Τα καλύτερα Adaptations podcast (2025)

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Episode 131: The 10th Kingdom Wrap Up 37:15

11d ago37:15

37:15

Cassie, Daurie, Laura, and special guest Daniel wrap up their thoughts on the 2000 miniseries The 10th Kingdom. We discuss changes we would make to the story, the script, and the world, and leave you with our overall impressions. Of Slippers and Spindles will be taking a two month hiatus for the holidays, but we will be back in late January 2026 wi…

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Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid 1:44:35

13d ago1:44:35

1:44:35

In our first ever western episode, we dive into the legend behind Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) – the classic film starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford that turned the two outlaws into folk heroes. How close did Hollywood get to the real story of Robert LeRoy Parker (Butch Cassidy) and Harry Longabaugh (Sundance Kid), and where did t…

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Episode 130: The 10th Kingdom Episode 5 1:31:36

18d ago1:31:36

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Cassie, Daurie, Laura, Matt, and special guest Daniel continue their discussion of the 2000 miniseries The 10th Kingdom with the final episode in the series, episode 5. Subtitle: The Script Doctors. We talk about how close this came to reaching its potential, Matthew's extensive apple knowledge, the inescapable pull of saying "Destiny" as an answer…

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Monster: The Ed Gein Story - Part 2 (Bonus Episode) 1:29:26

27d ago1:29:26

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This week we conclude our Halloween bonus series on Ed Gein by talking about episodes five through eight of Monster: The Ed Gein Story. How did this season compare to the last two and what creative liberties were taken to bring Ed Gein’s story to our TV screens? Listen now to find out. You can stream the full season of Monster: The Ed Gein Story on…

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Monster: The Ed Gein Story - Part 1 (Bonus Episode) 1:35:42

1M ago1:35:42

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This week we continue our Halloween bonus series on Ed Gein by diving into the first four episodes of season three of Netflix’s horror anthology series Monster. Created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, the series explores real-life infamous crimes through a dramatized lens. Season three focuses on convicted murder and graverobber Ed Gein, played by …

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Episode 129: 10th Kingdom episodes 3 and 4 1:55:39

1M ago1:55:39

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Cassie, Daurie, Laura, and Matt continue their discussion of the 2000 miniseries The 10th Kingdom, and look at episodes 3 and 4. Our love for Lucy Punch is on full display throughout the episode, and we also touch on our favorite elements of these two much stronger episodes -- their portrayal of Snow White and her story, the inclusion of the courtr…

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Ed Gein & Hollywood (Bonus Episode) 1:40:13

1M ago1:40:13

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In this Halloween inspired bonus episode, we dig into the real-life monster who changed horror forever – Ed Gein, the “Butcher of Plainfield.” His gruesome crimes shocked America in the 1950s and went on to inspire some of cinema’s most iconic villains. After going over Gein’s life and crimes, we explore how Norman Bates in Psycho (1960), Leatherfa…

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Episode 128: 10th Kingdom episodes 1 and 2 1:48:11

2M ago1:48:11

1:48:11

Cassie, Daurie, Laura, and special guest Daniel dive deep into the first two episodes of the 2000 miniseries The 10th Kingdom, starring Kimberly Williams, John Larroquette, Scott Cohen, Dianne Weist, Ed O'Neill, and more. They discuss fairy tale characters in the real world and real world characters in fairy tale land, debate how to properly format…

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Memories of Murder 1:20:17

2M ago1:20:17

1:20:17

In this episode, we dive into Bong Joon Ho’s Memories of Murder (2003), the haunting crime thriller based on South Korea’s first confirmed serial killings. We unpack how the film portrays the Hwaseong murders of the 1980s and early 1990s, what details were dramatized for the screen, and how the real investigation unfolded. From the frustrations of …

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Episode 127: Hansel and Gretel Wrap-Up and Intro to The 10th Kingdom 36:43

2M ago36:43

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Cassie and Daurie wrap up their thoughts on Hansel and Gretel, including talking about some of the other adaptations out there, and then all four cohosts join together to introduce that cult classic fairy tale mash-up, The 10th Kingdom. Featuring many a side conversation and tangent, and a truly impressive run down of "Where You Know Them From." Jo…

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A Cry in the Dark (Evil Angels) 2:09:52

2M ago2:09:52

2:09:52

In this episode, we dive into the true story behind one of the most infamous trials in Australian history: the Lindy Chamberlain case. We compare the real events surrounding the disappearance of baby Azaria Chamberlain in 1980 with the Hollywood Adaptation, Fred Schepisi’s A Cry in the Dark (1988; also known as Evil Angels), starring Meryl Streep. …

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Episode 126: Sweetly by Jackson Pearce 59:09

3M ago59:09

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Cassie and Daurie wrap up the Hansel and Gretel era with the loosest retelling this time around, Sweetly by Jackson Pearce. They discuss modernizing fairy tales, the Twilight Effect of the early 2010s media, and how to deal with surprise werewolves. Content warning for gore and violence. Join our community! View all of the benefits of joining our P…

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To Die For 1:58:17

3M ago1:58:17

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In this episode, we peel back the layers of Gus Van Sant’s darkly satirical To Die For (1995) and the true story that inspired it: The 1990 murder of Greg Smart, orchestrated by his wife, Pamela Smart. Nicole Kidman’s icy portrayal of Suzanne Stone – an ambitious small-town woman willing to kill for fame – captivated audiences, but how closely does…

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Episode 125: 2002 Hansel and Gretel movie 38:33

3M ago38:33

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Cassie and Daurie watched the 2002 movie version of Hansel and Gretel, featuring Jacob Smith, Taylor Momsen, Howie Mandel, Alana Austin, Delta Burke, Tom Arnold, and Lynn Redgrave to answer the age old question: does it deserve that 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes? And the verdict is, yes. Yes, it really does. We watched it so you don't have to; all y…

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Catch Me If You Can 2:23:46

3M ago2:23:46

2:23:46

In our season five premiere, we put Steven Spielberg’s Catch Me If You Can (2002) under the microscope and compare it to the real-life story of Frank Abagnale Jr., the infamous con man whose wild exploits inspired the film. How much of Leonardo DiCaprio’s slick, globe-trotting portrayal matches reality, and how much is pure Hollywood invention? We …

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Episode 124: A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz 43:41

4M ago43:41

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Cassie and Daurie give you two discussions for the price of one, as their exploration of A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz reveals a novel with Hansel and Gretel as the main characters, but a novel that isn't really a retelling of that classic story. So they pull in an old favorite and also look at how Hansel and Gretel was incorporated into Tr…

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Episode 123: Cannon Movie Tales Hansel and Gretel 37:54

4M ago37:54

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Cassie and Daurie begin Hansel and Gretel's era with the Cannon Movie Tales Hansel and Gretel featuring Helen Stoltzfus, Allison Brody, Sam Carter, Gene Morrill, Bo Patterson, and more. This movie pulls heavily from the Humperdinck opera, and features the acting talents of David Warner; Hugh Pollard; Nicola Stapleton; Emily Richard; and Cloris Leac…

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Episode 122: The Arabian Nights Wrap Up and Intro to Hansel and Gretel 56:51

5M ago56:51

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It's time to bid another farewell to the ultimate storyteller's tale and turn to a pair of siblings getting lost in the woods and finding a house of questionable building materials. Cassie and Laura start us off with our final thoughts on The Arabian Nights and how its walking red flag was handled overall. Then Cassie and Daurie begin a journey int…

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Malcolm X 2:10:14

5M ago2:10:14

2:10:14

In part two of our season four finale, we unpack Spike Lee’s Malcolm X (1992), starring Denzel Washington, and examine how it compares to the real-life story of one of American’s most influential and controversial civil rights leaders. We break down the key moments from the film – Malcolm’s childhood, time in prison, conversion to Islam, rise in th…

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Episode 121: The Wrath and the Dawn duology by Renee Ahdieh 1:32:47

5M ago1:32:47

1:32:47

Cassie and Laura wrap up their The Arabian Nights era this week with a discussion of two of Cassie's favorite books of all time-- The Wrath and the Dawn and The Rose and the Dagger by Renee Ahdieh. We discuss the refreshing approach of Shahrzad as a would-be assassin, loopholes within curse loopholes, impressive trope subversions, and the surprisin…

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American History X 1:45:38

5M ago1:45:38

1:45:38

In part one of our two-part season four finale, we dive deep into the chilling parallels between the critically acclaimed film American History X (1998) and the real-life story of Frank Meeink, a former Neo-Nazi turned spokesperson for the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). While American History X explores the violent world of white supremacy through t…

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Episode 120: A Thousand Nights by E.K. Johnston 1:07:09

6M ago1:07:09

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Cassie and Laura discuss a looser retelling of The Arabian Nights this week -- A Thousand Nights by E.K. Johnston -- and touch on a variety of topics including our shared love of thread-based magic in fantasy, what kind of storytelling counts in a retelling of Shahrezad, and how the choice not to name any of the characters can be both fascinating a…

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Orphan 1:52:35

6M ago1:52:35

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In this episode, we dive into the chilling “Kurim case,” the twisted true tale that inspired Jaume Collet-Serra’s Orphan(2009). After dissecting the movie, which includes a clever nod to Leonardo DiCaprio and Titanic (1997), we compare it to the life of Barbora Skrlova, a woman in her 30s who posed as two 13-year-old children, infiltrated unsuspect…

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Bully 2:21:17

6M ago2:21:17

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In this gripping episode we drive deep into the chilling true store behind Bully (2001), directed by Larry Clark and based on the murder of 20-year-old Bobby Kent. We explore the disturbing dynamics between Bobby and his so-called friends who orchestrated and carried out this brutal crime. Through a detailed comparison of the movie and the actual c…

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Episode 119: The Storyteller's Daughter by Cameron Dokey 56:10

6M ago56:10

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Cassie and Laura continue our Arabian Nights era with book one in the Once Upon a Time series from Simon Pulse -- The Storyteller's Daughter by Cameron Dokey. There's a bit more chatter up top in this episode than usual, so if you want to get straight to the discussion and bypass Toddler Tales and the history of the Once Upon a Time series, skip to…

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Hit Man 1:27:59

7M ago1:27:59

1:27:59

If you were living in Texas and looking for a hit man in the 1990s, Gary Johnson was your man. He was willing to take jobs from just about anyone. From scorned lovers to teens seeking revenge, no request was off limits. The catch? He wasn’t a professional killer at all. In fact, he was an undercover investigator for the Harris County District Attor…

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Episode 118: Shadow Spinner by Susan Fletcher 1:09:33

7M ago1:09:33

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Cassie and Laura kick off our Arabian Nights era with one of the earliest -- Shadow Spinner by Susan Fletcher. We get into the way she deftly weaves a story presenting complex topics in a way that is accessible for younger readers without talking down to them, how she represents the cycle of resentment and forgiveness, and discuss the ways we did h…

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Brandon Lee & The Crow (Bonus Episode) 1:11:18

7M ago1:11:18

1:11:18

Brandon Lee was more than the son of martial arts legend Bruce Lee – he was an artist searching for his own voice in a world that never let him forget his father’s name. For this season’s bonus episode, we trace Brandon’s path from a childhood marked by loss to a promising career just beginning to take off. His hauntingly powerful performance as Er…

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Episode 117: Goose Girl Wrap Up and Intro to The Arabian Nights 1:00:22

7M ago1:00:22

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It's time to bid another farewell to our second (riches to) rags to riches girlie and introduce ourselves to the ultimate storyteller Shahrazad, in any of the many many ways her name has been spelled. Cassie and Matt start us off with our final thoughts on The Goose Girl, including our ideas for how we would like to retell the story ourselves and h…

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Monster 2:16:27

8M ago2:16:27

2:16:27

Charlize Theron transformed herself and won an Oscar for her portrayal of Aileen Wuornos in Monster (2003). She managed to bring a side of humanity to a woman who was a societal outcast and brutally murdered seven men from November 30, 1989 to November 18, 1990. But who was the real Aileen Wuornos? Was she a mentally unstable damaged soul, as depic…

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Episode 116: The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale 2:04:46

8M ago2:04:46

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Cassie, Matt, and Daurie come together to discuss the Goose Girl retelling that started it all -- The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale. Join us as we gush about the audio book, rhapsodize about how Shannon Hale names her characters, offering our opinions on the musical-in-progress, and teach you all the most important lesson you can learn from literature…

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The Sacrament 2:16:30

8M ago2:16:30

2:16:30

On November 18, 1978, Jim Jones convinced over 900 members of People’s Temple to commit mass suicide in the country of Guyana. This tragedy inspired Ti West to write, direct, and edit The Sacrament (2013), a faux documentary-style horror film inspired by the last 24 hours of the people who died at Jonestown. In this episode, we explore the life of …

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Episode 115: Thorn by Intisar Khanani 1:32:53

8M ago1:32:53

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Join Matt and Cassie as we discuss Thorn by Intisar Khanani, a book with a fascinating path to publication. We discuss another intricately built world and a second veritable buffet of trauma responses, the worst version of Conrad, the power struggle inherent in who gets to choose the narrative, horses vs. Horses, and the beauty of an ambiguous endi…

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House of Gucci 2:27:34

9M ago2:27:34

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In this episode, we break down Ridley Scott’s star-studded biographical crime drama House of Gucci (2021). How accurately does the movie portray the rise and fall of the Gucci empire? What really happened between Patrizia Reggiani and Maurizio Gucci? We’ll separate fact from fiction, explore the real-life events, and discuss the biggest differences…

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Episode 114: Little Thieves by Margaret Owen 1:37:00

9M ago1:37:00

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Finally tackling one of Drew's all time favorites, Matt and Cassie come together to discuss Little Thieves by Margaret Owen, our loosest retelling this era, but a wonderful look at what happens to this story when we focus on and humanize the servant girl who forced the switch. Join us as we discuss intricate world building, incredible enemies-to-lo…

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Zola 1:28:50

9M ago1:28:50

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In October 2015, Aziah “Zola” King posted a 148 tweet Twitter thread that took the world by storm. #TheStory trended worldwide and became the inspiration for Janicza Bravo’s second feature film Zola (2020), staring Taylour Paige, Riley Keough, Colman Domingo, and Nicholas Braun. Listen as we break down everything from the stalled production, exactl…

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Episode 113: Tom Davenport's 1984 Tales from the Brothers Grimm: The Goose Girl 30:33

9M ago30:33

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Cassie and Matt begin Goose Girl Month with the Goose Girl episode from Tom Davenport's Tales from the Brothers Grimm featuring Helen Stoltzfus, Allison Brody, Sam Carter, Gene Morrill, Bo Patterson, and more. This series from the 80s reset classic fairy tales into settings from Appalachian history, specifically in one of the earliest American sett…

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Chapter 27 2:09:44

10M ago2:09:44

2:09:44

On December 9, 1980, Mark David Chapman assassinated one of the most famous musicians to ever live, John Lennon. Nearly 30 years later, director Jarrett Schaefer cast Jared Leto to portray Chapman’s life during the three days leading up to the murder in Chapter 27 (2007). This week, we unpack the controversy behind the movie, Leto’s preparation for…

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Episode 112: Cinderella Wrap-Up and Intro to The Goose Girl 55:18

10M ago55:18

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It's time to bid another farewell to our (riches to) rags to riches girlie and introduce ourselves to . . . ANOTHER riches to rags to riches girlie! Cassie, Daurie, Laura, and Matt begin this episode with our final thoughts on Cinderella, and the potential for future adaptations. As always, we discuss our ideas for how we would like to retold the s…

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The Death of Dick Long 1:24:25

10M ago1:24:25

1:24:25

Before he won his Academy Awards for the smash-hit Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022), Daniel Scheinert directed the dark comedy The Dead of Dick Long (2019), inspired by the death of Kenneth Pinyan in 2005. This case, dubbed the “Enumclaw horse sex case,” went on to fascinate and deeply disturb society and led to Washington making bestiality…

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Episode 111: Just Ella by Margaret Peterson Haddix 1:12:54

10M ago1:12:54

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In the final episode of our third Cinderella era, Daurie and Cassie come together to discuss the classic Just Ella by Margaret Peterson Haddix, an exploration of what happens after Happily Ever After, when life for Ella has become an endless round of lessons and restrictions and even worse, Prince Charming turns out to be more like Prince Boring. W…

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Chicago 1:57:26

10M ago1:57:26

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For our season four premier, we take a deep dive into the dazzling world of Rob Marshall's Academy Award winning musical Chicago (2002) and compare it to the gritty crimes that inspired it. Behind all that jazz and glittering costumes lie true stories of scandal, murder, and courtroom drama in 1920s Chicago. We explore the real women who inspired R…

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Episode 110: Vassa in the Night by Sarah Porter 1:37:23

11M ago1:37:23

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For episode two of our third Cinderella era, Cassie is joined by Matt to discuss Vassa in the Night by Sarah Porter, a retelling of the Russian Cinderella-esque story Vasilisa the Beautiful. When Vassa’s stepsister sends her out to buy lightbulbs in the middle of the night, she knows it could easily become a suicide mission. Babs Yagg, the owner of…

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Criminal Adaptations season 4 - Coming January 27th! 1:06

11M ago1:06

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Instagram: @CriminalAdaptations Email us: [email protected] TikTok: @criminaladaptations X: x.com/CriminalAdapt Theme: DARKNESS (feat. EdKara) by Ghost148Από τον Criminal Adaptations

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Episode 109: Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre Cinderella (1985) 55:55

11M ago55:55

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"I'm your fairy godmother! Didn't you see me poof?" In the first week of our third Cinderella era, Cassie and Laura discuss Faerie Tale Theatre's Cinderella, staring Jennifer Beals as Cinderella, Matthew Broderick as Prince Henry, and Jean Stapleton as the Fairy Godmother. We talk about sassy fairy godmothers, dorky princes, abruptly frank stepmoth…

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Episode 108: Introducing Our Third Cinderella Era 41:59

11M ago41:59

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Meet new cohosts Daurie, Laura, and Matt, and hear their thoughts on fairy tales in general, and this month's line up of Cinderella stories in particular.Από τον Cassie Greenlee, Daurie Rothhaar, Laura L, Matt Guion

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Relaunch Annoucement 3:48

12M ago3:48

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We're coming back! See you all in one week, and Merry Christmas! -CassieΑπό τον Drew Rothhaar, Cassie Greenlee

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American Made 2:04:32

1y ago2:04:32

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For our two-part season finale, we are unpacking movies about two men who smuggled cocaine for the Medellin Cartel into the states, largely by air. In our second episode, we dive into the thrilling world of Doug Liman’s American Made (2017) and the real-life story of Barry Seal, the infamous pilot turned drug smuggler turned DEA informant. We break…

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Blow 2:20:06

1y ago2:20:06

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For our two-part season finale, we are unpacking movies about two men who smuggled cocaine for the Medellin Cartel into the states, largely by air. In our first episode, we dive into Ted Demme’s Blow (2001), starring Johnny Depp as small-town boy turned infamous drug smuggler, George Jung. How accurate was Depp’s portrayal of Jung? What details abo…

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Auto Focus 1:53:16

1y ago1:53:16

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In this episode, we dive into Paul Schrader’s Auto Focus (2002), a darkly fascinating film about the life and career of TV star Bob Crane, best known for lead his role on Hogan’s Heroes. We discuss the film’s portrayal of Crane’s rise to fame, his complicated relationships, and his descent into scandal and sex addiction, culminating in his unsolved…

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