Willing to Adapt

Fairytales are not always so innocent. In this first part episode Eric and Romi explore the complicated origins of the beloved fairytale and you will be surprised to discover how much it has changed. This episode discusses some serious and perhaps difficult subjects, such as rape, so be aware. If that has not scared you off come on this crazy journey.

Every fairytale has a dark origin. Many people are familiar with the Disney version of The Sleeping Beauty but in this episode Eric and Romi dive into the bizarre history of the original fairytale, full of murder, and rape, and how it has been sanitized over time. In addition the guys look behind the curtain at the popular ballet and how Disney was inspired to create his great film. This episode t...

Roald Dahl's classic childrens book has enthralled and frightened kids everywhere for over thiry years and for this episode Eric and Romi discuss how it was adapted into the Danny Devito directed movie that all 90s kids remember with such nostalgia. What was changed, and take a look behind the scenes.

Roald Dahl's classic childrens book has enthralled and frightened kids everywhere for over thiry years and for this episode Eric and Romi discuss how it was adapted into the Danny Devito directed movie that all 90s kids remember with such nostalgia. What was changed, and take a look behind the scenes.

Roald Dahl's classic childrens book has enthralled and frightened kids everywhere for over thiry years and for this episode Eric and Romi discuss how it was adapted into the Danny Devito directed movie that all 90s kids remember with such nostalgia. What was changed, and take a look behind the scenes.

William Shakespeare's wonderful comedy, Much Ado About Nothing was brilliantly brought to life by Kenneth Branaugh back in 1993 and has spell-bound millions since. Is there more beneath the surface of this light-hearted comedy? Are we looking too much into this? You tell us.

William Shakespeare's wonderful comedy, Much Ado About Nothing was brilliantly brought to life by Kenneth Branaugh back in 1993 and has spell-bound millions since. Is there more beneath the surface of this light-hearted comedy? Are we looking too much into this? You tell us.

Would you swap murders with someone? This adaptation takes a bizarre turn. It all begins with an Alfred Hitchcock classic suspense thriller but then becomes a dark 1980s comedy. Both are great, but very different. How was this adaptation made, and why? In this episode you will hear Eric and Romi discuss some major changes and learn some truths about each other.

This adaptation takes a bizarre turn. It all begins with an Alfred Hitchcock classic suspense thriller but then becomes a dark 1980s comedy. Both are great, but very different. How was this adaptation made, and why? In this episode you will hear Eric and Romi discuss some major changes and learn some truths about each other.

Enter the dark world of "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman, and the visual masterpiece that is the movie adaptaion by Director Henry Selick. Coraline ventures into a crazy, and dangerous other world that is not what it seems, much like our hosts, Eric and Romi, who go head to head with some surprising behind the scenes information, as well as heavy disagreements. Do you think the book is better, or the mov...

Enter the dark world of "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman, and the visual masterpiece that is the movie adaptaion by Director Henry Selick. Coraline ventures into a crazy, and dangerous other world that is not what it seems, much like our hosts, Eric and Romi, who go head to head with some surprising behind the scenes information, as well as heavy disagreements. Which do you think is better?

Controversy, secrets, and flowers! Join Eric and Romi as they discuss George Bernard Shaw's play, Pygmalion, and ultimately the movie musical, My Fair Lady. One young woman's journey to improve her life by learning to speak like a proper lady, despite the brutish nature of her teacher, Henry Higgins. This episode unpacks some of the anger over the changes made in adaptaions, as well as some behind...

Controversy, secrets, and flowers! Join Eric and Romi as they discuss George Bernard Shaw's play, Pygmalion, and ultimately the movie musical, My Fair Lady. One young woman's journey to improve her life by learning to speak like a proper lady, despite the brutish nature of her teacher, Henry Higgins. This episode unpacks some of the anger over the changes made in adaptaions, as well as some behind...

Controversy, secrets, and flowers! Join Eric and Romi as they discuss George Bernard Shaw's play, Pygmalion, and ultimately the movie musical, My Fair Lady. One young woman's journey to improve her life by learning to speak like a proper lady, despite the brutish nature of her teacher, Henry Higgins. This episode unpacks some of the anger over the changes made in adaptaions, as well as some behind...

    Who doesn't like the Jim Carrey version of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"? Apparently Romi. For this special Christmas episode Eric and Romi read the yuletide classic by Dr. Suess, and they compare the 1960s television special with the live action version. There are some strong opinions shared here, but it's mostly all just good fun. Whether you are new to these adaptations, or they are belo...

    Who doesn't like the Jim Carrey version of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"? Apparently Romi. For this special Christmas episode Eric and Romi read the yuletide classic by Dr. Suess, and they compare the 1960s television special with the live action version. There are some strong opinions shared here, but it's mostly all just good fun. Whether you are new to these adaptations, or they are belo...

      Buckle up for this one because Romi and Eric go head to head on this episode. There are many disagreements and clashing perspectives to consider here. Who knew that there would be so much to talk about in the movie adaptation, The Secret of N.I.M.H. 

      Was this book a science experiment? Romi and Eric go a little crazy on this one and do a few deep dives into different topics, but enjoyed analyzing the children's book Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of N.I.M.H. as well as the movie adaptation, The Secret of N.I.M.H. 

    Was this book a science experiment? Romi and Eric go a little crazy on this one and do a few deep dives into different topics, but enjoyed analyzing the children's book Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of N.I.M.H. as well as the movie adaptation, The Secret of N.I.M.H. 

Calling all 90's kids! Remember reading and watching Goosebumps? For this bonus episode for Halloween we read The Haunted Mask and watched the two-part TV adaptation. If you are feeling that spooky feeling this is the right one for you. This book and episodes are actually deeper than you remember and have the perfect Halloween vibes.

Calling all 90's kids! Remember reading and watching Goosebumps? For this bonus episode for Halloween we read The Haunted Mask and watched the two-part TV adaptation. If you are feeling that spooky feeling this is the right one for you. This book and episodes are actually deeper than you remember and have the perfect Halloween vibes.

Did you know that there is a cult classic from 1989 called "Heathers" starring Winona Ryder? Did you know they turned it into a stage musical? Come along as we uncover the amazing symbolism within the movie and the...choices that were made when adapting for the stage.

    Did you know that there is a cult classic from 1989 called "Heathers" starring Winona Ryder? Did you know they turned it into a stage musical? Come along as we uncover the amazing symbolism within the movie and the...choices that were made when adapting for the stage.     

Did you know that there is a cult classic from 1989 called "Heathers" starring Winona Ryder? Did you know they turned it into a stage musical? Come along as we uncover the amazing symbolism within the movie and the...choices that were made when adapting for the stage.

    Follow Eric and Romi into a world where toons and people collide, with subtle racial undertones, and not so kid friendly humor. Who Framed Rodger Rabbit was an insane box office success for the Disney company during the late 1980s but did you know it is based on a book?