Novel/Film

About Novel/Film

Join Novel/Film co-hosts, Bridé Baker and Moyna Söderstrand, every month as they pick up a book, watch the adaptation, and examine the story-telling choices made for each medium. Together they attempt to answer the question, “Why might something work for a novel but flop on film, and vice-versa?” Through lively discussion, Moyna and Bridé, turn a critical eye to the writing and story-telling tools that define literature and cinema

Publisher

Bridé Baker

Category

arts · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Nov 2024

Latest episode

28 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

5 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Apr 2025

   The Virgin Suicides - Kurt Vonnegut's Storyshapes and How Minor Changes Have Major Impacts

   Industry experts analyze Sofia Coppola's "The Virgin Suicides" adaptation, exploring how minor changes from Jeffrey Eugenides' novel significantly impact the narrative through Kurt Vonnegut's story shapes.

2. 

   23 Feb 2025

   Howl's Moving Castle - Kishotenketsu and the art of Localization

   The hosts discuss Dianne Wynne Jones's *Howl's Moving Castle* and Studio Ghibli's adaptation, exploring cultural storytelling devices and localization's impact on the plot in this episode.

3. 

   11 Jan 2025

   Persepolis - When the Author and Director are One and the Same

   Marjane Satrapi's graphic novel *Persepolis*, depicting her adolescence during the Iranian Revolution, showcases a unique instance where the author also directs the film adaptation.

4. 

   14 Dec 2024

   A Tree Grows in Brooklyn - An Evergreen Theme

   This episode examines the thematic differences between the novel *A Tree Grows in Brooklyn* and its 1945 film adaptation, highlighting the story's enduring relevance.

5. 

   23 Nov 2024

   SHREK! - A Children's book!?

   The hosts discuss William Steig's 1990 children's book *Shrek!* and its journey to becoming a popular animated film.

Podcast Authority Score: 3 / 100

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