ITF Watch: Lovecraft Country (2020 TV series) episodes 1-5

Misha Green helms the HBO adaptation of Matt Ruff's novel starring Jurnee Smollett, Jonathan Majors, Wunmi Mosaku, and Michael K Williams in a show that has purpose. In episode 155, Luke & James unpack what they can from the first five entries of this important and timely series.   Episodes covered: "Sundown" "Whitey's on the Moon" "Holy Ghost" "A History of Violence" "Strange Case"   Topics: what makes this series so notable, the James Baldwin connection, a Buffy comparison, the handling of the supernatural elements, expectations messing with you, the purpose of having a modern soundtrack, the role of artists in repressed societies, big adaptation changes with the primary Braithwhite character, a powerful thought experiment, and what role the supernatural will play in the story going forward. Join Ink to Film next week when they finish out Matt Ruff's novel!   Lovecraft Country Radio Become a Patron to access exclusive content: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Music: Ross Bugden