In this episode, we compare and contrast three adaptations of Emma: The 2020 Autumn de Wilde film, the 2009 BBC mini-series, and the 1996 Douglas McGrath films. We discuss the films’ differing approaches to characters, comedy, and class. Special guest Caitlin Merriman joins Executive Editor Orla Smith and episode host Editor-in-Chief Alex Heeney.
Adaptation
Ep. 27: Comparing Little Women adaptations
In this episode, we compare and contrast two film adaptations of Little Women: Gilian Armstrong’s 1994 film and Greta Gerwig’s 2019 one.
Ep. 23: Find Me and adapting André Aciman for the screen
Editor-in-Chief Alex Heeney and Associate Editor Orla Smith return to the world of Call Me By Your Name with a discussion of André Aciman’s sequel novel, Find Me.
Thelma is more than just a modern Carrie
Thelma has been compared to Brian De Palma’s Carrie, but Trier gives his female lead agency whereas Carrie was simply a victim.
Sophie Hyde on the ‘dilapidated glamour’ of Animals
Animals director Sophie Hyde on her complex, sprawling coming-of-age film starring Holliday Grainger and Alia Shawkat.
Ep. 13: Patricia Rozema’s Mouthpiece
Mouthpiece is our favourite film of the year. Join our editors and theatre artist Laura Anne Harris for a podcast exploration of the film.