In this episode of Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast, Nate and Chris discuss 'Deliver Me from Nowhere,' the story of Bruce Springsteen creating his iconic album 'Nebraska.'

Nate and Chris break down why they feel disappointed by this story despite being superfans of The Boss and what could have been done to make it a better experience.

Expect thoughtful conversations about Warren Zanes's book, Scott Cooper's film adaptation, Jeremy Allen White's performance, what makes for a good music biopic and what Nate and Chris's favorite 'Nebraska' tracks are.

UP NEXT: 'Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus' by Mary Shelley and its various film adaptations, including the latest from Guillermo del Toro.

In this episode of Adaptation: the Book to Movie Podcast, Nate and Chris discuss 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' written by Manuel Puig, as well as its 1985 film adaptation directed by Hector Babenco and the 2025 screen adaptation of the Broadway musical, directed by Bill Condon and starring Jennifer Lopez.

Expect conversations about the intricate connection between literature and film, the potent power of storytelling and the stark lack of Lantino representation in mainstream media.

Check out Nate's full review of 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' (2025).

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In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss 'A Clockwork Orange,' originally written by Anthony Burgess, before being adapted for the screen by the one and only Stanley Kubrick, the legendary filmmaker behind 'The Shining,' '2001: A Space Odyssey' and many more.

They discuss how Burgess created his own vernacular for the characters of his fictitious world, what the title actually means and the biggest difference between the movie and its source material.

UP NEXT: 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' by Manuel Puig, with film adaptations directed by Hector Babenco and Bill Condon.

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In this episode of Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast, Nate and Chris discuss 'Caught Stealing,' written by Charlie Huston, with a film adaptation directed by Darren Aronofsky, starring Austin Butler, Zoe Kravitz, Bad Bunny, Regina King and many more.

They also discuss the idea of the anti-hero -- someone you're asked to root for no matter how hard it gets -- and why it's so important for the lessons a character learns to be clear and present in the story.

UP NEXT: 'A Clockwork Orange' by Anthony Burgess with a film adaptation directed by Stanley Kubrick.

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In this special episode of Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast, Nate and Chris take a look at the literary titan Agatha Christie, known best for writing murder mystery novels and plays like "Murder on the Orient Express," "And Then There Were None" and "Witness for the Prosecution" that have become staples in Hollywood over the last 100 years.

They also discuss why readers and cinephiles love mystery, why Agatha's legacy is important despite some problematic language, her own mysterious disappearance and what it really means to create strong female characters.

SHOW NOTE: In the episode, Chris mentions a book about sleep. This book is "Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dream" by Matthew Walker.

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Patrick Bateman's skincare routine might be flawless, but his moral compass is anything but. In this episode of Adaptation, Nate and Chris dive into Bret Easton Ellis's 'American Psycho' and Mary Harron's razor-sharp film adaptation. From Bateman's obsession with appearances to the satire of Wall Street excess, we discuss how the book's graphic horror translates to the screen, why Christian Bale's performance became iconic, and whether Patrick Bateman is the ultimate unreliable narrator—or just a brilliant disguise.

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This week, Nate and Chris take a critical look at 'Forrest Gump'—both the chaotic novel by Winston Groom and the sentimental, Oscar-sweeping film adaptation. While the movie has long been a fan favorite and cultural touchstone, its politics are murky and its themes baffling. And the book? Let's just say it didn't age well. From problematic portrayals to incoherent narrative choices, we ask the question: why did this story become the classic it did? Spoiler alert: nostalgia might be doing a lot of heavy lifting.

Also: a very cursed trip to the moon, an orangutan named Sue, and the unfortunate case of Hollywood math.

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On this episode of Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast, Nate and Chris dive into Kazuo Ishiguro's acclaimed novel The Remains of the Day and its Oscar-nominated 1993 film adaptation starring Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson. They explore how Ishiguro masterfully turns a seemingly mundane butler's journey into a gut-wrenching meditation on dignity, duty, emotional repression, and the pain of missed chances.

Chris shares why this is his most gifted and re-read book, including how a single Tom Waits song changed its ending. Nate breaks down why the film's tone and structure didn't initially resonate with him and how the adaptation struggles (and sometimes succeeds) to translate Stevens' interiority to the screen.

Expect thoughtful comparisons to Atonement, Pride and Prejudice, and even Murderbot, plus thoughts on Jurassic World: Rebirth and Denis Villeneuve taking on James Bond for Amazon.

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