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Adaptation: Book to Movie

Adaptation: Book to Movie

By: Nate Day Chris Anderson
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Thoughtful analysis and conversations about the historical significance and cultural contexts of the most beloved, forgotten, and important film adaptations of books.

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Episodes
  • Ep. 35: Alfred Hitchcock & Netflix Dive into 'Rebecca'
    May 28 2026

    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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    Hosts: Nate Day, Chris Anderson

    Special Guest: Jay Weiler

    Producer: Nate Day

    "Adaptation Theme"

    • Written by: Chris Anderson, Jem Zornow
    • Performed by: Chris Anderson, Jem Zornow, Nate Day
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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • Ep. 34: Is 'Animal Farm' Propaganda? Has it Ever Been?
    May 14 2026

    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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    Hosts: Nate Day, Chris Anderson

    Producer: Nate Day

    "Adaptation Theme"

    • Written by: Chris Anderson, Jem Zornow
    • Performed by: Chris Anderson, Jem Zornow, Nate Day
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Ep. 33: 'The Devil Wears Prada' & the Year of Anne Hathaway
    Apr 30 2026

    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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    Hosts: Nate Day, Chris Anderson

    Producer: Nate Day

    "Adaptation Theme"

    • Written by: Chris Anderson, Jem Zornow
    • Performed by: Chris Anderson, Jem Zornow, Nate Day
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    1 hr and 2 mins
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