Ink to Film Luke Elliott & James Bailey

Stanislaw Lem was one of the world’s most widely read science fiction writers, so why don't people talk about him more? In episode 315, Join Luke Elliott and James Bailey as they take their first visit the truly alien world of the novel, see the differences in translations first hand, learn about Lem’s attitude towards American SciFi of the time, consider humanities reason for space exploration, and consider whether it is even possible to find the true meaning of this book, or any work of art for that matter. Join them next when they will watch & review Andrei Tarkovsky’s adaptation of “Solaris” and vote on which is ultimately better: the book or the movie!
 
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In 1942 Stanislaw Lem survived a Nazi firing squad. This is the story of what he did next.  
Luke Elliott 
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James Bailey
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Song: Last Dawn by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/wWjgsepyE8I?si=G9HL2QdcBKG76Q7j

The filmmakers behind the adaptation of Winston Groom’s novel all contend that Forrest Gump is “apolitical,” but watching it today puts that claim into serious question. Besides, was it ever really true? Join Luke Elliott & James Bailey in episode 314 as they discuss Tom Hanks running his way into American hearts with a more wholesome version of the character from the novel, what Jenny represents and how she is treated by the story, what Lt. Dan says about America’s conflicted feelings over the Vietnam War, and how the movie tries to evoke nostalgia without all the baggage of a truly complicated world. They finish off by casting their votes on which one’s better: the book or the movie?
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Forrest Gump: The Myth of America https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Aactzo5myg Luke Elliott 
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“Skies” by Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiVYAXKVh_k

Winston Groom’s original character is markedly different from the Tom Hanks version that won over the world. In episode 313, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as the wonder what drew Robert Zemeckis to this version of Gump, wrestle with an orangutan named “Sue,” break down what makes satire effective, and try to understand the purpose of the off-putting nastiness at the heart of this version of the character.
Full Video version on YouTube! https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott 
Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey
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“Skies” by Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiVYAXKVh_k

Christopher and Jonathan Nolan pulled off one of the greatest magic tricks in film history with their ambitious adaptation of Christopher Priest’s novel. In episode 312, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they try to crack the code, get philosophical about duplication, let Christian Bale teach them about sacrifice, marvel at Hugh Jackman’s showmanship, hold Cutter accountable for safety failures, and consider all the dark places obsession can take you. The finish out by casting their votes on which is ultimately the better version: the book or the movie!

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Nerdwriter1’s video: https://youtu.be/d46Azg3Pm4c?si=FqhIgH-uq3lo9Mrd Luke Elliott 
Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey
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Music: Marc v/d Meulen “The Hunt” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLBu1pSrzSQ&t=0s

Before Christopher Nolan’s film blew audiences minds with its shocking reveals, Christopher Priest’s book had already been dazzling readers for over a decade. In episode 311, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they explore the differences, enter the Pact of Acquiescent Magic, try to heal a generational rivalry, sabotage a séance, hear whispers from a shadow twin, and pay the ultimate sacrifice—all for applause. Join them again next week when they discuss the film starring Christian Bale, Scarlett Johansson, Michael Caine, David Bowie, and Hugh Jackman!
Ink to Film
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Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm
Get The Prestige or any of the other source novels at the Ink to Film
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Home Base: inktofilm.com
Luke Elliott 
Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/
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James Bailey
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/
Credits
Music: Marc v/d Meulen “The Hunt” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLBu1pSrzSQ&t=0s

In this former Patreon-exclusive, Luke & James see Middle Earth in a time before Peter Jackson’s films, fall in love with a cat-like Smaug, get creeped out by a frog-like Gollum, reckon with a sterner version of Gandalf, discuss the evolution of animation outside of Disney in the states, and dream about owning a piece of LOTR history.
Vote on Quarterly Polls! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Get any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base inktofilm.com Luke Elliott 
Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey
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