This Film is Lit all Episodes with AI Transcript

#40 Bird Box

It's the Netflix sensation that's sweeping the nation, and we're doing this whole episode blindfolded. It’s *Bird Box*, 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 *Minority Report* featuring Aaron Rabi from **Philosophers in Space** and **Embrace the Void**!

01:33:5822/01/2019

Prequel to #40 - Netflix Original?, Bird Box Preview

- Learning Things with TFIL: **Netflix Original?** - **Bird Box** Preview

28:2115/01/2019

#39 Mary Poppins

In turn of the century London, a magical nanny employs music and adventure to help mend the bonds between 2 children and their father. It’s *Mary Poppins*, 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 *Bird Box*!

01:28:2008/01/2019

Prequel to #39 - Q&A, Mary Poppins Preview

- **We answer all of your questions!** - ***Mary Poppins*** Preview

01:00:3001/01/2019

#38 A Christmas Story

One of the most iconic Christmas movies of all time, based on a series of short stories for Playboy magazine. It’s *A Christmas Story*, 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 *Mary Poppins*!

01:03:3623/12/2018

Prequel to #38 - Voice-over in Film, A Christmas Story Preview

- Learning Things with TFIL: **Voice-over in Film** - **A Christmas Story** Preview

30:5918/12/2018

#37 Night at the Museum

A thrilling family romp with dinosaurs, ancient civilizations, and problematic love stories. It’s *Night at the Museum*, 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 - Final Verdict

01:07:4311/12/2018

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - Review Special

Let's talk about the crimes of *The Crimes of Grindelwald*. **Good stuff** at the beginning. **Bad stuff** starts around the 29:00 minute mark.

02:18:1007/12/2018

Prequel to #37 - Fictionalizing Historical Figures, Night at the Museum Preview

- Learning Things with TFIL: **Fictionalizing Historical Figures** - **Night at the Museum** Preview

24:3704/12/2018

#36 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Horcruxes, Hallows, hatred, and hope... It’s *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2*, and **This Film is Lit**. - Muggle Questions with Trevor - Better in the Book - Better in the Movie - The Movie Nailed It - General Discussion - Final Verdict

03:18:1927/11/2018

#35 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

It's the beginning of the end. It’s *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1*, and **This Film is Lit**. - Muggle Questions with Trevor - Better in the Book - Better in the Movie - The Movie Nailed It - General Discussion

03:10:2720/11/2018

Prequel to #35 - Satisfying Endings, Cluster Headaches, Deathly Hallows Preview

- Learning Things with TFIL: **Satisfying Endings** - Little Learning Things: **Cluster Headaches** - **Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows** Preview

40:0013/11/2018

#34 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Harry delves into the past of the world's darkest wizard, and navigates the complexities of teenage romance. It’s *Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince*, and **This Film is Lit**. - Muggle Questions with Trevor - Better in the Book (5:33) - Better in the Movie (1:50:24) - The Movie Nailed It (2:07:42) - General Discussion (2:19:19) - Final Verdict (2:28:55)

02:31:1106/11/2018

Prequel to #34 - Revisiting Third Person Limited, Half-Blood Prince Preview, Pottermore Wand Quiz

- Learning Things with TFIL: **Revisiting Third Person Limited Perspective** - **Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince** Preview - We discover our wands with the **Pottermore Wand Quiz**

40:3530/10/2018

#33 Sleepy Hollow

Tim Burton adapts one of America’s most treasured scary stories. It turns out pretty much exactly how you’d imagine. It’s *Sleepy Hollow*, and **This Film is Lit**. - Let Me Sum Up - Guess Who? - Was that in the Book? - Better in the Book - Better in the Movie - Odds and Ends - Final Verdict

01:13:2923/10/2018

Prequel to #33 - Headless Horseman Folklore, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Preview

- Learning Things with TFIL: **Headless Horseman Folklore** - **The Legend of Sleepy Hollow** Preview

27:4016/10/2018

#32 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

At the beginning of the film Tonks tells Harry, "We'll explain everything later." Surely they must not have meant in this movie. It’s *Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix*, and **This Film is Lit**. - Muggle Questions with Trevor - Better in the Book (11:44) - Better in the Movie (2:20:53) - The Movie Nailed It (2:45:36) - General Discussion (3:06:15) - Final Verdict (3:25:01)

03:28:2109/10/2018

Prequel to #32 - Evil vs EVIL in HP, Order of the Phoenix Preview

- Learning Things with TFIL: **Evil vs EVIL in HP** - **Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix** Preview

32:5802/10/2018

#31 Where the Wild Things Are

A mischeivious child, a fantastical island, and a wild rumpus. It's one of the most beloved children's books of all time. It's *Where the Wild Things Are*, 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 - Final Verdict

01:05:3425/09/2018

Prequel to #31 - Banned Books Week, Where the Wild Things Are Preview

- Learning Things with TFIL: **Banned Books Week** - **Where the Wild Things Are** Preview

22:0618/09/2018

#30 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, or as Katie likes to call it, Harry Potter and the Year No One Got a Back-to-School Haircut. It’s *Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire*, and **This Film is Lit**. - Muggle Questions with Trevor - Better in the Book - Better in the Movie - The Movie Nailed It - Final Verdict

02:54:2511/09/2018

Prequel to #30 - Still Growing Up with HP, Goblet of Fire Preview

- Learning Things with TFIL: **Still Growing Up** - **Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire** Preview

54:4604/09/2018

#29 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

It’s Harry’s third year. He’s taking electives, playing quidditch and learning about his convicted murderer of a god father. It’s *Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban*, and **This Film is Lit**. - Muggle Questions with Trevor - Better in the Book - Better in the Movie - The Movie Nailed It - Final Verdict

01:37:0828/08/2018

Prequel to #29 - Growing Up, Prisoner of Azkaban Preview, Patronus Quiz

- Learning Things with TFIL: **Growing Up** - **Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban** Preview - Pottermore Patronus Quiz

42:1621/08/2018

#28 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts for his second year, and danger follows him. It’s *Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets*, and **This Film is Lit**. - Muggle Questions with Trevor - Better in the Book - Better in the Movie - The Movie Nailed It - Final Verdict

01:51:2314/08/2018

Prequel to #28 - Laying Thematic Groundwork, HP and the Chamber of Secrets Preview

- Learning Things with TFIL: **Laying Thematic Groundwork** - **Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets** Preview

41:4107/08/2018

#27 Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone

On his 11th birthday a young orphan discovers he’s a wizard and begins a magical journey to fulfill his destiny. It’s *Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone*, and **This Film is Lit**. - Muggle Questions with Trevor - Better in the Book - Better in the Movie - The Movie Nailed It - Final Verdict

01:50:1831/07/2018

Prequel to #27 - Third Person Limited Perspective, HP and the Sorcerer's Stone Preview, Sorted by Buzzfeed

- Mini Learning Things with TFIL: **Third Person Limited** - **Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone** Preview - We get sorted into our Hogwarts houses by a very suspect Buzzfeed quiz

46:5024/07/2018

#26 The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Making friends, finding love, healing wounds, and a tunnel song. It’s *The Perks of Being a Wallflower*, and **This Film is Lit**.

01:12:3617/07/2018

Prequel to #26 - Young Adult Novels, The Perks of Being a Wallflower Preview, PSA: Don't Steal Joy

- Learning Things with TFIL: **Young Adult Novels** - **The Perks of Being a Wallflower** Preview - PSA: Don't Steal Joy

44:5510/07/2018

#25 Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

It's probably made more people cry than any other talking animal movie. It's *Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey*, and **This Film is Lit.**

50:1503/07/2018

Prequel to #25 - Black Sails, Animal Stories, Homeward Bound: The Incedible Journey Preview

- **Black Sails** "Review" - Learning Things with TFIL: **Animal Stories** - **Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey** Preview

28:3426/06/2018

#24 Jurassic Park

A cautionary tale of dinosaurs, greed, and the sexiest PHD since Indiana Jones. It’s *Jurassic Park* and **This Film is Lit**.

01:31:1219/06/2018

Prequel to #24 - Cautionary Tales, Jurassic Park Preview

- Learning Things with TFIL: **Cautionary Tales** - **Jurassic Park** Preview

33:3812/06/2018

#23 The Martian

A celebration of exploration, science, the resiliency of the human spirit, and potatoes. It’s *The Martian*, and **This Film is Lit**.

01:20:1705/06/2018

Prequel to #23 - Solo Review, Epistolary Novels, The Martian Preview

- **Solo** Review - Learning Things with TFIL: **Epistolary Novels** - **The Martian** Preview

57:0229/05/2018

#22 The Stepford Wives

Outdated institutions, robotic replacements, and a neighborhood where everything seems just a little bit off. It’s *The Stepford Wives*, and **This Film is Lit.**

01:21:4522/05/2018

Prequel to #22 - Gender Roles, The Stepford Wives Preview

- Defining our terms: **Gender Roles** - **The Stepford Wives** Preview

27:3515/05/2018

#21 Matilda

A sci-fi classic that has absolutely no time for fascists. It’s *Matilda*, and **This Film is Lit**.

01:08:5508/05/2018

Prequel to #21 - Avengers: Infinity War Review, Scifi vs. Fantasy, Matilda Preview

- **Avengers: Infinity War** Review (Spoiler-Free) - Learning Things with TFIL: **The Difference between Scifi and Fantasy** - **Matilda** Preview

59:1701/05/2018

#20 Stand by Me

A coming-of-age tale about friendship, death, and the importance of knowing train schedules. It’s *Stand by Me*, and **This Film is Lit**.

01:06:5224/04/2018

Prequel to #20 - Coming-of-Age Stories, Stand by Me/The Body Preview

We have a new prequel segment! - **Learning Things with TFIL**: *Coming-of-Age Story* - *Stand by Me/The Body* Preview

45:1717/04/2018

#19 Love, Simon

A coming of age tale about a boy with a secret. It’s *Love, Simon* and **This Film is Lit**.

01:36:3710/04/2018

#18 Ready Player One

We break down Steven Spielberg's latest blockbuster. Based on the best-selling novel by Ernest Cline, it's *Ready Player One*, and **This Film is Lit.**

01:32:0803/04/2018

#17 The Princess Diaries

An ordinary teenage girl discovers that she’s the heir to the throne of a small European country. It’s *The Princess Diarie*s, and **This Film is Lit**.

01:20:1027/03/2018

Prequel to #17 - The Princess Diaries and Ready Player One Previews

- *The Princess Diaries* Preview - *Ready Player One* Preview

34:2320/03/2018

#16 A Wrinkle in Time

We break down the 2018 adaptation of *A Wrinkle in Time*! **Spoilers!!!**

01:16:0213/03/2018

Prequel to #16 - Everything Sucks! Review, A Wrinkle in Time Preview

- ***Everything Sucks!*** Review - ***A Wrinkle in Time*** Preview

36:1406/03/2018

#15 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Whoever wrote *Forrest Gump* should probably sue the screenwriter of this film. Oh wait... it's the same person? That makes sense. It's *The Curious Case of Benjamin Button* and **This Film is Lit**.

01:08:1627/02/2018

Prequel to #15 - Black Panther Review, Benjamin Button Preview

- *Black Panther* Review - *The Curious Case of Benjamin Button* Preview

46:0220/02/2018