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Bryan and Katie
On _This Film is Lit_ we finally settle the score on one simple question… Is the book really better than the movie? Bryan has a film degree. He watches the movie but doesn't read the book. Katie has two English degrees, so she does things the right way and reads the book before we watch the movie. Prepare to be wowed by our expertise and charm as we dissect all of your favorite film adaptations and decide whether the silver-screen or the written word did it better. Turn it up, settle in, and get ready for spoilers because This Film is Lit.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker - Review
We talk about all the things we liked, didn't like, and downright hated...
01:15:2501/01/2020
Christmas with the Kranks
With their daughter out of town the Kranks decide it’s finally time to skip Christmas. Much “comedy” ensues? It’s *Christmas with the Kranks*, and **This Film is Lit**.
- Let Me Sum Up
- Was that in the Book?
- Better in the Book
- Better in the Movie
- The Movie Nailed It
- Odds and Ends
- Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?
- Final Verdict
We're taking next week off, but we will have a review of ***Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker***
Next movie is **A Viewer's Choice Disney Film**
01:21:3725/12/2019
Prequel to Christmas with the Kranks - Die Hard Fan Polls, Good vs. Bad Christmas Movies, Christmas with the Kranks Preview
- We have a **Patreon!** https://www.patreon.com/thisfilmislit
- *Die Hard* Polls and Comments
- Good vs. Bad Christmas Movies
- ***Christmas with the Kranks*** Preview
https://www.patreon.com/thisfilmislit
46:3718/12/2019
Die Hard
Now I have a machine gun ho-ho-ho... It’s *Die Hard*, and **This Film is Lit**.
- Let Me Sum Up
- Guess Who?
- Was that in the Book?
- Better in the Book
- Better in the Movie
- The Movie Nailed It
- Odds and Ends
- Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?
- Final Verdict
Next movie is *Christmas with the Kranks*.
01:19:5011/12/2019
Knives Out Review - PATRON FEED SNEAK PEEK
We're releasing our review of Knives Out as a holiday gift to everyone, and to give you a taste of what you'll get when you support us for just $5 a month over on Patreon.
Patreon.com/thisfilmislit
43:2807/12/2019
Prequel to Die Hard - Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie? Patron Shout-out, Die Hard Preview
- *Patron Shout-Out*
- Debating with TFIL: **Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie?**
- **Die Hard** Preview
43:3404/12/2019
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Have you ever thought what it might be like to be squashed flat by a pancake? It’s *Cloud with a Chance of Meatballs*, and **This Film is Lit**.
- Let Me Sum Up
- Was that in the Book?
- Lost in Adaptation
- Better in the Book
- Better in the Movie
- The Movie Nailed It
- Odds and Ends
- Final Verdict
Next movie is *Die Hard*.
58:1627/11/2019
Prequel to Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs - Patreon Announcement, Prince Caspian Fan Polls, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Preview
- We have a **Patreon!** https://www.patreon.com/thisfilmislit
- *The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian* Polls and Comments
- ***Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs*** Preview
https://www.patreon.com/thisfilmislit
36:3920/11/2019
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
The kings and queens of old return to Narnia, and so do we... It’s *The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian*, and **This Film is Lit**.
- Let Me Sum Up
- Guess Who?
- Was that in the Book?
- Lost in Adaptation
- Better in the Book
- Better in the Movie
- The Movie Nailed It
- Odds and Ends
- Final Verdict
Next movie is *Cloudy with a Change of Meatballs*.
01:39:3113/11/2019
Prequel to The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian - Scary Stories Fan Polls, Prince Caspian Preview
- *Scary Stories to tell in the Dark* Polls and Comments
- ***The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian*** Preview
22:0206/11/2019
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
You want to listen to this very special intro. It's *Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark*, and **This Film is Lit**.
- Guess Who?
- Was that in the Book?
- Lost in Adaptation
- Better in the Book
- Better in the Movie
- The Movie Nailed It
- Odds and Ends
- Final Verdict
Next movie is **A SURPRISE!**
01:33:2430/10/2019
Prequel to a Spooky Mystery Episode - Interview with the Vampire Fan Polls, Spooky Book & Movie Recommendations
- *Interview with the Vampire* Polls and Comments
- Spooky Books and Movies We Recommend!
28:0623/10/2019
Interview with the Vampire
I couldn't come up with an intro. My brain is toast. Just like most of the vampires by the end of this movie. It’s *Interview with the Vampire*, and **This Film is Lit**.
- Let Me Sum Up
- Guess Who?
- Was that in the Book?
- Lost in Adaptation
- Better in the Book
- Better in the Movie
- The Movie Nailed It
- Odds and Ends
- Final Verdict
Next movie is *Hopefully Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark*.
01:42:1318/10/2019
Prequel to Interview with the Vampire - Holes Fan Polls, Evolution of the Vampire, Interview with the Vampire Preview
- *Holes* Polls
- Learning with TFIL: **Evolution of the Vampire**
- **Interview with the Vampire** Preview
45:3709/10/2019
Holes
Once upon a time there was a magical place where it never rained... And Shia Labeuof rapped the plot of a movie. It’s *Holes*, and **This Film is Lit**.
Guest Host - April Etmanski (No Such Thing as a Bad Movie Podcast)
- Guess Who?
- Was that in the Book?
- Lost in Adaptation
- Better in the Book
- Better in the Movie
- The Movie Nailed It
- Odds and Ends
- Final Verdict
Next movie is *Interview with the Vampire*.
02:04:0102/10/2019
Prequel to Holes - To All the Boys Fan Polls, Stories with Multiple Plotlines, Holes Preview
- *Tp All the Boys I've Loved Before* Polls
- Learning with TFIL: **Stories with Multiple Plotlines**
- **Holes** Preview
**UPDATED**
19:3524/09/2019
To All the Boys I've Loved Before
What would you do if all of your crushes suddenly found out how you felt about them? It’s *To All the Boys I've Loved Before*, and **This Film is Lit**.
- Let Me Sum Up
- Guess Who?
- Was that in the Book?
- Lost in Adaptation
- Better in the Book
- Better in the Movie
- The Movie Nailed It
- Odds and Ends
- Final Verdict
Next movie is *Holes*.
01:41:3918/09/2019
Children of the Corn
It's got corn. It's got children. This movie really lives up to its title. It’s *Children of the Corn*, and **This Film is Lit**.
- Let Me Sum Up
- Was that in the Book?
- Lost in Adaptation
- Better in the Book
- Better in the Movie
- The Movie Nailed It
- Odds and Ends
- Final Verdict
Next movie is *To All the Boys I've Loved Before*.
01:09:0103/09/2019
Prequel to Children of the Corn - Fantastic Mr. Fox Followup Poll, Creepy Kids Trope, Children of the Corn Prequel
- *Fantastic Mr. Fox* Polls
- Learning with TFIL: **Scary Children Trope**
- **Children of the Corn** Preview
25:0727/08/2019
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Three nasty farmers, one clever fox, and lots of planimetric symmetrical shots. It’s *Fantastic Mr. Fox*, and **This Film is Lit**.
- Let Me Sum Up
- Was that in the Book?
- Lost in Adaptation
- Better in the Book
- Better in the Movie
- The Movie Nailed It
- Odds and Ends
- Final Verdict
Next movie is *Children of the Corn*.
01:21:0020/08/2019
Prequel to Fantastic Mr. Fox - Return of the King Fan Polls, Stop Motion Animation, Fantastic Mr. Fox Preview
- LotR: Return of the King Fan Polls
- Learning with TFIL: **Stop Motion Animation**
- **Fantastic Mr. Fox** Preview
34:4213/08/2019
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
We're glad to be with you... here at the end of all things. It's The *Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King*, and **This Film is Lit.**
- Was that in the Book?
- Lost in Adaptation
- Better in the Book
- Better in the Movie
- The Movie Nailed It
- Odds and Ends
- Final Verdict
Next movie is ***Fantastic Mr. Fox***
03:05:2607/08/2019
Prequel to LotR: The Return of the King - The Cat in the Hat Fan Poll, Race and Racism in Middle-earth, Return of the King Preview
- **The Cat in the Hat** Fan Poll
- Learning with TFIL: **Your Fave is Problematic: Race and Racism in Middle-earth**
- **The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King** Preview
56:2231/07/2019
The Cat in the Hat
How much Mike Myers is too much Mike Myers? This much… Exactly this much Mike Myers… It’s *The Cat in the Hat*, and **This Film is Lit.**
- Let Me Sum Up
- Was that in the Book?
- Lost in Adaptation
- Better in the Book
- Better in the Movie
- The Movie Nailed It
- Odds and Ends
- Final Verdict
Next movie is *The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King*.
01:17:4823/07/2019
Prequel to The Cat in the Hat - Dr. Seuss, The Cat in the Hat Preview
- Learning with TFIL: **Dr. Seuss**
- **The Cat in the Hat** Preview
28:4016/07/2019
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The journey continues. The ring moves closer to Mordor, and the battle for Middle-earth begins… It’s *The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers*, and **This Film is Lit.**
- Let Me Sum Up
- Was that in the Book?
- Lost in Adaptation
- Better in the Book
- Better in the Movie
- The Movie Nailed It
- Odds and Ends
- Final Verdict
Next movie is ***Listener Choice: Dr. Seuss***
03:12:1809/07/2019
Prequel to LotR: The Two Towers - Brokeback Mountain Fan Poll, Constructed Language, The Two Towers Preview
- **Brokeback Mountain** Fan Poll
- Learning with TFIL: **Constructed Language**
- **The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers** Preview
25:5102/07/2019
Brokeback Mountain
It’s “that gay cowboy movie” that’s arguably not about gay cowboys… It’s *Brokeback Mountain*, and **This Film is Lit**.
- Let Me Sum Up
- Guess Who?
- Was that in the Book?
- Lost in Adaptation
- Better in the Book
- The Movie Nailed It
- Better in the Movie
- Odds and Ends
- Final Verdict
Next movie is *The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers*.
01:47:0825/06/2019
Prequel to Brokeback Mountain - Fellowship of the Ring Fan Poll, Pride Month, Brokeback Mountain Preview
- **The Fellowship of the Ring** Fan Poll
- **Pride Month** and why we're doing *Brokeback Mountain*
- **Brokeback Mountain** Preview
32:0518/06/2019
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them… It’s *The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring*, and **This Film is Lit.**
- Let Me Sum Up
- Guess Who?
- Was that in the Book?
- Lost in Adaptation
- Better in the Book
- Better in the Movie
- The Movie Nailed It
- Odds and Ends
- Final Verdict
Next movie is *Brokeback Mountain*.
03:06:2412/06/2019
Prequel to Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - Rear Window Fan Poll, Fellowship of the Ring Preview
- **Rear Window** Fan Poll
- **Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring** Preview
- Who almost played WHO?
36:0804/06/2019
Rear Window
From the master of suspense comes a study on love, loneliness, and the voyeuristic nature of film itself. It’s *Rear Window*, and **This Film is Lit.**
- Let Me Sum Up
- Was that in the Book?
- Lost in Adaptation
- Better in the Book
- Better in the Movie
- The Movie Nailed It
- Odds and Ends
- Final Verdict
Next movie is *Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring*.
01:16:0328/05/2019
Prequel to Rear Window - Crazy Rich Asians Fan Poll, Single Location Storytelling, Rear Window Preview
- **Crazy Rich Asians** Fan Poll
- Learning with TFIL: **Single Location Storytelling**
- **Rear Window** Preview
19:0121/05/2019
Crazy Rich Asians
Sometimes love is blind, and sometimes it’s a crazy mega-billionaire with an uber-controlling mom. It’s *Crazy Rich Asians*, and **This Film is Lit.**
- Let Me Sum Up
- Was that in the Book?
- Lost in Adaptation
- Better in the Book
- Better in the Movie
- The Movie Nailed It
- Odds and Ends
- Final Verdict
Next movie is *Rear Window*.
01:39:3821/05/2019
Prequel to Crazy Rich Asians - Hitchiker's Guide Fan Poll, Party Lit, Crazy Rich Asians Preview
- **Hitchhiker's Guide** Fan Poll
- Learning with TFIL: **Party Lit**
- **Crazy Rich Asians** Preview
27:2407/05/2019
Avengers: Endgame Review
Let's talk about Avengers: Endgame for 40 minutes. **Spoilers start at 8:20.**
38:5501/05/2019
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move. It’s *The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy*, and **This Film is Lit**.
- Let Me Sum Up
- Guess Who?
- Was that in the Book?
- Lost in Adaptation
- Better in the Book
- Better in the Movie
- The Movie Nailed It
- Odds and Ends
- Final Verdict
Next movie is *Crazy Rich Asians*.
01:38:2030/04/2019
Prequel to Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - The Absurd, Hitchhiker's Guide Preview
- Learning with TFIL: **The Absurd**
- **Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy** Preview
26:0723/04/2019
Pet Sematary
Sometimes dead is better... pretty sure he was talking about this movie. It's *Pet Sematary*, and **This Film is Lit.**
- Let Me Sum Up
- Was that in the Book?
- Lost in Adaptation
- Better in the Book
- Better in the Movie
- The Movie Nailed It
- Odds and Ends
- Final Verdict
Next movie is *Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy*.
01:09:1816/04/2019
Prequel to Pet Sematary - Came Back Wrong, Pet Semetary Preview
- Learning with TFIL: **Came Back Wrong**
- **Pet Sematary** Preview
22:1509/04/2019
Stardust
A bit of a special intro this week.
- Let Me Sum Up
- Guess Who?
- Was that in the Book?
- Lost in Adaptation
- Better in the Book
- Better in the Movie
- The Movie Nailed It
- Odds and Ends
- Final Verdict
Next movie is *Pet Semetary*.
01:34:0402/04/2019
Prequel to Stardust - Fantasy vs. Fairy Tale, Stardust Preview
- Learning with TFIL: **Fantasy vs. Fairy Tale**
- **Stardust** Preview
27:2826/03/2019
Ella Enchanted
No film has ever been more ruined by the mere existence of another movie than this one was by the existence of Shrek. It’s Ella Enchanted, and This Film is Lit.
- Let Me Sum Up
- Guess Who?
- Was that in the Book?
- Lost in Adaptation
- Better in the Book
- Better in the Movie
- The Movie Nailed It
- Odds and Ends
- Final Verdict
Next movie is *Stardust*.
01:33:1719/03/2019
Prequel to Ella Enchanted - Female Representation, Ella Enchanted Preview
- Chatting about Female Representation
- **Ella Enchanted** Preview
21:2712/03/2019
Mrs. Doubtfire
It’s a 90’s movie about Robin Williams dressing up as a woman to spend time with his kids, and it has aged about as well as you think. It’s *Mrs. Doubtfire*, and **This Film is Lit**.
- Let Me Sum Up
- Guess Who?
- Was that in the Book?
- Lost in Adaptation
- Better in the Book
- Better in the Movie
- The Movie Nailed It
- Odds and Ends
- Final Verdict
Next movie is *Nancy Drew* or *Ella Enchanted*.
01:23:2605/03/2019
Prequel to #43 - The Oscars, Mrs. Doubtfire Preview
- Chatting about the Oscars
- **Mrs. Doubtfire** Preview
39:0926/02/2019
#42 BlacKkKlansman
A true story about an undercover cop that infiltrates the KKK. The hook? He’s black. It’s *BlacKkKlansman*, and **This Film is Lit.**
- Let Me Sum Up
- Guess Who?
- Was that in the Book?
- Lost in Adaptation
- Better in the Book
- Better in the Movie
- The Movie Nailed It
- Odds and Ends
- Final Verdict
Next movie is *Mrs. Doubtfire*
01:22:3519/02/2019
Prequel to #42 - Adapting Real Life, BlacKKKlansman Preview
- Learning Things with TFIL: **Adapting Real Life**
- **BlacKKKlansman** Preview
22:1312/02/2019
#41 Minority Report (Feat. Aaron Rabi)
It's the year 2054 and murder is a thing of the past, but at what cost? It's *Minority Report*, and **This Film is Lit.**
- Guest Host: Aaron Rabi from **Philosophers in Space** and **Embrace the Void**
- Let Me Sum Up (Brief summary of short story and film)
- Guess Who? (Game show segment where Bryan guesses characters from the film based on book descriptions)
- Was that in the Book? (Exactly what the segment says. Bryan asks if certain elements from the movie are in the book)
- Lost in Adaptation/Philosophy (We dig deeper into the text, film, and philosophy)
- Better in the Book (Things Katie and Aaron preferred from the book)
- Better in the Movie (Things Katie and Aaron preferred from the movie)
- Odds and Ends
- Final Verdict (Katie and Aaron choose their favorite. Movie or book?)
01:29:1205/02/2019
Prequel to #41 - Guest host?, Tech Noir, Minority Report Preview
- Guess host for Minority Report episode: **Aaron Rabi** (Philosophers in Space, Embrace the Void)
- Learning Things with TFIL: **Tech Noir**
- **Minority Report** Preview
21:2829/01/2019