Willing to Adapt

“So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” With these words the famous author F. Scott Fitzgerald leaves his readers with a lasting impression that has gripped America for one hundred years now. People over the years have found themselves within the pages of The Great Gatsby and have walked away changed, and some have found little substance, but why? Dive deep into the roaring 20s as Eric and Romi discuss this American classic and it's polarizing 2013 Baz Luhrman adaptation. Whether you were forced to read this one in school or it is your personal favorite, come along and hear some behind the scenes information and figure out what makes the book and film so great.

“So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” With these words the famous author F. Scott Fitzgerald leaves his readers with a lasting impression that has gripped America for one hundred years now. People over the years have found themselves within the pages of The Great Gatsby and have walked away changed, and some have found little substance, but why? Dive deep into the roaring 20s as Eric and Romi discuss this American classic and it's polarizing 2013 Baz Luhrman adaptation. Whether you were forced to read this one in school or it is your personal favorite, come along and hear some behind the scenes information and figure out what makes the book and film so great.

Dive deep into the roaring 20s as Eric and Romi discuss this American classic and it's polarizing 2013 Baz Luhrman adaptation. Whether you were forced to read this one in school or it is your personal favorite, come along and hear some behind the scenes information and figure out what makes the book and film so great.

    In this beautiful classic novel a young man named Nicholas Nickleby must become the man he must be in order to protect his family and his new young friend, all the while evading his evil uncle.      In this first part the guys discuss what went into the making of the book and Eric explains some important historical and societal context.     Charles Dickens has written some of the world's most popular literature and spurred on numerous social changes by highlighting the difficulties of Victorian England, and in this episode Eric and Romi dive into the differences between the original book and the modern film adaptation to uncover the changes and the MANY omissions. 

    In this beautiful classic novel a young man named Nicholas Nickleby must become the man he must be in order to protect his family and his new young friend, all the while evading his evil uncle.      In this first part the guys discuss what went into the making of the book and Eric explains some important historical and societal context.     Charles Dickens has written some of the world's most popular literature and spurred on numerous social changes by highlighting the difficulties of Victorian England, and in this episode Eric and Romi dive into the differences between the original book and the modern film adaptation to uncover the changes and the MANY omissions. 

    In this classic novel a young man named Nicholas Nickleby must become the man he must be in order to protect his family and his young friend all the while evading his evil uncle.     Charles Dickens has written some of the world's most popular literature and spurred on numerous social changes by highlighting the difficulties of Victorian England, and in this episode Eric and Romi dive into the differences between the original book and the modern film adaptation to uncover the changes and the MANY omissions. 

Come on a fantastical journey with Eric and Romi as they look behind the scenes of this cult classic from the 80s. This fictional meta story is unique in the way that it lives on with each of us. Did you know this film was based on a book? They were both written by the same author too. There is a lot to explore.

Come on a fantastical journey with Eric and Romi as they look behind the scenes of this cult classic from the 80s. This fictional meta story is unique in the way that it lives on with each of us. Did you know this film was based on a book? They were both written by the same author too. There is a lot to explore.

This trailer looks into the making of the cult 80s classic, The Princess Bride. This is another one that many did not realize was originally a book. Check out how changing the story for the big screen changed things and why this film has a place in the hearts of so many.

Did the Disney Company purposefully tank one of their own films? In this third part Eric and Romi take a look at Disney's coming of age, "cult classic", Treasure Planet. Treasure Island in space! Come listen as they talk about how you will never see another movie such as this, and hear some behind the scenes information. Join the adventure.