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This Film is Lit
On _This Film is Lit_ we finally settle the score on one simple question… Is the book really better than the movie? Bryan has a film degree. He watches the movie but doesn't read the book. Katie has two English degrees, so she does things the right way and reads the book before we watch the movie. Prepare to be wowed by our expertise and charm as we dissect all of your favorite film adaptations and decide whether the silver-screen or the written word did it better. Turn it up, settle in, and…
Episodes
- This Film is Lit
Prequel to a Spooky Mystery Episode - Interview with the Vampire Fan Polls, Spooky Book & Movie Recommendations
- *Interview with the Vampire* Polls and Comments - Spooky Books and Movies We Recommend!
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Interview with the Vampire
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…
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Prequel to Interview with the Vampire - Holes Fan Polls, Evolution of the Vampire, Interview with the Vampire Preview
- *Holes* Polls - Learning with TFIL: **Evolution of the Vampire** - **Interview with the Vampire** Preview
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Holes
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…
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Prequel to Holes - To All the Boys Fan Polls, Stories with Multiple Plotlines, Holes Preview
- *Tp All the Boys I've Loved Before* Polls - Learning with TFIL: **Stories with Multiple Plotlines** - **Holes** Preview **UPDATED**
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To All the Boys I've Loved Before
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…
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Children of the Corn
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…
- This Film is Lit
Prequel to Children of the Corn - Fantastic Mr. Fox Followup Poll, Creepy Kids Trope, Children of the Corn Prequel
- *Fantastic Mr. Fox* Polls - Learning with TFIL: **Scary Children Trope** - **Children of the Corn** Preview
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Fantastic Mr. Fox
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…
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Prequel to Fantastic Mr. Fox - Return of the King Fan Polls, Stop Motion Animation, Fantastic Mr. Fox Preview
- LotR: Return of the King Fan Polls - Learning with TFIL: **Stop Motion Animation** - **Fantastic Mr. Fox** Preview
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
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…
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Prequel to LotR: The Return of the King - The Cat in the Hat Fan Poll, Race and Racism in Middle-earth, Return of the King Preview
- **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…
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The Cat in the Hat
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…
- This Film is Lit
Prequel to The Cat in the Hat - Dr. Seuss, The Cat in the Hat Preview
- Learning with TFIL: **Dr. Seuss** - **The Cat in the Hat** Preview
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
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…
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Prequel to LotR: The Two Towers - Brokeback Mountain Fan Poll, Constructed Language, The Two Towers Preview
- **Brokeback Mountain** Fan Poll - Learning with TFIL: **Constructed Language** - **The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers** Preview
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Brokeback Mountain
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…
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Prequel to Brokeback Mountain - Fellowship of the Ring Fan Poll, Pride Month, Brokeback Mountain Preview
- **The Fellowship of the Ring** Fan Poll - **Pride Month** and why we're doing *Brokeback Mountain* - **Brokeback Mountain** Preview
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
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…
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Prequel to Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - Rear Window Fan Poll, Fellowship of the Ring Preview
- **Rear Window** Fan Poll - **Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring** Preview - Who almost played WHO?
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Rear Window
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…
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Prequel to Rear Window - Crazy Rich Asians Fan Poll, Single Location Storytelling, Rear Window Preview
- **Crazy Rich Asians** Fan Poll - Learning with TFIL: **Single Location Storytelling** - **Rear Window** Preview
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Crazy Rich Asians
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…
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Prequel to Crazy Rich Asians - Hitchiker's Guide Fan Poll, Party Lit, Crazy Rich Asians Preview
- **Hitchhiker's Guide** Fan Poll - Learning with TFIL: **Party Lit** - **Crazy Rich Asians** Preview
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Avengers: Endgame Review
Let's talk about Avengers: Endgame for 40 minutes. **Spoilers start at 8:20.**
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
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…
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Prequel to Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - The Absurd, Hitchhiker's Guide Preview
- Learning with TFIL: **The Absurd** - **Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy** Preview
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Pet Sematary
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?…
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Prequel to Pet Sematary - Came Back Wrong, Pet Semetary Preview
- Learning with TFIL: **Came Back Wrong** - **Pet Sematary** Preview
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Stardust
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…
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Prequel to Stardust - Fantasy vs. Fairy Tale, Stardust Preview
- Learning with TFIL: **Fantasy vs. Fairy Tale** - **Stardust** Preview
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Ella Enchanted
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…
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Prequel to Ella Enchanted - Female Representation, Ella Enchanted Preview
- Chatting about Female Representation - **Ella Enchanted** Preview
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Mrs. Doubtfire
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*…
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Prequel to #43 - The Oscars, Mrs. Doubtfire Preview
- Chatting about the Oscars - **Mrs. Doubtfire** Preview
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#42 BlacKkKlansman
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…
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Prequel to #42 - Adapting Real Life, BlacKKKlansman Preview
- Learning Things with TFIL: **Adapting Real Life** - **BlacKKKlansman** Preview
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#41 Minority Report (Feat. Aaron Rabi)
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…
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Prequel to #41 - Guest host?, Tech Noir, Minority Report Preview
- Guess host for Minority Report episode: **Aaron Rabi** (Philosophers in Space, Embrace the Void) - Learning Things with TFIL: **Tech Noir** - **Minority…
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#40 Bird Box
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…
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Prequel to #40 - Netflix Original?, Bird Box Preview
- Learning Things with TFIL: **Netflix Original?** - **Bird Box** Preview
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#39 Mary Poppins
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…
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Prequel to #39 - Q&A, Mary Poppins Preview
- **We answer all of your questions!** - ***Mary Poppins*** Preview
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#38 A Christmas Story
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…
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Prequel to #38 - Voice-over in Film, A Christmas Story Preview
- Learning Things with TFIL: **Voice-over in Film** - **A Christmas Story** Preview
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#37 Night at the Museum
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…
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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - Review Special
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.
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Prequel to #37 - Fictionalizing Historical Figures, Night at the Museum Preview
- Learning Things with TFIL: **Fictionalizing Historical Figures** - **Night at the Museum** Preview
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#36 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
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…
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#35 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
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…
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Prequel to #35 - Satisfying Endings, Cluster Headaches, Deathly Hallows Preview
- Learning Things with TFIL: **Satisfying Endings** - Little Learning Things: **Cluster Headaches** - **Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows** Preview
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#34 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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…
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Prequel to #34 - Revisiting Third Person Limited, Half-Blood Prince Preview, Pottermore Wand Quiz
- Learning Things with TFIL: **Revisiting Third Person Limited Perspective** - **Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince** Preview - We discover our wands with…
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#33 Sleepy Hollow
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…
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Prequel to #33 - Headless Horseman Folklore, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Preview
- Learning Things with TFIL: **Headless Horseman Folklore** - **The Legend of Sleepy Hollow** Preview
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#32 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
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…
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Prequel to #32 - Evil vs EVIL in HP, Order of the Phoenix Preview
- Learning Things with TFIL: **Evil vs EVIL in HP** - **Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix** Preview
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#31 Where the Wild Things Are
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…
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Prequel to #31 - Banned Books Week, Where the Wild Things Are Preview
- Learning Things with TFIL: **Banned Books Week** - **Where the Wild Things Are** Preview
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#30 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
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…