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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 #30 - Still Growing Up with HP, Goblet of Fire Preview
- Learning Things with TFIL: **Still Growing Up** - **Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire** Preview
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#29 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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…
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Prequel to #29 - Growing Up, Prisoner of Azkaban Preview, Patronus Quiz
- Learning Things with TFIL: **Growing Up** - **Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban** Preview - Pottermore Patronus Quiz
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#28 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
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**. -…
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Prequel to #28 - Laying Thematic Groundwork, HP and the Chamber of Secrets Preview
- Learning Things with TFIL: **Laying Thematic Groundwork** - **Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets** Preview
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#27 Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone
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*…
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Prequel to #27 - Third Person Limited Perspective, HP and the Sorcerer's Stone Preview, Sorted by Buzzfeed
- 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…
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#26 The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Making friends, finding love, healing wounds, and a tunnel song. It’s *The Perks of Being a Wallflower*, and **This Film is Lit**.
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Prequel to #26 - Young Adult Novels, The Perks of Being a Wallflower Preview, PSA: Don't Steal Joy
- Learning Things with TFIL: **Young Adult Novels** - **The Perks of Being a Wallflower** Preview - PSA: Don't Steal Joy
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#25 Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
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.**
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Prequel to #25 - Black Sails, Animal Stories, Homeward Bound: The Incedible Journey Preview
- **Black Sails** "Review" - Learning Things with TFIL: **Animal Stories** - **Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey** Preview
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#24 Jurassic Park
A cautionary tale of dinosaurs, greed, and the sexiest PHD since Indiana Jones. It’s *Jurassic Park* and **This Film is Lit**.
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Prequel to #24 - Cautionary Tales, Jurassic Park Preview
- Learning Things with TFIL: **Cautionary Tales** - **Jurassic Park** Preview
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#23 The Martian
A celebration of exploration, science, the resiliency of the human spirit, and potatoes. It’s *The Martian*, and **This Film is Lit**.
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Prequel to #23 - Solo Review, Epistolary Novels, The Martian Preview
- **Solo** Review - Learning Things with TFIL: **Epistolary Novels** - **The Martian** Preview
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#22 The Stepford Wives
Outdated institutions, robotic replacements, and a neighborhood where everything seems just a little bit off. It’s *The Stepford Wives*, and **This Film is…
- This Film is Lit
Prequel to #22 - Gender Roles, The Stepford Wives Preview
- Defining our terms: **Gender Roles** - **The Stepford Wives** Preview
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#21 Matilda
A sci-fi classic that has absolutely no time for fascists. It’s *Matilda*, and **This Film is Lit**.
- This Film is Lit
Prequel to #21 - Avengers: Infinity War Review, Scifi vs. Fantasy, Matilda Preview
- **Avengers: Infinity War** Review (Spoiler-Free) - Learning Things with TFIL: **The Difference between Scifi and Fantasy** - **Matilda** Preview
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#20 Stand by Me
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**.
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Prequel to #20 - Coming-of-Age Stories, Stand by Me/The Body Preview
We have a new prequel segment! - **Learning Things with TFIL**: *Coming-of-Age Story* - *Stand by Me/The Body* Preview
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#19 Love, Simon
A coming of age tale about a boy with a secret. It’s *Love, Simon* and **This Film is Lit**.
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#18 Ready Player One
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.**
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#17 The Princess Diaries
An ordinary teenage girl discovers that she’s the heir to the throne of a small European country. It’s *The Princess Diarie*s, and **This Film is Lit**.
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Prequel to #17 - The Princess Diaries and Ready Player One Previews
- *The Princess Diaries* Preview - *Ready Player One* Preview
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#16 A Wrinkle in Time
We break down the 2018 adaptation of *A Wrinkle in Time*! **Spoilers!!!**
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Prequel to #16 - Everything Sucks! Review, A Wrinkle in Time Preview
- ***Everything Sucks!*** Review - ***A Wrinkle in Time*** Preview
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#15 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
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…
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Prequel to #15 - Black Panther Review, Benjamin Button Preview
- *Black Panther* Review - *The Curious Case of Benjamin Button* Preview
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#13 Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
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…
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The Shape of Water Review
We finally saw **The Shape of Water** and felt compelled to talk about it. Spoiler-free until the 12 minute mark.
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Prequel to #13 - The End of the F***ing World Review, Miss Peregrine's Preview
- **The End of the F###ing World** Review - New movie quote bumper announcement! - *****Miss Peregrine's***** Preview
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#12 Fight Club
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…
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Prequel to #12 - Top 5 Books/Movies of 2017, Fight Club Preview
- Our top 5 Movies and Books of 2017 - *Fight Club* Preview
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#11 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
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.**
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#10 The Muppet Christmas Carol
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_ …
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi Review Special
We're joined by our good friend Sam to talk about Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Spoilers start at 8:30.
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Prequel to #10 - Coco Review, A Christmas Carol Preview
\- **_Coco _**Review/Discussion ** __** - ** _A Christmas Carol/The Muppet Christmas Carol _**Preview
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#9 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe
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…
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Prequel to #9 - Justice League Review, Chronicles of Narnia Preview
\- **_Justice League _**Review/Discussion ** __** - ** _The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe_** Preview
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#8 Shrek
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.**
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Prequel to #8 - Stranger Things 2, Thor: Ragnarok, Shrek Preview
\- **_Stranger Things_** ** _2_** Review/Discussion \- **_Thor: Ragnarok_** Review/Discussion ** __** - ** _Shrek_** Preview
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#7 The Birds
A handsome leading man, and his beautiful blonde companion do battle with dinosaurs. It’s _The Birds_ , and **This Film is Lit**.
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Prequel to #7
\- **_Blade Runner 2049_** Review/Discussion \- Preview of _The Birds ****_
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#6 Coraline
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…
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#5 Blade Runner/Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
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…
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#4 The Wizard of Oz
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…
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#3 Arrival/Story of Your Life
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…
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#2 Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
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…
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#1 The Princess Bride
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…