Books With Pictures

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Each episode we'll dive into one movie or limited TV series adapted from a book. One of your hosts, Chris, has only seen the adaptation, while the other, Benji, has only read the book. Get ready for debates, beat sheets, and an excessive referencing of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Feb 20

    Robin Hood pt. 1

    Welcome to Nottingham! In this episode we're talking about the man, the myth, the legend: Robin Hood. Tons of media gets mentioned, namely The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle, Disney's 1973 Robin Hood, Mel Brooks' Men in Tights, and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Benji may or may not order us furry costumes – need we say more to tempt you to listen? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min

  2. Jan 31

    Dracula pt. 1

    "...I wasn't prepared for the full animal kingdom of it." This episode is all about Dracula! He's the character with the single most movie appearances of all time, but we'll cover the original 1897 novel, The Horror of Dracula (1958) and Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992). Learn what iconic vampire traits come from folklore and which were invented by Bram Stoker, how many animals Dracula can canonically turn into, and how Taylor Swift could possible play Dracula. Featuring our friend Bailey!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 18m

  3. Jan 23

    Frankenstein pt. 2

    We continue our Frankenstein discussion, covering differences between the 1818 book, the 1931 movie, and the 1994 movie "Mary Shelley's Frankenstein". We also talk about what would have happened if Deadpool & Wolverine was released in 1931. How the hell do we get there?! Tune in to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min

  4. Jan 19

    Frankenstein pt. 1

    Trace the history of science-fiction (and really weird girls) with us in the start of our Frankenstein series! In the first episode of this multi-episode discussion, we talk about the making of Frankenstein 1931, Mary Shelley's impetus for writing the original story, and, yes, Robert De Niro's balloon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min

  5. Jan 9

    Emma pt. 1

    It's the highly anticipated (dreaded?) Jane Austen episode, featuring Emma and her adaptations across the years. We discuss the "iconic" Clueless, the 1996 Douglas McGrath apadation, and the 2020 Autumn de Wilde adaptation, with the help of our friend Olivia from the Sisters and the Stars podcast! Listen in to learn if a Clueless remake is in the works, if Shelby's childhood best friend was a book, and what makes Benji Google-like-there's-no-tomorrow. TRIGGER WARNING: ANOTHER MAN BUTT MENTION AND ENSUING BUTT DISCUSSION. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min

  6. Jan 2

    The Scarlet Letter pt. 1

    Is that 1800s shame energy we smell?! This episode, we're talking about Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter," including the 1995 Demi Moore and Gary Oldman adaptation and Will Gluck's "Easy A." Our friend Gabi compares this (allegedly) seminal American work to European novels, BENJI MAKES A ZACK SNYDER REFERENCE?!?!, and, yes, we talk about The Bathtub Issue. Stay tuned for part 2! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min

  7. 12/26/2025

    Little Women pt. 1

    Surprise holiday episode: Season 2 resumes with Little Women! We talk about Louisa May Alcott being cool af, the challenge of slice of life stories, and Chris issues an apology!?!?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min

  8. 12/06/2024

    The Great Gatsby pt. 1

    This week, our friend Igor joins us to talk about The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald! We talk about themes of capitalism, Watergate, and the Sparknotes of it all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min
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Each episode we'll dive into one movie or limited TV series adapted from a book. One of your hosts, Chris, has only seen the adaptation, while the other, Benji, has only read the book. Get ready for debates, beat sheets, and an excessive referencing of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Books with Pictures
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Books with Pictures
  • Show Website
    Books With Pictures