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Ever argued that the book was better? Or wondered how a 1,000-page epic fits into a two-hour movie?
From the creators of the Talk'aran'rhiod podcast comes Shelf to Screen, a deep dive into the transition of sci-fi and fantasy stories from the page to the premiere. Join Joe, Jen, and Tom as they dissect the newest adaptations and the cult classics, exploring what was lost in translation and what found new life on screen.
With the effortless chemistry and sharp wit you’ve come to expect, the trio tackles everything from Arrakis to Westeros. Whether you’re a "book-first" purist or a cinema enthusiast, tune in for insightful analysis, hilarious takes, and a celebration of the stories that are too big for just one medium.
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What if the action movie you grew up loving was actually a giant middle finger to its source material? This week on Shelf to Screen, we dive deep into the bug-infested trenches of any 90s kid's favorite sci-fi satire: Starship Troopers. We compare Robert A. Heinlein’s pro-military novel with Paul Verhoeven’s blood-spattered critique of fascism. Hear Joe demand to know where the power suit went! Hear Jen scream about the lack of chemistry between the chiseled leads! Hear Tom realize the ...
We dive into the physics-defying finale that traded whimsical fairy tales for heavy metal album covers. Hear Tom roast the goat cavalry and the $250 million price tag on digital chaos! Hear Jen question where those massive wereworms went after their ten-second cameo! Hear Joe defend his hot take on why this might actually be the most accurate adaptation of the bunch despite the absurdity! From the gold fever withdrawal to the questionable sexiness of dwarf prosthetics, we pick apart eve...
Is a hundred-million-dollar CGI dragon enough to save a story stretched thinner than a piece of lembas bread? We are dissecting the gold-plated autopsy of this Middle-earth sequel to find out! Hear Jen vent about how the iconic barrel escape feels like it was choreographed by a toddler on a pixie stick bender! Hear Joe admit he cannot help but wonder why anyone would want to target Thorin when he is clearly the sexiest dwarf in the mountain! Hear Tom express his absolute outrage over a ...
In this episode of Shelf to Screen, Joe, Jen, and Tom dive into the controversial 2012 adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved classic, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. How did a breezy 300-page children's book become a "kinetic war epic" stretched across three massive films? The gang dives into the production's "decades-long legal battle" and the late-stage decision to expand from two films to a trilogy. They explore the brilliance of Martin Freeman’s "inspired casting" alongside the "atroc...
In this episode of Shelf To Screen Joe, Jen, and Tom review H.G. Wells seminal sci-fi novel The War of The Worlds and the 2005 Spielberg/Cruise adaptation of the same name. It's time to ride the lightning! We talk about adaptation choices, including some significant departures, and some surprising echoes! Tom really encourages reading, and his fellow Stuyvesant alum! Joe loves the quick pace, and hates aliens who get stuck on your photo wall! Jen brings her own heat ray, and doesn't like gear...
In this episode of Shelf To Screen Joe, Jen, and Tom review episode 6 of "A Knight of the Seven (Nine) Kingdoms" and compare it to the George R. R. Martin's novella "The Hedge Knight." We talk about adaptation choices for the whole story, including some significant changes in episode 6. Jen is pleased! Tom is not! Joe is happy with ambiguity! All that, plus hot takes and teases! Support the show Instagram: talk_aran_rhiod Bluesky: @talkaranrhiod X: @arantalk Discord: https://dsc.gg/talkaranr...
In this episode of Shelf To Screen, Joe, Jen, and Tom review episode 5 of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" and compare it to the George R. R. Martin novella "The Hedge Knight." No book spoilers past the first five episodes, but we'll talk adaptation choices, including the inclusion of hungry hogs. Joe wishes flashbacks were halves! Jen gets claustrophobic! Tom gets in just in time! All that, plus really impressive sword throwing! Support the show Instagram: talk_aran_rhiod Bluesky: @talkaranr...
In this episode of Shelf To Screen, Joe, Jen. And Tom review episode 4 of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" and compare it to the George R. R. Martin novella "The Hedge Knight." No book spoilers past the first four episodes, but we'll talk adaptation choices, including the important presence of flatulence. Tom was right, then wrong, then right again! Joe doesn't remember a scene! Jen has a husband that was tricked! All that, plus the mysterious absence of little people! Support the show ...
In this episode of Shelf to Screen, Joe, Jen, and Tom review episode 3 of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" and compare it to the George R. R. Martin novella "The Hedge Knight." No book spoilers past the first three episodes, but we'll talk adaptation choices, including whether that kid knew what those song lyrics meant. Jen does a character roll call! Tom doesn't like how they did the master of games dirty! Joe ponders how they got that horse to poop on command! All that, plus all the dramati...
In this episode of Shelf To Screen, Joe, Jen, and Tom review episode 2 of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" and compare it to the George R.R. Martin novella "The Hedge Knight." No book spoilers past the first two episodes, but we'll talk adaptation choices, including the size of that...puppet. Joe ponders the politics of kindness! Jen misremembers a quote! Tom still can't remember names! All that, plus they're teasing that "Office" crossover, aren't they? Support the show Instagram: talk_aran_...
In this episode of Shelf to Screen, Joe, Jen, and Tom review episode 1 of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms", and compare it to the George R. R. Martin novella "The Hedge Knight." No book spoilers past the first episode, but we'll talk adaptation choices, as well as compare it to other Game of Thrones adaptations. Tom wonders if there is another way to get females on the show! Joe enjoys apple puns! Jen wants more Punch and Judy! Are that laughing at us, or with us? Support the show Instagram: ...
In our second episode of Shelf To Screen. Joe, Jen, and Tom welcome their old friend Brendan Johnston to discuss the 2024 film Dune: Part Two. We'll compare the film to the original novel, talk about style changes from part one, and what is coming next! Jen has some questions! Tom feels time go by faster! Joe feels the lack of creepy children! Brendan weighs in on the evils in pronunciation! Question: How do they get down from those worms?! Pick up Brendan's books here: https://www.amazon.com...
In this debut episode of Shelf To Screen, Joe, Jen, and Tom talk the 2021 adaptation of Frank Herbert's "Dune!" We'll dive into the origins of the novel, we'll talk a bit about the path it took to in being adapted, and then we'll review the movie! Joe sets the stage with the help of Oregon! Jen sets the bar high with a message on time! Tom tries to assign blame appropriately! Remember: This is only the beginning! Support the show Instagram: talk_aran_rhiod Bluesky: @talkaranrhiod X: @arantalk...
After years of exploring the World of Dreams, Joe, Jen, and Tom are opening a new chapter. Introducing Shelf to Screen, the podcast that dissects the journey of sci-fi and fantasy stories from the library shelf to the silver screen. From the sands of Arrakis to the shores of Westeros, we’re diving deep into the adaptations that define the genre. We’ll explore what was lost in translation, what found new life on camera, and—most importantly—whether the book was actually better. If you enjoyed ...
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