The Hunger Games

I Am Legend

Hannah and Justin cover the early 2000's blockbuster "I Am Legend" in this week's podcast. We talk about the surprisingly big differences in the movie versus book, Will Smith owning the screen, how Covid makes this scenario more plausible, and much more!

Gone Girl

In this episode, Hannah and I break down the psychological thriller Gone Girl. We explore which character- Amy or Nick- is more sympathetic, and how the book’s point of view gives readers direct insight into each character’s mind in a way the film can’t fully replicate. We also dive into the relationship dynamics at play, especially the idea of trying to be someone you’re not. Finally, we discuss why Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike were perfectly cast to portray the ice-cold marriage between Nick and Amy.

Friday Night Lights

Hannah Savaso and I have an action packed episode as we break down the very popular Friday Night Lights show and compare it to the book. We talk about the intents of the show versus book, the outsized role football plays in identity and culture of these towns, and a comparison of characters with Coach Gaines vs Coach Taylor, Booby vs Smash, Winchell vs Saracen, and much more!

The Hunger Games

Join Hannah and Justin as the two of them discuss why Katniss and Peeta are the perfect complimentary team, the heavy underlying political commentary on capitalism, corruption and violence, and Hannah gives some great recs at the end for similar works.

Frankenstein

In this episode of the pod, Hannah watches the newly released Frankenstein film while Justin reads the original novel. We dig into Mary Shelley’s wild backstory (published at just 18), who the real monster might be—the creator or the creature—and whether the book’s take on human prejudice still holds up.