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Each season is a different top ten ranking by myself (Anna Stone) and a variety of cohosts. You would think this means there are ten episodes per season, but you would be wrong, because I am terrible at making decisions. Season 1 starts with my favorite romcoms!

  1. 5D AGO

    Jane Eyre

    Join me (Anna Stone) and guest hosts Erin and Sydney, owners of Loom and Lore, as we dig in to Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre and the 2011 film adaptation. In this episode, we consider the complexity of Jane as a character, discuss the limitations of dealing with mental health in this era, and get a little punchy when it comes to modern casting. Follow on Instagram @stonestoptens and @loomandlorebookmobile Email stonestoptens@gmail.com Keywords Jane Eyre, classic literature, film adaptation, feminism, self-respect, character analysis, themes, book discussion, literary analysis, modern relevance, Jane Eyre, film review, character analysis, mental health, costume design, adaptation, best moments, worst moments, acting performances, cinematic beauty, Jane Eyre, book to movie adaptation, character analysis, storytelling techniques, sound design, modern casting, literary discussion

    1h 15m

  2. FEB 3

    A Little Princess

    Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Azanta from Azanta Reads as we discuss A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett and the 1995 film adaptation. In this episode, we bond over a mutual experience at the Scholastic Book Fair, consider our conflicting reactions to the movie now, and struggle to cast child actors for Sara and Becky. Follow Azanta on TikTok @azantareads Follow on Instagram @stonestoptens and @azantareads Email stonestoptens@gmail.com Keywords A Little Princess, Frances Hodgson Burnett, film adaptation, classic literature, themes of generosity, morality, nostalgia, character analysis, 90s films, cultural representation, Cultural Representation, Found Family, Character Performances, Costume Design, Book Adaptations, Soundtrack Analysis, Modern Casting, Movie Review

    44 min

  3. JAN 20

    Anna Karenina

    Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Madeline Johnson from the Sleepless Cinematic Podcast as we discuss Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina and the 2012 film adaptation starring Kiera Knightley. In this episode, we express our combined frustration with some of the choices in the film, share what we love about the costumes, and are incredibly thankful that there's less farming in the movie than in the book. Follow on Instagram @stonestoptens and @sleeplesscinematicpod. Email stonestoptens@gmail.com Keywords Anna Karenina, classic literature, film adaptation, Tolstoy, reading habits, literary analysis, movie discussion, Sleepless Cinematic Podcast, Anna Stone, Madeline Johnson, Anna Karenina, film adaptation, Levin and Kitty, Keira Knightley, Russian culture, romantic drama, character analysis, visual aesthetics, classic literature, cinematic adaptation, Anna Karenina, film adaptation, character analysis, emotional disconnect, movie critique

    1h 28m

  4. JAN 6

    Sense and Sensibility

    Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Birdy Waubanaquah from Books With Birdy as we discuss Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility and the 1995 film adaptation. In this episode, we share how similar the book is to the movie and which changes were best and I worry that I will run out of British actors for modern casting by the end of this season. Follow Anna on Instagram @stonestoptens Follow Birdy on Instagram @books.with.birdy and TikTok @waubanaquah Email stonestoptens@gmail.com Keywords Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility, film adaptation, classic literature, themes, character analysis, cinematography, book reviews, literature podcasts, movie discussions, Sisterhood, Adaptation, Heartbreak, Willoughby, Costume Design, Soundtrack, Modern Casting, Sense and Sensibility, Book vs Movie, Character Analysis

    1 hr

  5. 12/23/2025

    Emma

    Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Clare Yeo as we discuss Jane Austen's Emma and the 1996 film adaptation starring Gwyneth Paltrow. In this episode, we will share what it is about this story that sticks with us, cringe over which character we compare ourselves to, and elaborate on why the side characters really make the movie. Follow on Instagram @stonestoptens and @classicallyclare Follow Clare on TikTok @classicallyclare Email stonestoptens@gmail.com Keywords Emma, Jane Austen, film adaptation, friendship, character growth, classic literature, Gwyneth Paltrow, Claire, movie review, themes, Emma, Jane Austen, Miss Bates, Knightley, film adaptation, character analysis, performance, soundtrack, period drama, casting

    1h 4m

  6. TRAILER

    Season 9 Trailer

    Listen in for what's coming next for Season 9! There will be a few changes, so make sure to subscribe and follow on Instagram @stonestoptens for additional updates.

    2 min

  7. 12/09/2025

    The Iron Giant

    Join me (Anna Stone) and Dalton Hessel of the Northern Nerd as we discuss 1999's The Iron Giant. In this episode, Dalton shares why this is one of his favorite movies, we compare worst moments, and have the same thoughts on live action casting of the Giant himself. Follow on Instagram @stonestoptens and @_thenorthernnerd_ Follow on TikTok @thenorthernnerd Email stonestoptens@gmail.com Keywords The Iron Giant, 2D animation, Disney movies, Dalton Hessel, Anna Stone, themes, movie analysis, nostalgia, Cold War, friendship, The Iron Giant, animation, character analysis, voice acting, emotional storytelling, costume design, soundtrack, modern casting

    48 min

  8. 12/02/2025

    Anastasia

    Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Jenna Tobin as we discuss 1997's Anastasia. In this episode, we consider the historical inaccuracies as beneficial to the film, randomly break into song, and have a very unhinged yet basic live action casting. Follow on Instagram @stonestoptens Email stonestoptens@gmail.com Keywords Anastasia, Disney, 2D animation, historical inaccuracies, favorite scenes, character analysis, nostalgia, Russian history, themes, movie review, Anastasia, character performances, costume design, musical highlights, animation quality, live action casting

    57 min
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Each season is a different top ten ranking by myself (Anna Stone) and a variety of cohosts. You would think this means there are ten episodes per season, but you would be wrong, because I am terrible at making decisions. Season 1 starts with my favorite romcoms!

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  • Creator
    Anna Stone
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    147
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Anna Stone
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