A Reel Page Turner

Jan 19 2025 103 ep. 22 mins
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Writers Maura Maros and Donny Granza discuss the screen adaptations of books.

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“Mrs. Doubtfire”

Jan 19 2025 18 mins  
Maura and Donny are back for our final episode! It has been such a wonderful experience over the past 3 years and we love all of our listeners! Today we’re talking about the 1987 English novel “Madam Doubtfire” by Anne Fine. It was adapted into the 1993 comedy classic “Mrs Doubtfire” starring the late great Robin Williams as well as Sally Field and Pierce Brosnan.Connect

“A Christmas Carol”

Dec 22 2024 8 mins  
Maura and Donny are back with another festive episode discussing the 1843 Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol”. There’s been numerous adaptations but today they’re discussing 1992’s “The Muppets Christmas Carol”. It stars Michael Caine as Scrooge and a whole host of Muppets!Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://

“Never Kiss A Man in a Christmas Sweater”

Dec 08 2024 11 mins  
Join Maura and Donny as they celebrate the holiday season with the 2015 Britishnovel “Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Jumper” by award winning author Debbie Johnson. It was adapted into the 2020 Hallmark movie “Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater” starring Ashley Williams and Niall Mater.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794htt

“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”

Nov 17 2024 15 mins  
It’s episode number 100 of A Reel Page Turner!!! Join Maura and Donny on this milestone episode as they discuss “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”. The short story by James Thurber was published in the New Yorker in 1939. Our hosts discuss the 2013 film adaptation directed produced and starring Ben Stiller. The ensemble cast also features Kristin Wiig, Shirley MacLaine, Adam S

“A Knock at the Cabin Door”

Nov 03 2024 17 mins  
In the latest episode, Maura and Donny celebrate a late Halloween with the 2018 novel “Cabin at the end of the World” by Paul Tremblay. It won the 2019 Bram Stoker Award. The 2023 film adaptation, “Knock at the Cabin Door” was helmed by M. Night Shymalan. It stars Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff, Ben Aldridge, and Rupert Grint.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.face

“Tiny Beautiful Things”

Oct 20 2024 13 mins  
In the latest episode, Maura and Donny take a bit of a departure from the normal routine by discussing a play instead of a film! The 2012 bestseller “Tiny Beautiful Things” was written by Cheryl Strahad. It was later adapted into a play by Nia Vardalos.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReel

“She Said”

Sep 30 2024 19 mins  
In the latest episode, Maura and Donny discuss the 2019 nonfiction book “She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement”by New York Times investigative reporters Jodi Cantor and Megan Twohey. The 2022 film adaptation stars Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan as Twohey and Cantor. It was written by Rebecca Lenkiewicz and directed by Maria Schrader.Connect

“Freaky Friday”

Sep 15 2024 13 mins  
Maura and Donny are back with the season premiere! In this episode they discuss the 1972 Mary Rodgers children’s novel “Freaky Friday”. It’s been adapted numerous times but the focus is on the 2003 film starring Jamie Leigh Curtis and Lindsay Lohan as the mother daughter body swapping duo!Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https:

“The Devil Wears Prada”

Jun 16 2024 17 mins  
In the season finale, Maura and Donny discuss the 2003 novel “ The Devil Wears Prada” by Lauren Weisberger and its 2006 film adaptation starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci. They delve into the cutthroat world of high fashion.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @

“Big Fish” Fathers Day Episode!

Jun 16 2024 14 mins  
In a special Father’s Day episode Maura and Donny discuss the 1998 novel “Big Fish: A novel of mythic proportions” by Daniel Wallace. Tim Burton helmed the 2003 film adaptation. The all star cast features Ewan Mcgregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange, Marion Cotillard, Danny Devito, Steve Buscemi, and Robert Guillaume.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.f