'Wuthering Heights' & Generations of Misunderstanding

In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris break down the famed novel 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Brontë as well as its film adaptations, in particular, the 2026 film written and directed by Emerald Fennell. In their discussion, they cover the history behind the book and the reasons it has been deeply misunderstood over the nearly 200 years since its publication, all culminating in an unfortunate (and perhaps misguided) hate campaign via social media by fans of the source material. References: Nate's essay, 'Wuthering Heights': In Defense of Emerald Fennell's Adaptation. The Big Picture: The Heaving 'Wuthering Heights' and the Throbbing 'Pillion': A Very Horny Valentine's Day Double Feature Based on a Book: Wuthering Heights (2026) UP NEXT: 'Lord of the Rings' by J. R. R. Tolkien and the film 'Fellowship of the Ring' directed by Peter Jackson. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X (@AdaptPod) Instagram (@adaptation_pod) Nate's Letterboxd (@professor_n8) Chris's Letterboxd (@cjanderson878) Chris's Goodreads Nate's Goodreads Hosts: Nate Day Producer: Nate Day "Adaptation Theme" Written by: Chris Anderson, Jem Zornow Performed by: Chris Anderson, Jem Zornow, Nate Day