Ink to Film

Are you the sort of person who likes to read the book before you see the movie? So are Luke and James—a writer and filmmaker respectively who bring their backgrounds studying stories to the table for in-depth discussions of the adaptations of the past and present. If you love delving into the craft behind the art you love, then Ink to Film is for you.

Ink to Film is a arts podcast hosted by Luke Elliott & James Bailey, with 439 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Luke Elliott & James Bailey hosts Ink to Film, a arts show with 439 episodes published.

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  The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (2011 Film) | The Power of Tone

  Sep 4, 20261h 36mS10

  David Fincher's adaptation of Stieg Larsson's legendary novel is often overlooked even by his fans, but does it deserve to be held in higher regard? In episode 393, join Luke Elliott and James Bailey as they consider different versions of Lisbeth Salander, reflect on Millennial alt-fashion becoming more mainstream, unpack a Kurt Vonnegut easter egg, weigh changes to the romantic relationship between the leads, and finally cast their votes on which version was ultimately better: the book or the movie! Join our Discord channel https://discord.gg/ yQpgu9jYB2 Pickup The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo or all of the Millenium Trilogy at the Ink to Film Book Store https://bookshop.org/ shop/inktofilm Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects https://www.patreon. com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Facebook , Instagram , Bl uesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Intro/outro music: " Black Fingerprint " by Dylan Owen Luke Elliott Website: www. lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media: https://www. lukeelliottauthor.co... Writing: https://www. lukeelliottauthor.co... James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/ profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/ jamebail/

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  The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (2005 Novel) | The Tragedy Behind the Bestseller

  Aug 28, 20261h 17mS10

  Stieg Larsson's debut novel was a smash hit, but he never lived to see it. In episode 392, join Luke Elliott and James Bailey as they learn the horrific event that led to the eventual creation of Lisbeth Salander, compare the author's career in journalism to Mikael Blomkvist's similar career, speak about of the unspeakable, and unpack the Russian-nesting doll of mysteries contained in this first entry of "The Millenium Trilogy." Join them next week when they watch and compare David Fincher's adaptation! Join our Discord channel https://discord.gg/ yQpgu9jYB2 Pickup The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo or all of the Millenium Trilogy at the Ink to Film Book Store https://bookshop.org/ shop/inktofilm Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects https://www.patreon. com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Facebook , Instagram , Bl uesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Intro/outro music: "" by Dylan Owen, Black Fingerprint Luke Elliott Website: www. lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media: https://www. lukeelliottauthor.co... Writing: https://www. lukeelliottauthor.co... James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/ profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/ jamebail/

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  Oh Brother Where Art Thou? (2000 Film) | An Odyssey of Another Sort

  Aug 14, 20261h 20mS10

  The Coen Brothers' American take on "The Odyssey" left an indelible mark on film and music alike, but how does it hold up as an adaptation? In episode 391, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as the geek out about Roger Deakins, debate what makes for an effective politician, unpack the role of race in this Depression-era epic, and finally cast their votes for which they preferred, the book, the movie, or Christopher Nolan's version! Join our Discord channel https://discord.gg/yQpgu9jYB2 Pickup The Odyssey or any of the books they've covered at the Ink to Film Bookshop https://bookshop.org/shop/ inktofilm Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects https://www.patreon.com/ inktofilm Ink to Film's Facebook , Instagram , Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Intro/outro music: "Rapture" by Ross Bugden https://youtu.be/vja87ZXejyk? si=PJlByfDXNemtqJMo Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media: https://www.lukeelliottauthor. co... Writing: https://www.lukeelliottauthor. co... James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/ jamebail/

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  From the Vault: Alice in Wonderland (2010 Film)

  Aug 6, 202640 minS10

  When Tim Burton adapted Lewis Carroll's famous novel he turned it into an action-adventure film featuring a star-studded cast, but was it effective? Join Luke & James in this former Patreon-exclusive episode as they fall down a very different rabbit hole, explore a world of wonder and cgi, try to parse Johnny Depp's accent, and face the Jabberwocky in a final confrontation that puts a climactic battle as the climax of a story that usually takes a very different form. Now unlocked for all! Join our Discord channel https://discord.gg/ yQpgu9jYB2 Pickup any of the books they've covered at the Ink to Film Bookshop https://bookshop.org/ shop/inktofilm Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects https://www.patreon. com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Facebook , Instagram , Bl uesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www. lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media: https://www. lukeelliottauthor.co... Writing: https://www. lukeelliottauthor.co... James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/ profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/ jamebail/

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  The Odyssey (2026 Film) | An Epic For Our Time

  Jul 30, 20261h 56mS10

  Christopher Nolan's sword and sandals epic is dominating the box office and generating an immense amount of buzz, hot takes, backlash, and praise. In episode 390, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they compare the film to Homer's epic poem, debate the value of 70mm IMAX, consider a career-defining performance, and unpack the film's overall themes that Nolan uses to make this story one for modern audiences. They finish with an impossible task, deciding which one was better: the book or the movie! Join our Discord channel https://discord.gg/ yQpgu9jYB2 Pickup The Odyssey or any of the books they've covered at the Ink to Film Bookshop https://bookshop.org/ shop/inktofilm Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects https://www.patreon. com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Facebook , Instagram , Bl uesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Intro/outro music: "Rapture" by Ross Bugden https://youtu.be/vja87ZXejyk? si=PJlByfDXNemtqJMo References https://youtu.be/G_IfNYuyEZA? si=vbKrehIDiqIxQoZe Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media: https://www. lukeelliottauthor.co... Writing: https://www. lukeelliottauthor.co... James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/ profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/ jamebail/

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