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Ink to Film

Ink to Film

By: Luke Elliott & James Bailey
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Are you the sort of person who likes to read the book before you see the movie? So are Luke and James—a writer and filmmaker respectively who bring their backgrounds studying stories to the table for in-depth discussions of the adaptations of the past and present. If you love delving into the craft behind the art you love, then Ink to Film is for you.Copyright 2017 Ink to Film LLC Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • The Green Mile (1999 Film) | Evil Has Many Faces

    The Green Mile (1999 Film) | Evil Has Many Faces
    Jul 7 2026
    Frank Darabont's second adaptation of Stephen King's work returns to the prison yard, but this time things get supernatural. In episode 388, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they consider the different kinds of villains the story presents and how they interact with one another, look at the role of the "present day" framework, react to the all-star cast including the performances of Tom Hanks and Michael Clarke Duncan, and finally each cast their vote on which one was better: the book or the movie? Join our Discord channel https://discord.gg/yQpgu9jYB2Pickup The Green Mile or any of the books they've covered at the Ink to Film Bookshop https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilmSupport Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects https://www.patreon.com/inktofilmInk to Film's Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm)Home Base: inktofilm.comIntro/outro music: Something Wicked by Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zuw_O5MU5CE&list=RDZuw_O5MU5CE&start_radio=1 References: Nnedi Okarafor's essay Stephen King's Super-Duper Magical NegroesScott Wood's lecture on the same topic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7djRGSqwUyg Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.comSocial Media: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.co...Writing: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.co... James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.socialIG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • The Green Mile (1996 Novel) | A Risky Experiment

    The Green Mile (1996 Novel) | A Risky Experiment
    Jul 4 2026

    Stephen King released one of his most famous novels in an unusual manner and it shaped the narrative in fascinating ways. In episode 387, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they discuss benevolent prejudice, react to yet another fantastic King villain, learn to love a magic mouse, and get ready to ride the lightning John Coffey. They will return next week for the film by Frank Darabont!

    • Reference: Stephen King's Super-Duper Magical Negroes
    • Join our Discord channel https://discord.gg/yQpgu9jYB2
    • Pickup The Green Mile or any of the books they've covered at the Ink to Film Bookshop https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm
    • Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm
    • Ink to Film's Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm)
    • Home Base: inktofilm.com
    • Intro/outro music: Something Wicked by Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zuw_O5MU5CE&list=RDZuw_O5MU5CE&start_radio=1

    Luke Elliott

    • Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com
    • Social Media: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social
    • Writing: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/publications

    James Bailey

    • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social
    • IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Empathy for the Past | Train Dreams (2025 Film)

    Empathy for the Past | Train Dreams (2025 Film)
    Jun 26 2026

    Clint Bently's adaptation of Denis Johnson's novella finds connection and clarity in a story that resisted it, but is that an improvement? In episode 386 join writer Luke Elliott and filmmaker James Bailey as they find sympathy for the generations that came before, explore the symbolism of the red dog, consider filming with natural light, react to Joel Edgerton's loveable version of Robert Grainier, and finally cast their votes on which version was ultimately better: the book or the film!

    • Join our Discord channel https://discord.gg/yQpgu9jYB2
    • Pickup Train Dreams or any of the books they've covered at the Ink to Film Bookshop https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm
    • Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm
    • Ink to Film's Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm)
    • Home Base: inktofilm.com
    • Intro/outro music: The Wasteland by Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eAalHA1bAc&list=RD5eAalHA1bAc&start_radio=1

    Luke Elliott

    • Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com
    • Social Media: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social
    • Writing: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/publications

    James Bailey

    • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social
    • IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/
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    1 hr and 36 mins
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