Adaptation: Book to Movie

In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris are joined by Chris's longtime friend Tucker to discuss the works of Jane Austen. They discuss the prolific author's formula for success, why her stories resonate so many years after publication, and which adaptations are our favorites. UP NEXT: The Works of William Shakespeare Follow us on social media: Twitter/X (@AdaptPo...

In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris cap off the year of Anne Hathaway by discussing 'Verity' by Colleen Hoover and its film adaptation starring Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett. They discuss the importance of books and movies being digestible to mainstream audiences and why that often results in such stories being looked down upon by audiences that...

In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris dive into 'Children of Men' by P.D. James and its film adaptation directed by Alfonso Cuarón. They discuss how the story could have been influenced by Margaret Thatcher, how the movie could have been influenced by the September 11 attacks, how a story like this one could come from a 72-year-old author and much more. UP NEXT...

In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris are joined by pal Josh Will to discuss 'This Boy's Life' by Tobias Wolff and it's film adaptation starring Leonardo DiCaprio in his earliest leading role. They discuss why Leo was the perfect foil for co-star Robert De Niro, what makes a book like this one a memoir rather than an autobiography, and who they'd cast in a new...

In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss Francis Mayes's 'Under the Tuscan Sun' and its film adaptation by Audrey Wells. They discuss how the book and movie both have become artifacts of time time in which they were produced: The Early 2000s. From travel blogging to Eat-Pray-Loving, and it's placement in star Diane Lane's career and in Chris's heart are al...

In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss 'The Silence of the Lambs,' originally written by Thomas Harris with a film adaptation directed by Jonathan Demme. They discuss what makes Harris's writing is so good, performances by Anthony Hopkins, and how this book-movie combo deeply influenced the public's infatuation with crime content for years to come. UP NE...

In this Episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss 'The Odyssey' as attributed to Homer, as well as its film adaptation by Christopher Nolan, starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland. For their discussion, they're joined by Chris's longtime friend Greg! The trio discusses how a story like this one can last for so very long, why film adaptations are rare an...

In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris step away from films to discuss Alex Haley's 'Roots' — the epic story of the author's lineage including the famous story of Kunta Kinte, as well as its miniseries adaptation from 1977. They discuss what's it's like to fit several generations of stories into a single book, how it translates to screens and why the miniseries...

In this episode of Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast, Nate and Chris are joined by Brett Shand to discuss Philip K. Dick's novelette 'Minority Report' and its film adaptation directed by Steven Spielberg starring Tom Cruise. They discuss the questions posed by Dick and how Spielberg followed suit -- a tred he's leaned into for his latest feature, 'Disclosure Day,' as well. Additionally, they d...

In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss Sapphire's novel 'Push' and it's film adaptation 'Precious,' directed by Lee Daniels. They discuss how and why the story came to be, as well as the ways it's been viewed by the public at large for several decades now. Additionally, they discuss the importance of Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz, Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perr...

In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris are joined by Chris's longtime friend Jay to discuss Daphne du Maurier's 'Rebecca,' and its famous film adaptations -- one by the great Alfred Hitchcock and the other by Ben Wheatley via Netflix. They discuss what makes this a unique story among the canon of Gothic literature, why the protagonist is never given a name, and,...

In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell; a foundational text in our understanding of modern politics -- or is it? From the original 1954 animated film covertly funded by the CIA (!!!) to the most recent adaptation starring Seth Rogen, we discuss this story's strange path through history. UP NEXT: 'Rebecca' by Daphne du Mauri...

In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss Lauren Weisberger's 'The Devil Wears Prada' and its film adaptation starring Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep. They discuss what makes this story accessible despite being set in the world of high fashion, as well as what makes the movie a cultural touchpoint. UP NEXT: 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell and it's various fi...

Chris and Nate are joined by returning guest Blair, as well as our good friend Ariel, to discuss the 2019 travesty of a film, Tom Hooper's 'Cats' -- famously based on the Andrew Lloyd Webber stage show, which is less well known for its original source material, a series of poems by T. S. Elliot. Listen at your own risk - this brought out the goofiest of all of us! - to hear conversation about the...

In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss 'Howl's Moving Castle,' the high fantasy novel by Diane Wynne Jones, and it's anime adaptation directed by Hayao Miyazaki. They discuss what makes for interesting fantasy storytelling, as well as the special history behind Hayao Miyazaki's animation studio, the beloved Studio Ghibli. UP NEXT: Special surprise! Follo...

In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris break down 'Project Hail Mary' by Andy Weir and its dazzling film adaptation directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. They discuss what makes Rocky such a special little guy, why Weir's brand of science fiction is spot-on for modern audiences, and what it means to be a crowd pleaser. UP NEXT: 'Howl's Moving Castle' by...

In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris break down 'Project Hail Mary' by Andy Weir and its dazzling film adaptation directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. They discuss what makes Rocky such a special little guy, why Weir's brand of science fiction is spot-on for modern audiences, and what it means to be a crowd pleaser. UP NEXT: 'Howl's Moving Castle' by...

In this episode of Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast, Nate and Chris discuss "The Fellowship of the Ring," the beginnings of J. R. R. Tolkien's famous "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, as well as Peter Jackson's epic film adaptation. Listen for conversation about what exactly makes Tolkien's writing so alluring, as well as the fun and twisty tale that led to Jackson's films being made. We're on You...

In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris break down the famed novel 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Brontë as well as its film adaptations, in particular, the 2026 film written and directed by Emerald Fennell. In their discussion, they cover the history behind the book and the reasons it has been deeply misunderstood over the nearly 200 years since its publication, a...

In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss 'One Battle After Another,' Paul Thomas Anderson's 2025 opus, and its source material, 'Vineland' by Thomas Pynchon. The two discuss why both the book and the movie are considered instant classics. In their discussion, recorded just days after the death of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis at the hands of an ICE agen...

In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris dive into S.E. Hinton's 'The Outsiders,' a classic that most folks both read and fall in love with in school - the heartbreaking tale of Ponyboy, who is entangled in a crime he's not exactly guilty of. Chris also reached out to English teachers to ask about why this book, and its film adaptation directed by Francis Ford Cop...

In this episode of 'Lightning Round,' Nate and Chris recap their year of reading and watching, sharing their favorites that weren't discussed on the podcast, and discussing just how they're able to fit so much of their favorite hobby into their lives. Additionally, they share the nominations for the first-ever Adaptation People's Choice Awards! Voiting will take place on Instagram (linked below) o...

In this episode of 'Lightning Round,' Nate recaps the movie 'The Housemaid' with his sister Katie, a big fan of Freida McFadden's book. Nate and Katie discuss differences between the book and movie, performances from Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, and what happened to the character Enzo... The good news is: Katie also loves the movie! Special Guest: Katie Day Follow us on social media: Twitte...

In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss Freida McFadden's 'The Housemaid' and its film adaptation directed by Paul Feig, starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried. They discuss what makes psychological thrillers so popular, the history of the genre, and why it's so difficult to discuss this story without spoilers! UP NEXT: 'The Outsiders' by S. E. Hinto...

In this special episode of Lighting Round: An Adaptation Podcast, Nate is joined by his sister, Katie, to discuss a book she loves ahead of its film adaptation: 'The Housemaid' by Freida McFadden. They discuss the casting of Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, director Paul Feig's filmography, and why it's so difficult to talk about this story without revealing any of its plot. UP NEXT: 'The House...