First Sentence of 1984

First Sentence of 1984

The first episode starts with the iconic line from George Orwell's '1984': 'It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.' Charlotte and Daniel talk about how this line introduces the readers into an unfamiliar, eerie world, reflecting the dystopian theme. They discuss the impact of such a start and how Orwell crafted this masterpiece. Today's host: Charlotte, Daniel

First Sentence of Anna Karenina

'All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way', dissects Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina, scrutinizing how it sets the premise of contrasting relationships. Today's host: Vandana, HyunKyung

'Harry Potter: Magic and the Complexity of Character Development'

'Harry Potter: Magic and the Complexity of Character Development', the team gets nostalgic as they delve into J.K. Rowling’s magical world. The conversation revolves around character development, moral binaries, and how these themes can be portrayed in independent cinema.

'Game of Thrones vs. A Song of Ice and Fire: A Comparative Study'

'Game of Thrones vs. A Song of Ice and Fire: A Comparative Study', the trio dives into the wildly popular series by George R.R. Martin and its television counterpart. The conversation sways between the differences in plot developments, characters, and their multi-layered arcs. They propose a micro-series focused on the backstory of a relatively minor character in the series.

Frames of Literature - The Art of Screenwriting: The Shining

Episode 1 - The Art of Screenwriting: For the pilot episode, Ralph, Ava, and Shu have a dialogue about how literary themes are translated into cinematic visions. They will dissect how masterpieces like 'The Shining' took a different route in visuals from their paperbound counterparts.