The Literary License Podcast

Jul 11 2024 100 ep. 114 mins 213
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The Literary License Podcast Explores the Book to Screen and Everything Inbetween

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Season 7: Episode 370 - DARK FAMILIES: Something Wicked This Way Comes (R Bradbury/1983)

Jul 11 2024 80 mins  
Welcome to the Literary License Podcast's "Book to Screen" episode for June! This month, we delve into Ray Bradbury's dark fantasy classic, Something Wicked This Way Comes, and its 1983 Disney film adaptation. Our hosts, Keith Chawgo, Leandro Ghezzi and Vickie Rae are here to explore the eerie allure of Bradbury's tale and the cinematic magic (and challenges) of bringing it to the

Season 7: Episode 369: MAKE/Remake: Incredible Journey/Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

Jun 21 2024 130 mins  
Join the hosts of the Literary License Podcast as they explore the original and remake of a heartwarming animal adventure. In this episode, Joe Randazzo, John Wilson, Vicki Rae, and Keith Chawgo delve into The Incredible Journey (1963) and its remake, Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993). The hosts discuss the differences between the two films, focusing on the more documen

Season 7: Episode 368 - ANTHOLOGY: Vault of Horror/From Beyond the Grave

Jun 06 2024 121 mins  
Welcome to the Literary License Podcast! In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of anthology films with a special focus on the final two Amicus anthology films: The Vault of Horror (1973) and From Beyond the Grave (1974). Join hosts Joe Randazzo, Keith Chago, and Vicki Ray as they explore the enduring appeal of anthology films, tracing their roots from literary classi

Season 7: Episode 367 - DARK FAMILIES: The Black Cauldron/Spiderwick Chronicles

May 29 2024 193 mins  
Welcome to the Literary License Podcast! This month is Dark Families Month, where we delve into family films with a dark twist. Join us as we explore two intriguing films: The Black Cauldron and The Spiderwick Chronicles. First, we dive into the 1985 animated classic, The Black Cauldron. Set in a mythical land during the early Middle Ages, this film follows a young swineherder and

Season 7: Episode 366 - BATMAN: Harley's Holiday/Lock Up/Make'em Laugh/Deep Freeze

May 17 2024 132 mins  
Dive into a riveting episode of the Literary License podcast, as the hosts nostalgically traverse the wonderful worlds of Batman: The Animated Series, Stephen King's literary universe, and fascinating pre-Code Hollywood cinema. Welcome a plethora of topics, ranging from Batman anecdotes, the storytelling prowess of Blumhouse films, voice-over artists' eccentric challenges, harsh re

Season 7: Episode 365 - ONCE UPON A TIME: The Witches (R Dahl/Film: 1990)

May 04 2024 69 mins  
Welcome to a captivating episode of the Literary License Podcast's Book to Screen series, where we delve into the enchanting world of Roald Dahl's children's classic, "The Witches". Join us as we embark on a thrilling journey through the book's spine-chilling realm where child-hating witches and humans coexist. This episode offers a comprehensive exploration of the book's plot, cri

Season 7: Episode 364 - ANTHOLOGY The House That Dripped Blood/Asylum

Apr 29 2024 88 mins  
Description: Welcome to the exciting world of "Unraveling the Shadows". In this captivating podcast episode, we embark on a thorough exploration of anthology films from the past. Join our delightful hosts, Vicki Rae, Joe Randazzo and Keith Chawgo, as they dig into classic horror narratives like "The House That Dripped Blood" (1971) and "Asylum" (1972). Swim through the deep seas o

Season 7: Episode 363 - DARK FAMILIES: Dark Crystal/Labyrinth

Apr 27 2024 63 mins  
Join us on the Literary License Podcast as we delve deeper into the intriguing world of dark family films. In this episode, we discuss the engrossing narratives of two cinematic masterpieces, "Dark Crystal" and "Labyrinth". These films, defined by their potent fusion of the gruesome with the stunning, encourage children to explore narratives that are often deeply symbolic and spiri

Season 7: Episode 362 - BATMAN: The Lion and The Unicorn/Showdown/Riddler's Reform/Second Chance

Apr 26 2024 117 mins  
Introducing the Literary License Podcast, an insightful foray into the film industry with a special lens on Batman: The Animated Series. Join our host Keith Shogun and his esteemed guests Sean Steffen, Joe Randazzo, and Vicky Ray as they dissect iconic episodes from Batman's animated adventures. The episode begins with Sean's holiday recount and his cinematic journey with the AMC A

Season 7: Episode 361 - ONCE UPON A TIME: Where The Wild Things Are (M Sendak/Film 2006)

Apr 25 2024 56 mins  
Join Leandro Ghezzi and Keith Chawgo in The Literary License Podcast as they delve into the captivating world of Maurice Sendak's timeless classic, 'Where the Wild Things Are'. The hosts offer an enlightening exploration of the seemingly simple 1963 children's book, uncovering its deeper meanings and themes, an invaluable reflection of children's emotions and their journey of tamin