Anatomy of an Adaptation

Mar 03 2025 44 ep. 95 mins
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A podcast where a group of cinephiles discusses classic books and their cinematic adaptations, from new releases to forgotten gems, exploring the power of both the written and visual word. Hosted by Nicolò Grasso.

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A History of Violence (2005) BOOK VS FILM

Mar 03 2025 136 mins  
In this episode of Anatomy of an Adaptation, we are joined by Randy Burrows of the Uncut Gems Podcast and Orrin Luc of Jump Crouch Pod to discuss the 1997 graphic novel A History of Violence and the 2005 David Cronenberg adaptation, starring Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris, and John Hurt.Listen to the Uncut Gems Podcast: https://uncutgemspodcast.com/Follow Orrin on Letterbo

Into the Wild (2007) BOOK VS FILM

Feb 17 2025 104 mins  
In this episode of Anatomy of an Adaptation, we are joined by critics Carson Timar and Hillary White to discuss the 1996 book Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer and the 2007 film by Sean Penn, starring Emile Hirsch. Follow Carson Timar on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/carson_timar/ Follow Hillary White on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/degelle/ Listen to ClapperCast: https://o

The Last of Us: Part 1 (2023) GAME VS SHOW

Jan 27 2025 97 mins  
In this episode of Anatomy of an Adaptation, we are joined by critic Rafael Félix to discuss the 2013 videogame The Last of Us: Part 1 and the 2023 HBO show by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey. Follow Rafael Felix on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/rjrfelix/ Fio Condutor's website: https://fiocondutor.com.pt/ Follow Anatomy of an Adap

Queer (2024) BOOK VS FILM

Dec 20 2024 83 mins  
In this reboot of Anatomy of an Adaptation, we are joined by the host of ClapperCast, Carson Timar, to discuss William S. Burroughs's semi-autobiographical novel Queer and the 2024 adaptation by Luca Guadagnino, starring Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey. Go listen to ClapperCast for more movie discussions: https://open.spotify.com/show/77E2ch4NmvwjZ0DRH253T6?si=06fee683c66044ad Foll

Apocalypse Now (1979) BOOK VS FILM

Apr 09 2023 112 mins  
Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this episode, we discuss Joseph Conrad's classic novella Heart of Darkness and Francis Ford Coppola's 1979 Vietnam war reimagining, Apocalypse Now. Host: Nicolò Grasso (@nickygra97) Featuring: Ewan Gleadow (@EwanGleadow

Anne of Green Gables (1985) BOOK VS FILM

Mar 26 2023 112 mins  
Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this episode, we discuss the Canadian classic ANNE OF GREEN GABLES by Lucy Maud Montgomery and its 1985 made-for-TV adaptation. Host: Nicolò Grasso (@nickygra97) Featuring: Randy Burrows (@RandyBurrows) Music: "The Jazz Pi

Naked Lunch (1991) BOOK VS FILM

Mar 12 2023 55 mins  
Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations.   In this episode, we discuss 1959's NAKED LUNCH, written by William S. Burroughs, and its 1991 film adaptation directed by David Cronenberg.  Host: Nicolò Grasso  Featuring: Ewan Gleadow  Music: "The Jazz Piano"

Happening/L'Événement (2021) BOOK VS FILM

Feb 26 2023 70 mins  
Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this episode, we discuss L'ÉVÉNEMENT, the 2000 autobiographical book by Annie Ernaux, and the 2021 film adaptation HAPPENING, directed by Audrey Diwan, starring Anamaria Vartolomei. Host: Nicolò Grasso Featuring: Rafael Felix Mu

Twilight (2008) BOOK VS FILM

Feb 12 2023 108 mins  
Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this Valentine's Day special episode, we discuss Stephenie Meyer's 2005 YA vampire romance TWILIGHT, and the 2008 adaptation directed by Catherine Hardwicke, starring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. Host: Nicolò Grasso Featu

Knock at the Cabin (2023) BOOK VS FILM

Feb 06 2023 63 mins  
Welcome to DEATH BY ADAPTATION, a bi-weekly book club where we choose one classic book and compare and contrast it against its cinematic adaptations. In this bonus episode, we discuss THE CABIN AT THE END OF THE WORLD, the 2018 apocalyptic thriller by Paul G. Tremblay, and the 2023 film adaptation KNOCK AT THE CABIN, directed by M. Night Shyamalan. Host: Nicolò Grasso Featuring: C