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The Novelization Realization Project
by Rich Stroffolino
So much has been written and said of the act of adaptation, but what of its black sheep cousin, the novelization? This podcast looks to explore the best and worst of books inspired by movies.
Episodes
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Episode 15 - Hackers
Rich Stroffolino is joined by esteemed social critic Phil Szabados to discuss the occasionally prescient novelization for Hackers. They discuss how the depictions of hacking have aged, if their only crime was in fact curiosity, and if Zero Cool is a better handle than Crash Override. Download...
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Episode 14 - The Fifth Element
Rich is joined by Ben Weinberg to talk about Terry Bisson’s novelization of The Fifth Element. Is the been a thoughtful expansion of the movie’s unique setting, or a mandatory restructuring of the script into a novel on the most cynical level? Also discussed: self-loathing aliens, deleted scenes,...
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Episode 13 - Star Trek: The Motion Picture: A Novel
Rich and guest Tim Cornett join forces to talk about Star Trek: The Motion Picture: A Novel. Written by Gene Roddenberry, it’s a window into his idealized version of the movie, complete with mind control, Enterprise sex rooms, and a resolution Kirk/Spock slash fiction. Tim and Rich try to see if...
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Episode 12.5 - Boldly Going Live
Rich boldly goes where the mini-episode has never gone before by doing it solo this week. We’ve got announcements galore, so be sure to listen. Download Boldly Going Live
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Episode 12 - Cabin in the Woods
Rich is joined by Jennie Josephson to talk about Tim Lebbon’s novelization of Cabin in the Woods. What happens when you take a masterfully self-aware script and let someone expand on it? Is it standing on the shoulders of giants to reach new heights, or simply gilding the lily? Does the...
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Episode 11.5 - Godzilla vs Godzilla
Rich is joined by Eric Owens to mull over the question of our age, is there any way that 1998 Godzilla is superior to the 2014 iteration? The answer may be surprising. All that and nothing more on this interstitial episode! Make sure to be on the lookout for our March episode, we’ll be joined by...
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Episode 11 - Godzilla (2014)
Rich is joined by Eric Owens to discuss the novelization of the 2014 version of Godzilla, by Greg Cox. They discuss the pioneering literary perspective of 3rd person convenient, the movie’s scenery chewing budget, and the ecology of MUTOs. Download Godzilla (2014)
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Episode 10.5 - Fistful of Gojira
Rich gives a quick recap of last week’s episode, then teases February’s novelization: Godzilla (2014) by Greg Cox. Plus, we’ve thrown in a bonus (read: reposted) full episode discussing the novelization for Godzilla (1998)! Download Fistful of Gojira
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Episode 10 - Howard the Duck (for real)
Welcome back to another long awaited episode of the Novelization Realization Project. This time around, we’re talking about the novelization of Howard the Duck by Ellis Weiner. Rich is joined by Pete Matuszewski for this dubious undertaking, and they discuss the existential question of duck…
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9.1 Howard the Duck
Trying something new here on a podcast, we’re going to be posting smaller, easily digestible bits for each novelization. Today we’re starting to tackle the 1986 debacle Howard the Duck. Hope you really, really, really like duck puns! Download 9.1 Howard the Duck
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8 Iron Man with Brandt Fundak
I sit down with college radio pioneer Brandt Fundak and talk about the 2008 novelization of Iron Man by Peter David. We discuss the history of Marvel’s rebirth as a movie studio, Gwyneth Paltrow’s neck strength and go deep discussing Peter David’s literary legacy. All that plus a Rewrite Delight...
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Status Update
Where is this weeks episode? Details inside (spoiler: bronchitis) Download Status Update
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7.5 Rewrite Delight Freestyle with Tom Merritt
Tom Merritt joins me for another week to do a quick rewrite delight freestyle session. We think of some of our favorite authors and rhapsodize on what movie novelizations they should write. Also make sure you check out Tom’s awesome podcast on sci-fi and fantasy novels (co-hosted by Veronica...
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7 Star Wars With Tom Merritt
Podcaster, author and drive-in enthusiast Tom Merritt joins me as we discuss Star Wars by George “Alan Dean Foster” Lucas. We discuss how we were first introduced to the franchise, then move on to discuss Jawa rights, if its unfair to describe Peter Cushing as “hatchet faced” and the idea of...
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6.5 Reading Constantine
I’m joined once again by Dylan Baldanza and we take a closer look at the literary qualify of Constantine. We read through a few passages, discuss their dubious merit, and most importantly, laugh. Download 6.5 Reading Constantine
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6 Constantine
I bro down with my good friend Dylan and talk about the 2005 “film” Constantine. Dylan brings a solid background knowledge of the comics that inspired the movie, so we can pinpoint how much of the baby was thrown out with the bathwater. We talk about Not-Cate-Blanchett, if 30 cigarettes a day is...
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5.5 Rewrite Delight Freestyle
Jennie Josephson rejoins me to do a rewrite delight freestyle, contemplating the best novelizations that will never be written, and why we’d want to see them. Download Rewrite Delight Freestyle, featuring Jennie Josephson
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5 Back to the Future
Jennie Josephson and I discuss George Gipe’s intriguing novelization of Back to the Future. We get into all the pertinent topics, we talk about screenwriting, basing the climax of a movie on sexual assault, and crusty old man neck. Follow Jennie on Twitter @jenniej23, and check out the podcast…
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4.5 An Interview with Alan Dean Foster
I sat down with famed Novelizer (and author of note) Alan Dean Foster. We talk about how novelizations get done, what his creative process is like, his worst experience writing a novelization and what the future of literature holds in store. Download An Interview with Alan Dean Foster
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How many episodes does The Novelization Realization Project have?
The Novelization Realization Project currently has 20 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Novelization Realization Project about?
So much has been written and said of the act of adaptation, but what of its black sheep cousin, the novelization? This podcast looks to explore the best and worst of books inspired by movies.
How often does The Novelization Realization Project release new episodes?
The Novelization Realization Project has 20 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts The Novelization Realization Project?
The Novelization Realization Project is created and hosted by Rich Stroffolino.
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