Luke Elliott’s presentation prior to a screening of the film American Psycho given at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) in Portland, OR. The presentation provides an in-depth look at the adaptation process for Mary Harron’s 2000 film, as well as discussing the controversy that surrounded the novel and film both. A Q&A follows where Luke answers audience questions about the movie, podcast, book, and more. Full Clips: How Bret Easton Ellis came up with 'American Psycho' https://...
Oct 25, 2018•43 min
Special guest author Wendy Wagner joins Luke & James to discuss the last 3rdof Stephen King’s THE SHINING (part 5). Wendy is an author of three novels (latest: AN OATH OF DOGS) and over 40 pieces of short fiction, as well as being as the managing/associate editor of Lightspeed Magazine & Nightmare Magazine. Topics include: What writers can learn from King, the SK Multiverse, a which-is-scarier debate axe vs. mallet, just how frightening plants can be, how much do we blame Jack Torrance, ...
Oct 18, 2018•1 hr 30 min
Is Jack Torrance sympathetic? The Overlook Hotel is clearly poisoning his mind against his family, but how much of a push he actually needs to turn violent is up for debate. The guys discuss that and more in this episode covering parts 3 & 4 of Stephen King’s THE SHINING (the middle section). Join them as they enter room 217 and throw back the shower curtain! Topics include: Luke wiping his lips like Jack Torrance, Danny’s POV inconsistencies, writer tools for the toolbox, did Dr. Who steal ...
Oct 11, 2018•1 hr 18 min
The podcast goes back to the beginning with their first revisit to the works of Stephen King since their inaugural coverage. This time, they discuss his landmark 1977 horror novel, THE SHINING. This episode covers Parts 1 & 2 (of 5) for the book, where the reader is introduced to the principle characters and the setting/premise. Jack Torrance agrees to stay on at the Overlook Hotel as its winter caretaker along with his wife, Wendy, and their son, Danny. The threat of cabin fever looms as Da...
Oct 04, 2018•1 hr 17 min
Colton Brown & Andrew Meadows of the “Watch. Review. Repeat.” Podcast join the show to discuss Doug Limon’s 2014 sci-fi action film starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blount. "Edge of Tomorrow" follows Cruise’s Cage as he relives a horrendous battle over and over as each day resets with his death in a mysterious Groundhog’s-Day-type scenario. He learns more about the enemy with every loop, but also develops feelings for Blounts’ Rita Vrataski. The discussion begins with spoiler-free general thoug...
Sep 28, 2018•1 hr 42 min
Live. Die. Repeat. Military Sci-Fi meets anime in this popular light novel by Hiroshi Sakurazaka, ALL YOU NEED IS KILL, which formed the basis for the English language film “Edge of Tomorrow.” The novel follows Keiji Kiriya as he experiences multiple time loops and uses them to become a better warrior with each reset, as well as get to know and eventually fall in love with the legendary soldier Rita Vrataski, a.k.a. the Full Metal Bitch. The story ends in a dramatically different fashion than th...
Sep 20, 2018•1 hr 16 min
Henry Selick’s adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s CORALINE is a marvel of craftsmanship and artistic vision, featuring memorable vocal performances by Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, and Ian McShane. Laika Studios has gone on to further a legacy of incredible stop-motion production in an age where CGI is king. The adaptation does introduce a few significant changes to the story, in particular, the inclusion of Wybie changes some of the dynamic of the novella. The Other Mother beckons you through the door...
Sep 13, 2018•1 hr 14 min
Neil Gaiman is a living legend in the writing community and beyond, and CORALINE is one of his most famous works, and rightfully so. The novella tells the story of young Coraline Jones as she does battle with an otherworldly and sinister “Other Mother” who wants to steal her soul but is thwarted by the little girl’s bravery and wit. Topics include: Neil Gaiman’s bio, Coraline’s characterization, Gaiman’s mastery of prose, the meaning behind “don’t mention the Scottish play,” Adder stones, how th...
Sep 06, 2018•1 hr 7 min
The twisted, hellish descent into Camille Preaker’s life in Wind Gap comes to an end in the finale episode of HBO’s series as well as in the final two chapters of Gillian Flynn’s novel. Series creator Marti Noxon and director Jean-Marc Vallée stick the landing with a gripping, shocking hour of television that will have people talking for years to come. The differences in the book vs show make for a lively debate. Topics include: How to tie the myth of Persephone to this story, the phenomenon of ...
Aug 30, 2018•1 hr 16 min
Director Jean-Marc Vallée combines with Gillian Flynn to create three more powerful installments of quality television in episodes 5, 6, and 7 of Sharp Objects. From Adora’s histrionics at Calhoun day when Amma goes missing to Camille’s personal life spinning out of control, it all builds to a penultimate episode that delivers. Amy Adams can definitely add this one to her Emmy reel. Episode 5: 15:16 Episode 6: 35:59 Episode 7: 51:10 THE PLAN: Next week they finish up with a combination book and ...
Aug 23, 2018•1 hr 18 min
The sordid mysteries of the Wind Gap murders and Camille Preaker’s tragic past begin to reveal themselves in these eight chapters from Gillian Flynn’s Sharp Objects. Luke and James have seen half of the HBO series starring Amy Adams and compare their experience with the show to what they get in the novel. This coverage does not include the final 2 chapters of the book, so all has not yet been revealed. Topics include: The role of Camille’s scars in the book, the value of different perspectives i...
Aug 16, 2018•1 hr 19 min
HBO’s limited series “Sharp Objects” proves to be a powerful adaptation of Gillian Flynn’s novel from the jump. Creator Mari Noxon and director Jean-Marc Vallée craft a sweaty, oppressive, and bloody look at small town life in Middle America. Amy Adams’ portrayal of journalist Camille Preaker returning to Wind Gap to cover a young girl’s murder is heartbreaking and bleak, but undeniably captivating to watch as she wrestles demons who aren’t remotely tackled, only mildly concussed. Episode 1: 17:...
Aug 09, 2018•1 hr 26 min
Gillian Flynn’s debut novel SHARP OBJECTS has been adapted for HBO in a limited series starring Amy Adams, so the guys have devised an experiment in how they will cover this project to fit the release (described below). This episode begins with a spoiler-free chat for the curious, followed by some interesting author bio tidbits, before the full-spoiler discussion begins. SPOILERS BEGIN: 19:57 Topics include: Similarities to Stephen King’s IT, Flynn’s impressive prose, the cruelty of the mean gir...
Aug 02, 2018•1 hr 24 min
The original summer blockbuster, directed by none other than Stephen Spielberg himself, provides the perfect subject matter for Ink to Film’s 50th episode. Luke and James begin with a brief retrospective, then charge into an iconic piece of cinema history. Reading Peter Benchley’s novel only deepens the experience of watching the movie again. Richard Dreyfuss, Roy Schneider, and Robert Shaw each deliver iconic performances that stand the test of time. Topics include: the creation of the water-ba...
Jul 26, 2018•1 hr 26 min
It’s been long enough since JAWS was released in theaters that there are people who may not be aware that it was based off a very popular novel at the time by Peter Benchley. Those familiar with the characters of Brody, Hooper, and Quint might be surprised to find how different the book’s versions are from the ones in Spielberg’s landmark film. Luke & James break the book down into four quarters and cover each chronologically. Topics include: the story of how the novel came to be, Benchley’s...
Jul 19, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Christian Bale’s portrayal of a deranged serial killer in high society helped make Mary Harron’s American Psycho into a cult classic. The film takes a sprawling narrative from Bret Easton Ellis’s novel and turns it into a more focused, deliberate story. Much like the book, the movie was condemned in its time for its violence, misogyny, and overall brutality. Topics include: the pros and cons of voiceover in film, the effect certain roles can have on actors’ careers, the typography of the busines...
Jul 12, 2018•1 hr 9 min
Bret Easton Ellis is (in)famous for his controversial novel about suave serial killer Patrick Bateman, the famously unreliable narrator of AMERICAN PSYCHO. A book that was critically panned on its release and caused such an uproar with its portrayal of sadistic violence, misogyny, racism, and more that it was dropped by its publisher shortly after release. Yet, the legacy of the book lives on and even evolved over time. Luke & James discuss their experience reading the classic inspiration fo...
Jul 05, 2018•1 hr 9 min
A little taste of what Ink to Film has to offer! Sign up and get a free audio book: audibletrial.com/inktofilm Ink to Film is now on Patreon ! (Learn how to access bonus content) Sign up for Ink to Film’s Newsletter Follow Ink to Film on Twitter , Facebook , Instagram Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads...
Jun 27, 2018•51 sec
Special guest author Taylor Zajonc (THE MAW, WRECKING CREW, RED ROGUE SUN) joins Luke & James this week to discuss one of Stephen Spielberg’s all-time classics, Jurassic Park! Taylor’s bio is filled with real-life adventures like travelling 3-miles down in a soviet-era submersible and he brings that knowledge along with his storytelling insights into their discussion of the film. Topics include: The dawn of CGI in blockbuster films, incredible character development for each of the major play...
Jun 21, 2018•1 hr 47 min
Special guest author Emily Suvada joins Luke & James to discuss the last third of Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park. Emily’s book, This Mortal Coil, is a gripping dystopian Sci-Fi novel about gene hacking and a horrifying plague, so she brings a wealth of expert knowledge when it comes to writing a genetics-focused thriller. And that’s not even mentioning her background in coding, mathematics, and astrophysics. This episode covers “iterations” 5-7 of the novel. Topics include: Jurassic Park R...
Jun 14, 2018•1 hr 43 min
What would YOU do if a T-Rex started attacking a car full of children in front of you? Turns out Dr. Grant and Dr. Malcolm behave quite differently in the novel than their movie counterparts do. Join Luke and James as they discuss the third and fourth (of seven) “iterations” of Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park. Topics include: What makes children love dinosaurs, Grant being rough with a velociraptor, chaos theory predicts literally everything, Nedry’s gruesome end, Ed Regis’s just desserts, what...
Jun 07, 2018•1 hr 23 min
Michael Crichton wrote many famous novels, but arguably none made as huge an impact as his 1990 Sci-Fi thriller, Jurassic Park. In this episode (AKA “The Dino Hour”), Luke and James cover the first and second “iterations” (of seven) in the novel. But first, who was Michael Crichton? They begin by discussing the author’s run-in with a professor at Harvard and his scientific background. Topics include: the pacing of good thrillers, the novel’s darker tone, differences in the principal characters, ...
May 31, 2018•1 hr 8 min
Ramin Bahrani made an adaptation of Ray Bradbury’s classic Sci-Fi novel, “Fahrenheit 451” starring Michael B. Jordan and Michael Shannon. That much can be said without reservation. Well, you might argue it was an extremely *loose* adaptation, but, dammit that’s a reservation… Anyway, Luke and James saw it and have thoughts. SPOILERS BEGIN: 14:02 Ideas include: how the actors performances stack up, the highlights and lowlights of the dystopian world, the omnis’s role in the movie and how it affec...
May 24, 2018•1 hr 2 min
The troubling concepts and ideas of Ray Bradbury’s prescient 1953 Sci-Fi classic Fahrenheit 451 come to a stirring crescendo in the last two parts of the novel. This episode covers part two: The Sieve and the Sand, and part three: Burning Bright. Ideas include: The confluence of religion and capitalism, those who build vs those who burn in society, the superficiality of some voters, the staggering effect of poetry on someone who has never heard it, Montag’s shocking turn against Beatty, the dang...
May 17, 2018•1 hr 19 min
Ray Bradbury is a legend for many of the books he wrote, but most notably for his 1953 Sci-Fi novel, Fahrenheit 451. This episode marks the beginning of a three-episode as Luke and James discuss part 1: The Hearth and the Salamander. Now, let’s allow ourselves to be bothered by ideas for a while. Ideas include: A look back at the life and career of the author, the novel’s iconic opening line, the manic-pixie-dream-girl trope, the dangers of disconnecting from art and human connections, the resis...
May 10, 2018•1 hr 29 min
Peter Jackson set the bar for fantasy adaptations with his 2001 film based off JRR Tolkien’s classic, The Fellowship of the Ring, part one of The Lord of the Rings. This episode is jam-packed with behind-the-scenes facts and insights about filmmaking that James brings to the table with his expertise. Also in this episode, Luke brings up a couple of particular members of the cast that he didn’t love (Elrond, Arwen, and yes, even Frodo) and James calls it blasphemy. They discuss the alternate cast...
May 03, 2018•1 hr 35 min
The final third of JRR Tolkien’s The Fellowship of the Ring contains some of the most legendary fantasy scenes of all time, but one in particular stands out. Join Luke and James as they pass through the mines of Moria alongside the nine walkers chosen by Elrond, worry about the fate of Bill the pony, come up with some wild theories about Tolkien and CS Lewis, debate whether Gimli asking Galadriel for a strand of hair is creepy or not, and discuss how book-Boromir’s story differs from the one we ...
Apr 26, 2018•1 hr 27 min
So just what the hell is up with Tom Bombadil? The guys tackle that and more this week as they discuss the middle nine chapters of The Fellowship of the Ring, part one of The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien. James asks what the deal with all the songs is in this book and in fantasy as a genre, Luke makes several references to Dungeons & Dragons, the guys talk about how this book gives them wanderlust, and they debate the differences in how the council of Elrond goes down in the book as comp...
Apr 19, 2018•1 hr 34 min
JRR Tolkien is a giant in genre literature and the guys are eager to discuss his novel, The Fellowship of the Ring, part one of The Lord of the Rings. In this episode, they cover the first five chapters of the novel. But first, who was JRR Tolkien? They begin by digging into the life of the legendary author and how fighting in World War I and living through World War II may or may not have informed his writing. Also, just what sort of weed are these hobbits smoking? Chapters covered CH 1: A Long...
Apr 12, 2018•1 hr 22 min
The guys are through the final gate and rewarded with Steven Spielberg’s nostalgic video game romp, Ready Player One, adapted from the Sci-Fi novel by Ernest Cline. They begin with a SPOILER-FREE section where James talks a bit about what makes Spielberg so great, what their theater-going experiences were like, and their overall thoughts about the movie. SPOILERS begin: 25:10 Topics include: reacting to the many new references including which one they both loved most, a debate on whether this ad...
Apr 05, 2018•1 hr 27 min
