199 episodes
Illiterate podcastgod
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5.0 • 19 Ratings
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Every Friday, we uncover the hidden creative process behind media adaptations. Everything comes from something. Why this now?
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Avatar | the mythological origins of the Na'vi world
Another one! It’s been a while, but James Cameron is back with even more. What is he basing all this off of, and what took so long? Is the Na’vi language real, and why are the aliens blue? Let’s get some answers!
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Extras:
video, Avatar The Way of Water making-of
article, the 45 page doc of Jim Cameron’s Avatar influences
video, Cameron’s first short film Xenogenesis
graph, color spectrum for sci-fi interfaces over time
website, the Na’vi language and grammar rules
Other similar episodes to check out…Stan Lee & Marvel, Black Panther, Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings (part 2), Predator (part 1), Halo, Dune -
Christmas Double Feature | Hallmark Movies & Die Hard
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Extras:
happiest season trailer // 3 min
interview with hallmark programming vp // 39 min
history of hallmark // article
classic hallmark card commercial // 2 min
every hallmark movie ever parody // 4 min
die hard parody trailer // 2 min
the writer’s take on if it’s a christmas film // 4 min
review of the predecessor film “the detective” // article
the original posters without bruce willis on it // article
the history of the writing process // article -
Pinnochio | how the wooden boy is more than Disney
We break down the origin of the tale, and get into the first Italian film version. What is the point of the story in the first place? Can there be more than one? Let’s learn!
Evan and Taylor’s projects:
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Extras:
behind the scenes video, Pinnochio
article, the original Italian Pinnochio film
full film, Pinnochio in Outer Space
art, Gris Grimly’s drawings for the new film
Other similar episodes to check out…Nightmare Alley, Cabinet of Curiosities, A Christmas Carol, The Green Knight, Who Framed Roger Rabbit -
A Christmas Carol | what Dickens did for the holiday
Another adaptation of the beloved story in “Spirited” - but what makes it so great after all these years? Did Dickens invent our modern Christmas festivities? And who was the real Tiny Tim? Let’s go!
Evan and Taylor’s projects:
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Contact:
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@illiteratepod, reach out on instagram
Extras:
trailer, Spirited (2022)
article, the real Tiny Tim
Other similar episodes to check out…Hallmark Movies, Die Hard, The Princess Bride, Harry Potter (pt 1), Halloween Special, Frozen -
Wednesday (The Addams Family) | how the spooky family got its start
We’re talking about the creator Charles Addams, the jump from comics to film, and what the heck makes this different from the Munsters!
Evan and Taylor’s projects:
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Extras:
trailer, Wednesday (2022)
video, Addams Family pinball machine
photo, the downhill skier comic strip
video, Vic Mizzy’s Spiderman 2 blooper song
Other similar episodes to check out…Shrek (part 1), Minions, Being the Ricardos, Fear Street, Lovecraft Country, Hansel and Gretel -
Black Panther | the origins of T’Challa and Wakanda
Let’s take a stroll through the development of the Black Panther character, what elements had to change for this new film, and some real-world influences on the country of Wakanda!
Content Correction: Lesotho should be pronounced like “Luh-SOO-TOO”. Apologies!
Evan and Taylor’s projects:
videos, go watch Evan’s film work
sign up, Taylor’s weekly newsletter
Contact:
illiteratepod@gmail.com, email us
@illiteratepod, reach out on instagram
Extras:
trailer, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
article, history of Black Panther film attempts
video, Epic Rap Battle: Mansa Musa v Jeff Bezos
article, AkonCity
Other similar episodes to check out…Stan Lee, Justice League, Batman (part 1), Marvel’s What If?, Judas and the Black Messiah, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Da 5 Bloods
Customer Reviews
Become the Well Read Person you don’t have the time to be
I always hated being the person in the room afraid to chime into a conversation about a classic I haven’t read for fear of the inevitable “HOW HAVE YOU NOT READ IT” moment. This podcast perfectly recaps the book, while also giving niche jumping off points. I no longer have to end a conversation because I can’t relate a moment to a book I haven’t read.
Fast, fun and fascinating.
I got a sneak preview of this podcast last week and I can tell you that it's worth a listen. Thorough without dragging on and entertaining without being trivial, it's perfect for people who like culture podcasts, but don't like listening to hosts crack jokes for 40 minutes before getting to the goods. 9/9 would recommend.
Literal lols
I just drive home and literally laughed out loud an embarrassing amount. Simultaneously informative and hilarious, this will definitely be going to the top of my podcast feed.