It’s Ink to Film’s 350th episode, so join Luke & James as they induct the 2nd ever class into their prestigious "Adaptation Hall of Fame.” These films will be forever considered true exemplars for all other filmmakers to aspire to when adapting the written word onto the screen. The nominees are: “Blade Runner,” “Jaws,” “Children of Men,” “The Silence of the Lambs,” “Arrival,” and “The Shining.”

Six amazing films, but only three can make the cut!

Episode Breakdown:

Intro

Presenting the Contenders

Awarding Scores

Final Deliberations
Announcing the 2025 Class

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The path to bringing the iconic ogre to the screen was fraught with difficulties, but in the end Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson were able to capture something special from the book SHREK! By William Steig. In episode 349, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they relive a childhood classic, embrace true body positivity, explore the lost version of the movie starring Chris Farley, ask how effectively the movie conveys its themes, and finally cast their votes on which is ultimately the better version: the book or the movie?

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Did director Edward Berger hide clues about God’s will through his filmmaking choices? In episode 348, Join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they consider symbols beyond just the turtles, compare what works better about the characters in the film, discuss their own religious backgrounds, debate a change made to a pivotal speech, and finally cast their own votes on which one’s better: the book or the movie!

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