Welcome to Two English Majors, One Analysis. A show where we discuss literature and compare it to its film counterparts.
Join your hosts, Alyssa Enneking and Ashley Hopkins in talking about some of our favorite stories and analyzing meaning behind them.
Join the hosts in exploring environmentalism and capitalism within the realm of Dr. Seuss. The Lorax tells the reader a story of capitalism destroying nature for the benefit of making money. See how greed for money can ruin the Earth and cause mayhem for those who need things like air to breathe. In this children's movie we explore how a basic need is exploited and discuss real life issues that are being done to our environment. Do you need a thneed or air to breathe?
20 Mar 2023
Fifty Shades Darker
Get dark with 50 Shades Darker...or not? Wait, what are the hosts reading? Join Ashley and Alyssa for an episode full of laughter and analyzation of one of the most popular fan-fiction smut series.
1 Mar 2023
LotR: Return of the King
While Frodo approaches Mount Doom the hosts deal with their own adventures in another semester of Graduate School and getting closer to one's wedding. Discussing what happens in the books and movies of the third part of the Lord of the Ring trilogy, which according to the movie also involves some of the second part of the trilogy. Find the differences and let us know what you think.
23 Jan 2023
LotR: the Two Towers
Embark on the way to Mordor, Helm's Deep and to meet the ENTs with your hosts. Part 2 of the Lord of the Rings trilogy was so fun to dive into the journey and explore what middle earth has to offer.
27 Dec 2022
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Christmas Special!!!! Who doesn't love the story of how someone's heart grew 3x as big due to the holiday spirit? The hosts analyze the Dr. Seuss classic and compare it to How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) and The Grinch (2018). Both movies show different parts of the book and incorporate a similar story line with additions that make sense.
13 Dec 2022
LotR: The Fellowship of the Ring
The One Ring, missing Tom, and an actor who has an English Degree like us? Oh my! Join in listening to the beginning of the journey that Frodo and companions embark on to save the shire. Find out who we believe the real hero of the story is and why the character is so important to the progression of the book/movie.
29 Nov 2022
The Hobbit Part 2
Join the hosts in diving deeper into the Misty Mountains and exploring the journey that is The Hobbit. From tales about actors during filming to add-ins that were made by the producer; and more. The hosts have a soft spot for this movies and the comfort brought by the book.
15 Nov 2022
The Hobbit Part 1
Join the hosts for one of Alyssa's personal favorites. She is only a little consumed by the wonderful world that was created. In this episode the first half of the book and films are covered. The hosts have updated their recording game and are excited to continue on their unexpected journey with you.
1 Nov 2022
Coraline
HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! Join the hosts in venturing into another world this Halloween. Through the eyes and witts of a child, escape the clutches of the Beldam. Listen about theories of the Beldam and all the interesting changes made to the world Coraline tells in the book compared to the movie adaptation.
22 Oct 2022
Persepolis
Embark with your hosts to a time of war and tragedy. This graphic novel tells a story of what it's like as a child during a time of warfare. Far from your average graphic novel hero, the author gives us a peep into her world view in a creative and eye-opening memoir. The movie has beautiful animation completed although proves a language barrier for the hosts.
22 Oct 2022
A Knights Tale
Join your hosts in examing a not so close story about a knight who believes he can change his stars. Setting of the story is important to Chaucer however for this 2000's entertainment factor some major tweaks were made by the director to grasp one of the best early 2000s movie we all love today.
15 Feb 2022
Valentines Day Special - 50 Shades of Grey
VALENTINE'S SPECIAL!
Join Ashley and Alyssa starting with an apology and explanation of their absence, followed by a special episode on the day celebrating love. Does 50 Shades of Grey show love or does it just exercise control? Is the writing good or is it just risque? Listen and write us your opinions.
22 Dec 2021
Good Omens Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of Good Omens. The show and book so good that the hosts were battling finals while reading and watching the end of the world. In this episode it is discussed how the angle and demon assisted in stopping the end of the world or if they were just there. Can an 11-year-old boy be evil, even if he is the anti-Christ? Or is it possible he is just scared. Wouldn't you be at the end of the world?
7 Dec 2021
Good Omens Part 1
Join your goofy co-hosts for a glypse into Armageddon with a fussy angel and a loose living demon. As well as a "doom" witch, not so tech savvy witch hunter, and 11-year-old antichrist with his dog. The hosts dive into which they relate to more, the friendship between our biblical friends and analyzing the first 250 pages of the book compared to the first 3 episodes on Amazon Prime.
This is a two part episode that will be spread out as your two favorite college co-hosts battle with finals while bringing you joy.
22 Nov 2021
Passing
Passing is a story about racial passing during the 1920's. Wonderfully shot was Netflix's release of the film adaption in 2021 which was shot in monochrome. Join Alyssa and Ashley as they unpack foreshadowing, explore meaning behind the monochrome film being an effective choice, and thoughts from various professors aiding in understanding of the film.
9 Nov 2021
To Kill a Mockingbird
Episode Warning: This title focuses on racial injustice and involves topics about sexual assault. This can be a trigger for certain viewers.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is a classic novel that is taught in Jr. High and High Schools across the United States. This episode with Ashley and Alyssa involves a special interview with Dr. Cullick from NKU who is a national expert in To Kill a Mockingbird. Dr. Cullick is an author who has published a book he co-wrote titled, Mockingbird Grows Up: Re-Reading Harper Lee.
Join the hosts in diving to racial injustice, black and white film, and Gregory Peck's amazing role as beloved character Atticus Finch. The hosts have questions for you regarding morality, will you answer them?
26 Oct 2021
Lord Of the Flies
Lord of the Flies written by William Golding is a tale that is told and analyzed throughout schools. The first reading of Lord of the Flies is typically completed by 8th through 12th graders. We compare the book to the 1963 version of the movie that is in black and white. Imagery and visuals that a reader gets from the literary work is lost in the film. Join Ashley and Alyssa as they unpack and compare the two works.
11 Oct 2021
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Dive in with us, Ashley and Alyssa, as we take on The Green Knight (2021) and Sir Gawain himself. Going over the plot of the epic poem, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, then turning to the movie adaptation done by David Lowery earlier in the 2021 year The Green Knight. We are discussing the poem, the movie and analyzing what we have seen throughout both. Get ready for giggles, spoilers, and lots of knowledge of how we as English Majors analyze films and literature.
11 Oct 2021
Just Two Girls, Who Analyze
In this episode, your hosts Alyssa Enneking and Ashley Hopkins introduce themselves. This brief description is meant as a get to know the hosts and why they started the show.
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