The Green Prints Podcast

Alf and Tris discuss the second season of Sharon Horgan's Irish thriller, and how to breath new life into a story that has already had a satisfying conclusion.

An expansion of the Robert Pattison Batman universe, Colin Farrell's Penguin retells the story of Oswald Cobb's rise to the head of crime in Gotham. Alf and Tris discuss whether using spin-offs to merge with other genres could be the way forward for modern superhero stories.

One for Halloween, Ella Purnell stars in this murderous novel adaptation. Alf and Tris talk more about the perception of serial killers and sympathetic anti-heroes.

Returning to the world of espionage, Alf and Tris discuss Slow Horses for the second time this year with the release of Season 4. How does this season hold up? Is there longevity in spy stories? Is a strong character enough to support a weak story indefinitely? 

Alf and Tris discuss the implications and responsibilities of 'true crime' with the release of this docudrama about the high profile parricide committed by the Menendez brothers. 

Alf and Tris discuss some of the strange decisions made by Susanne Bier when adapting Elin Hilderbrand's novel for a Netflix audience, that may have proved fatal to the story. Does this piece formalise the 'Nicole Kidman' genre?

Alf and Tris discuss the latest instalment to the Game of Thrones Universe, which saw writers trying to balance giving viewers what they want and breaking the rules. Does this spin off series make up for the short comings of the final season?

Jake Gyllenhaal stars in Apple TV drama directed by David E. Kelley. It's not the first time that Scott Turow's book has been adapted for the screen- Alf and Tris talk what this new shift in focus brings to the story.

A satire of the superhero genre with a punk rock attitude and a taste for the political that's brought an enormous number of viewers to Amazon Prime. But what made season 4 the weakest so far?

Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri and Ebon Moss-Bachrach star in the critically acclaimed The Bear. Alf and Tris discuss whether it lives up to the hype, and the very questionable third season.  

Jeff Nichols teams up with photographer Danny Lyons to create this true to life 60's biker gang movie with Austin Butler, Tom Hardy and Jodie Comer. Alf and Tris discuss this popular subgenre and the importance of playing with your source material.

Set in 80's New York, Benedict Cumberbatch plays an alcoholic puppeteer who's son goes missing, seemingly abducted. Alf and Tris discuss this Netflix drama, and whether it's an example of non-committal story telling.

Tris and Alf chat about the long awaited adaptation of James Clavell's 1975 epic novel, starring Cosmo Jarvis, Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada. An impressive historical drama from Disney+. 

A beautiful novel by Amor Towels brought to life. With Ewan McGregor as the debonair Count Rostov, imprisoned in the Metropol Hotel, Moscow, the story provides a glimpse into the devastating changes Russian society experienced under Bolshevism and the Stalinist Regime. Alf and Tris discuss how this wonderful story translates to the screen, and provide a little bit of 'insider' information on Towels' writing process.

Martin Freeman stars in this gritty Liverpool based cop drama. Alf and Tris discuss Happy Valley comparisons and the importance of setting.

Alex Garland's controversial yet apolitical new movie shines a light on the importance of photo journalism. But how effectively does it convey it's message?

Richard Gadd dramatizes his true experiences into a hit Netflix series that has conjured a strange reaction from viewers, and raises a familiar question once again: how important is truth in storytelling? 

With the release of another videogame adaptation being met with praise, Alf and Tris talk about the stigma towards gaming as a storytelling medium.

Alf and Tris are back talking about Sci-Fi this week, with Netflix adaptation of Chinese novel series Three-Body Problem. Steeped in geo-politics, this series highlights the challenges that come with translating a series between languages and cultures.