In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss 'A Clockwork Orange,' originally written by Anthony Burgess, before being adapted for the screen by the one and only Stanley Kubrick, the legendary filmmaker behind 'The Shining,' '2001: A Space Odyssey' and many more.

They discuss how Burgess created his own vernacular for the characters of his fictitious world, what the title actually means and the biggest difference between the movie and its source material.

UP NEXT: 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' by Manuel Puig, with film adaptations directed by Hector Babenco and Bill Condon.

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In this episode of Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast, Nate and Chris discuss 'Caught Stealing,' written by Charlie Huston, with a film adaptation directed by Darren Aronofsky, starring Austin Butler, Zoe Kravitz, Bad Bunny, Regina King and many more.

They also discuss the idea of the anti-hero -- someone you're asked to root for no matter how hard it gets -- and why it's so important for the lessons a character learns to be clear and present in the story.

UP NEXT: 'A Clockwork Orange' by Anthony Burgess with a film adaptation directed by Stanley Kubrick.

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In this special episode of Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast, Nate and Chris take a look at the literary titan Agatha Christie, known best for writing murder mystery novels and plays like "Murder on the Orient Express," "And Then There Were None" and "Witness for the Prosecution" that have become staples in Hollywood over the last 100 years.

They also discuss why readers and cinephiles love mystery, why Agatha's legacy is important despite some problematic language, her own mysterious disappearance and what it really means to create strong female characters.

SHOW NOTE: In the episode, Chris mentions a book about sleep. This book is "Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dream" by Matthew Walker.

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Patrick Bateman’s skincare routine might be flawless, but his moral compass is anything but. In this episode of Adaptation, Nate and Chris dive into Bret Easton Ellis’s 'American Psycho' and Mary Harron’s razor-sharp film adaptation. From Bateman’s obsession with appearances to the satire of Wall Street excess, we discuss how the book’s graphic horror translates to the screen, why Christian Bale’s performance became iconic, and whether Patrick Bateman is the ultimate unreliable narrator—or just a brilliant disguise.

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This week, Nate and Chris take a critical look at 'Forrest Gump'—both the chaotic novel by Winston Groom and the sentimental, Oscar-sweeping film adaptation. While the movie has long been a fan favorite and cultural touchstone, its politics are murky and its themes baffling. And the book? Let’s just say it didn’t age well. From problematic portrayals to incoherent narrative choices, we ask the question: why did this story become the classic it did? Spoiler alert: nostalgia might be doing a lot of heavy lifting.

Also: a very cursed trip to the moon, an orangutan named Sue, and the unfortunate case of Hollywood math.

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On this episode of Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast, Nate and Chris dive into Kazuo Ishiguro’s acclaimed novel The Remains of the Day and its Oscar-nominated 1993 film adaptation starring Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson. They explore how Ishiguro masterfully turns a seemingly mundane butler's journey into a gut-wrenching meditation on dignity, duty, emotional repression, and the pain of missed chances.

Chris shares why this is his most gifted and re-read book, including how a single Tom Waits song changed its ending. Nate breaks down why the film’s tone and structure didn't initially resonate with him and how the adaptation struggles (and sometimes succeeds) to translate Stevens’ interiority to the screen.

Expect thoughtful comparisons to Atonement, Pride and Prejudice, and even Murderbot, plus thoughts on Jurassic World: Rebirth and Denis Villeneuve taking on James Bond for Amazon.

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In this roaring episode of Adaptation: Book to Movie, Nate, Chris, and special guest Jack dig into Michael Crichton's 1990 techno-thriller 'Jurassic Park' and Steven Spielberg's 1993 blockbuster adaptation. From the deadly differences between book and film (spoiler: Hammond's not so cuddly in the novel) to Jeff Goldblum's inexplicable sex appeal and the logistics of dinosaur enclosures, the trio unpacks the science, the spectacle, and the Spielbergification of one of the most influential films ever made. Also discussed: video game flops, traumatizing childhood viewings, and the boys' picks for the ultimate "movie night for the boys."

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In this special solo episode of Adaptation: Book to Movie, Nate shares what he and co-host Chris plan to cover for the rest of the year including 'Forrest Gump,' 'American Psycho,' 'Wicked' and 'The Housemaid.' He also shares that they've developed a new format for their conversations to be rolled out in a few weeks featuring more back-and-forth discussions and reviews. A must-listen for fans of books, movies, and adaptation culture!

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