A Reel Page Turner

Maura Maros and Donny Granza
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A Reel Page Turner

Writers Maura Maros and Donny Granza discuss the screen adaptations of books.

  1. “A Christmas Carol”

    12/22/2024

    “A Christmas Carol”

    Maura and Donny are back with another festive episode discussing the 1843 Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol”. There’s been numerous adaptations but today they’re discussing 1992’s “The Muppets Christmas Carol”. It stars Michael Caine as Scrooge and a whole host of Muppets!Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

    8 min
  2. “Never Kiss A Man in a Christmas Sweater”

    12/08/2024

    “Never Kiss A Man in a Christmas Sweater”

    Join Maura and Donny as they celebrate the holiday season with the 2015 Britishnovel “Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Jumper” by award winning author Debbie Johnson. It was adapted into the 2020 Hallmark movie “Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater” starring Ashley Williams and Niall Mater.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

    11 min
  3. “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”

    11/17/2024

    “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”

    It’s episode number 100 of A Reel Page Turner!!! Join Maura and Donny on this milestone episode as they discuss “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”. The short story by James Thurber was published in the New Yorker in 1939. Our hosts discuss the 2013 film adaptation directed produced and starring Ben Stiller. The ensemble cast also features Kristin Wiig, Shirley MacLaine, Adam Scott, Kathryn Hahn, Sean Penn, and Patton Oswald.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/35222...

    16 min
  4. “A Knock at the Cabin Door”

    11/03/2024

    “A Knock at the Cabin Door”

    In the latest episode, Maura and Donny celebrate a late Halloween with the 2018 novel “Cabin at the end of the World” by Paul Tremblay. It won the 2019 Bram Stoker Award. The 2023 film adaptation, “Knock at the Cabin Door” was helmed by M. Night Shymalan. It stars Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff, Ben Aldridge, and Rupert Grint.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurner...

    18 min
  5. “Tiny Beautiful Things”

    10/20/2024

    “Tiny Beautiful Things”

    In the latest episode, Maura and Donny take a bit of a departure from the normal routine by discussing a play instead of a film! The 2012 bestseller “Tiny Beautiful Things” was written by Cheryl Strahad. It was later adapted into a play by Nia Vardalos.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

    14 min
  6. “She Said”

    09/30/2024

    “She Said”

    In the latest episode, Maura and Donny discuss the 2019 nonfiction book “She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement”by New York Times investigative reporters Jodi Cantor and Megan Twohey. The 2022 film adaptation stars Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan as Twohey and Cantor. It was written by Rebecca Lenkiewicz and directed by Maria Schrader.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @ARe...

    20 min
  7. “Freaky Friday”

    09/15/2024

    “Freaky Friday”

    Maura and Donny are back with the season premiere! In this episode they discuss the 1972 Mary Rodgers children’s novel “Freaky Friday”. It’s been adapted numerous times but the focus is on the 2003 film starring Jamie Leigh Curtis and Lindsay Lohan as the mother daughter body swapping duo!Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerTikTok:@areelpageturner

    13 min
  8. “Big Fish” Fathers Day Episode!

    06/16/2024

    “Big Fish” Fathers Day Episode!

    In a special Father’s Day episode Maura and Donny discuss the 1998 novel “Big Fish: A novel of mythic proportions” by Daniel Wallace. Tim Burton helmed the 2003 film adaptation. The all star cast features Ewan Mcgregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange, Marion Cotillard, Danny Devito, Steve Buscemi, and Robert Guillaume.Connect with A Reel Page Turner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352221223264794https://www.areelpageturner.com/Twitter: @AReelPageTurnerInstagram: @AReelPageTurnerT...

    14 min
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Writers Maura Maros and Donny Granza discuss the screen adaptations of books.

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  • Creator
    Maura Maros and Donny Granza
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 A Reel Page Turner
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