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Two friends discuss some of the world's most popular stories and how they have been adapted into musicals, movies, animated features, etc. Come along as we dive into the changes that were made and as we take a look behind the scenes. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes please email us at ericandromi@willingtoadapt.com.

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S3E9 The Hunger Games: Book VS Movie

What would you do if you were forced to compete in a murderous child competition for the entertainment of a manipulative society? Journey into a dystopian world with Eric and Romi as they dissect the inspiration of this modern classic. Find out what inspired Suzanne Collins to write this hit book and what went on behind the scenes of the making of the movie that took America by storm.

1h 29m
12/16/2025

S3E8 A Christmas Carol: Book VS The Jim Carrey Film (2009)

Merry Christmas! Which version of A Christmas Carol is the best? In this yuletide episode Eric and Romi spread some Christmas cheer with an in-depth look at Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol and the 2009 film starring Jim Carrey, and directed by Robert Zemeckis. Who knew that Christmas stories could be so scary? For that matter this movie adaptation that used state of the art "motion capture" technology perhaps unnerved people more than spread joy. This adaptation was the nail in the coffin for such technology. Come along and discover Victorian England and the true meaning of Christmas.

1h 10m
12/01/2025

S3E7 Sabrina Pt2: The 1995 Version

A girl falls in love with a boy who doesn't know that she exists until she becomes beautiful, and now he is ready to ruin his engagement and his family business to have her. To stop this his brother attempts to seduce the girl but ends up seduced himself...Sounds comlpicated? Not really...Fun? Definitely. When director Sydney Pollack re-made the classic film Sabrina for a 90s audience it did not do well at all, but it has maintained a type of cult classic following. This film is much longer than the original, and even though the plot stays the same, does this remake "fix" some of the problems of the original film?

58 min
11/08/2025

S3E6 Sabrina Pt1: The 1954 Version

A girl falls in love with a boy who doesn't know that she exists until she becomes beautiful, and now he is ready to ruin his engagement and his family business to have her. To stop this his brother attempts to seduce the girl but ends up seduced himself...Sounds comlpicated? Not really...Fun? Definitely. Sabrina from the 1950s has stood the test of time but did you know that the making of it was far more complicated than it appears? This classic film has enthralled audiences and Audrey Hepburn fans for decades but what makes it so great? Does it actually still hold up. In preperation of discussing the 1990s remake Eric and Romi look behind the scenes at the original film and all the craziness and romance therein.

59 min
10/24/2025

S3E5 Tower of Terror Pt2: The Movie

Happy Halloween! Join Eric and Romi as they look deep into a true 90s Halloween cult classic with a cheesy, yet thrilling, story. This episode takes a good glimpse behind the scenes at the making of the movie, and how it was made. Disney's The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror has remained an immensly popular attraction for over thirty years, but many people do not know that in the late 90s Disney made the attraction into a movie for television. Written and directed by D.J. MacHale, the co-creator of Are You Afraid of the Dark, this movie helped pave the way for Disney to create other movies based on their attraction.

1h 14m
10/17/2025

S3E4 Tower of Terror Pt1: The Ride

"You've just crossed over into... the Twilight Zone." Disney's The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror has remained an immensly popular attraction for over thirty years, but many people do not know that in the late 90s Disney made the attraction into a movie for television. Written and directed by D.J. MacHale, the co-creator of Are You Afraid of the Dark, this cult classic helped pave the way for Disney to create other movies based on their attraction. In the first part, join Eric and Romi as they do a deep investigation behind the scenes, and backstage, at the creation of this thrill ride, and what makes it unique and hauntingly enduring.

53 min
10/10/2025

S3E3 Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events Pt3: The Netflix Show

When the writor of the books writes for the TV show it should be exactly like the books, right? Not neccessarily. In this third, and final, part, join Eric and Romi as they explore the hit Netflix adaptation of A Series of Unfortunate Events. Is it better or worse than the movie? Does it change the books or just expand on them? Immerse yourself in the mysterious world of Lemony Snicket as Eric and Romi launch their third season with an in-depth look at the book series and adaptations that continue to confound and entertain children and adults alike. The three Baudelaire orphans struggle to evade a sinister man, yet bad actor, named Count Olaf, who is hell-bent on getting his hands on their parent's fortune no matter what. What is the enigmatic organization called V.F.D. and what is going on with all these murders and fires? More importantly why would anyone want to watch a movie that is self-proclaimed to be filled with nothing but woe?

1 hr
10/03/2025

S3E2 Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events Pt2: The Movie

How can you combine three books into one movie? In this episode Eric and Romi look behind the scenes at the making of the hit 2004 film adaptation of A Series of Unfortunate Events, starring Jim Carrey. Discover what changes were made from the books and why? Immerse yourself in the mysterious world of Lemony Snicket as Eric and Romi launch their third season with an in-depth look at the book series and adaptations that continue to confound and entertain children and adults alike. The three Baudelaire orphans struggle to evade a sinister man, yet bad actor, named Count Olaf, who is hell-bent on getting his hands on their parent's fortune no matter what. What is the enigmatic organization called V.F.D. and what is going on with all these murders and fires? More importantly why would anyone want to watch a movie that is self-proclaimed to be filled with nothing but woe?

54 min

Two friends discuss some of the world's most popular stories and how they have been adapted into musicals, movies, animated features, etc. Come along as we dive into the changes that were made and as we take a look behind the scenes. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes please email us at ericandromi@willingtoadapt.com.

Creator

K&R Krew Media
Years Active

2023 - 2026
Episodes

79
Rating

Clean
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Willing to Adapt