Episodes

  • A Rabbit Hole of Controversy in “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” (1865 novel)
    Apr 25 2024

    Lewis Carroll gave the world perhaps the most iconic children’s books of all time with ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND and THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS, but his legacy has become shrouded by controversy by modern scholars. In episode 309, join Luke & James as they follow the White Rabbit into a magical world, play logic and word games, appreciate puns, and get into some of the evidence surrounding the hotly-debated nature of the author’s relationship to Alice Liddell & her sisters. Join them next week when they compare the books to the Disney adaptation!

    References

    • Documentary: “The Controversial Genius Behind Alice In Wonderland” https://youtu.be/H7mrIJCjTdc?si=6HPns7FyfLNhZ13K

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    Luke Elliott

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    James Bailey

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    Credits

    • Music: “Alice in the Dark Wonderland” by Lexin Music https://youtu.be/cpie0Pxeq6o?si=t21FAC84K6O1fTOc
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    56 mins
  • Seeing Beyond the Singularity in “3 Body Problem” (2008 novel & 2024 Show) eps. 5-8
    Apr 18 2024

    It's time to finish Liu Cixin’s novel THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM & the Netflix adaptation, then discuss the biggest questions it poses. In episode 308, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they play a game of “Would You Do It?”, unfold a sophon, react to Chekov’s nanofiber, cryogenically freeze a brain, sail on bursts of radiation, and debate the ethics of the Wallfacers. They finish by casting their votes on which was better: the book or the show!


    Episodes discussed
    5 Judgment Day

    6 The Stars Our Destination

    7 Only Advance

    8 Wallfacer

    Ink to Film

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    Luke Elliott

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    James Bailey

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    Credits

    • Song: Last Dawn by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/wWjgsepyE8I?si=G9HL2QdcBKG76Q7j
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Who Speaks for Humanity? “3 Body Problem” (2024 TV Series) eps. 1-4
    Apr 12 2024

    The first four episodes of Dan Weiss and David Benioff’s Netflix adaptation of Liu Cixin’s novel THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM show some promise, but they’ve burned us in the past so it’s hard to get too excited. In episode 307, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they propose humanity’s envoy for a first contact scenario, discuss the choice to change Wang Maio into the Oxford Five, learn about a real-life poisoning connected to the show, discuss the Fermi Paradox and the “Dark Forest” hypothesis, and wonder if Ye Wenjie is a true religious zealot.

    Episodes discussed
    1 Countdown
    2 Red Coast
    3 Destroyer of Worlds
    4 Our Lord

    Join them next week as they finish both the book & show and vote on which one is the better version!

    Ink to Film

    • Full video on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmCOicM-LU_l-QAiH3WWkw?sub_confirmation=1
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    Luke Elliott

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    James Bailey

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    Credits

    • Song: Last Dawn by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/wWjgsepyE8I?si=G9HL2QdcBKG76Q7j
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Just Getting Started With “The Three-Body Problem” (2008 novel)
    Apr 4 2024

    The first installment of Cixin Liu’s epic trilogy “Remembrance of Earth’s Past” takes its name from a famously unsolvable problem in orbital mechanics and that sets the tone for the heady, complex, hard science fiction of what’s to come. In episode 306, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they are just beginning their journey into this series with Part One and Part Two, appreciate Ken Liu’s translation, explore the Chinese Cultural Revolution through the character Ye Wenjie, witness the most ominous countdown of all time with Wang Miao, and wonder about the mechanics of what seems like a very important game.

    Join them next week for their thoughts on the first four episodes of Dan Weiss and David Benioff’s Netflix adaptation!

    Ink to Film

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    Luke Elliott

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    James Bailey

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    Credits

    • Song: Last Dawn by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/wWjgsepyE8I?si=G9HL2QdcBKG76Q7j
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    1 hr
  • Casino Royale (2006) is the Best Possible James Bond Adaptation | Book vs Film
    Mar 28 2024

    Daniel Craig’s run as the legendary tuxedo-wearing spy, James Bond, kicked off with what might be the best adaptation possible for Ian Fleming’s debut novel. In episode 305, Join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they explore Martin Campbell’s career, react to the notorious free-running parkour opening sequence, get lost on a runway, react to Eva Green’s performance as Vesper Lynd, ask what makes her so much better than the typical Bond girl, and finally decide which was better: the book or the movie!

    Ink to Film

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    • Song: 007 James Bond - Eleven Music No Copyright
    • Music provided by Eleven Music Video Link

    Luke Elliott

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    James Bailey

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • From the Vault: “The Sandman” Dream of a Thousand Cats; Calliope (S1:E11)
    Mar 21 2024

    In this former Patreon-exclusive Luke & James react to the two-part episode of THE SANDMAN that Netflix released as a coda for its first season, covering the issues “Dream of a Thousand Cats & Calliope.” They discuss what was faithfully adapted and what was cut to modernize. Also, at the end Luke & James discuss the first episode of HOUSE OF THE DRAGON on HBO. If you'd like to hear episodes like this as soon as possible, signup for the Ink to Film Patreon & support the show @ Patreon.com/inktofilm

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    Luke Elliott

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    James Bailey

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    39 mins
  • Searching for Humanity in “Casino Royale” (1953 novel)
    Mar 14 2024

    James Bond has a long history in film, but before the suave, debonair spy came to the screen he got started in Ian Fleming’s novel in a much different form. In episode 304, Join Luke & James as they try to find something to like in a more sexist version of Bond, get lost in the rules of baccarat, and speculate about what future books in this series might look like. Join them next week when they compare the book to the film starring Daniel Craig and directed by Martin Campbell!

    Ink to Film

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    • Song: 007 James Bond - Eleven Music No Copyright
      Music provided by Eleven Music.
      Video Link

    Luke Elliott

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    James Bailey

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    1 hr
  • Manufacturing a Messiah in “Dune: Part Two” (2024 film) ft. Fonda Lee
    Mar 7 2024

    Award-winning author Fonda Lee returns to discuss Denis Villeneuve’s epic sequel that finishes his Dune adaptation where the Bene Gesserit’s plan to engineer a savior comes into center frame. In episode 303, Luke, James, and Fonda discuss what Frank Herbert regretted after the initial release of his landmark novel, the many significant changes to the book and what they mean, the shifting role of Chani, the more villainous Jessica, a fetus-version of Alia, and how Denis is laying the groundwork for DUNE MESSIAH. They finish by casting their votes on which was better: the book or Part One and Part Two combined!

    00:00:00 Intro/Non-spoiler
    00:33:53 Spoilers
    01:35:11 Book or film better?

    References

    • ‘Dune’ Director Recreated Zendaya’s Character to Sharpen the Book’s Warning About Saviors

    Fonda Lee

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    • Website: www.fondalee.com
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    Ink to Film

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    Luke Elliott

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    James Bailey

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    1 hr and 41 mins