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"One of THE Moments in Movie History" ITF Read & Watch: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1964 novel & 1971 film)

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Roald Dahl might not have liked it, but Gene Wilder's performance as chocolatier Willy Wonka is the stuff of movie legend, and Mel Stuart's adaptation...

"The Creepiest Thing Hitchcock Ever Did" ITF Watch: Psycho (1960 film)

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The time has come at last to cover the "Master of Suspense" himself, Alfred Hitchcock! What better way than to analyze arguably his most iconic adapta...

"Empathy for the Devil" ITF Read: Psycho (1959 book)

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Bloch's novel came out within 2 years of serial killer Ed Gein's arrest, but how much did it influence the character of Norman Bates? In episod...

"Going Beyond Katniss" ITF Watch: The Hunger Games (2012 film)

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Ross brought the YA-sensation penned by Suzanne Collins to the big screen but made some fundamental changes to the story's scope in the process. ...

From the Vault: Jodorowsky's Dune (2013 film)

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard the story of the greatest film that was never made? In this former Patreon-exclusive episode, Luke & James revisit the sci-i classic DU...

"Delivering Tropes People Love" ITF Read: The Hunger Games (2008 Novel)

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne Collins returns to the big screen this fall with "The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes", but it's worth taking a look back at the book that starte...

"An Angry Show" ITF Watch: The Fall of the House of Usher (2023 TV Series) eps. 5-8 ft. John Langan

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bram-Stoker-Award-Winning author John Langan joins the show to talk Poe, Mike Flanagan, and what makes a good ending! In episode 290, Luke, James, & J...

"The Scene You'll Never Forget" ITF Watch: The Fall of the House of Usher (2023 TV series) episodes 1-4

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Flanagan is back at it with another bold adaptation, this one covering the body of Edgar Allen Poe's work like never before. In episode 289, Luke...

"The Grandfather of Horror" ITF Read: The Fall of the House of Usher (1839 short story)

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Before you react to Mike Flanagan's latest adaptation, it's worth looking back at Edgar Allen Poe's troubled life and iconic body of work. In episode ...

From the Vault: The Handmaid's Tale (1990 film)

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Before the critically acclaimed HULU adaptation Margaret Atwood's novel got a film adaptation in the early 90s starring Robert Duvall and Faye Dunaway...

"All My Defenses Are Gone!" ITF Watch: The Wheel of Time S02 (2021 TV Series) episodes 5-8

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rafe Judkins' 2nd season of THE WHEEL OF TIME on Amazon Prime hits its stride in the last four episodes, delivering on some of the best moments from t...

"Jordan's Matriarchies: Forward Thinking for the Time?" ITF Read: The Great Hunt (1990 novel) part two

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After watching half of The Wheel of Time's second season, it's time to finish out the book! In episode 286, Luke & James discuss the powerful women of...

"Showing Promise… And Unexpected Gore?" ITF Watch: The Wheel of Time S02 (2021 TV Series) episodes 1-4

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rafe Judkins returns to take another shot at Robert Jordan's epic fantasy series, THE WHEEL OF TIME. In episode 285, Luke & James discuss how he's doi...

"I Don't Want It!" ITF Read: The Great Hunt (1990 novel) part one

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Wheel of Time returns for its second season, so Luke & James are back to the series with the first half of book 2! In episode 284, Luke & James ad...

"Fear of the Next Generation" ITF Read & Watch: Children of the Corn (1977 story & 1984 film)

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen King's collection NIGHT SHIFT contains a plethora of adapted stories, including one that would launch a franchise off the success of Fritz Kie...

"Medicine for a Sick Society" ITF Watch: Trainspotting (1996 film)

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Danny Boyle's cult-hit adaptation of Irvine Welsh's debut novel became an immediate critical darling, and makes many lists of the best British films e...

"Having Fun in This Awful Place" ITF Read: Trainspotting (1993 novel)

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Irvine Welsh's debut novel disturbed and fascinated the literary world in the 90s with its stark, unflinching depiction of the underground heroin-fuel...

"Let Nemo Cook" ITF Watch: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954 film)

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Fleischer's adaptation of Jules Vernes' landmark novel was a watershed moment in film history, marking a shift in Disney that would play out f...

"Science Shrinks the World" ITF Read: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1872 novel)

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jules Verne is considered one of the fathers of Science Fiction, especially "hard" sci-fi, but what is it about him that makes that reputation well-ea...

"Empowering Humans" ITF Watch: Good Omens 2 (2023 TV series) episodes 4-6

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Neil Gaiman wraps the second season of the adaptation of his and Terry Pratchett's novel in Amazon Prime's GOOD OMENS 2. In episode 278, Luke & James ...

"Our Angel and Demon" ITF Watch: Good Omens 2 (2023 TV Series) episodes 1-3

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Neil Gaiman returns as writer and showrunner for the second season of the adaptation of his and Terry Pratchett's novel in Amazon Prime's GOOD OMENS 2...

"Hard Decisions" ITF Watch: The Road (2009 film) ft. Mike Whittier

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Actor Mike Whittier joins the show to discuss John Hillcoat's adaptation starring the incredible Viggo Mortenson! In episode 276, Luke, James, and Mik...

From the Vault: Clueless (1995 film)

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know Clueless is loosely based on Jane Austen's EMMA? We sure didn't the first time we watched this 90s cult classic, over 20 years ago. Does ...

"Not Without Hope" ITF Read: The Road (2006 novel)

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In light of Cormac McCarthy's recent passing, let's return to his pulitzer-winning novel THE ROAD to celebrate a master with an episode dedicated to h...

"Revealing Truths vs Keeping Secrets" ITF Read & Watch: Big Little Lies (2014 novel & 2017 TV series) eps. 5-7 ft. Laura of Why the Book Wins

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Laura from the "Why the Book Wins" YouTube channel and podcast joins the show to help Luke & James finish out both the book by Liane Moriarty and show...

From the Vault: The Egg (2009 short story & 2019 video)

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Egg by Andy Weir was adapted into a couple of short films on YouTube that have garnered millions of views. What makes this story resonate so stron...

"Lords and Ladies in Their Castles" ITF Watch: Big Little Lies (2017 TV series) eps 1-4

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jean-Marc Vallée and David E. Kelley bring Liane Moriarty's darkly comedic tale to the screen, and through the first four episodes, they are nailing ...

"Mystery Readers Want to Play Along" ITF Read: Big Little Lies (2014 novel) part one

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Liane Moriarty blends the humorous and the serious well, while expertly crafting a whodunnit and who-died at the same time that should appeal to both ...

"Vulcan Sleep Grip" ITF Watch: The Lathe of Heaven (1980 film)

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In 1980, David Loxton & Fred Barzyk would choose Ursula K. Le Guin's novel THE LATHE OF HEAVEN to adapt for public broadcast as part of the "Experimen...

"Ursula K. Le Guin Dreams Books Into Reality" ITF Read: The Lathe of Heaven (1971 novel)

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about one of the most influential SFF writers of all time, the great Ursula K. Le Guin. In episode 270, Luke & James explore the legacy of ...

"A Masterpiece of an Adaptation" ITF Watch: The Shawshank Redemption (1994 film)

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen King says Frank Darabont's adaptation of this novella is one of his favorites out of the many films made from his work, and for good reason: i...

"Red is Watson to Andy's Sherlock" ITF Read: Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption (1982 novella)

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Before it was an award-winning film "The Shawshank Redemption" began as one of four novellas published in world-famous horror-writer Stephen King's co...

From the Vault: Winter Dragon (2015 pilot)

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Before The Wheel of Time came to Amazon, another, bizarre version came to FXX. In this former Patreon-exclusive, Luke & James react to James Seda's ad...

"Alan Parish's Butterfly Effect" ITF Read & Watch: Jumanji (1981 book & 1995 film)

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Van Allsburg is a successful author of multiple children's books, but it was Joe Johnston's adaptation of JUMANJI that kicked off the franchise ...

"Easy Scapegoat" ITF Watch: All Quiet on the Western Front (2022 film) ft. Tom Leonard

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Edward Berger's modern retelling of Erich Maria Remarque's landmark novel won multiple awards but made some significant changes to the source material...

"Poor Devils Like Us" ITF Read: All Quiet on the Western Front (1928 novel)

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

"What Steps Out on the Other Side?" ITF Read & Watch "The Fly" (1957 short story & 1986 film)

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Cronenberg's adaptation of "The Fly" by George Langelaan reimagines the story as one of a gradual, gruesome transformation into a monster with h...

"Creepier in the Film" ITF Watch: Twilight (2008 film)

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Catherine Hardwicke's adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's already successful teen vampire novel launched the mega-franchise as we know it today. In episod...

"Junk Food in Literary Form" ITF Read: Twilight (2005 novel)

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephenie Meyer exploded in popularity with her angsty, teenage-heartthrob, vampire romance novels. The book brought a lot of people joy, but also mad...

From the Vault: Carrie (2013 film)

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How does Kimberly Peirce's 2013 adaptation of Stephen King's novel Carrie compare to its famous predecessor? Join Luke & James as they react to the m...

From the Vault: The Haunting (1963 film)

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to return to THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE, this time through Robert's Wise's 1963 adaptation of Shirley Jackson's landmark haunted house novel...

"Love Shouldn't Demand Transformation" ITF Watch: Pinocchio (2022)

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Guillermo Del Toro's adaptation of Pinocchio makes smart changes to Carlo Collodi's classic tale, managing to modernize the story in the best ways whi...

"Parental Propaganda?" ITF Read: The Adventures of Pinocchio (1883 novel)

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most read books of all time, Carlo Collodi's classic has also been translated more than almost any book besides the Bible. In episode 260, ...

"I Think We Solved It" ITF Read & Watch: Rashomon (1922 short story & 1950 film)

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Akira Kurosawa was a legendary director of adaptations, with one of his most famous coming from author Ryūnosuke Akutagawa's short story "In a Grove....

From the Vault: The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1991 film)

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Return to the land of Fantasia with George T. Miller's adaptation of the 2nd half of Michael Ende's novel that Wolfgang Peterson left out of his origi...

"Appeasement to Some Generalized Audience" ITF Watch: Knock at the Cabin (2023 film)

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

M. Night Shyamalan uses Paul Tremblay's work THE CABIN AT THE END OF THE WORLD to tell his own version of a twisty home invasion-style horror, but how...

"Wild POV Usage" ITF Read: The Cabin at the End of the World (2018 novel)

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Postmodernism comes to the home-invasion Horror subgenre when Paul Tremblay has his way. In episode 257, join Luke & James for a SPOILER-FREE review t...

"Introducing Color to the World" ITF Watch: The Wizard of Oz (1939 film)

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Judy Garland's performance as Dorothy is the stuff of cinematic history, but it came at a cost as director Victor Fleming's treatment of her is also i...

"The Weeping Tin Killer" ITF Read: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900 novel)

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Frank Baum's children's fantasy novel introduced a land of wicked witches and wizards that inspired a generation of children even before it was adapte...

Last Looks 2022

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ink to Film covered a wide variety of adaptations in 2022, but how do they stack up against each other? In episode 254 Luke & James try to put their y...

"Yippee Ki-Yay, Mr. Falcon" ITF Watch: Die Hard 2 (1990 film)

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

John McClane is back for Christmas to bag even more bad guys in "Die Hard 2: Die Harder," but how does it compare to the novel it's based on, "58 Minu...

"You Have to be So Careful" ITF Read: 58 Minutes (1987 novel)

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Die Hard 2 was also based on a novel! 58 Minutes by Walter Wager, to be precise. In episode 252, Luke & James discuss differences in a protagonist, th...

"Crafted to Be Rewatched" ITF Watch: Fight Club (1999 film)

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brad Pitt and Edward Norton anchor this memorable adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk's novel that helped propel director David Fincher's career to new heig...

"What It Means to Be a Man" ITF Read: Fight Club (1996 novel)

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Palahniuk's debut novel launched him into literary superstardom, but how do its ideas about consumerism and masculinity hold up? In their 250th ...

From the Vault: Murder on the Orient Express (2017 film)

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kenneth Branagh stars in and directs this new version of the Agatha Christie story Luke & James covered in the past, but how does it hold up compared ...

"Magical or Not?" ITF Read & Watch: The Illusionist (1990 story & 2006 film)

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Neil Berger's adaptation of Steven Millhauser's short story "Eisenheim the Illusionist" introduced a romantic plot to a story about magical deception,...

"Cosmic Horror is Hard to Adapt" ITF Watch: Cabinet of Curiosities (2022 TV series) eps. 5 & 6

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

H. P. Lovecraft's work is famously tricky to adapt, but that hasn't stopped many from trying over the years. In episode 248, Luke & James discuss the ...

"It Springs a Trap" ITF Watch: Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities (2022 TV series) eps 2-4

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guillermo Del Toro has opened his cabinet of horrors on Netflix and it's delivering thrills, gore, and grotesqueries to the masses. In episode 247, Lu...

"Good For Horror" ITF Read: Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities (assorted stories)

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guillermo Del Toro is one of the hottest names in horror cinema today, and he's chosen multiple short stories to adapt for his brand new Netflix antho...

From the Vault: "Exorcist II: The Heretic" (1977 film)

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is this sequel to William Friedkin's The Exorcist (1973) worth watching today? Are you fascinated enough with Pazuzu to see what more he could put Reg...

"A Disaster of an Adaptation" ITF Watch: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014 film) ft. Laura of Why the Book Wins

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Luke is mad about this one, folks, calling it "one of the worst adaptations" they have ever covered. Laura from the "Why the Book Wins" podcast and Yo...

"Bilbo Lost the Game" ITF Watch: The Desolation of Smaug (2013 film) ft. Kate Ristau

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Author, folklorist, and the executive director of Willamette Writers Kate Ristau joins the show to talk all things dragons for this installment of The...

"Nasty Things That Should Get Cut" ITF Watch: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012 film) ft. Watch. Review. Repeat.

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The "Watch. Review. Repeat." podcast joins the show to see what gems might still be mined from Peter Jackson's first film in his Hobbit trilogy. In ep...

"Friendship Over Greed" ITF Read: The Hobbit (1937 novel)

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Hobbit Day! Let's explore what makes JRR Tolkien's original children's novel so iconic to this day. In episode 242, Luke & James return to Hobbi...

"Chinese Room Thought Experiment" ITF Read & Watch: After Yang (2010 short story & 2022 film)

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Filmmaker Kogonada adapts a heady sci-fi story written by Alexander Weinstein into a thoughtful, melancholic piece about the nature of existence, arti...

From the Vault: Dune (1984 film)

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

David Lynch's 1984 adaptation of Frank Herbert's novel Dune didn't wow critics, but how does it stand up today? Join us to hear our thoughts on this w...

"Showing You Things You've Never Seen" ITF Watch: Let the Right One In (2008 film)

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Filmmaker Tomas Alfredson delivered a smart, evocative, and faithful adaptation of the source novel by working closely with author John Ajvide Lindvis...

"The Things We Do for Love" ITF Read: Let the Right One In (2004 novel)

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Author John Ajvide Lindqvist takes vampire mythology and reinvents it by setting his tale in 1980s Stockholm, aging down the characters to inappropria...

"The Motivation of Dreams" ITF Read & Watch: The Sandman (1989 comic & 2022 tv) issues 11-20 & episodes 6-10

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tear down the walls between your dreams and venture into a vortex of an episode combining ten comic book issues and the final episodes of the Netflix ...

"Is Anything Unfilmable?" ITF Watch: The Sandman (2022 series) episodes 1-5

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of Neil Gaiman's most iconic works has finally come to Netflix as a TV series, but the path it took to wind up there was long and bumpy. In episod...

"Dreaming of a Goth Icon" ITF Read: The Sandman (1989 comic series) No. 1-10

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the 1980s Neil Gaiman took a character originally created by Jack Kirby and completely reimagined him, in the process making a goth icon that would...

"You Have to Earn the Taboo" ITF Read & Watch: The Black Phone (2004 story & 2022 film)

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Hill is more than just the son of horror icon Stephen King, and Scott Derrickson's adaptation of his short story helps showcase what makes him a p...

"The Yeet of Injustice" ITF Watch: Frankenstein (1931 film) ft. Rachael K. Jones

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Author Rachael K. Jones rejoins to discuss James Whale's incredibly influential adaptation of Mary Shelley's FRANKENSTEIN. In episode 234, Luke, James...

"Bizarre Horny Writers Retreat" ITF Read: Frankenstein (1818 novel) ft. Rachael K. Jones

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Author Rachael K. Jones joins to discuss one of the foundational works for all science fiction and horror, Mary Shelley's FRANKENSTEIN. In episode 233...

From the Vault: The Thing From Another World (1951 film)

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Before John Carpenter's iconic adaptation of the novella "Who Goes There?'', another director brought the story to life and inspired a generation of ...

From the Vault: Epic Pooh (1978 Essay)

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Should we still celebrate THE LORD OF THE RINGS? Michael Moorcock once penned an infamous and scathing takedown of JRR Tolkien's LOTR series, but is i...

"Our Brains Are All Chris Hemsworths" ITF Read & Watch: Spiderhead (2010 story & 2022 film)

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

George Saunders's short story, "Escape from Spiderhead," was a tragicomic success worthy of The New Yorker, but did it successfully make the leap to f...

"Unicorn on a Human Road" ITF Watch: The Last Unicorn (1982 film) ft. Simone Heller

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Author & translator Simone Heller rejoins the show to compare the Rankin/Bass adaptation of Peter S. Beagle's fantasy classic. In episode 231, Luke, J...

"Fallen Into Myth" ITF Read: The Last Unicorn (1968 novel) ft. Simone Heller

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Author and Translator Simone Heller joins to discuss one of her all-time favorite novels and a classic of fantasy, THE LAST UNICORN by Peter S. Beagle...

"The Two Sides of Scientific Discovery" ITF Read: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968 novel)

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Arthur C. Clarke was already one of the most famous SciFi writers of all time before collaborating with Stanley Kubrick on 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY, so h...

"The Intersection of Science Fiction and Horror" ITF Watch: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968 film)

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stanley Kubrick didn't just change Science Fiction, but film as an art form forever with his mind-bending space epic that introduced the world to myst...

"Friendships Made to Survive" ITF Watch: Stand By Me (1986 film)

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If it's true that we never have friends later in life like we did when we were 12, what causes that to happen? Director Rob Reiner's adaptation of Ste...

"Daring Death" ITF Read: The Body (1982 novella)

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With Stephen King's 1982 collection, DIFFERENT SEASONS, he tried publishing a collection of novellas outside the horror genre. Among the other notable...

"Traumatizing Rhino" ITF Read & Watch: James and the Giant Peach (1961 novel & 1996 film)

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Roald Dahl is one of the bestselling children's authors of all time, but how does this middle grade classic hold up when adapted by Henry Selick? In ...

"What We Shouldn't Know" ITF Listen & Watch: Archive 81 (2016 podcast & 2022 TV series) part two

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine's ambitious adaptation of a horror audio drama has been cancelled after just one season, but what was she able to accom...

"Netflix Made a Mistake" ITF Listen & Watch: Archive 81 (2016 podcast & 2022 TV series) part one

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time in Ink to Film history Luke & James tackle another podcast—an audio drama—and its impressive adaptation! In episode 223, they t...

"The Devil at Your Door" ITF Read & Watch: Smooth Talk (1966 story & 1985 film) ft. Laura of Why the Book Wins

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" by Joyce Carol Oates is a rare short story that's more famous than its film adaptation. In episode 222, La...

"Hack Your Own Brain" ITF Read & Watch: Johnny Mnemonic (1981 story & 1995 film)

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

William Gibson is considered a founding father of the cyberpunk genre, but does he deserve the reputation? In episode 221, Luke & James read one of Gi...

"Break a Few Eggs" ITF Watch: Emma (2020 film)

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Autumn de Wilde's adaptation of one of Jane Austen's timeless novels is a visual feast that isn't afraid to let things get loud in a way seldom seen i...

From the Vault: Pet Sematary 2 (1992 film)

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is this sequel to the original Pet Sematary (1989 film) worth watching today? Is the spirit of Stephen King's original work present in the continuatio...

"An Unhappy Ending in Disguise" ITF Read: Emma (1816 novel)

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jane Austen wrote Emma Woodhouse to be "a heroine whom no-one but myself will much like," but did that end up being the case? In episode 219, Luke & J...

"The Third Murderer" ITF Watch: The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021 film) ft. Michael DeLuca

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Author of numerous short stories and the publisher of Reckoning magazine Michael DeLuca joins to discuss Joel Coens' stark, stylish, and ambitious tak...

From the Vault: Total Recall (2012 film)

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you seen this 2012 adaptation of We Can Remember It for You Wholesale by Philip K. Dick? In this former Patreon-exclusive, Luke & James discuss h...

From the Vault: The Last Man on Earth (1964 film)

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What if we told you there was another "I Am Legend" adaptation from 1964 with Horror icon Vincent Price? It's called "The Last Man on Earth" and in th...

"Shakespeare's Nastiest Play" ITF Read: Macbeth (1606 play)

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The ghost of "The Bard of Avon" haunts the show this week with the sordid, bloody tale of MACBETH. In episode 217, Luke & James talk about a prominent...

"Getting Into the Spirit" ITF Watch: Station Eleven (2021 TV series) episodes 6-10 ft. Patrick Swenson

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Author/publisher/teacher Patrick Swenson joins to discuss his love of Emily St. John Mandel's novel and help Luke & James close out the HBO adaptation...

"Hatchet to the Loop" ITF Watch: Station Eleven (2021 TV series) episodes 1-5

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick Somerville's adaptation of Emily St. John Mandel's award-winning novel about a catastrophic pandemic began filming before COVID-19 struck, del...

"An Apocalyptic Perspective" ITF Read: Station Eleven (2014 novel)

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Emily St. John Mandel's post-apocalyptic novel breaks from genre norms to tell an intricately crafted tale about a troupe of Shakespearean actors per...

Last Looks 2021

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A year that felt like the sequel to 2020 that nobody wanted, 2021 was quite the rollercoaster. Despite it all, Ink to Film covered a ton of incredible...

"Anything Is on the Table" ITF Watch: The Wheel of Time (2021 TV series) episodes 5-8

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The solid footing that Rafe Judkins's adaptation found in its middle episodes continues into the back half of the season, but with at least one signif...