVaw0gWLNVUbpDbSqhVxSTz9cT">www.lukeelliottauthor.com</a></li> <li>Social Media: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa01MREFwNzhoT1pFWi1MRVpEcDVrYUN4d2d0UXxBQ3Jtc0tuM0FVS2lnR3NqRGxRRnlFY1htbUNseGRScmRNeDR4eGFMNFlJM0JBYmQ2SjJkZnlfU2xYMVNQczZybzM2cVhERThETS1aeEIxR0ZZamVBemhzdHRoY1hWUlduUVFxR2hVZXBFREF6RTR0VEFvTXdhaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lukeelliottauthor.com%2Fsocial&v=iQDU5c8jEio" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= 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data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/&source=gmail&ust=1785528976327000&usg=AOvVaw3fB9jTTuplHcFHxqud_w_f">https://www.instagram.com/<wbr />jamebail/</a></li> </ul>
July 24, 2026
The Odyssey (8th Century BCE Epic Poem) | It Isn't What You Think
Hosts Luke Elliott and James Bailey explore surprising insights within Homer's "The Odyssey" and its controversial translation, revealing its modern relevance.
July 7, 2026
The Green Mile (1999 Film) | Evil Has Many Faces
Luke Elliott and James Bailey analyze the multifaceted villains and narrative structure of "The Green Mile" film adaptation in this interview.
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