Check out a criminally underrated movie and one of our oldest classics on this episode of Script v Manuscript when we compare Beowulf with it's best movie adaptation: The 13th Warrior aka "Eaters of the Dead."

The Last of the Mohicans v The Last of the Mohicans

Mar 11th, 2023 2h 24m

When was the last time you thought about the French and Indian War? Probably not recently enough. Join us as we discuss the classic novel by American James Fenimore Cooper and the 1992 film adaptation directed by Michael Mann.

Lord of the Rings v Lord of the Rings, Part II

Feb 10th, 2023 2h 58m

The exciting conclusion to the Lord of the Rings review saga. Thanks for your patience.

Lord of the Rings v Lord of the Rings, part 1

Jul 28th, 2022 2h 54m

The first of a multi-part series of episodes on the Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkein and the film trilogy of the same name directed by Peter Jackson.

Master and Commander v. The Aubrey/Maturin Stories

Jun 9th, 2022 2h 32m

Time to set sail into a beautiful film and a vast series of beloved books. Today the guys discuss the 2003 historical epic Master and Commander and compare it to their experience reading the best selling series it's based on by Patrick O'Brian.

Conan the Barbarian v. Conan the Cimmerian

Mar 17th, 2022 2h 22m

Time to chat about a surprisingly intelligent action schlock film from the 80's. One of Schwarzenegger's earliest hits and the movie that launched a horde of sword and sorcery clones, none of which were as good. Find out where the character cam

Mini-Episode: Peter Pan v Peter Pan

Feb 17th, 2022 24m 20s

We have a special guest on to discuss her current favorite work of literature and cinema. Also, some new Dune commentary, specifically related to sandworms.

The Ghost and The Darkness v. The Man-eaters of Tsavo

Feb 10th, 2022 2h 4m

We are back from our long break. Today we discuss Col. John Patterson's adventure journal "The Man-eaters of Tsavo" and "The Ghost and The Darkness."

The Thing v Who Goes There?

Dec 1st, 2021 1h 53m

Step with us back to the golden age of science fiction and the bombastic age of the 1980's to see two master storytellers go head to head. This episode we discuss The Thing (1982 dir. John Carpenter) and "Who Goes There?" (1938 John W Campbell,

Dune v Dune

Nov 13th, 2021 2h 7m

Today we talk Dune...for a long time. Settle in because the source material demands a lengthy chat. Join us for a chat about Dune by Frank Herbert and Dune 2021 dir. Denis Villeneuve.

Jurassic Park v Jurassic Park

Oct 31st, 2021 1h 18m

In our first episode, we discuss Jurassic Park, the novel by Michael Crichton, and the movie directed by Stephen Spielberg. We also layout what our podcast is all about and talk a bit about what we are reading and how to exposit plot.

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