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80. The Black Eyed Blond / Marlow
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Kaylia and Matt talk about the modern story of the classic private detective in over his head that somewhat hits the mark and the movie based on it... that really really misses it. Show notes, links, resources, and back catalog of episodes: kmmamedia.com/pagesandpopcornpodcastPages and Popcorn on Facebook: facebook.com/pagesandpopcornpodcastKMMA Me…
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79. The Price of Salt / Carol
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Kaylia and Chris talk about the subversive1950s lesbian novel (The Price of Salt) and its 2015 film adaptation (Carol). We talk about changes, history, and personal connections. Enjoy!Show notes, links, resources, and back catalog of episodes: kmmamedia.com/pagesandpopcornpodcastPages and Popcorn on Facebook: facebook.com/pagesandpopcornpodcastKMMA…
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78. Are you there, God? It's me, Margaret.
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In this episode, Kaylia and Cynthia talk about the joys and dramas of puberty and growing up... going through it and then watching your own tween go through it. We discuss this classic book and film adaptation that hits all the right notes.Show notes, links, resources, and back catalog of episodes: kmmamedia.com/pagesandpopcornpodcastPages and Popc…
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Kaylia and Chris talk about institutionalized abuse, power dynamics, and how this very evocative book and beautiful movie find a way to be optimistic in the face of some of the worst parts of humanity. Trigger Warning for rape, sexual abuse, and domestic violence(against both children and adults).Show notes, links, resources, and back catalog of ep…
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Matthew and Kaylia talk racism, colonialism, American vs British views on the "crime novels" and their purposes, the amazing contributions of queer musical icon Rosetta Tharpe, Gone With the Wind, Looney Tunes, censorship, and so much more!Show notes and back catalog of episodes: kmmamedia.com/pagesandpopcornpodcast/Pages and Popcorn on Facebook: w…
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In this episode Kaylia and Cynthia chat about this funny book/film about suicide. Also, was Sonja an angel, a cat, a long suffering woman trapped in a (borderline) abusive relationship, a manic pixie dream saint? Maybe all of the above? Listen now as Kaylia mangles Swedish names and Cynthia channels her inner Ove/Otto. Show notes and back catalog o…
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In this episode Kaylia is joined by real-life archeologist Matthew to discuss this real-life event that was heavily changed to be a novel that was then heavily changed to be a movie. Join us for a discussion of archeology, history, badly inserted queer plotlines, and what Kaylia deems as an unforgivable literary sin. Show notes and back catalog of …
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Kaylia and Chris talk about this book turned movie that attempts to tell the tragic love story of two gay men through the lens of a (some would say unlikeable) straight woman. Is this all styles or is there substance in this book and movie combo? Show notes and back catalog of episodes: kmmamedia.com/pagesandpopcornpodcast/Pages and Popcorn on Face…
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Kaylia and Sarah discuss The Quiet Boy (short story) and Antlers (movie adaptation). When you base a feature length film on an 8,000 word short story, you have to add some stuff. But some of the things they added were truly scary. We talk about the stories behind the plots, the people behind the monsters, and the big sins behind the padding. Plus a…
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71. The Exorcist (Crossover Episode w/ Ghosthropology)
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In this special crossover episode, Kaylia (Pages and Popcorn) and Matt (Ghosthropology) talk about that 1970s classic: The Exorcist. We discuss the “true story” that inspired the novel, the novel that inspired the movie, and the movie that has inspired fear for almost 50 years. KMMA Media online: www.kmmamedia.com KMMA_Media on Instagram:@kmma_medi…
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Hey there, remember me? Yeah… it’s been a while. Here’s a quick update as to why I went away, when I’m coming back, and what you can expect for the future of the Pages and Popcorn Podcast. Spoiler: new episodes are on their way! Show notes and back catalog of episodes: https://kmmamedia.com/pagesandpopcornpodcast/Pages and Popcorn on Facebook: http…
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70. Dream Story / Eyes Wide Shut
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Fantasy, lust, envy, nighttime wanderings, masks, and the most boring male-gaze-y orgy of all time. That's right! It’s time for Jennifer and Kaylia to talk sex, love, and dreams aka Dream Story (1926) and its film adaptation Eyes Wide Shut (1999). Show notes and back catalog of episodes: https://kmmamedia.com/pagesandpopcornpodcast/Pages and Popcor…
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69. How The Grinch Stole Christmas (All 4 Versions!)
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Jennifer and Kaylia talk about all four versions of the Grinch story… from a mostly black and white book to a sponsored TV special to the more adolescent onslaught of Jim Carey, and finally a sweet CGI offering, we will talk about what works, what doesn’t work, and which versions are worth your time. Plus, Star trek Trivia and a Show notes and back…
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Leah and Kaylia attempt to separate their love of the book from their disappointment in the movie and discuss the very different stories the two are attempting to tell. We try to answer the important questions like… How do these two much-loved things actually connect to one another? How much slime is the right amount of slime? Who is this movie for…
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Chris and Kaylia talk about this amazing and important nonfiction book that was adapted into a heartbreaking well-made movie that has the same name but tells a very different story. Happy Thanksgiving! Show notes and back catalog of episodes: https://kmmamedia.com/pagesandpopcornpodcast/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pagesandpopcorn…
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66. The Mothman Prophecies (Crossover Episode!)
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In this very special Crossover Halloween Episode, Matt and Kaylia talk about the folklore that became the book, the book that became the movie: the Mothman Prophecies! We talk about what works and what doesn’t, what the book/movie can tell us about US society in the 70s and early 2000s, and attempt to determine if the Mothman, the UFOs, the Men In …
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65. Interview With The Vampire
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Leah and Kaylia talk about gender dynamics, the lgbt coding, the struggle of good and evil, the Biblical Easter Eggs, the concept of rising above base nature…. And of course, there is Star Trek trivia and a bunch of English major interpretations. Enjoy!Show Website for show notes, sources, links, and more: www.kmmamedia.com/pagesandpopcornpodcast/P…
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Jennifer and Kaylia talk about life lessons learned through fairy tales, the failings of Hollywood tropes, and the amazing casting for a movie that simply could not hold a (Babylon) candle to the book. Plus Star Trek trivia and lots of episode name-dropping. Enjoy!Show Website for show notes, sources, links, and more: https://kmmamedia.com/pagesand…
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63. Story of Your Life / Arrival
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Chris and Kaylia talk about thinking about time travel, the limitations of language, just how many diagrams are too many for a short story, and what makes this movie adaptation just so freakin’ awesome. Show Website for show notes, sources, links, and more: https://kmmamedia.com/pagesandpopcornpodcast/Pages and Popcorn Podcast on Facebook: https://…
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Kaylia and Heather discuss this small book turned Big Burton film and ask important questions like: Just how anti-feminist is this book? Are tall tales useful or detrimental? Do true friends help you rob a bank? Is it better to teach the giant to farm or to sell him to the circus? How historically accurate do we want our absurd stories to be? And… …
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Jennifer and Kaylia talk about the evils of privacy vs the evils of entitlement, the relative charm factor of Emma Watson, and how a book neither one of us loved still had some really cool provocative bits… that somehow got left out of the film. Hopefully, our episode elicits more “smiles” than “frowns.” Enjoy! Show Website for show notes, sources,…
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Matthew and Kaylia discuss such topics as: Is it a kid’s book or just a book about kids? What is the message, lesson, or argument of the book? Is Ender more victim or hero? How blameless is he really? Plus all the controversy about the author and a warning not to meet your heroes. Enjoy!Show Website for show notes, sources, links, and more: https:/…
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Jennifer and Kaylia talk about Sherlock holmes… so many different versions of Sherlock Holmes! Cartoon versions, women versions, anime versions, futuristic versions…. Versions with cleft chins! Jennifer has a bone to pick with Moffat / Cumberbatch and Kaylia doesn’t really “get” the fun of watching a smart jerk be a jerk. We hope you enjoy this sup…
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Summer Watch 2021 Shadow and Bone Ep 8 "No Mourners"
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Join the awesome foursome of Heather, Jennifer, Kat, and Kaylia for the Shadow and Bone Season 1 Finale where we talk about the wrapping up (mostly) of the storylines in this YA fantasy as well as such thrilling topics as... Nuts! Leslie Knope! Our collective desire for gore and destruction! The fun of renaming bad guys after Pokemon! And the dange…
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Summer Watch 2021 Shadow and Bone Ep 7 "The Unsea"
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Our fab foursome talks about terrorism, revolution, the disappointing lack of Nina, just how bad of a soldier/pawn Alina was (is?), the joyful return of Milo, and the teen angst overtones of Call Me Darkling and his poofy teenage hair. Plus a Firefly tirade and the invention of a Mal-getting-wounded drinking game.Enjoy!Pages and Popcorn Podcast web…
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Kaylia and Leah talk about this very popular coming-of-age story about a 35-year-old man. More than just one of the best book-to-film adaptations ever made (thanks to John Cusack), the book is a living symbol of the longevity (?) importance (?) symbolism (?) of Pop music. And yes, the book IS pop music. But more than that the story deals with the s…
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Most people do their yearly wrap of best/worst in December, but we think it is better to wait until January. And then to wait until after ALL the holidays. And then to wait until the holiday decorations are down.But at last… here it is. Kaylia and Jennifer talking about the best and worst books they read in 2020(ish).For more information (including…
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Summer Watch 2021 Shadow and Bone Ep 6 "The Heart is an Arrow"
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Aka Choking on the DarknessWe talk about the cleavage-y spy powers of Nina, the complexities of power dynamics, the frustration of YA tropes (and bad dialogue), and how one chokes on darkness... (vastly different than choking on the Darkling/"Call Me Alexander") Plus... just how impressive is a mile?Enjoy!Pages and Popcorn Podcast website: www.kmma…
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Summer Watch 2021 Shadow and Bone Episode 5 Show Me Who You Are
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Our discussion of episode 5: Show Me Who You Are aka “Show Me A Roll In The Hay” features Kaylia, Jennifer, Heather, and Kat talking about spy networks, what smolders and what doesn’t, the ongoing mysteries of Grisha vs Non-Grisha politics, military dramas, and multiple murders! Plus, obviously, a wonderful roll in the hay when all the various time…
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58. Knife of Never Letting Go / Chaos Walking
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Join Jennifer and Kaylia for a rousing discussion where we debate the following: the okay-ness of the pseudo nudity of Tom Holland, the casting of a black actor as a villain, whether the lack of talking animals in the movie was a travesty or a smart choice, and if the “secret of manhood twist” was a plot hole or layered writing on Ness' part. Plus …
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S08. A Christmas Supplemental (A Christmas Story LIVE -2017)
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In this very special Christmas Supplemental, Jennifer and Kaylia talk about the 2017 live television musical event: A Christmas Story LIVE.One of us loved this episode. One of us... not so much. We talk about nostalgia, the struggles of adaptations, how many of the characters were changed for the better, and how this production sidestepped one type…
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Summer Watch 2021: Shadow and Bone Episode 4: Otkazat'sya
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Join Kaylia, Jennifer, Heather, and Kat for a discussion of Otkazat'sya (which we define). We talk about plot theories, plot holes, costumes, and our undying love for Inej, Jasper, and Milo the goat. Plus torture and references to cats! Enjoy! Show Website for show notes, sources, links, and more: www.kmmamedia.com/pagesandpopcornpodcastSummer Watc…
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Summer Watch 2021: Shadow and bone Episode 3 "The Making at the Heart of the World"
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Join Kaylia, Jennifer, and Heather for our discussion about costumes, the cuteness of goats, the frustration of the lack of questions, and what might be TV’s most annoying letter writing montage flashback recap ever. Plus some Harry Potter trivia and plenty of Star Trek jokes to make everyone happy!Show Website for show notes, sources, links, and m…
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Join Kaylia and Matthew for a deepish dive into The Big Sleep. They talk mystery vs noir vs detective genres, and how a depressing man against the world taking solace in his booze turned into a screwball rom-com less worried about the plot and more interested in showcasing a romantic happy ending story for its stars. Plus, Star Trek trivia, the sex…
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S07 Conversation With Paleontologist Ali Nabavizadeh
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In this special supplemental episode, Kaylia gets to talk to a real-life paleontologist about Jurassic Park. Thank you to our special guest Ali Nabavizadeh @Vert_AnatomistWe talk about the bunny hands of the raptors, the lack of feathers on the T-Rex and Ali explains why Kaylia is totally justified in her fear of birds who are, in fact, dinosaurs! …
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Summer Watch 2021 Shadow and Bone Episode 2 Everyone Is Someone's Monster
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Summer Watch 2021 continues with Episode 2 of Shadow and Bone: “Everyone Is someone’s Monster”... a title we don’t really jive with. But we do jive with the Darkling, Inej, Jasper, and the magic vs technology fight scene. Show Website for show notes, sources, links, and more: www.kmmamedia.com/pagesandpopcornpodcastSummer Watch 2021 Information: ww…
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Summer Watch 2021: Shadow and Bone Episode 1 A Searing Burst of Light
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Jennifer, Kaylia, and Heather kick off our fun 2021 Summer Watch series with this discussion of the first episode of Shadow and Bone Major topics: The Fold, the shifting timelines, and the racism. Please note: this episode was recorded live and has been uploaded with no editing. Enjoy!Show Website for show notes, sources, links, and more: www.kmmam…
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Kaylia and special guest host Shawn talk revisionist history, the "fat guy, skinny wife" trope, the varied religious overtones, the symbolism of the color red and of water.... and of course... Are our fates written in stone? Yeah, this sci-fi action flick is rather layered and deep. Plus we name-drop a zillion movie titles and have star trek trivia…
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In this supplemental episode, we discuss the HBO 2018 version of Fahrenheit 451. Did this movie do a good job, or did it both muddy the concept and water down the things that made the original work. We discuss the rise of emojis as language, the complexity of the Beatty father figure, and how messed up it all is that birds are going to save humanit…
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Jennifer and Kaylia kick off our fun 2021 Summer Watch Series with this discussion of Shadow and Bone (Book Only). We will be discussing the Netflix miniseries in the weeks to come and will wrap up in 10 weeks with a big compare/contrast book vs miniseries episode. We talk love triangles, exposition highs and lows, and the pull of evil men in leath…
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Chris and Kaylia talk about the "gay cowboy" movie that was so much more.... We discuss how it holds up in a post marriage-equality world, whether the parodies were helpful or harmful, the symbolism of cultivation, and much much more. Plus some trivia that is sure to make you snicker. Show website: https://kmmamedia.com/pagesandpopcornpodcast/ Patr…
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S005: Wild Supplemental Voices From The Trail
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In this very special supplemental episode we talk with Justin and Michael, two PCT hikers, about their experiences on the PCT. Also, Kaylia gives some cool PCT trivia, accidentally makes a dirty joke, and refrains from all wilderness/hiking puns. (Actually, that last bit is a lie.) Enjoy!More information at www.kmmamedia.com…
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Join Jennifer and Kaylia as we discuss this 2018 version of “Female Protagonist In Some Sort Of Container” We revisit some of Kaylia’s childhood traumas and present-day adult fears (but in a fun way), discuss the importance of tone and committing to a style, and try to figure out if the book was a well-done thriller or a schlocky “copycat”? Also, c…
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Join Jennifer and Kaylia as we find another excuse to talk about Mary Poppins... this time by discussing the 2013 film about the making of the 1964 classic. Well, sort of about that. Enjoy!More information at www.kmmamedia.comAf Podcast about Book and Movie Adaptations
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53. Divine Secrets of the YaYa Sisterhood
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Join Jennifer and Kaylia for a discussion of this sisterhood book that is actually a mother/daughter book which is actually about serious issues but actually isn’t because it is more fun to romanticize the South and drink cocktails with no consequences. Clink! More information and extensive show notes at www.kmmamedia.com/pagesandpopcornpodcast/ Jo…
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Supplemental 3: Mary Poppins Returns
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Enjoy this Supplemental Episode where we talk about the 2018 movie Mary Poppins Returns.More information at www.kmmamedia.comAf Podcast about Book and Movie Adaptations
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Join Jennifer and Kaylia for another rousing discussion. We discuss tribalism, shame (useful tool or no?), the importance of amends as part of apologies (do Annie's "amends" cut the mustard), and what should have happened to Glen. Book and Movie recap 5:55-12:52Show notes, links, and a very special photo can be found at www.kmmamedia.com/pagesandpo…
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Books we read in 2018 that we didn't like.More information at www.kmmamedia.comAf Podcast about Book and Movie Adaptations
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Kaylia and special co-host Jess discuss the 1038 novel, the 1940 movie, and the 2020 movie… Rebecca! Join us for a discussion where we try to answer the burning questions… Just how evil was Rebecca? Was Bee a lesbian? Who was the real villain? Why the heck did they make the 202 version? Plus the MAJOR change from book to the 1940 movie... and then …
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Our picks for the "best" books we read in 2018.More information at www.kmmamedia.comAf Podcast about Book and Movie Adaptations
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