On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the publication of Alice Walker’s The Color Purple, Sharifah Williams and Jeff O’Neal discuss the book, the movie, and the legacies of both.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through

Gone Girl

Feb 4th, 2022 1h 48m

Jeff O’Neal, Rebecca Schinsky, and Amanda Nelson mark the 10th Anniversary of the publication of Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn with a deep dive into the book, the movie, and legacy of this hugely influential work.Learn more about your ad choices.

The Scottish Play

Jan 21st, 2022 1h 28m

Jeff, Jenn, Vanessa, and Sharifah assemble to dive into The Tragedy of Macbeth, in honor of its newest movie adaptation starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand.Shakespeare: The Animated TalesOn King James' Obsession with WitchesCol

The English Patient

Dec 30th, 2021 1h 27m

Jeff O'Neal and Rebecca Schinsky discuss The English Patient (book 1992, film 1996).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pelican Brief

Dec 16th, 2021 1h 23m

Jeff and Amanda dive into The Pelican Brief, because they feel like it!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wheel of Time

Dec 2nd, 2021 1h 23m

Jeff and Jenn dig into The Wheel of Time TV show adaptation and talk Robert Jordan, whether it’s the next Game of Thrones, to read or not to read, and more.Links:Inside Amazon’s Wheel of Time [GQ]Tar Valon Or BustSword Stone Table, edited b

Casino Royale

Nov 19th, 2021 1h 8m

Jeff O'Neal and Vanessa Diaz talk about Ian Fleming's 1953 Casino Royale and the 2006 film adaptation.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dune

Nov 1st, 2021 1h 35m

Jeff O’Neal, Jenn Northington, and Amanda Nelson discuss Frank Herbert’s Dune and break down Denis Villeneuve’s 2021 adaptation.Mentioned in this episode:Frank Herbert’s Distrust of JFKHari Kunzru on DuneMuslim Influences in DuneIs Dune a