Apr 28, 2023
Edward Berger’s modern retelling of Erich Maria Remarque’s landmark novel won multiple awards but made some significant changes to the source material. In episode 266, Luke & James are joined by history teacher Tom Leonard to debate how effective the changes were, delve into the real-world history, recognize...
Apr 21, 2023
Erich Maria Remarque’s career defining novel was so influential it created a new genre, got banned by fascists, and recently got adapted again into an award-winning film by Edward Berger. In episode 265, Luke & James imagine the horrors of a senseless war fought in the trenches, find empathy for the enemy, keep their...
Apr 13, 2023
David Cronenberg’s adaptation of “The Fly” by George Langelaan reimagines the story as one of a gradual, gruesome transformation into a monster with horrifying results. In episode 264, Luke & James consider the “teletransportation paradox”, try to understand the flesh, debate the purpose of shock and disgust,...
Apr 6, 2023
Catherine Hardwicke’s adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s already successful teen vampire novel launched the mega-franchise as we know it today. In episode 263, Luke & James react to the movie whose reputation precedes it, looming vampires at your bedside, cringe cringe cringe, video game style action posing, and a...