Willing to Adapt
Episodes
S3E10 James and the Giant Peach: Book VS Movie
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eric and Romi are back and are once again taking a journey into the fantastical imaginations of Roald Dahl in the children's book, James and the...
S3E9 The Hunger Games: Book VS Movie
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do if you were forced to compete in a murderous child competition for the entertainment of a manipulative society? Journey ...
S3E8 A Christmas Carol: Book VS The Jim Carrey Film (2009)
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Merry Christmas! Which version of A Christmas Carol is the best? In this yuletide episode Eric and Romi spread some Christmas cheer ...
S3E7 Sabrina Pt2: The 1995 Version
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A girl falls in love with a boy who doesn't know that she exists until she becomes beautiful, and now he is ready to ruin his engagement and his...
S3E6 Sabrina Pt1: The 1954 Version
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A girl falls in love with a boy who doesn't know that she exists until she becomes beautiful, and now he is ready to ruin his engagement and his...
S3E5 Tower of Terror Pt2: The Movie
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Halloween! Join Eric and Romi as they look deep into a true 90s Halloween cult classic with a cheesy, yet thrilling, story. This episode t...
S3E4 Tower of Terror Pt1: The Ride
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"You've just crossed over into... the Twilight Zone." Disney's The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror has remained an immensly popular attracti...
S3E3 Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events Pt3: The Netflix Show
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When the writor of the books writes for the TV show it should be exactly like the books, right? Not neccessarily. In this third, and final...
S3E2 Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events Pt2: The Movie
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can you combine three books into one movie? In this episode Eric and Romi look behind the scenes at the making of the hit 2004 film ad...
S3E1 Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events Pt1: The Books
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Immerse yourself in the mysterious world of Lemony Snicket as Eric and Romi launch their third season with an in-depth look at the book series th...
S2E27 Cinderella Pt.3: The 2015 Live-Action Film
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our world has been overwhelmed with remakes, reboots, and sequals galore, but what if there was one that was not only actually good, but perhaps trans...
S2E26 Cinderella Pt.2: The Disney Animated Film
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this second part Eric and Romi discuss how Walt Disney and his animators adapted Cinderella from its original fairytales and into a phenomenon. Thi...
S2E26 Cinderella Pt.1: The Original Fairytales
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think you know the REAL story of Cinderella? This fairytale has ancient roots, and you might be surprised at the dark and gruesome nature. Befo...
S2E25 The Outsiders: Book VS Movie Pt.2
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this second episode Eric and Romi take a look at the making of the 1983 movie. Look behind the scenes at the making of the classic 80s film ...
S2E24 The Outsiders: Book VS Movie Pt.1
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Outsiders is the book that single-handedly created the modern Young Adult Novel, with its brutal honesty, and exposure of real teenage probl...
S2E23 William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night VS She's The Man
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Everybody has a secret... Duke wants Olivia who likes Sebastian who is really Viola whose brother is dating Monique so she hates Olivia who's w...
S2E22 William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night: Book VS Movie
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a young woman is shipwrecked in a strange land and forced to impersonate a man? Obviously she ends up in the middle of a love ...
William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night: Book VS Movie (Trailer)
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a young woman is shipwrecked in a strange land and forced to impersonate a man? Obviously she ends up in the middle of a love ...
S2E21 The Great Gatsby: Book VS Movie Pt2
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” With these words the famous author F. Scott Fitzgerald leaves hi...
S2E20 The Great Gatsby: Book VS Movie Pt1
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” With these words the famous author F. Scott Fitzgerald leaves hi...
The Great Gatsby: Book VS Movie (Trailer)
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive deep into the roaring 20s as Eric and Romi discuss this American classic and it's polarizing 2013 Baz Luhrman adaptation. Whether you were forced...
S2E19 Charles Dickens' Nicholas Nickleby: Book VS Movie Pt. 2
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this beautiful classic novel a young man named Nicholas Nickleby must become the man he must be in order to protect his family and his new yo...
S2E18 Charles Dickens' Nicholas Nickleby: Book VS Movie Pt. 1
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this beautiful classic novel a young man named Nicholas Nickleby must become the man he must be in order to protect his family and his new yo...
Charles Dickens' Nicholas Nickleby: Book VS Movie (Trailer)
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic novel a young man named Nicholas Nickleby must become the man he must be in order to protect his family and his young friend all...
S2E17: The Princess Bride - Book VS Movie Pt. 2
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Come on a fantastical journey with Eric and Romi as they look behind the scenes of this cult classic from the 80s. This fictional meta story is unique...
S2E16: The Princess Bride - Book VS Movie Pt. 1
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Come on a fantastical journey with Eric and Romi as they look behind the scenes of this cult classic from the 80s. This fictional meta story is unique...
The Princess Bride: Book VS Movie (Trailer)
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This trailer looks into the making of the cult 80s classic, The Princess Bride. This is another one that many did not realize was originally a book. C...
S2E15: Treasure Island VS Treasure Planet Pt. 3
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did the Disney Company purposefully tank one of their own films? In this third part Eric and Romi take a look at Disney's coming of age, "cult classic...
S2E14: Treasure Island VS Treasure Planet Pt. 2
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yo Ho! In this second episode Eric and Romi explore Disney's first adaptation of the classic novel, Treasure Island. This full-length, live-action fil...
S2E13: Treasure Island VS Treasure Planet Pt. 1
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ahoy landlubbers! Come meet the infamous pirate Long John Silver, and our hero Jim Hawkins as they fight for buried treasure in this classic adventure...
Treasure Island VS Treasure Planet (Trailer)
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ahoy landlubbers! Come meet the infamous pirate Long John Silver, and our hero Jim Hawkins as they fight for buried treasure in this classic adventure...
S2E12: Alice In Wonderland Pt. 3
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Curiouser and curiouser...How well do you know about Alice's adventures in Wonderland? Who is Lewis Carroll, and what are we to believe about the cont...
S2E11: Alice In Wonderland Pt. 2
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Curiouser and curiouser...How well do you know about Alice's adventures in Wonderland? Who is Lewis Carroll, and what are we to believe about the cont...
S2E10: Alice In Wonderland Pt. 1
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Curiouser and curiouser...How well do you know about Alice's adventures in Wonderland? Who is Lewis Carroll, and what are we to believe about the cont...
Alice In Wonderland (Trailer)
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Curiouser and curiouser...How well do you know about Alice's adventures in Wonderland? Who is Lewis Carroll, and what are we to believe about the cont...
S2E9: The Nutcracker - Book VS Ballet Pt.2
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of year when the snow is falling, lights are all aglow, and the famous Nutcracker Ballet music fills the air, but where did the story o...
S2E8: The Nutcracker - Book VS Ballet Pt.1
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of year when the snow is falling, lights are all aglow, and the famous Nutcracker Ballet music fills the air, but where did the story o...
The Nutcracker: Book VS Ballet (Trailer)
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of year when the snow is falling, lights are all aglow, and the famous Nutcracker Ballet music fills the air, but where did the story o...
S2E7: Scarface Pt. 2
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that the Scarface movie from the 1980s is actually a remake of a 1930s film that was inspired by the real-life gangster Al Capone? Well, ...
S2E6: Scarface Pt. 1
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that the Scarface movie from the 1980s is actually a remake of a 1930s film that was inspired by the real-life gangster Al Capone? Well, ...
Scarface (Trailer)
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that the Scarface movie from the 1980s is actually a remake of a 1930s film that was inspired by the real-life gangster Al Capone? Well, ...
S2E5: The Importance of Being Earnest - Play vs Movie Pt. 2
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Perhaps you had to read or watch this one in school? We don't blame you if you were not interested, but perhaps there is more to uncover. From the min...
S2E4: The Importance of Being Earnest - Play vs Movie Pt. 1
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Perhaps you had to read or watch this one in school? We don't blame you if you were not interested, but perhaps there is more to uncover. From the min...
The Importance of Being Earnest - Play vs Movie (Trailer)
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From the mind of the witty Oscar Wilde came the perenially popular and comedic production of The Importance of Being Earnest...Unfortunately a moderni...
S2E3: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - Book vs Movie Pt. 3
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this last part, revisit the worldwide phenomenon that is the Wizarding World of Harry Potter with Eric and Romi as they take an in-depth look at th...
S2E2: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - Book vs Movie Pt. 2
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Revisit the worldwide phenomenon that is the Wizarding World of Harry Potter with Eric and Romi as they take an in-depth look at the changes that were...
S2E1: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - Book vs Movie Pt. 1
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Revisit the worldwide phenomenon that is the Wizarding World of Harry Potter with Eric and Romi as they take an in-depth look at the changes that were...
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - Book vs Movie (Trailer)
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Revisit the worldwide phenomenon that is the Wizarding World of Harry Potter with Eric and Romi as they take an in-depth look at the changes that were...
S1E19: Sleeping Beauty Pt 3: The Disney Adaptation
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Disney Classic! In this episode Eric and Romi look at the 1959 Disney film version of Sleeping Beauty and take a look behind the scenes at how Disne...
S1E18: Sleeping Beauty Pt 2: The Ballet
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the second part of the Sleeping Beauty adaptation analysis Eric and Romi watch the ballet version of the classic fairy tale. It was amazing but LON...
S1E17: The Sleeping Beauty Pt. 1: The Original Fairytales
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fairytales are not always so innocent. In this first part episode Eric and Romi explore the complicated origins of the beloved fairytale and you will ...
The Sleeping Beauty (Trailer)
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every fairytale has a dark origin. Many people are familiar with the Disney version of The Sleeping Beauty but in this episode Eric and Romi dive into...
S1E16: Matilda Book Vs Movie Pt. 2
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Roald Dahl's classic childrens book has enthralled and frightened kids everywhere for over thiry years and for this episode Eric and Romi discuss how ...
S1E15: Matilda Book Vs Movie Pt. 1
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Roald Dahl's classic childrens book has enthralled and frightened kids everywhere for over thiry years and for this episode Eric and Romi discuss how ...
Matilda Book Vs Movie (Trailer)
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Roald Dahl's classic childrens book has enthralled and frightened kids everywhere for over thiry years and for this episode Eric and Romi discuss how ...
S1E14: Much Ado About Nothing
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
William Shakespeare's wonderful comedy, Much Ado About Nothing was brilliantly brought to life by Kenneth Branaugh back in 1993 and has spell-bound mi...
Much Ado About Nothing (Trailer)
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
William Shakespeare's wonderful comedy, Much Ado About Nothing was brilliantly brought to life by Kenneth Branaugh back in 1993 and has spell-bound mi...
S1E13: Strangers on a Train VS Throw Momma From the Train
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Would you swap murders with someone? This adaptation takes a bizarre turn. It all begins with an Alfred Hitchcock classic suspense thriller but then b...
Strangers on a Train VS Throw Momma From the Train (Trailer)
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This adaptation takes a bizarre turn. It all begins with an Alfred Hitchcock classic suspense thriller but then becomes a dark 1980s comedy. Both are ...
S1E12: Coraline Book Vs. Movie
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enter the dark world of "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman, and the visual masterpiece that is the movie adaptaion by Director Henry Selick. Coraline ventures ...
Coraline Book Vs. Movie (Trailer)
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enter the dark world of "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman, and the visual masterpiece that is the movie adaptaion by Director Henry Selick. Coraline ventures ...
S1E11: Pygmalion VS My Fair Lady Pt. 2
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Controversy, secrets, and flowers! Join Eric and Romi as they discuss George Bernard Shaw's play, Pygmalion, and ultimately the movie musical, My Fair...
S1E10: Pygmalion VS My Fair Lady Pt. 1
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Controversy, secrets, and flowers! Join Eric and Romi as they discuss George Bernard Shaw's play, Pygmalion, and ultimately the movie musical, My Fair...
Pygmalion VS My Fair Lady (Trailer)
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Controversy, secrets, and flowers! Join Eric and Romi as they discuss George Bernard Shaw's play, Pygmalion, and ultimately the movie musical, My Fair...
S1E9: How The Grinch Stole Christmas - Animated vs Live Action
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who doesn't like the Jim Carrey version of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"? Apparently Romi. For this special Christmas episode Eric and Romi r...
How The Grinch Stole Christmas - Animated vs Live Action (Trailer)
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who doesn't like the Jim Carrey version of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"? Apparently Romi. For this special Christmas episode Eric and Romi ...
S1E8: The Secret of N.I.M.H. Pt.2
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up for this one because Romi and Eric go head to head on this episode. There are many disagreements and clashing perspectives to cons...
S1E7: The Secret of N.I.M.H. Pt.1
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Was this book a science experiment? Romi and Eric go a little crazy on this one and do a few deep dives into different topics, but enjoyed a...
The Secret of N.I.M.H. (Trailer)
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Was this book a science experiment? Romi and Eric go a little crazy on this one and do a few deep dives into different topics, but enjoyed analy...
S1E6: Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Calling all 90's kids! Remember reading and watching Goosebumps? For this bonus episode for Halloween we read The Haunted Mask and watched the two-par...
Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask (Trailer)
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Calling all 90's kids! Remember reading and watching Goosebumps? For this bonus episode for Halloween we read The Haunted Mask and watched the two-par...
S1E5: Heathers vs Heathers The Musical Pt.2
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that there is a cult classic from 1989 called "Heathers" starring Winona Ryder? Did you know they turned it into a stage musical? Come al...
S1E4: Heathers vs Heathers The Musical Pt.1
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that there is a cult classic from 1989 called "Heathers" starring Winona Ryder? Did you know they turned it into a stage musical? C...
Heathers Trailer
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that there is a cult classic from 1989 called "Heathers" starring Winona Ryder? Did you know they turned it into a stage musical? Come al...
S1E3: Who Framed Rodger Rabbit? vs Who Censored Rodger Rabbit?
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Follow Eric and Romi into a world where toons and people collide, with subtle racial undertones, and not so kid friendly humor. Who Framed Rodge...
Who Framed Rodger Rabbit? vs Who Censored Rodger Rabbit? Trailer
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Follow Eric and Romi into a world where toons and people collide, with subtle racial undertones, and not so kid friendly humor. Who Framed Rodge...
S1E2: Pride and Prejudice Pt. 2
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who is Jane Austen? Why should I care about this two hundred year old love story? Join Romi and Eric as they discuss Pride and Prejudice, as wel...
S1E1: Pride and Prejudice Pt. 1
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who is Jane Austen? Why should I care about this two hundred year old love story? Join Romi and Eric as they discuss Pride and Prejudice, as wel...
Pride and Prejudice Trailer
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Take a peek at our flagship episode. Don't miss out as we discuss and review Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, as well as the the 1995 BBC, and...
Willing To Adapt Trailer
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how a book becomes a movie, or how a movie becomes a musical, or how anything is adapted at all? This is Eric Vaugh...