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Luke Elliott & James Bailey

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10/21/21 • 72 min
The sand worms have been ridden, climactic duels have been fought, and the Bene Gesserit prophecy has taken shape. Ink to Film has finished reading Frank Herbert's Dune! In episode 203, Luke & James discuss how well the book lived up to their expectations, the value of appendices in novels, an all-knowing toddler, and finish up by looking ahead to the new adaptation, including what they are expecting and hoping for in the film.
Join them next week when they will discuss Denis Villeneuve’s version and cast their vote on which was the better version: the book or the movie.
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- Intro Music: “Run” by Ross Bugden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujsCRw-eA0o

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Mickey7 (2022 Novel) | A Working Class Hero
Ink to Film
03/13/25 • 62 min
Edward Ashton’s expendable protagonist makes for a blue-collar hero for our times—someone who doesn’t think too hard, ask too many questions, and most importantly, whose life doesn’t matter... or does it? In episode 339, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they revisit some SF classics like the "Ship of Theseus," the "Teleporter Paradox," and a spicy new entry in a long running segment "would you do it?" Come back next week for their reaction to Mickey 17 by Bong Joon-Ho and their votes on which was better: the book or the movie!
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- Home Base: inktofilm.com
Luke Elliott
- Recent publications: “Your Black Apron Meal Kit Has Arrived” in the Even Cozier Cosmic anthology https://bookshop.org/a/23566/9781630230975
- “Beyond Heaven” in the Beyond the Vanishing Point anthology: https://a.co/d/cTwnwz7
- Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com
- Social Media Accounts: www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social
James Bailey

From the Vault: Jaws 2 (1978 film)
Ink to Film
11/12/20 • 42 min
Does Jaws 2 live up to its classic predecessor or sink into bad sequel territory? Does it have anything to do with Peter Benchley's novel? James reacts to his first time watching the movie in a discussion that touches on "Sharknado," "Alien," "The Fast and the Furious," and more in this former Patreon-exclusive episode! Become a Patron to listen to more content like this! www.patreon.com/inktofilm
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Ep-9 Ink to Film: Blade Runner (1982)
Ink to Film
10/05/17 • 105 min
James is loving that they get to talk about one of his favorite films, Blade Runner (1982) directed by Ridley Scott! Come along as he and Luke get explore the Sci-Fi classic in its entirety with the ultimate recap before the new movie comes out. Highlights include: the symbolism of eyes and pyramids, all the surprising changes and similarities to the PKD novel, the meaning of the iconic “tears in rain” scene, and of course, their conflicting opinions about what that final bit of origami actually revealed. And stick around after the credits for quick coverage of the short-film prequels to the new movie!
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09/21/17 • 71 min
Coverage begins for Philip K. Dick’s 1968 Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep as we start our journey into the Blade Runner universe. In part 1 (of 2), James and Luke cover chapters 1-10 of the novel, discussing the Sci-Fi’s legend’s legacy, what it means to be “real,” and whether “Andy” or “Replicant” is the better term.

Ep-77 Jesus’ Son (1999 film)
Ink to Film
02/21/19 • 65 min
Named one of the year’s best films by The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and Roger Ebert, Jesus’ Son by Alison Maclean tackles the surreal, disjointed narrative first created by author Denis Johnson. F**khead, played admirably by Billy Crudup, meets a woman named Michelle (played by Samantha Morton) and their romance is as kinetic and exciting as it is destructive. An impressive cast provides memorable performances, include standout moments by Jack Black, Denis Leary, Will Patton, Michael Shannon, Holly Hunter, and Dennis Hopper. Topics: The look & tone of the film, the overt symbolism, the pros & cons of using verbatim dialogue from the source material, Denis Johnson’s cameo, the meaning of a cartoon octopus, the over-the-top drug sequence, and the potential message about the author that movie may be trying to convey.
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Music: "2 Legit" By Jay Man

07/18/24 • 89 min
Comics editor Jasmine Amiri joins the show to compare Terry Zwigoff’s adaptation to the original comic by Daniel Clowes. In episode 318 Luke, James, and Jasmine discuss the value of supposedly “empty” entertainment vs what’s deemed as “important," find out what studio meddling would have ruined the movie, celebrate Steve Buscemi’s selfless actions during the aftermath of 9/11, and debate the implications of the film’s final scene. They finish off by each casting their vote for which one is ultimately the better version: the graphic novel or the movie?
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Jasmine Amiri
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- HARD STYLE JUICE Entire Series Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZXVZQBC?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_sirpi
- HARD STYLE JUICE #1 (Issue #1 is free with Prime): https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Style-Juice-Comixology-Originals-ebook/dp/B0CWBYD1FS
Luke Elliott
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James Bailey
Credits
- Song: Solstice by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/5yRIt5yS36s?si=J1hS1F_vyH-iZb6c

Last Looks 2024
Ink to Film
01/01/25 • 88 min
Season 8 of Ink to Film comes to an end with a retrospective on the year that was 2024. In episode 332, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they reflect on the ups and downs of an emotionally taxing year, try to compare masterful adaptations to one another across eras, recap the conventions they attended, appraise how the podcast is doing statistically, and look to the challenges ahead in 2025. Thank you to everyone who listened to Ink to Film this year!
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Worst Read
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- Get any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm
- Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm)
- Home Base: inktofilm.com
Luke Elliott
- Recent publications: “Your Black Apron Meal Kit Has Arrived” in the Even Cozier Cosmic anthology https://bookshop.org/a/23566/9781630230975
- “Beyond Heaven” in the Beyond the Vanishing Point anthology: https://a.co/d/cTwnwz7
- Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com
- Social Media Accounts: www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social
James Bailey

02/20/25 • 49 min
Shakespeare’s works are renowned around the world as some of the best ever written, so how should we feel about what just might be his worst play? In episode 336, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they try to find hidden meanings in the array of identity-swapping games being played by the characters, analyze a framing device that seems to go nowhere, unite in their hatred of the terrible Petruchio, and prepare for the modern retelling to come with “10 Things I Hate About You.”
- Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n
- Support the show on Patreon for bonus content (including the 1922 Nosferatu), merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects: https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm
- Get The Taming of the Shrew or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm
- Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm)
- Home Base: inktofilm.com
Luke Elliott
- Recent publications: “Your Black Apron Meal Kit Has Arrived” in the Even Cozier Cosmic anthology https://bookshop.org/a/23566/9781630230975
- “Beyond Heaven” in the Beyond the Vanishing Point anthology: https://a.co/d/cTwnwz7
- Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com
- Social Media Accounts: www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social
James Bailey
Music:
- Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – Craymer, AIIVAWN: https://youtu.be/Rx4R8XDpMM0?si=O8QrJN1d5Eujg9Tx
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FAQ
How many episodes does Ink to Film have?
Ink to Film currently has 375 episodes available.
What topics does Ink to Film cover?
The podcast is about Literature, Film, Novels, Reading, Writing, Writers, Television, Podcasts, Books, Movies, Arts, Fantasy, Authors, Tv & Film, Horror, Review and Film Reviews.
What is the most popular episode on Ink to Film?
The episode title '“Mocap a Child?” ITF Read: Dune (1965 novel) part three' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Ink to Film?
The average episode length on Ink to Film is 75 minutes.
How often are episodes of Ink to Film released?
Episodes of Ink to Film are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Ink to Film?
The first episode of Ink to Film was released on Aug 18, 2017.
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