Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Season 4: Episode 190 - CLASSIC NOVELS: Moby Dick/Moby Dick (1956)
Classic Novels
Classic Novels
Sunday Jul 04, 2021
Sunday Jul 04, 2021
Book: Alice in Wonderland
By Lewis Carroll
Film: Alice in Wonderland (1951)
Released in 1865 by author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson using the pseudonym Lewis Carroll would be instant success. The book has never been out of print and has influence the fantasy genre. Considered one of the best examples of literary nonsense playing with logic which makes it fun for adults and children alike.
A financial failure upon its released, it has later become very successful through television premiere on the Wonderful World of Disney and its release due to the psychedelic generation who cherished the film. It is considered one of the best adaptions of the classic novel. It was one of the first videos offered on the newly home video market in the late 80’s.
Opening Credits; Introduction (.51); ; Forming the Plot (4.44); Plot Synopsis (6.02); Book Thoughts (11.50); Introducing a Film (1:27.07); Film Trailer (1:29.00); Lights, Camera, Action (1:30.59); Difference Between Page and Screen (2:05.55); End Credits (2:10.55); Closing Credits (2:12.27)
Opening Credits: Classical Jingle by Dan Hughes
Closing Credits – Wonderland by Anson Seabra– taken from the album Welcome to Wonderland. Copyright 2018 Anson Seabra
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Saturday Jun 05, 2021
Saturday Jun 05, 2021
Book: Little Women
By Louisa May Alcott
Film: Little Women (1933)
Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869, tells the story of four siblings and based on the writers own family as they go from girl to women. The author would write two sequels for the book and gave birth to the sentimental novel for children.
Directed by George Cukor and starring Katherine Hepburn, Joan Bennett and Frances Dee, it would be the first talking version of the film, the other two versions were silent. It would spawn one sequel called Little Men which was released. Cukor’s focus on hardship and relief partnered with intense familial commitment creates a nostalgic and sentimental picture of joyfulness, moral improvement, and social progression. The film one Academy award out of three it was nominated for.
Opening Credits; Introduction (.51); ; Forming the Plot (3.16); Plot Synopsis (5.00); Book Thoughts (10.32); Final Thoughts (50.17); Introducing a Film (57.30); Film Trailer (59.02); Lights, Camera, Action (1:02.09); Difference Between Page and Screen (1:20.53); End Credits (1:29.05); Closing Credits (1:30.22)
Opening Credits: Classical Jingle by Dan Hughes
Closing Credits – You Don’t Own Me by Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn and Diane Keaton – taken from the album First Wives Club Soundtrack. Copyright 1996 Atlantic Records
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Saturday May 08, 2021
Saturday May 08, 2021
Book: The Picture of Dorian Gray
By Oscar Wilde
Film: The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945)
First published in 1890 in the Lippincott’s Monthly magazine, this Gothic philosophical story offended England upon its release due to its lack of moralistic value. 500 words were excised from the text by the magazine editor and Wilde himself would be forced or face a jail sentence to take out certain scenes which would corrupt the moral majority
The 1945 American horror film directed by Albert Lewin and starring George Saunders, Donna Reed, Peter Lawford and Angela Lansbury in her first American film role. Two paintings of Dorian Gray were used with the second is in the Art Institute in Chicago whilst the other sold at Christie’s Auction House for $149,000 in 2015 and is in a private collection.
We are joined by Barbara Venkataraman, author of the Jaimie Quinn Mystery series. You can follow her at the following link: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5779805.Barbara_Venkataraman Her Jaime Quinn Mystery series is currently available free on Amazon Kindle.
Opening Credits; Introduction (.51); ); Forming the Plot (8.22); Plot Synopsis (9.40); Book Thoughts (15.01); Final Thoughts (55.11); Introducing a Film (1:00.07); Film Trailer (1:00.57); Lights, Camera, Action (1:03.17); End Credits (1:30.21); Closing Credits (1:31.28)
Opening Credits: Classical Jingle by Dan Hughes
Closing Credits – Forever Young by Laura Branigan – taken from the album Hold Me. Copyright 1985 Atlantic Records
Original Music copyrighted 2020 Dan Hughes Music and the Literary License Podcast.
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Sunday Apr 04, 2021
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
Book: Gulliver’s Travels
By Jonathan Swift
Film: The 3 Worlds of Gulliver (1960)
Published in 1726 as a novel to vex the world rather than divert it, this novel is about human nature and part of the traveller’s tales subgenre. Printed several years after DeFoe’s Robinson Crusoe, the book is looked as a rebuttal to the classic novel.
The 1960 film directed by Jack SHer (Bewitched) starred Kerwin Matthews, June Therburn, Basil Sydney and Sherry Alberoni. This would be Ray Harryhausen second feature as science fiction wizard. He later would be known as the king of stop motion and green screen and blend the two to work in tandem with each other.
Opening Credits; Introduction (.51); ); Forming the Plot (10.40); Plot Synopsis (11.50); Book Thoughts (17.51); Final Thoughts of the Book (!06.50); Introducing a Film (1:13.05); Film Trailer (1:14.11); Lights, Camera, Action (1:17.31); End Credits (1:29.38); Closing Credits (1:41.41)
Opening Credits– Planet Synth by Dan Hughes
Closing Credits – Shiver Me Timbers by Bette Midler taken from the album Songs For A New Depression . Copyright 1976 Atlantic Records
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Sunday Mar 07, 2021
Sunday Mar 07, 2021
Book: Robinson Crusoe
By Daniel DeFoe
Film: Robinson Crusoe (1954)
Published in 1719, the novel firstly was published under the name Robinson Crusoe leading many people to think the story was real and the book was a travelogue about incidents. It was the beginning of the realistic novel and gave birth to modern fiction.
Directed by Luis Brunel in 1954 and starring Dan O’Herlihy who was nominated for Academy Award for Best Actor, the film is considered one of the first survival films. The film deals with a man who loses his mind and finds companionship as his only salvation. Many of the crew were sick from malaria and dysentery causing numerous delays upon its release and filming. Jaimie Fernandez spoke no English and learned on set at the same time his character Friday did.
Opening Credits; Introduction (.51); ); Forming the Plot (5.03); Plot Synopsis (06.49); Book Thoughts (15.05); Introducing a Film (1:10.07); Film Trailer (1:11.09); Lights, Camera, Action (1:12.56);; Final Thoughts (1:40.04); End Credits (1:44.45); Closing Credits (1:46.53)
Opening Credits: Classical Jingle by Dan Hughes
Closing Credits – Civilization (Bong Bong Bong I Don’t Want to Leave the Congo) by The Andrews Sisters and Danny Kaye. Copyright 1947 Decca Records
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Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Book: The Time Machine
by H G Wells
Film: The Time Machine (1960)
Published in 1895, the science fiction novella would popularize time travel using a device or a contraption. The story shares Wells socialist political views, his views on life and abundance and contemporary angst against industrial relations.
The 1960’s George Pal MGM film, starring Rod Taylor, Yvette Mimieux and Alan Young would use stop motion animation to help flourish the story. The film was a box office success. Pal wanted to film in London but to budgetary reasons had to settle for Culver City in California. Interesting fact, George Pal was going to film a sequel but unfortunately, he died before production.
We are joined by Tom Diamon (LLPodcast’s Dark Shadow show), John Collado (Illustrator), Jim Nemeth and Bob Madison (author of It Came From... The Stories and Novels Behind Classic Horror, Fantasy and Science Fiction Films).
You can follow John Collado via his website: https://www.artstation.com/johncolladoart
You can find more information on Jim Nemith and Bob Madison’s book via this website: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53466952-it-came-from-the-stories-and-novels-behind-classic-horror-fantasy-an
Opening Credits; Introduction (.51); ); Forming the Plot (20.21); Plot Synopsis (22.08); Book Thoughts (24.51); The Future of the Time Traveller (1:16.34); Introducing a Film (1:27.11); Film Trailer (1:28.15); Lights, Camera, Action (1:30.42); Books To Take To The Future (2:30.10); End Credits (1:27.31); Closing Credits (2:30.42)
Opening Credits: Classical Jingle by Dan Hughes
Closing Credits – The Future It Ain’t What It Used To Be by Pandora’s Box from the album Original Sing. Copyright 1989 EMI Import
Original Music copyrighted 2020 Dan Hughes Music and the Literary License Podcast.
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Monday Jan 04, 2021
Monday Jan 04, 2021
Book: The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
by Victor Hugo
Film: The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
(1939)
Published in 1831, Victor Hugo would make a stand against Gothic buildings being modernised or torn down to make way for more modern buildings. Notre-Dame is a main character within the text creating long standing narrative about the famous building that doesn’t really add to the story.
In 1939, William Dieterle would direct and the film stars Charles Laughton and Maureen O’Hara in the starring roles. The film would tack on a happy ending that most film adaptions still use creating a romantic dramatic film. Paris and Notre-Dame were built on a western ranch in Culver City and the film would have the essence of World War II as it stirs up feelings of Jews displacement during this time. The film would become a box office hit. The film was made for $1.8 million and considered one of the most expensive films by RKO at that time.
We are joined by Shanta Pasika, Hexane Arcane. Make sure you watch her show and share, comment, like and subscribe. She can be found at the following links:
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Opening Credits; Introduction (.51); Plot Synopsis (10.21); Forming the Plot (11.52); Book Thoughts (16.44); Final Thoughts of Book (1:02.52); Introducing a Film (1:08.18); Film Trailer (1:09.07); Lights, Camera, Action (1:10.51); Epilogue (1:37.18); End Credits (1:47.05); Closing Credits (1:48.50)
Closing Credits – Of Monster and Men by Human from the album Beneath the Skin. Copyright 2015 Sony ATV Music Publishing
Original Music copyrighted 2020 Dan Hughes Music and the Literary License Podcast.
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Saturday Dec 05, 2020
Saturday Dec 05, 2020
Book: A Christmas Carol
By Charles Dickens
Film: A Christmas Carol (1951)
aka released as Scrooge in the UK
Published in 1843, the story would vitalised the Victorian Christmas traditions that were being looked at during this time. It would be the influence of Western style Christmas ever since.
In 1951, directed by Brian Desmond Hurst and starring Alastair Sims as Scrooge would be considered the best adaption of the story that is most definitely had its share of adaptions. In the US, the film was to premiere at the Radio Music Hall in New York but was considered to gloomy and dark for their festive environment. The film was a huge hit in the UK but a disappointment in the US where they felt that Christmas films should be bright and cheery.
We are joined by Mary O’Leary, Producer of daytime dramas and the new Jonathan Frid biographical documentary coming your way in 2021 and John Collado, artist extraordinaire.
You can find John Collado’s art on his website at: https://johncolladoart.com/
Opening Credits; Introduction (2.39); Story Geeks – What to Watch This Week (8.11); Plot Synopsis (15.16); Forming the Plot (16.17); Book Thoughts (20.27); Final Thoughts of Book (44.17); Death of a Bounty Hunter (55.52); Introducing a Film (57.29); Film Trailer (58.24); Lights, Camera, Action (1:00.35); Epilogue (1:19.21); End Credits (1:25.41); Closing Credits (1:27.26)
It’s Christmas Eve – taken from the album A Christmas Horror Story by Alex Kashkin
God Bless Us Everyone – A Christmas Carol words and music by Alan Menken and Lyn Ahrens
You’re a Mean One Mr Grinch by Aimee Mann taken from the album A Drifter In The Snow
Original Music copyrighted 2020 Dan Hughes Music and the Literary License Podcast.
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Saturday Nov 07, 2020
Saturday Nov 07, 2020
Book: Call of the Wild
By Jack London
Film: Call of the Wild (1934)
Published in 1903, this short adventure novel would tell the story of a Buck, who is stolen from his home and sold into the service of being a sled dog. The story would first be serialised in 1903 in the Saturday Evening Post and later put together as a novel in 1904.
The film directed by William A Wellman and starring Clark Gable, Loretta Young and Jack Oakie would omit all the storylines but one. The film would be a box office success and be the last film released by 20th Century before merging with Fox to become 20th Century Fox. The film would later be recognised as the film that Clark Gable impregnated Loretta Young whom gave birth to their illegitimate daughter Judy.
We are joined by C. Derrick Cloud-Miller who joins us to discuss his new novel and join in on his love of Call of the Wild. You can listen to him on his podcast – Butterflies Make Me Angry at the following site: https://americanjusticepodcast.com/ and don’t forget to check out his new book Starving Zoey at https://www.amazon.com/Starving-Zoe-Splatter-Western-Book-ebook/dp/B08HWBDC7C/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=starving+zoe&sr=8-1 and his other podcast American Justice Podcast: https://americanjusticepodcast.com/ or check out his website at: http://cderickmiller.com
Opening Credits; Introduction (.51); Story Geeks – What to Watch This Week (11.56); Plot Synopsis (16.37); Forming the Plot (20.35); Final Thoughts of Book (1:22.22); Death Of A Bounty Hunter (1:33.30); Introducing a Film (1:35.07); Film Trailer (1:35.45); Lights, Camera, Action (1:37.02); Epilogue (2:00.02); End Credits (2:09.44); Closing Credits (2:11.09)
Opening and Closing Credits– Classical Jingle by Dan Hughes
Original Music copyrighted 2020 Dan Hughes Music and the Literary License Podcast.
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Saturday Oct 03, 2020
Saturday Oct 03, 2020
Book: Treasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Film: Treasure Island (1950)
First published as a serial in the children’s magazine Young Folks from 1881 – 1882 and later as a book in 1883, this is considered the first coming of age novel and is noted for its atmosphere, characters and action.
In 1950, Disney studios would film an adaption directed by Byron Haskins and starring Bobbie Driscoll and Robert Newton. This would be Disney’s first completely live action and first screen adaption of Treasure Island in color. Filmed in entirely in England, the film would be released on home video with nine minutes cut to ensure it received a G rating but has since been released on video in its uncut format.
Opening Credits; Introduction (.51); Story Geeks – What to Watch This Week (9.02); Plot Synopsis (12.15); Forming the Plot (13.36); Book Thoughts (18.19); Final Thoughts of Book (44.17); Introducing a Film (52.10); Film Trailer (52.44); Lights, Camera, Action (54.51); Epilogue (1:10.21); End Credits (1:21.59); Closing Credits (1:22.51)
Opening and Closing Credits– Classical Jingle by Dan Hughes
Original Music copyrighted 2020 Dan Hughes Music and the Literary License Podcast.
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Friday Sep 04, 2020
Friday Sep 04, 2020
Book:
The Count of Monte Cristo (1844)
by Alexandre Dumas
Film:
The Count of Monte Cristo (1934)
Beginning in the early days of the Hundred Day period, this adventure story deals with hope, justice, vengeance, mercy and forgiveness. It centres on a man who is wrongfully imprisoned, escapes from jail, acquires a fortune, and sets about exacting revenge on those responsible for his imprisonment. His plans have devastating consequences for both the innocent and the guilty.
The 1934 film directed by Rowland V Lee and starring Robert Donat and Elissa Land, this would be the first sound adaption of the film (there were five silent films before this). The film would prove to be a box office smash which would lead to two sequels. The film takes some liberties from its source material. To date the only adaption that is faithful to the film is a 39 part ITC television serial starring Richard Chamberland from 1975.
Opening Credits; Introduction (.53); Plot Synopsis (8.13); Forming the Plot (14.49); Book Thoughts (49.01); Story Geeks – What to Watch This Week (52.19); Introducing a Film (55.25); Film Trailer (56.20); Lights, Camera, Action (58.37); Epilogue (1:19.23); End Credits (1:24.23); Closing Credits (1:25.08)
Opening and Closing Credits– Classical Jingle by Dan Hughes
Original Music copyrighted 2020 Dan Hughes Music and the Literary License Podcast.
All rights reserved.