Clawing Back Your Identity | Nightbitch (2024 Film) ft. Shayna Hodge
Guest Shayna Hodge (they/them) joins the show once more to round out our coverage on the Marielle Heller adaptation of Rachel Yoder’s NIGHTBITCH. In episode 358, join Luke, James, and Shayna as they breakdown Amy Adam’s stark portrayal, unpack the changes made to the husband’s character, make a surprising “American Psycho” connection, hear about an out-of-pocket question asked to the film’s creators, and finally all cast their vote on which one’s better: the book or the movie! NOTE: We occasionally refer to the main character as “The Mother,” which is the name used for the protagonist in the novel, without explaining that context. Potentially confusing during our discussion of “the mother” in the movie (meaning Amy Adam’s character’s mother as seen in the flashbacks). Pickup NIGHTBITCH or any of the novels they’ve covered at the Ink to Film Bookshop! https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Patreon Familiar Faces video Shayna Hodge TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@batttykoda IG: https://www.instagram.com/batttykoda/ Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social Writing: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/publications James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/
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Fem Rage is Inevitable | Nightbitch (2021 Novel) ft. Shayna Hodge
Special guest Shayna Hodge (they/them) joins the show to discuss Rachel Yoder’s splashy debut novel. In episode 357, Luke Elliott & James Bailey ask about Shayna’s immensely popular book club (run on behalf of the “Parallel Worlds” book store), what drew them to this novel, who writes body horror best, the hidden labor women often take on at home, what the boldest/most controversial choice the author made brings to the book, and how we all feel about the unimpressive husband. Join them all again next week when they tackle the 2024 film adaptation by Marielle Heller starring Amy Adams! Pickup NIGHTBITCH or any of the novels they’ve covered at the Ink to Film Bookshop! https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Patreon Familiar Faces video Shayna Hodge TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@batttykoda IG: https://www.instagram.com/batttykoda/ References Essay: “Rachel Yoder on Navigating Chronic Pain Through Storytelling” Marina Abramović: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Abramovi%C4%87 Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social Writing: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/publications James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/
Author Martha Wells joins LIVE at Seattle Worldcon 2025 to discuss “Murderbot” season 1, adapted by Paul and Chris Weitz for Apple TV+. In episode 356, Luke Elliott & James host their first live-recording in front of a packed room of Martha Wells fans, adding to their “Creative Conversations” series. They kick things off with a special video message from the show's cast for Martha Wells: Noma Dumezweni, Sabrina Wu, Akshay Khanna, Tamara Podemski, Tattiawna Jones, David Dastmalchian, and Alexander Skarsgård! Topics include: the original idea that led to Murderbot’s creation, surprise insights into herself after reader reactions, her input and thoughts on the casting of the series’ biggest role, her visit to the set (and what she got to take home), and why she pushes back at fans surprised by the show’s more comedic tone. Pickup All Systems Red or any of the novels they’ve covered at the Ink to Film Bookshop! https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Martha Wells Website: www.marthawells.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marthawellswriter/ Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/marthawells.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social Writing: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/publications James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/
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From the Vault: Fallout (2024 TV Show) Season 1
In a surprising twist, Amazon’s adaptation of the Fallout video-game franchise is good! Join Luke & James in this former Patreon-exclusive episode as they reminisce about a beloved series, give their spoiler-free reactions to the show, and reflect on what makes Fallout so iconic in the world of post-apocalyptic fiction. Pickup any of the novels they’ve covered at the Ink to Film Bookshop! https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social Writings: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/publications James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/
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The Movie That KILLS | The Ring (2002 Film)
In Gore Verbinski’s adaptation of RING (and the original Japanese version) analog film takes the spotlight representing a medium in transition. The result is a turning point in modern horror cinema, as the artform transitioned into a more digital age. In episode 355, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they compare the film to the Koji Suzuki novel, unpack the filmmaking choices that make this movie feel cursed, relive the nostalgic terror of seeing this movie as children, and finally cast their votes on which version is ultimately best: the book or the movie? ANNOUNCEMENT: Ink to Film is attending WorldCon 2025 in Seattle where they will be interviewing Martha Wells in their first ever live show! Join them on 8/15 @ 4:30PM. More information on WorldCon 2025 can be found here: https://seattlein2025.org/ Pickup any of the novels they’ve covered at the Ink to Film Bookshop! https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social Writings: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/publications James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/
Are you the sort of person who likes to read the book before you see the movie? So are Luke and James—a writer and filmmaker respectively who bring their backgrounds studying stories to the table for in-depth discussions of the adaptations of the past and present. If you love delving into the craft behind the art you love, then Ink to Film is for you.