Culture Gabfest - Can a Video Game Really Be Turned Into a TV Show?
This week, Dana and Julia are joined by Slate writer Dan Kois. They start by discussing HBO’s new series, The Last of Us, a video game adaptation with culture editor and writer at The New Yorker, Alex Barasch. Then they discuss the French film, Saint Omer, shortlisted for Best International Film at the 2023 Oscars. Finally, they finish by talking about Dan's essay on how the Trunchbull, the formidable villain of Roald Dahl’s 1988 novel Matilda, is still evolving.
Email us at culturefest@slate.com.
Endorsements:
Dan: Two books publishing this week, an anti-romantic comedy, Really Good…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.