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"Somewhere, a crime is being committed." In this episode of Adapt or Perish , we tackle the officer who's part man, part machine, and all RoboCop. In this episode we discuss: The 1987 original , directed by Paul Verhoeven, written by Ed Neumeier and Michael Miner, and starring Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Ronny Cox, Miguel Ferrer, and Kurtwood Smith. The 2014 remake , directed by José Padilha, writt...

It's episode 75 of Adapt or Perish! With this minor milestone episode, it's time for more Jane Austen with a look at Sense and Sensibility! In this episode we discuss: Jane Austen's original 1811 novel . The 1971 miniseries , directed by David Giles, written by Denis Constanduros, and starring Joanna David and Ciaran Madden. The 1981 miniseries , directed by Rodney Bennett, written by Alexander Ba...

In this episode of Adapt or Perish , we discuss the British heist classic, The Italian Job! And also another movie! That's not quite a classic! But it's called The Italian Job , too! Also Bollywood! In this episode we discuss: The Italian Job (Paramount, 1969) , directed by Peter Collinson, written by Troy Kennedy Martin, and starring Michael Caine, Benny Hill, and Noël Coward. The Italian Job (Pa...

In this very lurid, very trashy, very claustrophobic episode of Adapt or Perish , we're looking at V.C. Andrews' Flowers in the Attic! In this episode we discuss: V.C. Andrews' original 1979 novel . The 1987 theatrical movie , written and directed by Jeffrey Bloom and starring Kristy Swanson, Jeb Stuart Adams, Victoria Tennant, and Louise Fletcher. The 2014 Lifetime Original , directed by Deborah...

We must be crazy to do it, but in this episode of Adapt or Perish we're taking to the skies with Joseph Heller's Catch-22! In this episode we discuss: Joseph Heller's original 1961 novel . The 1970 movie , directed by Mike Nichols, written by Buck Henry, and starring Alan Arkin, Art Garfunkel, Martin Sheen, and Orson Welles. The 1973 TV pilot , starring Richard Dreyfuss. Watch it (or don't) on You...

In this completely honest and in no way deceitful or manipulative episode of Adapt or Perish , we discuss the many versions of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels! In this episode we discuss: Bedtime Story (Universal, 1964) , directed by Ralph Levy, written by Stanley Shapiro and Paul Henning, and starring David Niven, Marlon Brando, and Shirley Jones. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Orion, 1988) , directed by Frank...

It's finally time to journey back to Concord! In this episode of Adapt or Perish , we return to Louisa May Alcott's Little Women with a much more thorough look at the decades of adaptations of her classic story. In this episode we discuss: Episode 7 of Adapt or Perish (which you should probably listen to before this episode). The 1933 movie , directed by George Cukor, written by David Hempstead, V...

If you're able, please consider donations to one or more of these groups and organizations: Black Lives Matter The George Floyd Memorial Fund The Minnesota Freedom Fund (or try to find a group near you that's organizing bail in your area) Black Visions Collective Reclaim the Block It's been almost three years since the first time we looked at Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice , and this time we're...

If you're able, please consider donations to one or more of these groups and organizations: Black Lives Matter The George Floyd Memorial Fund The Minnesota Freedom Fund (or try to find a group near you that's organizing bail in your area) Black Visions Collective Reclaim the Block It's been almost three years since the first time we looked at Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice , and this time we're...

It's been almost three years since the first time we looked at Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice , and this time we're doing it right! We're revisiting the classic romance with a three-part look at the classic filmed adaptations, and the some of the more out-there adaptations, too! In this episode—Part One of Three—we discuss: Jane Austen's 1813 novel Pride and Prejudice . Pride and Prejudice (MGM...

It's been a long time coming, but Adapt or Perish is finally going back to Avonlea to revisit L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables! In this episode we discuss: L.M. Montgomery's original 1908 novel. Anne of Green Gables (RKO, 1934) , directed by George Nicholls, Jr., written by Sam Mintz, and starring Anne Shirley (!), Tom Brown, Helen Westley, and O.P. Heggie. Akage no An (Nippon Animation, 197...

In this totally cool, totally criminal, and somewhat sexy episode of Adapt or Perish , we discuss The Thomas Crown Affair! For this episode, we watched and discussed: The Thomas Crown Affair (United Artists, 1968) , directed by Norman Jewison, written by Alan Trustman, and Starring Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway. The Thomas Crown Affair (MGM, 1999) , directed by John McTiernan, written by Leslie D...

In this very special episode of Adapt or Perish , we get REAL small and discuss the classic children's book The Borrowers! For this episode, we read and watched: Mary Norton's original 1952 novel. The Borrowers (Hallmark, 1973) , directed by Walter C. Miller, written by Jay Presson Allen, and starring Eddie Albert, Tammy Grimes, and Judith Anderson. The Borrowers (BBC, 1992) , directed by John Hen...

Welcome back to Sherwood! This episode of Adapt or Perish concludes our two-part look at the world's most famous outlaw, Robin Hood! If you haven't listened to part one yet, check it out! For this episode, we watched and discussed: Robin of Sherwood (ITV, 1984–1986) , created by Richard Carpenter, and starring Michael Praed, Jason Connery, Ray Winstone, and Nickolas Grace. Robin Hood: Prince of Th...

Welcome to Sherwood! In this episode of Adapt or Perish , we bring you part one of our two-part look at the world's most famous outlaw, Robin Hood! For this episode, we read and watched: The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood , Howard Pyle's 1883 novel. Robin Hood (United Artists, 1922) , directed by Allan Dwan, produced by, written by, and starring Douglas Fairbanks. The Adventures of Robin Hood (War...

In this extra special, very scientific episode of Adapt or Perish , we discuss Disney's The Absent-Minded Professor and Flubber! For this episode, we watched and discussed: The Absent-Minded Professor (1961) , directed by Robert Stevenson, written by Bill Walsh, and starring Fred MacMurray, Nancy Olson, Tommy Kirk, and Keenan Wynn. Watch it on Disney+ , iTunes , or Amazon . Flubber (1997) , direct...

In this episode of Adapt or Perish , we revisit E.M. Forster with a look at A Room with a View! For this episode, we read and watched: Forster's original 1908 novel . Read it on iBooks or Amazon . The 1985 Merchant Ivory film adaptation , directed by James Ivory, written by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, and starring Helena Bonham Carter, Julian Sands, Maggie Smith, and Daniel Day-Lewis. Watch it on iTunes...

Before Little Giants , before The Mighty Ducks , before The Sandlot , there was The Bad News Bears! And it's time for Adapt or Perish to step up to the plate and take a look at this true sports classic. For this episode, we watched and discussed: The 1976 original movie , directed by Michael Ritchie, written by Bill Lancaster, and starring Walter Matthau, Tatum O'Neal, and Jackie Earle Haley. Watc...

In this very special, extra romantic and not at all problematic episode of Adapt or Perish , we discuss the the classic tale of love and deception among the elites, Sabrina! For this episode, we watched and discussed: The 1954 original , directed by Billy Wilder, written by Wilder, Samuel A. Taylor, and Ernest Lehman, and starring Audrey Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart, and William Holden. Watch it on iT...

Happy New Year! In this episode of Adapt or Perish , we're celebrating by discussing the classic tale of peril in a cruise ship, The Poseidon Adventure! For this episode, we watched and discussed: Paul Gallico's original 1969 novel . Read it on iBooks or Amazon . Irwin Allen's classic 1972 adaptation , directed by Ronald Neame, written by Stirling Silliphant and Wendell Mayes, and starring Gene Ha...

Merry Christmas! In this extra special magical episode of Adapt or Perish , we discuss the holiday classic Miracle on 34th Street! For this episode, we watched and discussed: The original 1947 theatrical movie , written and directed by George Seaton, starring Edmund Gwenn, Natalie Wood, Maureen O'Hara, and John Payne. Watch it on iTunes , Amazon , or Disney+. The 1955 TV remake from The 20th Centu...

In this whizzpopping episode of Adapt or Perish , we discuss Roald Dahl's classic novel The BFG! For this episode, we read, watched, and discussed: Roald Dahl's original 1982 children's novel . Read it on iBooks or Amazon . The 1989 animated movie from Cosgrove Hall Films, directed by Brian Cosgrove, written by John Hambley, and starring David Jason and Amanda Root. Watch it on iTunes . Disney's 2...

Happy Halloween! In this very spooky episode of Adapt or Perish , we discuss Bram Stoker's greatest creation, Count Dracula! For this episode, we read and watched: Bram Stoker's 1897 Gothic horror classic . Read it on iBooks or Amazon . Nosferatu (1922) , directed by F.W. Murnau, written by Henrik Galeen, and starring Max Schreck, Gustav von Wangenheim, and Greta Schröder. Watch it on iTunes or Am...

In this episode, we look back on the last year of Adapt or Perish in our Two Year Spectacular!!! For this episode, we read, watched, and discussed: Everything ever. For real! Give it a listen! You can follow Adapt or Perish on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook , and you can find us and all of our show notes online at adaptorperishcast.com . If you want to send us a question or comment, you can em...

In this episode of Adapt or Perish , we look at Rhoda Penmark, one of the OG creepy murder kids, in The Bad Seed! For this episode, we read and watched: William March's original 1954 novel . Read it on iBooks or Amazon . The 1956 theatrical movie , directed by Mervyn LeRoy, written by John Lee Mahin, and starring Nancy Kelly and Patty McCormack. Watch it on iTunes or Amazon . The 1985 TV movie , d...