Anatomy of an Adaptation

Nicolò Grasso
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A podcast where a group of cinephiles discusses classic books and their cinematic adaptations, from new releases to forgotten gems, exploring the power of both the written and visual word. Hosted by Nicolò Grasso.

  1. Cabaret (1972) BOOK VS FILM

    4D AGO

    Cabaret (1972) BOOK VS FILM

    In this episode of Anatomy of an Adaptation, we are joined by Randy Burrows to discuss the 1939 novel Goodbye to Berlin by Christopher Isherwood, and the 1972 Bob Fosse musical Cabaret.Listen to Randy on the Uncut Gems Podcast: https://uncutgemspodcast.com/Follow us on Instagram: @anatomyofadaptationpod

    1h 52m
  2. Return to Silent Hill (2026) GAME VS FILM

    FEB 2

    Return to Silent Hill (2026) GAME VS FILM

    In this episode of Anatomy of an Adaptation, we are joined by Orrin Luc to explore the classic video game Silent Hill 2, and the 2026 adaptation by Christophe Gans, Return to Silent Hill. Follow Orrin on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/oluc/ Follow us on Instagram: @anatomyofadaptationpod

    1h 25m
  3. White Nights/Four Nights of a Dreamer (1957-71) BOOK VS FILM | Anatomy of an Adaptation Podcast

    JAN 26

    White Nights/Four Nights of a Dreamer (1957-71) BOOK VS FILM | Anatomy of an Adaptation Podcast

    In this solo episode of Anatomy of an Adaptation, I discuss the classic 1848 novella White Nights by Fyodor Dostoevsky, and the adaptations by Luchino Visconti (Le Notti Bianche) and Robert Bresson (Four Nights of a Dreamer).Follow us on Instagram: @anatomyofadaptationpod

    40 min
  4. One Battle After Another (2025) BOOK VS FILM

    JAN 12

    One Battle After Another (2025) BOOK VS FILM

    In this episode of the podcast, together with Hillary White we compare Thomas Pynchon's 1990 satire Vineland with Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another. Follow Hillary on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/degelle/ Follow us on Instagram: @anatomyofadaptationpod

    2h 13m
  5. The Road (2009) BOOK VS FILM

    12/15/2025

    The Road (2009) BOOK VS FILM

    In this episode of Anatomy of an Adaptation, we are joined by critic Rafael Félix to discuss the 2006 Pulitzer-winning novel The Road by Cormac McCarthy, and the 2009 adaptation by John Hillcoat, starring Viggo Mortensen, Kodi Smit-McPhee, and Charlize Theron. Follow Rafael Felix on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/rjrfelix/ Fio Condutor's website: https://fiocondutor.com.pt/ Follow Anatomy of an Adaptation on Instagram: @anatomyofadaptationpod

    1h 17m
  6. The Running Man (1987, 2025) BOOK VS FILMS

    11/24/2025

    The Running Man (1987, 2025) BOOK VS FILMS

    In this episode of Anatomy of an Adaptation, we are joined by Jakub Flasz to discuss Stephen King's The Running Man, and the 1987 and 2025 adaptations.Read Jakub's writing: https://flaszonfilm.com/Listen to Uncut Gems: https://uncutgemspodcast.com/Follow us on Instagram: @anatomyofadaptationpod

    1h 49m
  7. Frankenstein (1931-2025) BOOK VS FILMS

    11/17/2025

    Frankenstein (1931-2025) BOOK VS FILMS

    In this episode of Anatomy of an Adaptation, we are joined by Carson Timar and Hillary White to discuss Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, and the adaptations by James Whale, Kenneth Branagh, and Guillermo del Toro. Give it a listen! Follow Hillary on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/degelle/ Listen to ClapperCast: https://open.spotify.com/show/77E2ch4NmvwjZ0DRH253T6 Follow us on Instagram: @anatomyofadaptationpod

    2h 48m
  8. The Power of the Dog (2021) BOOK VS FILM

    11/10/2025

    The Power of the Dog (2021) BOOK VS FILM

    In this episode of Anatomy of an Adaptation, we are joined by Carson Timar and Tuomas Kiiskinen to talk about Thomas Savage's The Power of the Dog and the 2021 Jane Campion adaptation, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Jesse Plemons, Kirsten Dunst, and Kodi Smit-McPhee. Tuomas' Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/laituu/ Listen to Carson on ClapperCast: https://open.spotify.com/show/77E2ch4NmvwjZ0DRH253T6Follow us on Instagram: @anatomyofadaptationpod

    1h 30m
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A podcast where a group of cinephiles discusses classic books and their cinematic adaptations, from new releases to forgotten gems, exploring the power of both the written and visual word. Hosted by Nicolò Grasso.

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  • Creator
    Nicolò Grasso
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nicolò Grasso
  • Show Website
    Anatomy of an Adaptation