Welcome to our first episode of the Literate CineClub (our monthly adaptation club)! This month we review Annihilation (and spend a little time talking Black Panther... cuz...) Book (2014): "Annihilation" by Jeff VanderMeer Film (2018): "Annihilation" directed by Alex Garland, starring Natalie Portman

Character Cheat Sheet!

• Natalie Portman as Lena
• Jennifer Jason Leigh as Dr. Ventress (the Psychologist)
• Tessa Thompson as Josie Radek
• Gina Rodriguez (aka Jane the Virgin) as Anya Thorensen
• Tuva Novotny as Cass Sheppard
• Oscar Isaac as Kane

Show Notes

• Film Crit Hulk on "Annihilation & The Horrors of Change"
• Check out the GREAT Channel 33 interview w/ Alex Garland

March 2018's CineClub book will be A Wrinkle in Time! Episode coming on March 15.

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