Books vs. Movies

Send us Fan Mail What if you could step into a world where the balance of power is reversed? Discover the fascinating contrasts between Mallory Blackman's novel " Noughts and Crosses " and its TV miniseries adaptation, as we dissect the intricate changes and the impact they have on the story. Join me, Lluvia, in exploring the alternate universe where Black people (Crosses) hold powe...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt an unexpected spark of joy while revisiting a story from your past? Join me, Lluvia, as I recount my journey with Louisa May Alcott's " Little Women ." Initially hesitant to dive back into the classic, a reading challenge rekindled my appreciation for the book, and I found myself enjoying it far more than I anticipated. This episode takes you thro...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how a simple digital tool like Google Earth can reunite a lost child with his family across continents? Join me, Lluvia, as we embark on the heart-rending journey of Saroo Brierley through his memoir " A Long Way Home " and its film adaptation, " Lion ." In this episode of Books vs Movies, I recount my deeply personal experience of finally reading...

Send us Fan Mail Can a film adaptation ever truly capture the essence of its source material? Join me, Lluvia, as I candidly share my thoughts on the beloved Scott Pilgrim graphic novels by Bryan Lee O'Malley and their 2010 film adaptation, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World . Despite the film's cult status among my friends, I offer a different perspective, discussing the expansive narrative of...

Send us Fan Mail What would you do if the ending of a story you've been following left you utterly perplexed and frustrated? In this episode, I, Lluvia, take you on a journey through personal milestones and literary intrigue. Transitioning from celebrating my new role as godmother to Dahlia Rose and watching my partner Orlando's play "Burritos Pa Morir" shine at the South Texas...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how an anime adaptation can offer a fresh spin on its manga counterpart? Join me as I navigate the mystical universe of " Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan ," comparing the unique touches of the 2019 miniseries with the original stories in " Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe, Volume 1 " by Hirohiko Araki. From the consistent backdrop of a cozy café in the anime to...

Send us Fan Mail Can a film adaptation ever truly capture the essence of its literary source? Join us on this episode of "Books vs Movies" as we tackle this question head-on with the novel " Erasure " by Percival Everett and its 2023 film adaptation " American Fiction ." I'm your host Lluvia, and I'm thrilled to have Chantel Nx, Reader Extraordinaire and a d...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered who really created Flaming Hot Cheetos? Get ready to uncover the fascinating story of Richard Montañez, the man who claims to have taken the spicy snack from a janitor's experiment to a global sensation. Join me, Lluvia, as I navigate Richard's rise to corporate fame in " Flamin' Hot: La increíble historia real del ascenso de un hombre, de conserj...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how a simple toy can tug at your heartstrings and take you on an unforgettable adventure? Join me, Lluvia, as we explore the magical and poignant world of William Joyce's " Ollie's Odyssey " and its 2022 Netflix adaptation " Lost Ollie ." We'll compare the book's heartfelt journey of a toy named Ollie on his mission to reunite...

Send us Fan Mail What if leaving everything behind could help you discover your truest self? Join me, Lluvia, as we navigate the compelling journey from page to screen with Jon Krakauer's " Into the Wild " and its 2007 film adaptation directed by Sean Penn. As a passionate book lover and actress from New York City, I share my unique perspective on both the book and the movie, discus...

Send us Fan Mail Can you imagine unearthing a treasure trove from a bygone era right in your backyard? That's precisely the thrilling premise of " The Dig " by John Preston, which re-imagines the real-life discovery at Sutton Hoo. Join me, Lluvia, as I dissect both the book and its 2021 film adaptation starring Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes. This episode dives deep into the heart...

Send us Fan Mail Curious about what the  "Hunger Games" prequel has to offer? Learn how the film adaptation of Suzanne Collins' " The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes " stacks up against the book, as we explore Coriolanus Snow's early years and his complex role as a mentor in the 10th annual Hunger Games. Discover how Francis Lawrence's direction manages to stay tr...

Send us Fan Mail I am back this week to talk about The Boys in the Boat . The book is a biography about the boys who made up the 1936 Olympic rowing team. This book mainly focuses on one of those boys: Joe Rantz. I talk about my shifting confidence levels, my annoyances with the changes, and why I am not down with the humanizing villains trend. You can listen to all the episodes on the podcast web...

Send us Fan Mail Our book/adaptation this week is From Scratch . From Scratch follows the love story of Amy/Tembi and Saro/Lino and the grief that comes after he dies of cancer. I talk about what happened to the audio quality, why I'm glad I preferred the TV mini series, and my apologies for spoiling the series. You can find the podcast on the Books vs. Movies website: https://booksvsmovies.b...

Send us Fan Mail This week is all about one of my favorites. I'm talking about Pachinko by Min Jin Lee. The book follows Sunja and several generations of her family as they live as Koreans in Japan in a time when they were discriminated against. The adaptation focuses on Sunja and one of her grandsons as we delve deeper into their backstories. I talk about the changes and why they don't...

Send us Fan Mail This week our book/move is The Pale Blue Eye . The Pale Blue Eye is about a world-weary detective who is hired to investigate the murder of a West Point cadet. I talk about the sound quality in this episode, where you will recognize Harry Melling from, and my feelings toward Christian Bale. Connect with me: Instagram | Threads | Bookshop | Goodreads All episodes of the podcast can...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I'm discussing I Know This Much is True by Wally Lamb and its 2020 Max adaptation. I talk about my book club friend and his reaction to the book, what I appreciated about Mark Ruffalo's portrayal, and one of my biggest book pet peeves. There are spoilers as usual, but I try to limit the amount and there are a lot of twists and revelations. I hope you enjoy it...

Send us Fan Mail I'm excited to talk about Fight Club this week. Fight Club is the first book by Chuck Palahniuk. I don't just talk about how the author's last name doesn't actually rhyme with his first name, I also talk about the ending, the author's thoughts on it and an upcoming surprise. Of course there's also a major plot twist that I'm sure most people know...

Send us Fan Mail This week I'm discussing A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness. This book is a middle grade book that will help young adults cope with grief and loss. I discuss why this episode is so short, I praise the book and its adaptation endlessly, and I encourage you to check out both. Connect with me: Instagram | Threads | Shop | Goodreads All episodes of the podcast can be found on our we...

Send us Fan Mail This week I'm discussing The Plot Against America. This was an extremely relevant series when it premiered in 2020 and can continue to be this election year. I also discuss more annoying teenagers, how accurate this adaptation is to the source material and the one scene I'm glad they added to the series. Connect with me: Instagram | Threads | Goodreads All episodes of th...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I'm talking about You Should Have Known by Jean Hanff Korelitz. You Should Have Known is a mystery book published in 2014. The Undoing is its 2020 TV Mini Series adaptation. I discuss the the mini series in comparison to its source material, how it improves upon it, and what changes made me upset. I discuss both in detail and there are spoilers for both. It's...

Send us Fan Mail This week it's all about the cheerleading. I talk about why this episode is more standard length, why I'm congested, and how slooooow this story is. I also talk about why I actually liked the changes made for the TV series and how it improves the pacing. I'm all for the changes made for the adaptation! Connect with me: Instagram | Threads | Goodreads All episodes of...

Send us Fan Mail Angry Lluvia makes an appearance to take on After We Collided by Anna Todd. This book is the second in the After series and follows Tessa and Hardin as they try to make their relationship work. I discuss why this book angered me so much, but mostly I discuss why this book is so dangerous. There are spoilers in this episode for the book and film. If you or anyone you know needs hel...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the show I am talking all things Good Morning, Midnight Sky. I discuss the changes made to accommodate Felicity Jones's growing family, the reason I connected more to the crew in the book, and why I wished we had that connection in the film. Connect with Lluvia: Instagram | Threads | Goodreads All episodes of the podcast can be found on our website: https://books...

Send us Fan Mail On this week of Books vs. Movies, I discuss Horns by Joe Hill and its 2013 film adaptation Horns. Horns is a horror book published in 2009 and the topics of revenge and forgiveness all swirl together in this book. I talk about my thoughts on these topics and more, like how I ended up changing my opinion on the book and what I thought of the changes made for the film. There are dis...