This Film is Lit

We return to the land of Fantasia as a new threat endangers the magical realm. It’s The Neverending Story II: The Next Chapter, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Guess Who? Was That in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Our next movie is A Stir of Echoes

Patron Shoutouts The Neverending Story Fan Reaction Discussing with TFIL: Are '80s Films More Traumatizing? The Neverending Story II: The Next Chapter Preview

Journey with us to a magical land of brave warriors, epic quests, and 80’s nostalgia. It’s The Neverending Story, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Guess Who? Was That in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Our next movie is The Neverending Story Part 2: The Next Chapter with April Etmanski from No Such Thing as a Bad Movie Podcast!

Patron Shoutouts Solaris Fan Reaction Learning with TFIL: Michael Ende The Neverending Story Preview

How do you expect to communicate with the ocean, when you can’t even understand one another? It’s Solaris, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Guess Who? Was That in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Our next movie is The Neverending Story with April Etmanski from No Such Thing as a Bad Movie Podcast!

Patron Shoutouts Pride and Prejudice Fan Polls Learning with TFIL: Translating Fiction Solaris Preview

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a podcast which compares books to their film adaptations must be in want of a Jane Austen property. It’s Pride and Prejudice, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Guess Who? Was That in the Book? Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Our next movie is Solaris

Patron Shoutouts The Little Mermaid Fan Polls Discussing with TFIL: Why aren't we doing the 1995 BBC Miniseries!? Pride and Prejudice Preview

Darling, it's better down where it's wetter. It’s The Little Mermaid, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Guess Who? Was That in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Our next movie is Pride and Prejudice

Patron Shoutouts The Phantom Tollbooth Fan Polls Learning with TFIL: Howard Ashman The Little Mermaid Preview

Journey with us to a land and story that are beyond Expectations. It’s The Phantom Tollbooth, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Guess Who? Was That in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Our next movie is The Little Mermaid

Patron Shoutouts The Polar Express Fan Polls Learning with TFIL: Chuck Jones The Phantom Tollbooth Preview

Can you hear the bells? In perhaps the longest theme park ride pitch in existence, it’s The Polar Express, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Was That in the Book? Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict We're off next week! Our next movie is The Phantom Tollbooth

Patron Shoutouts Little Women Fan Polls Learning with TFIL: Motion Capture The Polar Express Preview

The March sisters come of age in post-civil war America. It’s Little Women, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Guess Who? Was That in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Our next movie is Polar Express

Patron Shoutouts Jumanji Fan Polls Learning with TFIL: Louisa May Alcott Little Women Preview

An Adventure For Those Who Seek To Find A Way To Leave Their World Behind, and that sounds pretty good right about now. It’s Jumanji, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Was That in the Book? Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Our next movie is Little Women

Patron Shoutouts Fried Green Tomatoes Fan Polls Learning with TFIL: Chris Van Allsburg Jumanji Preview

Just two gals being pals during the Great Depression. It’s **Fried Green Tomatoes**, and **This Film is Lit**.

Patron Shoutouts The Shining Fan Polls Learning with TFIL: Frame Stories Fried Green Tomatoes Preview

One of greatest horror films ever made, from one of the greatest horror authors of all time... It’s The Shining, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Guess Who? Was That in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Our next movie is Fried Green Tomatoes

Patron Shoutouts The Clique Fan Polls Learning with TFIL: Stanley Kubrick The Shining Preview

This episode is worth at least 20 gossip points. Unfortunately, we still don’t know what those are or what they’re for. It’s The Clique, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Guess Who? Was That in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Our next movie is The Shining

Patron Shoutouts Breaking Dawn - Part 2 Fan Polls Learning with TFIL: Trope Time: Mean Girl Gangs The Clique Preview

It’s the epic finale that will live forever — or at least as long as CG Renesmee haunts your nightmares. It’s *Breaking Dawn - Part 2*, and **This Film is Lit**.

Patron Shoutouts Breaking Dawn: Part 1 Fan Polls Breaking Dawn - Part 2 Preview

Stephenie Meyer really went and capped off her wildly successful YA vampire love story by writing... this. Ok. It’s Breaking Dawn - Part 1, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Bryan Predicts the Twilight Saga Odds and Ends Final Verdict Our next movie is Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2

Patron Shoutouts Dolan's Cadillac Fan Polls Learning with TFIL: Your Fave is Problematic: Stephenie Meyer Breaking Dawn - Part 1 Preview

Revenge is a dish best served at the bottom of a hole in the middle of a desert highway. It’s Dolan's Cadillac, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Was That in the Book? Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Our next movie is Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1!

Patron Shoutouts Twilight Saga: Eclipse Fan Polls Learning with TFIL: Stephen King Dolan's Cadillac Preview

Werewolves, vampires, and the human who can’t choose between them, oh my. It’s Eclipse, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Bryan Predicts the Twilight Saga Odds and Ends Final Verdict Our next movie is Dolan's Cadillac

Patron Shoutouts Starship Troopers Fan Polls Learning with TFIL: The 'Twilight Effect' on Teen Media Eclipse Preview

A movie that will help you figure out which of your friends are secretly facist. It’s Starship Troopers, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Was That in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Our next movie is Twilight Saga: Eclipse!

Patron Shoutouts New Moon Fan Polls Learning with TFIL: Robert A. Heinlein Starship Troopers Preview

And there, when the sky was darkest, was a glimmer of hope. Was it the moon? No, it was Michael Sheen. It’s New Moon, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Bryan Predicts the Twilight Saga Odds and Ends Final Verdict Our next movie is Starship Troopers

Patron Shoutouts If Beale Street Could Talk Fan Polls Learning with TFIL: You Sexy Beast/Monster Boyfriend New Moon Preview

Neither love nor terror makes one blind: indifference makes one blind. It’s If Beale Street Could Talk, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Guess Who? Was that in the Book? Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Our next movie is Twilight Saga: New Moon

Patron Shoutouts Twilight Fan Polls Learning with TFIL: James Baldwin If Beale Street Could Talk Preview

You better hold on tight spider monkey... It’s Twilight, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Bryan Predicts the Twilight Saga Odds and Ends Final Verdict Our next movie is If Beale Street Could Talk

Patron Shoutouts Blue is the Warmest Color Fan Polls Learning with TFIL: Why Did Everyone HATE Twilight? Twilight Preview

Exhibit A in the case that problematic art can still be incredibly well-crafted. It’s Blue is the Warmest Color, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Was that in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Our next movie is Summer Series 2020! Check our social media for the teaser!

What does a scanner see? he asked himself. I mean, really see? Into the head? Down into the heart? It’s A Scanner Darkly, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Was that in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Our next movie is Blue is the Warmest Color

https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ We’ve chosen not to air our episode as scheduled this week. Here’s why. Black lives matter. We cannot fully understand anyone’s lived experience but our own—but we strongly believe that is no excuse for a lack of empathy. If you are able - please protest, march, signal-boost, donate or do whatever you can to help. We’ve included a link in the episode description to a great list of ways you can help right now. We urge you to do what you can, donate what you can, and give voice in whatever way you can. We plan to release our A Scanner Darkly episode on Monday. A Scanner Darkly is about many things, one of its messages is simple - the system is broken. But A Scanner Darkly posits that it is no accident the system is broken… It was designed to be broken... It was designed to not work. We think that’s a message worth hearing, but right now we hope you remember these names… These names and countless others... Names that a broken system wants you to forget. Breonna Taylor Ahmaud Arbery Tamir Rice Trayvon Martin Oscar Grant Eric Garner Philando Castille Sandra Bland Terrence Crutcher Samuel Dubose Walter Scott Freddie Gray George Floyd

Patron Shoutouts Tangled Fan Polls Learning with TFIL: Rotoscoping A Scanner Darkly Preview

Rapunzel, Rapunzel let down your hair. It’s time to leave your tower, and have your pet lizard totally murder your abusive fake mother. It’s Tangled, and This Film is Lit. Was that in the Book? Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Our next movie is A Scanner Darkly with Aaron Rabinowitz from Philosophers in Space

Patron Shoutouts First Blood Fan Polls Learning with TFIL: Fairy Tales Rapunzel/Tangled Preview

One man wages war against an entire town in an unflinching exploration of war, obedience, and trauma. It’s First Blood, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Guess Who? Was that in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Our next movie is A VIEWER'S CHOICE FAIRY TALE! Beauty and the Beast, Tangled, or Frozen

Patron Shoutouts Ramona and Beezus Fan Polls First Blood Preview

A rambunctious young girl uses her imagination to escape a life that’s quickly spinning out of her control. Nothing timely about this one… It’s Ramona and Beezus, and This Film is Lit. Was that in the Book? Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Our next movie is First Blood

Patron Shoutouts Whip It Fan Polls Learning with TFIL: Beverly Cleary Ramona and Beezus Preview

It's the thing everyone is talking about, and so did we. We discussed Joe Exotic, Carol Baskins, misogyny, and responsible media consumption. This would normally be a Patron-only episode, but decided to put this one out for everyone.

A coming-of-age tale with tattoos, fishnets, and bruises. It’s Whip It, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Guess Who? Was that in the Book? Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Our next movie is Ramona and Beezus

Patron Shoutouts Hidden Figures Fan Polls Learning with TFIL: Roller Derby Whip It Preview

The untold true story of the black women who helped launch our nation into space. It’s Hidden Figures, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Guess Who? Was that in the Book? Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Our next movie is Whip It

Patron Shoutouts Legally Blonde Fan Polls Learning with TFIL: Katherine Johnson Hidden Figures Preview

Reese Witherspoon’s back must be killing her because she absolutely carried this movie. It’s Legally Blonde, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Guess Who? Was that in the Book? Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Our next movie is Hidden Figures

Patron Shoutouts Mortal Engines Fan Polls Learning with TFIL: Media Portrayal of the Legal System Legally Blonde Preview

In a dystopian future London lumbers around the world devouring other civilizations… wait I thought this was a fantasy film? It’s Mortal Engines, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Guess Who? Was that in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Our next movie is Legally Blonde

Patron Shoutouts Howl's Moving Castle Fan Polls Learning with TFIL: Steampunk Mortal Engines Preview

Wizards, witches, and bouncing scarecrows … oh my. It’s Howl's Moving Castle, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Guess Who? Was that in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict We're taking two weeks off while we move, but we'll be back with our next movie An Academy Award Patron Choice!

The Rescuers Fan Polls Learning with TFIL: Studio Ghibli Howl's Moving Castle Preview

Two little heroes set out on the adventure... of a mice time. It’s The Rescuers, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Was that in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Next movie is Howl's Moving Castle

Christmas with the Kranks Fan Comments The Rescuers Preview

We talk about all the things we liked, didn't like, and downright hated...

With their daughter out of town the Kranks decide it’s finally time to skip Christmas. Much “comedy” ensues? It’s Christmas with the Kranks, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Was that in the Book? Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Final Verdict We're taking next week off, but we will have a review of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Next movie is A Viewer's Choice Disney Film

We have a Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thisfilmislit Die Hard Polls and Comments Good vs. Bad Christmas Movies Christmas with the Kranks Preview https://www.patreon.com/thisfilmislit

Now I have a machine gun ho-ho-ho... It’s Die Hard, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Guess Who? Was that in the Book? Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Final Verdict Next movie is Christmas with the Kranks.

We're releasing our review of Knives Out as a holiday gift to everyone, and to give you a taste of what you'll get when you support us for just $5 a month over on Patreon. Patreon.com/thisfilmislit

Patron Shout-Out Debating with TFIL: Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie? Die Hard Preview

Have you ever thought what it might be like to be squashed flat by a pancake? It’s Cloud with a Chance of Meatballs, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Was that in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Next movie is Die Hard.

We have a Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thisfilmislit The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Polls and Comments Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Preview https://www.patreon.com/thisfilmislit

The kings and queens of old return to Narnia, and so do we... It’s The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Guess Who? Was that in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Next movie is Cloudy with a Change of Meatballs.

Scary Stories to tell in the Dark Polls and Comments The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Preview

You want to listen to this very special intro. It's Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and This Film is Lit. Guess Who? Was that in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Next movie is A SURPRISE!

Interview with the Vampire Polls and Comments Spooky Books and Movies We Recommend!

I couldn't come up with an intro. My brain is toast. Just like most of the vampires by the end of this movie. It’s Interview with the Vampire, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Guess Who? Was that in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Next movie is Hopefully Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.

Holes Polls Learning with TFIL: Evolution of the Vampire Interview with the Vampire Preview

Once upon a time there was a magical place where it never rained... And Shia Labeuof rapped the plot of a movie. It’s Holes, and This Film is Lit. Guest Host - April Etmanski (No Such Thing as a Bad Movie Podcast) Guess Who? Was that in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Next movie is Interview with the Vampire.

Tp All the Boys I've Loved Before Polls Learning with TFIL: Stories with Multiple Plotlines Holes Preview UPDATED

What would you do if all of your crushes suddenly found out how you felt about them? It’s To All the Boys I've Loved Before, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Guess Who? Was that in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Next movie is Holes.

It's got corn. It's got children. This movie really lives up to its title. It’s Children of the Corn, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Was that in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Next movie is To All the Boys I've Loved Before.

Fantastic Mr. Fox Polls Learning with TFIL: Scary Children Trope Children of the Corn Preview

Three nasty farmers, one clever fox, and lots of planimetric symmetrical shots. It’s Fantastic Mr. Fox, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Was that in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Next movie is Children of the Corn.

LotR: Return of the King Fan Polls Learning with TFIL: Stop Motion Animation Fantastic Mr. Fox Preview

We're glad to be with you... here at the end of all things. It's The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, and This Film is Lit. Was that in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Next movie is Fantastic Mr. Fox

The Cat in the Hat Fan Poll Learning with TFIL: Your Fave is Problematic: Race and Racism in Middle-earth The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Preview

How much Mike Myers is too much Mike Myers? This much… Exactly this much Mike Myers… It’s The Cat in the Hat, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Was that in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Next movie is The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.

Learning with TFIL: Dr. Seuss The Cat in the Hat Preview

The journey continues. The ring moves closer to Mordor, and the battle for Middle-earth begins… It’s The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Was that in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Next movie is Listener Choice: Dr. Seuss

Brokeback Mountain Fan Poll Learning with TFIL: Constructed Language The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Preview

It’s “that gay cowboy movie” that’s arguably not about gay cowboys… It’s Brokeback Mountain, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Guess Who? Was that in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book The Movie Nailed It Better in the Movie Odds and Ends Final Verdict Next movie is The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.

The Fellowship of the Ring Fan Poll Pride Month and why we're doing Brokeback Mountain Brokeback Mountain Preview

One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them… It’s The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Guess Who? Was that in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Next movie is Brokeback Mountain.

Rear Window Fan Poll Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Preview Who almost played WHO?

From the master of suspense comes a study on love, loneliness, and the voyeuristic nature of film itself. It’s Rear Window, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Was that in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Next movie is Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Crazy Rich Asians Fan Poll Learning with TFIL: Single Location Storytelling Rear Window Preview

Sometimes love is blind, and sometimes it’s a crazy mega-billionaire with an uber-controlling mom. It’s Crazy Rich Asians, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Was that in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Next movie is Rear Window.

Hitchhiker's Guide Fan Poll Learning with TFIL: Party Lit Crazy Rich Asians Preview

Let's talk about Avengers: Endgame for 40 minutes. Spoilers start at 8:20.

In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move. It’s The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Guess Who? Was that in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Next movie is Crazy Rich Asians.

Learning with TFIL: The Absurd Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Preview

Sometimes dead is better... pretty sure he was talking about this movie. It's Pet Sematary, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Was that in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Next movie is Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

Learning with TFIL: Came Back Wrong Pet Sematary Preview

A bit of a special intro this week. Let Me Sum Up Guess Who? Was that in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Next movie is Pet Semetary.

Learning with TFIL: Fantasy vs. Fairy Tale Stardust Preview

No film has ever been more ruined by the mere existence of another movie than this one was by the existence of Shrek. It’s Ella Enchanted, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Guess Who? Was that in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Next movie is Stardust.

Chatting about Female Representation Ella Enchanted Preview

It’s a 90’s movie about Robin Williams dressing up as a woman to spend time with his kids, and it has aged about as well as you think. It’s Mrs. Doubtfire, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Guess Who? Was that in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Next movie is Nancy Drew or Ella Enchanted.

Chatting about the Oscars Mrs. Doubtfire Preview

A true story about an undercover cop that infiltrates the KKK. The hook? He’s black. It’s BlacKkKlansman, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Guess Who? Was that in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Next movie is Mrs. Doubtfire

Learning Things with TFIL: Adapting Real Life BlacKKKlansman Preview

It's the year 2054 and murder is a thing of the past, but at what cost? It's Minority Report, and This Film is Lit. Guest Host: Aaron Rabi from Philosophers in Space and Embrace the Void Let Me Sum Up (Brief summary of short story and film) Guess Who? (Game show segment where Bryan guesses characters from the film based on book descriptions) Was that in the Book? (Exactly what the segment says. Bryan asks if certain elements from the movie are in the book) Lost in Adaptation/Philosophy (We dig deeper into the text, film, and philosophy) Better in the Book (Things Katie and Aaron preferred from the book) Better in the Movie (Things Katie and Aaron preferred from the movie) Odds and Ends Final Verdict (Katie and Aaron choose their favorite. Movie or book?)

Guess host for Minority Report episode: Aaron Rabi (Philosophers in Space, Embrace the Void) Learning Things with TFIL: Tech Noir Minority Report Preview

It's the Netflix sensation that's sweeping the nation, and we're doing this whole episode blindfolded. It’s Bird Box, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Guess Who? Was that in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Next movie is Minority Report featuring Aaron Rabi from Philosophers in Space and Embrace the Void!

Learning Things with TFIL: Netflix Original? Bird Box Preview

In turn of the century London, a magical nanny employs music and adventure to help mend the bonds between 2 children and their father. It’s Mary Poppins, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Guess Who? Was that in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Next movie is Bird Box!

We answer all of your questions! Mary Poppins Preview

One of the most iconic Christmas movies of all time, based on a series of short stories for Playboy magazine. It’s A Christmas Story, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Was that in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict Next movie is Mary Poppins!

Learning Things with TFIL: Voice-over in Film A Christmas Story Preview

A thrilling family romp with dinosaurs, ancient civilizations, and problematic love stories. It’s Night at the Museum, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Was that in the Book? Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Odds and Ends Final Verdict

Let's talk about the crimes of The Crimes of Grindelwald. Good stuff at the beginning. Bad stuff starts around the 29:00 minute mark.

Learning Things with TFIL: Fictionalizing Historical Figures Night at the Museum Preview

Horcruxes, Hallows, hatred, and hope... It’s Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, and This Film is Lit. Muggle Questions with Trevor Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It General Discussion Final Verdict

It's the beginning of the end. It’s Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, and This Film is Lit. Muggle Questions with Trevor Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It General Discussion

Learning Things with TFIL: Satisfying Endings Little Learning Things: Cluster Headaches Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Preview

Harry delves into the past of the world's darkest wizard, and navigates the complexities of teenage romance. It’s Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and This Film is Lit. Muggle Questions with Trevor Better in the Book (5:33) Better in the Movie (1:50:24) The Movie Nailed It (2:07:42) General Discussion (2:19:19) Final Verdict (2:28:55)

Learning Things with TFIL: Revisiting Third Person Limited Perspective Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Preview We discover our wands with the Pottermore Wand Quiz

Tim Burton adapts one of America’s most treasured scary stories. It turns out pretty much exactly how you’d imagine. It’s Sleepy Hollow, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Guess Who? Was that in the Book? Better in the Book Better in the Movie Odds and Ends Final Verdict

Learning Things with TFIL: Headless Horseman Folklore The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Preview

At the beginning of the film Tonks tells Harry, "We'll explain everything later." Surely they must not have meant in this movie. It’s Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, and This Film is Lit. Muggle Questions with Trevor Better in the Book (11:44) Better in the Movie (2:20:53) The Movie Nailed It (2:45:36) General Discussion (3:06:15) Final Verdict (3:25:01)

Learning Things with TFIL: Evil vs EVIL in HP Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Preview

A mischeivious child, a fantastical island, and a wild rumpus. It's one of the most beloved children's books of all time. It's Where the Wild Things Are, and This Film is Lit. Let Me Sum Up Was that in the Book? Lost in Adaptation Better in the Book Better in the Movie Final Verdict

Learning Things with TFIL: Banned Books Week Where the Wild Things Are Preview

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, or as Katie likes to call it, Harry Potter and the Year No One Got a Back-to-School Haircut. It’s Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and This Film is Lit. Muggle Questions with Trevor Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Final Verdict

Learning Things with TFIL: Still Growing Up Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Preview

It’s Harry’s third year. He’s taking electives, playing quidditch and learning about his convicted murderer of a god father. It’s Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and This Film is Lit. Muggle Questions with Trevor Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Final Verdict

Learning Things with TFIL: Growing Up Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Preview Pottermore Patronus Quiz

Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts for his second year, and danger follows him. It’s Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, and This Film is Lit. Muggle Questions with Trevor Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Final Verdict

Learning Things with TFIL: Laying Thematic Groundwork Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Preview

On his 11th birthday a young orphan discovers he’s a wizard and begins a magical journey to fulfill his destiny. It’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, and This Film is Lit. Muggle Questions with Trevor Better in the Book Better in the Movie The Movie Nailed It Final Verdict

Mini Learning Things with TFIL: Third Person Limited Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Preview We get sorted into our Hogwarts houses by a very suspect Buzzfeed quiz

Making friends, finding love, healing wounds, and a tunnel song. It’s The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and This Film is Lit.

Learning Things with TFIL: Young Adult Novels The Perks of Being a Wallflower Preview PSA: Don't Steal Joy

It's probably made more people cry than any other talking animal movie. It's Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey, and This Film is Lit.

Black Sails "Review" Learning Things with TFIL: Animal Stories Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey Preview

A cautionary tale of dinosaurs, greed, and the sexiest PHD since Indiana Jones. It’s Jurassic Park and This Film is Lit.

Learning Things with TFIL: Cautionary Tales Jurassic Park Preview

A celebration of exploration, science, the resiliency of the human spirit, and potatoes. It’s The Martian, and This Film is Lit.

Solo Review Learning Things with TFIL: Epistolary Novels The Martian Preview

Outdated institutions, robotic replacements, and a neighborhood where everything seems just a little bit off. It’s The Stepford Wives, and This Film is Lit.

Defining our terms: Gender Roles The Stepford Wives Preview

A sci-fi classic that has absolutely no time for fascists. It’s Matilda, and This Film is Lit.

Avengers: Infinity War Review (Spoiler-Free) Learning Things with TFIL: The Difference between Scifi and Fantasy Matilda Preview

A coming-of-age tale about friendship, death, and the importance of knowing train schedules. It’s Stand by Me, and This Film is Lit.

We have a new prequel segment! Learning Things with TFIL: Coming-of-Age Story Stand by Me/The Body Preview

A coming of age tale about a boy with a secret. It’s Love, Simon and This Film is Lit.

We break down Steven Spielberg's latest blockbuster. Based on the best-selling novel by Ernest Cline, it's Ready Player One, and This Film is Lit.

An ordinary teenage girl discovers that she’s the heir to the throne of a small European country. It’s The Princess Diaries, and This Film is Lit.

The Princess Diaries Preview Ready Player One Preview

We break down the 2018 adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time! Spoilers!!!

Everything Sucks! Review A Wrinkle in Time Preview

Whoever wrote Forrest Gump should probably sue the screenwriter of this film. Oh wait... it's the same person? That makes sense. It's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and This Film is Lit.

Black Panther Review The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Preview

Happy Valentine's Day! It's Gone Girl and This Film is Lit.

Gone Girl Preview

A school full of misfits with special abilities run by a stern but loving care-taker. It's Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, and This Film is Lit.

We finally saw The Shape of Water and felt compelled to talk about it. Spoiler-free until the 12 minute mark.

The End of the F###ing World Review New movie quote bumper announcement! Miss Peregrine's Preview

The first rule of fight club is-- The first rule of fight club is to stop making jokes about the first rule of fight club. It’s not 1999 anymore. It’s Fight Club, and This Film is Lit.

Our top 5 Movies and Books of 2017 Fight Club Preview

Come with me, and you'll be in a world of pure imagination. It's Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and This Film is Lit.

It’s a story that’s become synonymous with Christmas. It’s been told and retold, adapted and re-adapted, and of course, Muppet-ized. It’s A Christmas Carol , and This Film is Lit.

We're joined by our good friend Sam to talk about Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Spoilers start at 8:30.

- Coco _Review/Discussion ** _** * _A Christmas Carol/The Muppet Christmas Carol _*Preview

Magical creatures, treacherous monarchs, Father Christmas, and a talking lion Jesus…. All beyond the door of a dusty armoire. It’s The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe , and This Film is Lit.

- Justice League _Review/Discussion ** _** * _The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe_* Preview

Somebody once told me the world is gonna roll me. I ain't the sharpest tool in the shed. It's Shrek , and This Film is Lit.

- Stranger Things * _2_* Review/Discussion - Thor: Ragnarok Review/Discussion * __* * _Shrek_* Preview

A handsome leading man, and his beautiful blonde companion do battle with dinosaurs. It’s The Birds , and This Film is Lit.

- Blade Runner 2049 Review/Discussion - Preview of The Birds 

A brave little girl, a sarcastic cat, and a fantasy-world that isn’t quite what is seems. It’s Katie’s favorite book, it’s Coraline , and This Film is Lit. We're planning to move to a weekly format starting next week (10/31). We'll be talking about Blade Runner 2049. We'll also preview our second Halloween episode (11/7) which will be a main episode on * _The Birds_*.

It's one of the most influential sci-fi films ever made... starring one of the biggest Hollywood actors of all-time... and it's about to get a sequel 35 years later. It's Blade Runner, and This Film is Lit.

A film adaptation so ubiquitous, so timeless, everyone has seen it... at least once, and even if you haven't—you recognize all the references anyway. It's The Wizard of Oz , and This Film is Lit.

You know what’s crazy? 7-legged aliens that experience time non-linearly. You know what’s even crazier? Amy Adams wasn’t even nominated for an Oscar for this. It’s Arrival , and This Film is Lit.

The back of the DVD case calls it "A bolt of family fun". Katie calls it "easily one of the worst film adaptations I've ever seen". It's Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, and **This Film is Lit** __. Rick Riordan writes open letter to teachers showing ‘Percy Jackson’ movies in the classroom

A story of love. revenge, friendship. adventure, miracles, and justice. It’s the best fantasy action-adventure ever filmed. It’s The princess Bride, and This Film is Lit.