Paperback Flicks

In this whimsical and heartfelt episode of Paperback Flicks, junior high besties Rae and Ruth journey beyond the stars to explore the timeless magic of The Little Prince. From the poetic wonder of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's beloved book to the visually stunning Netflix adaptation, the duo unpacks what makes this story of friendship, imagination, and seeing with the heart continue to resonate acros...

Bundle up with some cocoa and sleigh on into this festive episode of Paperback Flicks! Besties Rae and Ruth, two forty-something friends with strong opinions and warm holiday vibes, dive into the timeless Christmas classic Miracle on 34th Street—from page to screen. They crack open the book and then compare the original 1947 black-and-white film to the glossy, feel-good 1994 remake, debating Santa...

Where the Heart Is… and Where the Movie Went. In this episode of Paperback Flicks, best friends and co-hosts Rae and Ruth (two book-obsessed forty-somethings who still quote early-2000s movies like they're current events) dive into Billie Letts' beloved novel Where the Heart Is—and its 2000 film adaptation starring Natalie Portman, Ashley Judd, and an extremely questionable Wal-Mart security proto...

Welcome back to Paperback Flicks, the podcast where best friends Rae and Ruth (your favorite 40-something bookworms!) dive deep into the pages and the picture! In this episode, we're unpacking the heart-wrenching, hare-raising world of Watership Down—first through the lens of Richard Adams' classic novel, then through its hauntingly animated 1978 film adaptation. We'll be talking about the surpris...

In this episode, we dive into Meg Cabot's "The Princess Diaries" and compare it to the iconic Disney film starring Anne Hathaway (and of course, the legendary Julie Andrews 👑). Did the movie capture Mia Thermopolis's awkward charm? How faithful was it to the book's teen diary style? And who REALLY deserved a crown — the page or the screen? Join us as we:  Break down the major book-to-movie change...

Magic, Time Turners & Teen Angst: Prisoner of Azkaban Reviewed Join best friends Rae and Ruth, two witty women in their fabulous forties, as they dive deep into the whimsical—and slightly darker—world of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. In this episode of Paperback Flicks, the duo revisits both the beloved 1999 novel by J.K. Rowling and its 2004 film adaptation directed by Alfonso Cuarón....

Join us for another Indie Author Spotlight with author extraordinaire Rebecca Rode as we discuss her publishing journey and all things she's learned along the way. #booklovers #Rebeccarode #authorinterviews #authorinterview #indieauthors

Join best friends Rae and Ruth on Paperback Flicks, the podcast where literature meets cinema! In this episode, they dive deep into the epic saga of Gone with the Wind, reviewing Margaret Mitchell's iconic novel alongside the legendary 1939 film starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh. From sweeping Southern landscapes to unforgettable characters, Rae and Ruth unpack what makes this story a timeless...

In this episode of the Paperback Flicks Podcast, Ruth and Rae dive deep into the world of Stephen King's iconic novella The Body and its beloved film adaptation Stand By Me. Join them as they explore the similarities and differences between the two, from the emotional depth of King's writing to the unforgettable performances in the film. They discuss how the themes of friendship, coming-of-age, an...

In this episode of *Paperback Flicks*, hosts Rae and Ruth dive into the timeless classic *The Secret Garden*, exploring both the beloved book by Frances Hodgson Burnett and its various film adaptations. From the enchanting story of Mary Lennox's transformation in the magical garden to the differences in how the book and movies bring this heartwarming tale to life, they dissect what worked, what di...

Join us on Paperback Flicks with hosts Rae and Ruth for another Indie Author Spotlight interview with husband and wife writing duo Alina and Samuel Dampt, authors of the epic fantasy novel "Daughter of Water" Learn all about their publishing journey, their tag-team writing process and the inspiration behind their debut novel. 

In this episode of Paperback Flicks, lifelong friends Rae and Ruth dive into the world of "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld and compare it to Netflix's new movie adaptation. Did the film stay true to the book's dystopian themes? Were the characters and world-building as compelling on screen? And most importantly—was the adaptation a glow-up or a total mess? Join us as we break down the biggest differen...

In this fun and engaging episode, two junior high friends dive into "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" by C.S. Lewis! Join them as they discuss the magical world of Narnia, their favorite characters, and the deeper themes of the book. They also compare the beloved book to its movie adaptations, analyzing what was changed, what was kept, and what worked best on screen....

In honor of the holidays, Rae and Ruth are back for episode two to discuss the Dr. Seuss classic "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." Join in as they review the original poem along side three movie adaptations: 1966 2D animation, the 2000 Jim Carrey Live action, and the 2018 CGI Illumination film.

Hey everyone, Rae and Ruth are back for season 3 of the Paperback Flicks Podcast. To start things off they are watching/ reading the Disney animated classic "The Sword in the Stone" and the book that inspired it "The Once and Future King" by T.H. White. Won't you join them for a spell?

Hope in your enchanted car and come on down to paperback Flicks for the season two finale! Join us as Rae and Ruth read "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" J.K. Rowling's magical modern classic novel and compare it to the 2002 Christopher Columbus Directed film.

Come with me and you'll be in a multi-versal world of Willy Wonka's imagination as Rae and Ruth take on Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." Today they compare the beloved children's book to three film adaptations: the 1971 Gene Wilder starring, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, the 2005 Tim Burton directed, Johnny Depp starring, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and the 2023, T...

It's all that Jazz as Rae and Ruth take on the American classic novel The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. For their latest book to movie review, they'll be comparing the novel to three different film adaptations: the 1949 version staring Alan Ladd, the 1974 version staring Robert Redford and the 2013 Baz Luhrmann, Leonardo DiCaprio starring modern remake. Come and join the literary party! It'...

It's time for another Indie Author Spotlight. Today we meet with three-times published author Luke R. Harris (a.k.a Ruth's brother) and talk about his paranormal series The Dream Diaries. Come join the fun as we talk about the inspiration behind his books, his author journey and any old random things that comes along.    To find Luke's books go to www.q4upodcast.com

Rae and Ruth dive back into the world of children's literature with Bridge To Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. Join them as they compare the 1977 book to the 2007 film in part produced by the authors son David Paterson whose childhood friends death inspired the story and character of Leslie. Spoiler alert, read the book or watch the movie first before viewing!

Welcome back everyone! Today Rae and Ruth take on the 1868 classic novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. But be prepared, they don't just talk about one film or two but four film adaptations starting with the 1933 version and ending with Greta Gerwig's 2019 remake. Come see what these two friends think of all this girl power themed entertainment.

For the first time ever Rae and Ruth take on a book/movie neither of them knows anything about! Today this duo reads The History of Love by Nicole Krauss. Come see how they react to this novel turned film, about unrecognized author and holocaust survivor, Leo Gurski, as he pieces his life back together after the war. Will they love it? Will they hate it? Find out now!

Rae and Ruth sit down with author Adrienne Monson, as part of the Indie Revolution Spotlight interview series, to talk about her books and her publishing journey. Featuring "Afternoon Ruth" randomness, a debate about Adrienne's possible vampirism, and some mysterious person named Adriana Monroe.

Rae and Ruth take on Stephen King's, secret government, psychedelic drug experiment, enhanced ability, father/daughter survivalist thriller, Firestarter. Come join them as they discuss which version shines and which goes up in flames between the 1983 and 2022 film adaptations.

Rae and Ruth are back in a whole new year with a whole new episode about "Holes" The book by Louis Sachar and the 2003 film Directed by Andrew Davis staring Shia LaBeouf. Come see how they feel about this film adaptation and it's book counterpart.