Paperback Flicks

Come get festive with Rae and Ruth as they take a deeper look into the classic Charles Dickens Novel "A Christmas Carol" and discuss some of it's many film/ tv adaptations. Find out how well this timeless Christmas tale translates from ink into film and see if we can get you into the spirit of the season.

Rae and Ruth are back again! This time they take on the whimsical world of L. Frank Baum's beloved children's book "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz". Comparing it along side the 1939 MGM studio musical classic film "The Wizard of Oz" staring Judy Garland. Join us and see how these two think the two mediums measure up and see if you agree with their findings.

Come along for the ride as Rae and Ruth are joined by special guest D.W. Lundberg of NostalgiaCast to discuss Peter Benchley's novel and Stephen Spielberg's blockbuster film "Jaws". It's a little longer then their usual episodes but this is Jaws we're talking about here, it's gotta be epic!

Get creeped out with Rae and Ruth as they take a look at the classic ghost story of the Headless Horsemen and the Tim Burton Film it inspired "Sleepy Hallow." Starring Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, Christophers Walken, and a star studded cast of familiar faces, it's just too bad a few of them have to loose their heads along the way!

Rae and Ruth discuss the complexities of converting a simple beloved children's book into a full length movie as they take a deep dive into the book by Maurice Sendak "Where the Wild Things Are" and the movie directed by Spike Jonze.

Rae and Ruth dive deep into the ultimate high fantasy tale, "The Princess Bride" in this book to movie review. Join them as they compare the William Goldman novel to the Rob Reiner film of which William Goldman adapted the screenplay. It stars Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Wallace Shawn, Andre the Giant, and many more!    Link to the video mentioned by Rae in today's podcast "The Princ...

Rae and Ruth are back for season two of paperback Flicks. First book to movie they'll review is Rick Riordan's middle grade novel "Percy Jackson and The Sea of Monsters" along side the 2013 film, staring Logan Lerman and Alexandra Daddario. They are joined by special guest Professor E of Poppet Toy Theatre (A.k.a Ruth's eldest son) to bring the young adult perspective to the conversation. Join us...

Join Rae and Ruth as they interview indie children's book author Lee Wilder. We'll be learning all about the inspiration behind her Endangered Fairytales picture book series and her journey to becoming an Indie Author.   Author Lee Wilder's Website: www.leewilderbooks.com

Rae and Ruth are back once again. This time they take a look at the 2008 film "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" along with the book by John Boyne. Come along and join them as they analyze this heart-wrenching story and how it correlates to issues of today.

Jonny Craddock of NostalgiaCast A.K.A Ruth's husband, joins Rae and Ruth to talk about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's book "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" alongside the Guy Richie film adaptation "Sherlock Holmes." Come join us as we take a deeper look into the world of literature's most famous detective.

Rae and Ruth are at it again, this time they take on the Roald Dahl classic children's book Matilda. They compare it to the 1996 Film along with the new Netflix Musical version to see who levitates to the top. With special guest Erin Davidson (One of Rae's daughters)  to give us the child perspective.

Come join these two Jr. High Cohorts as they talk about the 1999 film the Talented Mr. Ripley and Patricia Highsmith's original novel. With beauty all around from great writing, gorgeous actors, locations and vintage 1960's style, it's bound to be a feast for the senses.

Join Rae and Ruth once again as we talk about the Pulitzer Prize winning classic novel "To Kill A Mockingbird." as well as the 1962 film staring Gregory Peck with an appearance by young Robert Duval. We'll see just how well this Oscar winning film measures up to the book.

Join Rae Davidson on Paperback Flicks for the show's second Indie Author Revolution Interview. This time we talk to R.J. Craddock, the author of The Thirteen Tribes of Cain Series, a.k.a Ruth, the co-host of Paperback Flicks. Learn about The Forsaken and The Offspring, the first two books in her urban fantasy series. R.J. will share her insight about being an Indie Author as well as announce the r...

Join Rae and Ruth as they journey up into the dusty old attic of the mysterious and ridiculously wealthy Foxworth family. As they clean away the cobwebs whilst on their treasure hunt for these so-called flowers in the attic, who knows what kinds of secrets they might find hiding in the rafters in this V.C. Andrews classic melodramatic novel? One thing is for sure, whatever you do, do not eat the d...

Rae and Ruth meet up once again to chew over the best-selling novel by Michael Gresham and the 90's classic Stephen Spielberg film, Jurassic Park. Join them as they debate the strengths and weaknesses of the book versus the movie. Featuring special guest Haley Davidson, a.k.a Rae's daughter/ Blue.

Join Rae and Ruth as they welcome their first-ever Book to Movie review guest, Professor E (a.k.a Ruth's teenage son Ethan) His pic for this installment is the 2010 Christopher Columbus film "Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief" vs. Rick Riordan's 2005 novel "Percy Jackson and The Olympians" You'll have loads of mythical fun as we debate the ups and downs of a troubled kid turned demigod hero in...

Join Rae and Ruth as they visit the world of Ella Enchanted in both print and film form and discuss the alternate universes each represents in episode five of Paperback Flicks. Don't forget your glass slippers; you just might need them later.

Rae and Ruth are at it again, with another book-to-movie review. This time they take a look at the dystopian world of the book "Divergent" by Veronica Roth. Then they compare it to the 2014 Neil Burger film adaptation, starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, and Ansel Elgort. Come on and join them. No factions or tattoos are required.          

Come join Rae and Ruth for their first Indie Revolution Spotlight interview with R.K. Lee, author of the Genesis Series. In a city controlled by a rigid government and daily scans, Elora begins to exhibit unnatural abilities. She must decide to remain where these new abilities put her at risk - or escape into the outside world no one has explored in 400 years. Fracture, Book Three of the series co...

Episode 2 of Paperback Flicks podcast is out! Join Rae and Ruth as they dive into the literary world of Jane Austin's Pride and Prejudice and discuss the plethora of film and TV adaptations made of this classic novel. Including random Mark Twain hate mail, aristocratic zombies, a book hurtling heroine, and a modern-day vlogging Lizzie Bennet.

Join two childhood friends, Rae and Ruth, as they delve into the world of book adaptations. They talk about the first J.K. Rowling classic fantasy novel, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," and its 2001 Chris Columbus film adaptation, as they discuss the magic of books and cinema alike.