In this Episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss 'The Odyssey' as attributed to Homer, as well as its film adaptation by Christopher Nolan, starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland.

For their discussion, they're joined by Chris's longtime friend Greg! The trio discusses how a story like this one can last for so very long, why film adaptations are rare and who we'd cast in an adaptation of our own.

UP NEXT: 'Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris

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In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris step away from films to discuss Alex Haley's 'Roots' — the epic story of the author's lineage including the famous story of Kunta Kinte, as well as its miniseries adaptation from 1977.

They discuss what's it's like to fit several generations of stories into a single book, how it translates to screens and why the miniseries was watched by so, so many people.

UP NEXT: 'The Odyssey' by Homer and its adaptation. by Christopher Nolan

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In this episode of Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast, Nate and Chris are joined by Brett Shand to discuss Philip K. Dick's novelette 'Minority Report' and its film adaptation directed by Steven Spielberg starring Tom Cruise.

They discuss the questions posed by Dick and how Spielberg followed suit -- a tred he's leaned into for his latest feature, 'Disclosure Day,' as well. Additionally, they discuss how this text and be both lofty and accessible at the same time -- and what exactly makes the movie endlessly rewatchable.

UP NEXT: Alex Haley's 'Roots: The Saga of an American Family'

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In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss Sapphire's novel 'Push' and it's film adaptation 'Precious,' directed by Lee Daniels.

They discuss how and why the story came to be, as well as the ways it's been viewed by the public at large for several decades now. Additionally, they discuss the importance of Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz, Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry and Mary J. Blige to the film's trajectory of success.

UP NEXT: 'Minority Report' by Philip K. Dick, directed by Steven Spielberg

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In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris are joined by Chris's longtime friend Jay to discuss Daphne du Maurier's 'Rebecca,' and its famous film adaptations -- one by the great Alfred Hitchcock and the other by Ben Wheatley via Netflix.

They discuss what makes this a unique story among the canon of Gothic literature, why the protagonist is never given a name, and, naturally, how Anne Hathaway could fit into this story.

UP NEXT: 'Push' by Sapphire and its film adaptation, "Precious," directed by Lee Daniels.

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"Adaptation Theme"

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In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell; a foundational text in our understanding of modern politics -- or is it?

From the original 1954 animated film covertly funded by the CIA (!!!) to the most recent adaptation starring Seth Rogen, we discuss this story's strange path through history.

UP NEXT: 'Rebecca' by Daphne du Maurier

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In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss Lauren Weisberger's 'The Devil Wears Prada' and its film adaptation starring Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep.

They discuss what makes this story accessible despite being set in the world of high fashion, as well as what makes the movie a cultural touchpoint.

UP NEXT: 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell and it's various film adaptations

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Chris and Nate are joined by returning guest Blair, as well as our good friend Ariel, to discuss the 2019 travesty of a film, Tom Hooper's 'Cats' -- famously based on the Andrew Lloyd Webber stage show, which is less well known for its original source material, a series of poems by T. S. Elliot.

Listen at your own risk - this brought out the goofiest of all of us! - to hear conversation about the movie's supposed plot, a smash or pass game, and many, many laughs.

UP NEXT: 'The Devil Wears Prada' by Lauren Weisberger & its film adaptation directed by David Frankel

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