Ink to Film

Before Satoshi Kon's beloved film, Yoshikazu Takeuchi's light novel Perfect Blue: Complete Metamorphosis had a different story to tell, one with more traditional horror trappings, but with themes about identity and obsession that carried through. In episode 382, join Luke Elliott and James Bailey as they discuss how the book is on its own, how idol culture can exploit both young stars and their audiences, the ethics around writing a book depicting such graphic material, and what bones were present in the story that would go on to inspire the film people know and love.
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Intro/outro music: Haunted by Ross Bugden
Luke Elliott
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James Bailey
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Jack Thorne's version of this literary classic demonstrates how bold, smart choices can breathe life into something that might have otherwise been stale. In episode 381, join Luke Elliott and James Bailey as they discuss all four episodes, appreciate strong performances by the young leads, debate the value of getting surreal with color, and explore how the expanded backstories for each character slightly changes the story's overall themes. The finish by casting their votes on which one is ultimately better: the book or the show?
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Pickup Lord of the Flies or any of the books they've covered at the Ink to Film Bookshop https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm
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Intro/outro music: No Winners by Ross Bugden
Luke Elliott
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James Bailey
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William Golding's iconic tale of a group of boys stranded on an island without adults has long been a part of school curriculums in the English-speaking world, but what is it actually about? In episode 380, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they ask whether humans are inherently evil, reflect on how Golding's experiences in World War II may have influenced his worldview, debate the value of using a group of boys to represent humanity, explore the symbolism of the pig's head, and compare the book to some of the other notable books people read in school. Join them next week when they discuss the Netflix adaptation by Jack Thorne!
Join our Discord channel https://discord.gg/yQpgu9jYB2
Pickup Lord of the Flies or any of the books they've covered at the Ink to Film Bookshop https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm
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Intro/outro music: No Winners by Ross Bugden
Luke Elliott
Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com
Social Media: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social
Writing: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/publications
James Bailey
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Paul King's prequel to "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" (1971) explores the candy man's origin. Is a light and fluffy musical version of this world, along with a solid performance by Timothée Chalamet, enough to recapture the magic of the 1970s classic? Don't miss out on this golden ticket to our former Patreon-exclusive episode!
Pickup any of the novels they've covered at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm
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Luke Elliott
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Writing: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/publications
James Bailey
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Author T. Kingfisher joins LIVE at Norwescon 2026 to discuss her novel WHAT MOVES THE DEAD, how to write retellings, and how she feels about adaptations. In episode 379, Luke Elliott & James host their second live recording, this time in front of a live room full of Ursula Vernon fans while adding to their "Creative Conversations" series. Topics include why she chose to retell Edgar Allen Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher," how she decided to deal with each character's original fate, what to do about fungus hares, how she developed Alex's neopronouns, and which of her books have received interest from Hollywood.
 
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T. Kingfisher
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Luke Elliott
Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com
Social Media: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social
Writing: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/publications
James Bailey
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/
Music Credit
"The Hunt" by Marc van der Meulen
Official Website: http://www.marcvdmeulen.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLBu1pSrzSQ