The Book Is Better - Book to Film Adaptation Reviews

S03E16 — Frankenstein

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:06:34 GMT

Alright baby listeners… you’ve had almost 200 years to read Frankenstein, so we’re not holding back.

This week we’re talking about the original story, the one that somehow started everything, and then diving into multiple film versions that all looked at that same idea and said, “what if we did something completely different?”

We get into the book itself, the choices that still don’t make sense (yes, we’re looking at you, Victor), and why the creature might actually be the most sympathetic character in the whole story… depending on who’s telling it. Then we jump into the movies, from the iconic 1931 version to the newer adaptations, and try to figure out why no one can seem to agree on what this story is supposed to be.

There’s science, there’s chaos, there’s questionable decisions, and at least one version that had us genuinely asking, “why did they do that?” Baby listeners, this one is messy, philosophical, and a little bit unhinged… just like the story itself.

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S03E15 — Project Hail Mary

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:02:07 GMT

Alright baby listeners… we kept waiting for one of us to turn on it, and it just didn’t happen.

We all kind of landed in the same place on this one. The book does what books do best, it slows down, builds things out, and lets you sit in the story a little longer. And then the movie comes in and instead of ruining it… it actually holds up.

Like, it’s not the exact same experience, but it still feels right. The pacing works, the choices mostly make sense, and we weren’t sitting there asking “why would they do that” every five minutes, which already puts it ahead of a lot of adaptations.

We talk through the differences, what each version leans into, and why this ended up being one of those rare times where it doesn’t feel like you have to pick a side.

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S03E14 — Universal Trip Recap

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:50:14 GMT

Alright baby listeners, this week we’re stepping away from book adaptations and heading straight into theme park chaos. We’re recapping our trip to Universal Studios in Orlando and sharing everything that made the adventure memorable. There were incredible rides, a few unexpected moments, and plenty of laughs along the way as we experienced the parks together.

We talk about the attractions that impressed us the most, the moments that caught us off guard, and why some rides instantly became favorites. It’s part travel story, part family chaos, and completely different from our usual episodes. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like exploring a massive theme park with our crew, baby listeners, this episode gives you the full ride.

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S03E13 — Total Recall

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 04:35:42 GMT

Alright baby listeners, this week we’re heading to Mars… or are we? We’re diving into Total Recall, where memory is optional, reality is questionable, and Arnold Schwarzenegger solves existential crises with explosives. The original Philip K. Dick story is sharp, compact, and deeply unsettling, playing with identity in a way that leaves you slightly dizzy. The movie takes that same concept and says, “What if we add mutants, political uprising, and the most aggressively 90s action energy imaginable?” We talk about what makes the short story so clever, why the movie is wildly entertaining even when it abandons subtlety, and whether the spectacle enhances the idea or completely bulldozes it. Is it all a dream? Is it implanted memory? Does it even matter once someone says, “Get to the chopper” energy in space? Baby listeners, this one is chaotic in the best way.

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S03E12 — Jurassic Park: The Lost World

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 23:03:08 GMT

Alright baby listeners, buckle up, because this episode fought us every step of the way. We’re talking The Lost World: Jurassic Park, a sequel that somehow managed to give us more dinosaurs and less joy. We break down why Michael Crichton’s book, while not his strongest, still feels thoughtful and intentional, and why the movie feels like it was assembled by committee five minutes before filming started. We rant about wasted potential, weird chemistry, and the difference between tension and noise, all while asking the same question over and over: how did this follow one of the greatest movies ever made? Come for the dinosaurs, stay for the disbelief, and learn an important life lesson—greed never ends well, especially when it involves prehistoric murder machines.

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S03E11 — Dracula

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:05:19 GMT

Sink your teeth into this one baby listeners. This week on The Book Is Better, we tackle the granddaddy of vampire lore: Dracula. From Bram Stoker’s surprisingly Christian, diary-driven nightmare to a century of wildly different film adaptations, we debate what actually makes this story work. We cover everything from creepy castles and plague ships to tragic love retcons, over-the-top sensuality, and why Mina deserves way more respect. It’s gothic, it’s chaotic, and it proves that sometimes the scariest thing isn’t the vampire—it’s what filmmakers do to the source material.

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S03 E10 — The Housemaid

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Trust no one. Especially the people who pay you. In this episode of The Book Is Better, we dive into The Housemaid, a psychological thriller that keeps twisting the knife just when you think you’re safe. We cover deeply uncomfortable power dynamics and jaw-dropping reveals.Come unpack what works so well in the book and how the movie adapts those moments for maximum gasp-factor. Expect multiple moments of “wait… WHAT?” because this story does not play fair.

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S03E09 — How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 03:33:38 GMT

You’re a mean one… or are you? We are looking at How the Grinch Stole Christmas in all its forms, from the perfectly concise Dr. Seuss book to the iconic 1966 special, the chaotic Jim Carrey version, and the surprisingly heartfelt 2018 animated film. We debate villain backstories, Cindy Lou Who’s glow-up, Max being the real MVP, and why this story still hits us right in the feelings. Cozy, chaotic, and full of Christmas cheer, this episode proves the Grinch might just have the biggest heart of all.

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S03E08 — Paddington

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:32:29 GMT

Grab a marmalade sandwich and your coziest sweater, because we’re talking Paddington! This week, we compare the delightfully episodic book to the movie that said, “Yes, but what if we add a villain, a heist, and emotional growth?” From bath-time disasters and escalator confusion to found family, British charm, and one very polite bear, we break down why both versions work so well—and why this story somehow feels like a warm hug wrapped in a duffle coat.

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S03E07 — The Wizard of OZ

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 01:08:09 GMT

We’re off to see the wizard—and unpack a century’s worth of chaos along the way! With tin men who literally chop themselves apart to witches who melt faster than you can say “Technicolor,” we’re breaking down The Wizard of Oz like you’ve never heard it before. Join the family as we wander down the yellow brick road comparing Baum’s bizarre original to Hollywood’s sparkly fever dream. Expect laughs, trivia, and just a pinch of flying monkey trauma.

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S03E06 — The Running Man

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 22:41:34 GMT

Get ready for glitter, guns, and government corruption—it’s The Running Man! 💥 What started as Stephen King’s dark takedown of a dying society became an 80s fever dream where Arnold kills people on live TV… for fun! We’re breaking down the book’s bleak brilliance, the movie’s glorious chaos, and why dystopia apparently looks best with shoulder pads. Spoiler: the movie may win the crowd, but the book wins the soul.

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S03E05 — Jurassic Park

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:03:20 GMT

Hold on to your butts, it’s Jurassic Park! With ruthless billionaires and baby dinos to chaos theory and that iconic “clever girl,” we’re diving deep into the prehistoric difference between Crichton’s dark, nerdy novel and Spielberg’s blockbuster masterpiece. Expect family debates, scientific shade, and more screaming than Lex in the kitchen scene. The takeaway? The book bites harder, but the movie roars louder!

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S03E04 — The Thursday Murder Club

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:12:51 GMT

Put on the kettle and grab your magnifying glass, besties—it’s The Thursday Murder Club! With sassy retirees and fake priests and more bodies than a British Bake Off weekend, we’re unpacking every twist and tea spill between book and film. The gang’s solving crimes, stirring gossip, and possibly sedating their spouses (it’s fine, probably). Join us as we decide which version cracks the case—and which one should’ve stayed buried in the garden.

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S03E03 — 1984

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 13:19:46 GMT

What happens when social satire gets a steampunk glow-up? We’re diving into 1884, where the book’s biting commentary on class and control morphs into a full-blown cinematic rebellion. Expect gears, grime, and government gone wild. Plus all our usual family banter as we decide which version really rules the revolution.

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S03E02 — The Poseidon Adventure

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:37:04 GMT

Grab your life jackets, baby listeners—we’re diving into The Poseidon Adventure! 🚢 From rogue waves and upside-down ballrooms to a reverend who really needs to chill, we’re breaking down the wild differences between book and film. Expect fiery deaths, awkward romances, and Shelley Winters absolutely stealing the show. Come for the chaos, stay for the family banter—this episode proves that sometimes disaster is just more fun on screen.

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S03E01 — Annihilation

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 13:36:14 GMT

Welcome to season three, baby listeners — and we’re diving straight into the weird with Annihilation. Think body horror, shimmer rainbows, and an alien bear that screams like your dead teammate (yep, nightmare fuel). In true Book Is Better fashion, we break down how VanderMeer’s trippy, nameless expedition turned into Hollywood’s neon fever dream, complete with Oscar Isaac flashbacks and a finale that left us all wondering if anyone’s really themselves.

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S02E21 — The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:52:26 GMT

The book is a magical island-hopping journey with deep spiritual moments, dragon transformations, and just the right amount of sea serpent chaos. The movie? A glowy, green fog mess that tries to force a plot where there wasn’t one—and somehow makes Eustace less annoying and more interesting than anyone else.

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S02E20 — Prince Caspian

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:01:00 GMT

We’re back in Narnia—where centuries have passed, trees are silent, and Caspian suddenly has a jawline and unresolved feelings for Susan. The book meanders with deep themes minus our favorite talking beavers; the movie says “what if Aragorn, but teenaged?” We’ve got opinions, laughs, and one big question: did anyone actually want that castle raid scene?

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S02E19 — The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:02:22 GMT

We opened the wardrobe and walked straight into a world of epic battles, deep magic, and one extremely dramatic witch. The book gave us cozy allegory and Turkish Delight; the movie gave us slow-mo action and a fur coat budget for days. Join us as we unpack what worked, what didn't, and why Lucy Pevensie deserves more respect.

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S02E18 — Artemis Fowl

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 22:06:31 GMT

Welcome to the magical trainwreck that is Artemis Fowl, where the book gave us a cold-blooded boy genius and the movie handed us a confused surfer in designer sunglasses. We’re breaking down fairy kidnappings, missing character arcs, and a plot so scrambled it might’ve been written by a troll with a head injury. From unhinged jaw moments (literally) to “Did they even read the book?” energy, this episode is part therapy, part roast, and 100% proof that the book was better. Bring snacks. We’re going in.

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S02E17 — The Godfather

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:47:50 GMT

We made them an offer they couldn’t refuse—and then debated whether the book or the movie actually delivered. We’re talking horse heads, gender politics, and why Michael might be the least charismatic protagonist of all time. Spoiler: it’s a crime saga, but the real drama is in the pacing.

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S02E16 — How To Train Your Dragon

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 02:59:12 GMT

Turns out, the How to Train Your Dragon book and movie are about as similar as a Viking and a housecat. We dove into the wildly different plots, questionable dragon names, and yes, the infamous “breast hat” made a comeback. The live action remake gave us feelings, but the animated original still holds the dragon crown.

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S02E15 — Silo: Season 2

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 14:58:32 GMT

We re-enter the silo armed with wild theories, questionable tech knowledge, and zero chill. Will Juliette crack the code or just break another server? Tune in for bold predictions, reluctant IT villains, and the strong possibility that Bernard’s about to lose his last marble.

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S02E14 — Silo: Season 1

Sat, 31 May 2025 14:14:18 GMT

What do you get when you mix post-apocalyptic drama, endless stairs, and a strict “no questions asked” policy? A book we couldn’t put down and a show that made us yell “just read the manual!” at the screen. We’re talking secrets, sabotage, and whether we’d survive five minutes in a silo (spoiler: probably not).

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S02E13 — Flatland

Mon, 12 May 2025 21:24:54 GMT

Get ready to enter Flatland, where everyone’s a shape, women are literal lines, and political satire stabs as sharp as a triangle’s point. We’re breaking down the wildest novella you didn’t know you needed and the bizarre animated movie that tried (and sort of failed?) to bring it to life. Come for the Victorian shade, stay for the math jokes and CGI chaos.

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S02E12 — Howl's Moving Castle

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 14:02:12 GMT

We have a super special guest with us this week to talk about one of his favorite movies. Introducing... Nathan! He’s here to guide us through all the ins and outs—especially if he “remembers correctly” (We love you, Nathan!). Even though some of the characters can be total jerks at times, this book/movie departure was a fun step into the whimsical world created Diana Jones.

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S02E11 — The Hobbit

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 18:14:10 GMT

Let's be honest, The Hobbit movies could have been one movie. But because we love you, baby listeners, we watched all three!Check out our review of the book-to-film adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien's original take on the world of Middle Earth, and let us know what you think.

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S02E10 — Mickey 7 / Mickey 17

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:21:18 GMT

What do you get when you combine a book all four of us love, a movie release we've been waiting patiently for over two years to see, and one director who just does not understand the source material?

The answer — you (unfortunately) get a film that had a ton of promise based on a great book that left us bummed... and, honestly, kind of annoyed.

Hear our family's take on the book-to-film adaptation of Mickey 7, including some rants about political commentary gone rogue.

CORRECTION: We incorrectly state during this episode that Darius Blank was not mentioned in Mickey 7. This is inaccurate; Blank is mentioned in the book but not portrayed as a murder-loving psycho as in the film.

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S02E09 — The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Book Three)

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:40:10 GMT

We're wrapping up the original LotR trilogy today, and we have just... so many thoughts!

Find out how we feel about the book-to-film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's final book in The Lord of the Rings.

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Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S02E08 — The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (Book Two)

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:23:05 GMT

Finally, less walking around! We talk about one of the installments in the epic Lord of the Rings series with the most changes by filmmakers.

But do we love it, or hate it? Guess you'll have to journey with us hobbits to Isengard to find out!

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S02E07 — The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Book One)

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:01:00 GMT

Three of us LOVE this book and its film adaptation. One of us is... shall we say... ambivalent? But you'll have to listen to find out who it is!

Our family of four discusses our feelings about one of the most major book-to-film adaptations in history, plus a bit of fun trivia.

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S02E06 — The Wild Robot

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:19:14 GMT

We're trying our hand at a middle-grade book, and we were all big fans of this heartwarming story!

We talk about the differences between Roz and her wild compatriots in Peter Brown's bestselling children's book and the 2024 film adaptation. (Spoiler: We really liked both works!)

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S02E05 — A Christmas Story

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT

We watch it every year, and so far, none of us has managed to shoot our eyes out!

Learn about the charming collection of short stories pulled together to create one of the world's most iconic Christmas movies. Was the film a worthwhile adaptation?

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S02E04 — The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT

It's been done once as a TV movie, then released in 2024 as a wildly successful theatrical release by director Dallas Jenkins. As a film about a group of misfit kids rejected (and accepted) by a local church as they crash their way into the yearly Christmas pageant, this book-to-film adaptation was close to many of our hearts.

We discuss what we loved most, how the 2024 film compared to the original book, and a few heartfelt Christmas memories along the way.

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S02E03 — Stardust

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:53:32 GMT

The family gets our first taste of Neil Gaiman's work as we review Stardust and its film adaptation. (Will it be our last? Because, seriously, this might be one of the strangest books any of us has read...)

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S02E02 — Gone Girl

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:17:07 GMT

Rebekah is the one who writes these summaries, and she's not a fan. Josiah is, though, so she will pretend this isn't just two hours of her ranting...

But seriously, unreliable narrators make for some of the most frustrating... and intriguing. What did we think of how Gone Girls book was adapted to film?

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S02E01 — The Devil Wears Prada

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:13:13 GMT

What do you get when you combine an early 2000s flick, a female empowerment (?) novel, Anne Hathaway, and Meryl Streep?

The answer: The Devil Wears Prada.

But how does the film compare to the original book that inspired it? We share all the gritty details!

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S01E32 — Year One Review [SPECIAL]

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 22:35:12 GMT

It's been a year since we launched this podcast, and we wanted to start our Season 2 off by telling you what we learned and how we've grown so far.

Plus, we answer a TON of listener questions!

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S01E31 — Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 21:21:26 GMT

The series ends, and we — love it? hate it? — you'll have to listen to find out! We ~~complain about~~ review the book-to-film changes for Deathly Hallows compared to both movies and also cover some fun details about the franchise as a whole.

Don't miss the final episode in our SUMMER OF POTTER!

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

Links mentioned in this episode:

https://www.imdb.com/list/ls096753011/

https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_differences_between_the_Harry_Potter_books_and_films

https://www.potter-search.com/

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S01E30 — Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 02:56:15 GMT

Why, exactly, is this such a bad movie created from such a fantastic book? (Oh, sorry, they let Rebekah write this episode description so I guess we're getting my opinion up front...)

Find out what we think about the adaptation of this bomb-dropping Harry Potter penultimate novel as we continue this SUMMER OF POTTER!

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

Links mentioned in this episode:

https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_differences_between_the_Harry_Potter_books_and_films

https://www.potter-search.com/

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S01E29 — Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:37:16 GMT

It's Dad's favorite book!

Just kidding, Professor Umbridge makes him lose all sense of decency.

Learn our thoughts on Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, how it compares to the film, and whether or not we believe the book is superior.

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

Links mentioned in this episode:

https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_differences_between_the_Harry_Potter_books_and_films

https://www.potter-search.com/

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S01E28 — Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 03:00:54 GMT

It's book four of the series, and you know what that means! We've passed the halfway mark!

Is Goblet of Fire better in its book or film form? Which of the hosts thinks this is the weakest book of the series? Why did we spend so long arguing about whether or not Ludo Bagman was a genuinely pointless character?

Discover the answers to all these and more in this week's release for our Summer of Potter!

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

Links mentioned in this episode:

https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_differences_between_the_Harry_Potter_books_and_films

https://www.potter-search.com/

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S01E27 — Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:20:32 GMT

How did our family feel about the adaptation of the Voldemort-less Harry Potter book? The answer may surprise you...

We discuss our take on the introduction of the Marauders, our problems with the inconsistencies of time travel in the Potterverse, and our feelings about the directorial changes throughout the series. As always, we bring the spicy takes!

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_differences_between_the_Harry_Potter_books_and_films

https://www.potter-search.com/

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S01E26 — Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 19:51:13 GMT

As we continue the SUMMER OF POTTER, our family of four dives into our thoughts on the most major differences between the second Harry Potter book and film.

All I'll say here is that not *everyone* is a big fan of Christopher Columbus...

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

Links mentioned in this episode:

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https://www.potter-search.com/

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S01E25 — Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 13:00:35 GMT

And THE SEASON OF POTTER BEGINS!

We're all huge fans, so we have a blast this episode discussing changes from the first Harry Potter book to film. And we have some seriously hot takes. Do you agree?

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

Links mentioned in this episode:

https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_differences_between_the_Harry_Potter_books_and_films

https://deadline.com/2024/04/harry-potter-tv-series-max-release-date-cast-1235323284/

https://www.potter-search.com/

https://www.sporcle.com/games/theodorehaynes/harry-potter-sorting-easy

https://www.sporcle.com/games/theodorehaynes/asoiaf-logic-quiz-harry-potter

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S01E24 — The Top Book-to-Film Adaptations Ever: Special Episode!

Fri, 31 May 2024 04:13:29 GMT

Look, we keep trying to record an episode about Pitch Perfect, but if we're being honest, it's just SO hard to read... So we did this instead!

Listen to our very first episode reviewing some of the "best adaptations" lists online. We rant a bit, but it's (hopefully) all in good fun.

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S01E23 — Planet of the Apes

Sun, 26 May 2024 12:22:51 GMT

This universe now spans an incredible 10 movies... so how do the 1968 and 2001 films, roughly based on the classic French book by Pierre Boulle, line up?

We say 'roughly' because... let's just say they used the book as *inspiration* and not so much as *canon*. Spoiler alert: Josiah goes on some rants in this episode.

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S01E22 — The Martian

Sun, 05 May 2024 13:00:55 GMT

Spoiler alert: The Martian is (collectively) one of our favorites! Book, movie, whatever... we're obsessed.

Our family of 4 covers the major changes the filmmakers and writers made from book to movie, including which ones we liked best and the ones we thought were... meh.

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S01E21 — Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:52:43 GMT

This is one of those episodes where we (poorly) contain our disdain for... Well, I guess you must listen to find out!

We chat about how we felt about Rick Riordan's middle-grade book and the film and new Disney+ show inspired by it. (We get #saucy, but it's all in good fun.)

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, T. Josiah Haynes, and guest host Christian Edwards.

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S01E20 — Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 19:08:27 GMT

We're breaking from the norm today and discussing the film that's based, in one way or another, on maybe more books than any other movie in history! Join us as we review the 2023 D&D film and nerd out about races, classes, magical items, and more!

(Yes, Rebekah is a DM. No, she didn't use all of the right words when recording and she doesn't care that you're a rules lawyer. K?)

Let us know if you want to hear us do a one-shot!

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes

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S01E19 — Jaws

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:27:38 GMT

Jaws was one of the most successful debut novels in history, and its film successor literally invented the summer blockbuster. So... how does this classic adaptation hold up? Was the book the better work, despite the continued fame of the film?

As the book celebrates 50 years (we all threw up a little when we read that), the family discusses our thoughts on the incredible quality of the film after so many decades and why we, like Peter Benchley, were definitely rooting for the shark during our read.

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes

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S01E18 — Dune: Part Two

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 21:47:51 GMT

Dune: Part Two was, maybe, the cinematic event of 2024. We discuss our feelings about Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of the final half of Frank Herbert's book and (a little bit about) how it compares to the 1984 film adaptation.

Trivia question to consider before listening: Can you name the 5 Oscar-nominated or Oscar-winning actors noted in the full cast list?

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes

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S01E17 — Dune: Part One

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 23:23:27 GMT

This modern hit of a movie was based on the cult classic sci-fi novel, Dune — did Denis Villeneuve nail the adaptation? How does 2021's Dune: Part One compare to 1984's Dune? (Hint: One of them was super weird...)

The family discusses our thoughts on both adaptations and our excitement in preparation for Part Two releasing in just a week!

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes

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S01E16 — Jesus Revolution

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:04:06 GMT

As four believers, reviewing Jesus Revolution was a family favorite and cut deep to the soul!

Learn what we thought of the adaptation of Greg Laurie's biographical portrait of the revolution he lived through and how it stacked up to the real-life experiences of the time.

TW: Drug abuse, child abuse, death of an adult child, religion, AIDS

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes

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S01E15 — Ready Player One

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 18:54:52 GMT

How does Ernest Cline's futuristic and dystopian 1980s love letter compare to the 2018 film adaptation? (Hint: there's so much different that it's like experiencing a whole new story.)

We compare Ready Player One's film to the book that inspired it and maybe include a bit of trivia along the way. Do you agree with our final verdicts?

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes

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S01E14 — Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 05:00:31 GMT

This children's book has been a memorable classic for decades. The family discusses the (somewhat minor) differences from book to both the 1971 and 2005 films — but don't worry, we mostly stick to the original. The Tim Burton version is just...creepy.

We also share our thoughts on Wonka, which we saw just a few days before recording this episode, as a prequel to the 1971 adaptation.

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes

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S01E13 — Die Hard / Nothing Lasts Forever

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 03:21:03 GMT

Did you know that everyone's favorite average NYPD detective-turned-hero-series was actually inspired by a book?

Learn what the family thinks about this adaptation, including how we handled the absence of an audiobook...

Also, yes, Die Hard is absolutely a Christmas movie!

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes

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S01E12 — A Christmas Carol

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 05:00:37 GMT

The family discusses Dad's favorite holiday work: A Christmas Carol. Adapted into more films, TV shows, and various art forms than possibly any other book in history, this timeless classic gave us plenty to discuss.

From best and worst adaptations to the total obsession our dad had with watching as many versions as he could, we hope you enjoy this Christmas episode!

Collider — The Top 24 Christmas Carol Adaptations Ranked: https://collider.com/a-christmas-carol-adaptations-ranked/

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S01E11 — The Polar Express

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 05:00:32 GMT

How does this short but charming children's Christmas book compare to its feature-length film? The family discusses major changes and some of the more notable facts about this groundbreaking (however uncanny valley-ish) holiday classic.

For this special episode, we invite Rebekah's son, Christian, to the cast! The Polar Express is his favorite Christmas movie, and he proves to be a goldmine of little-noticed facts.

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, T. Josiah Haynes, and guest host Christian Edwards.

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S01E10.5 [BONUS] — The Heirs of History (Author Interview with T. Josiah Haynes)

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 22:42:46 GMT

In this bonus episode, we interview our very own Josiah about the process of writing a novel series, from character development to software and everything in between. He gives fantastic advice for aspiring authors and provides a lens into this complex process.

Get the first book: https://a.co/d/6ptvd2W

For signed copies or to reach out to Josiah, find him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tjosiahhaynes

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S01E10 — Breaking Dawn

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:59:08 GMT

As the epic* Twilight series comes to a close, the family reviews the most major book-to-film changes, including the fact that the Renesmee of the films is just... well, she's creepy.

*Epic is in the eye of the beholder, we guess...

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S01E09 — The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 20:34:47 GMT

The arena explosion isn't the only bomb dropping in this episode... the family reviews differences between the book and film The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.

(We're all kind of obsessed. Buckle up!)

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S01E08 — New Moon & Eclipse

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:00:50 GMT

Is New Moon the worst Twilight book, or the best? The family chats about the second and third books in The Twilight Saga. We also discuss the fascinating (dark) perspective on the clearing fight in The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner.

This one's for you, baby listener!

(You'll need to listen all the way through to get that reference...)

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S01E07 — Twilight

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 04:00:36 GMT

Love it or hate it, Twilight has a place in the collective psyche of our modern day. The family reviews the differences between the Twilight book to its massively successful film and determines if the book is really better.

We also discuss the controversy around this IP, our opinions on Midnight Sun, and whether or not we're Team Edward or Team Jacob (or a third team, which you'll have to listen to find out).

Lindsay Ellis: "Dear Stephenie Meyer" — https://youtu.be/8O06tMbIKh0

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S01E06 — The Shining

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 04:00:22 GMT

It's spooky season, and we're celebrating by reviewing one of the most famous thriller adaptations of all time! Learn what the family of 4 thinks of the (significant) changes made for the film adaptation.

We also get real about the absolutely unacceptable way director Stanley Kubrick treated most of the actors on set to make for an "authentic" performance.

TW: Mental illness and emotional abuse

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S01E05 — Oppenheimer/American Prometheus

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 04:00:20 GMT

In a shocking twist, Rebekah turns on everything she's ever believed (sort of...). The family discusses the differences between the hit movie Oppenheimer and the Pulitzer Prize-winning book that inspired it: American Prometheus.

Spoiler alert: Biographies turned into films make for fascinating discussions.

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S01E04 — Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 04:00:54 GMT

What's so special about this story that gave it a book series, a TV miniseries, a stage play, and a movie?! The family of 4 discusses major differences between The Hitchhiker's Guide book and the 2005 film.

They also share their thoughts on the major cult fandom spawned by the book and surprising trivia around the entire IP (including a quirky but not-so-shocking nude guest appearance of a critical part of the franchise).

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S01E03 — Hunger Games: Mockingjay (Book Three)

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 04:00:41 GMT

We've got a lot of thoughts about President Coin, the "sanitized" PG-13 version of this haunting trilogy conclusion, and how we're so excited they added Effie to the final two movies! The family reviews the adaptation of Mockingjay to a two-part film and determines if the book is truly better this time.

New listeners: Please forgive the audio quality from our original few episodes. We fix the setup and it's way better starting with episode 4, we promise!

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S01E02 — Hunger Games: Catching Fire (Book Two)

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 05:45:44 GMT

The family talks major differences between the Catching Fire book and film and which work is superior. They also discuss the layout of Panem and... well, let's just say we like to chat.

New listeners: Please forgive the audio quality from our original few episodes. We fix the setup and it's way better starting with episode 4, we promise!

Featuring hosts Tim Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

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S01E01 — The Hunger Games (Book One)

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 18:22:24 GMT

Did they really get it right? The family discusses the major differences between the first Hunger Games book and film and which work is superior.

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