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This episode, the revolution WILL be televised, because we're discussing Mockingjay Part 1, written by Suzanne Collins and directed by Francis Lawrence. This is only the first part of the Hunger Games finale, but we've got plenty to discuss this episode, including the communist inspired District 13, bland love interests and the politics of selling war.

Jojo Rabbit (2019), directed by Taika Waititi, was an instant hit when it was released, deftly juggling satire, earnestness, and drama to great effect. Many fans of the film were surprised to discover it was based on a novel, Caging Skies, by Christine Leunens, but we found out the hard way that the film is a shocking departure from this book, which is a twisted story of the toxic relationship bet...

Time to settle in for a cozy winter's tale, featuring torture, drug addiction, body mutilation, and insanity. which of course means we're discussing Stephen King's novel, Misery, and its 1990 adaptation directed by Rob Reiner. We have plenty of discussions this episode on King's ability to write about writing, the dark humor of the story, and the amazing performances that bring the film to life. A...

In this episode, you will be haunted by three adaptations, all based on the classic Charles Dickens novella A Christmas Carol. We discuss the 1938 adaptation, directed by Edwiin L. Marin, The Muppet Christmas Carol, directed by Brian Henson, and Scrooged, directed by Richard Donner. These three films take varying approaches to bringing this classic story to life, whether its through a traditional...

This episode we discuss the popular Australian murder mystery, The Dry, written by Jane Harper, and the 2020 film adaptation directed by Robert Connolly. This mystery sees a man return to his hometown, a small farming community struggling through a drought, after a horrific crime. Join us as we examine clues, watch a man ruin his chances of sex, and find out how Ian accidentally ruined the entire...

The odds are not in Katniss's favor this episode as we witness her return to the Hunger Games with Catching Fire, written by Suzanne Collins and directed by Francis Lawrence. We discuss the powerhouse performance of Jennifer Lawrence, themes of political unrest, and whether President Snow would make a good Santa Clause.

It's time to sleuth! This episode, we discuss the film Enola Holmes, directed by Harry Bradbeer and based on the novel The Case of the Missing Marquess by Nancy Springer! We cover the usefulness of corsets, Henry Cavil being cast as the world's smartest man, and granny's with guns!

I hope you have your story ready, because it's time for The Midnight Club, written by Christopher Pike in 1994 and adapted by Mike Flanagan for Netflix. We've got stories on stories on stories to discuss this episode, as well as convoluted plotlines, loose ends, and theories on conspiracies! You'll want to gather around the fireplace for this one!

This episode we're discussing the story of a plus sized girl in a size two world with Dumplin', written by Julie Murphy and the film adaptation directed by Anne Fletcher. There's plenty of important subjects to discuss this episode, like fat representation and the unreal beauty standards women face. But also, we have speculate on what a diet of red lollipops will do to your teeth and what the Chil...

We just got married, so now seems like the perfect time for a tale of star crossed love. This short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald became the basis for the 2008 adaptation directed by David Fincher. There's plenty to discuss this episode, like the ground breaking visual effects of the film, the surprisingly absurd tone of the short story, and what age was peak Brad Pitt?

Only in our wildest dreams did we think we would ever get a proper adaptation of Neil Gaiman's beloved comic series, but here it is! This Netflix series faithfully adapts the source material, blending elements of fantasy, horror and history with phenomenal CGI and performances. We discuss serial killer conventions, horny dreams and confounding superhero tie-ins among other things! 

It's finally time to discuss one of the most popular YA book and film franchises of the past ten years, beginning with The Hunger Games, written by Suzanne Collins with the film directed by Gary Ross. In this episode we discuss sharp social commentary, impeccable casting, ill fitting fascist uniforms and Peeta's new identity as The Boy with Bread! And of course, may the odds etc.

This episode, we discuss one of the most popular books of the last five years, Where the Crawdads Sing, by Delia Owens, and the film adaptation directed by Olivia Newman. This story of nature, love and murder, set along the coastline of North Carolina, captured readers everywhere, but did it grab us? We discuss learning to read, prejudice, and cutting cake like a psychopath. You don't want to miss...

We return to the works of Jane Austen this episode with her novel Persuasion, published in 1817, and the Netflix film adaptation which was directed by Carrie Cracknell. The novel is a reflection on loneliness, grief, and the rekindled passion, while the film takes a more... modern approach to the story; full of fourth-wall breaking and awkward humor. How does this adaptation hold up to the classic...

Grab your Airpods (now where did you put those?) and listen to our latest episode on The Borrowers, written by Mary Norton, and its Studio Ghibli adaptation, The Secret World of Arriety, directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi. We discuss the fascinating lore of the novel, full of humor and metaphor, and the ways that it was vividly brought to life through animation. Get ready for discussions on dead-eye...

This episode, we delve into the life and misadventures of a single woman in her 30's with Bridget Jones's Diary, written by Helen Fielding and Directed by Sharon Macguire. This story is full of memorable scenes and situations, brought to life by the film's perfect cast, and also happens to be loosely inspired by one of our all time favorite books! What's not to love?

In this episode, we look at Under the Banner of Heaven, the story of the 1984 murder of Brenda Lafferty by fundamentalist mormons, written by Jon Krakauer and adapted for TV by Dustin Lance Black. The book delves deeply into the history of the LDS church and Polygamist settlements while the show takes liberties to create a more personal story of faith confronting the evils that can emerge from a r...

This episode we step back into the mind of Philip K. Dick as we discuss his semi autobiographic novel, A Scanner Darkly, and its 2006 adaptation by Richard Linklater. This novel explores paranoia and identity crises against the backdrop of drug culture in California and is brought to surreal life thanks to the rotoscoped animation of the film. We've got plenty to discuss this episode, from the abs...

A new season is upon us, and the Ton is all abuzz! The second season of this Netflix show features amazing chemistry from its two leads while exploring their past trauma and growth, while the novel (The Viscount Who Loved Me, by Julia Quinn) has a lot of nipple play and men on the brink of violence!

It's finally time to care about something that truly matters... like our brand new episode on Paper Towns! This John Green YA novel and the Jake Schreier directed adaptation touches on themes of human connection, depression and purpose, but don't worry, there's also moody teenager nonsense, multiple pee jokes, and the largest collection of black Santas in the United States!

This episode we take a look at the BBC/Hulu series Normal People and the novel it was based on by Sally Rooney. We discuss the many social pressures that effect Connell and Marianne in this story, the very sexy sex scenes, positive depictions of therapy, and whether we buy Paul Mescal as a high school senior (we don't, but thats okay).

Choose life. Choose a mortgage. Choose a podcast discussing the 1996 cult classic Trainspotting, directed by Danny Boyle, and the Irvine Welsh novel its based on! There's a lot to dive into this episode (besides the worst toilet in Scotland) including drug abuse, inventive filmmaking, and one of the most difficult to read books we've ever discussed on the podcast (for a number of reasons). 

In this episode we explore The Power of the Dog, the 2021 film by Jane Campion, based on the novel by Thomas Savage. This story of masculinity and sexual repression is full of memorable characters, complex morality, and surprising amounts of humor! But how does the novel compare to this acclaimed film?

In this episode we return for another helping of Shakespeare, this time with legendary director Joel Coen putting his own unique spin on The Tragedy of Macbeth. We discuss how this play is brought to life in a surreal black and white with a powerful cast and the many ways in which the film adds new context to the source material.

It's our first season in the ton as we discuss the  Netflix series Bridgerton, based on the novel The Duke and I by Julia Quinn! The novel focuses on the budding romance and tribulations of Daphne and Simon (delving into their backstories and questionable actions) while the series expands the world and explores its many side characters! But which is the diamond of the season?