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Watch Your Words
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A new podcast where we discuss books and their movie adaptations!Follow us on:Instagram and Twitter @wywpodGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/watchyourwords
Episodes
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ep. 17: Catch-22
We're back! Did you miss us? In this episode Devan and J.S discuss Joseph Heller's WWII satire Catch-22 and the new Hulu miniseries adaptation starring Christopher Abbott, Kyle Chandler and George Clooney. SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:46 Discussion of Catch-22 (1961 novel) 31:56 Discussion of…
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ep. 16: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
In this episode Devan and J.S discuss the inspiring true story of William Kamkwamba as told in his memoir, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, and the new film adaptation directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor. SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:54 Discussion of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2009 memoir) 26:12...
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ep. 15: Our Favorite Films and Pop Culture of 2018
In this episode Devan and J.S divulge their their favorite pop culture items and films of 2018! SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:44 Our Favorite Pop Culture Items of 2018 41:35 Our Favorite Films of 2018 1:04:30 Outro MUSIC Theme Song: "Blue Water" by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) "This…
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ep. 14: If Beale Street Could Talk
In this episode Devan and J.S. kick it back to 1970s Harlem to discuss James Baldwin's If Beale Street Could Talk and Barry Jenkin's luscious film adaptation. SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:47 Discussion of If Beale Street Could Talk (1974 novel) 32:35 Discussion of If Beale Street Could Talk (2018...
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ep. 13: Boy Erased & The Hate U Give
In this episode Devan and J.S. explore the troubling world of conversion therapy as described in the memoir Boy Erased and depicted in the film adaptation starring Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe and director Joel Edgerton. Plus, stick around for a bonus review of The Hate U Give! SHOW...
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ep. 12: Beautiful Boy
In this episode Devan and J.S. review two memoirs from a father and son about meth addiction and how successfully they were adapted into the film Beautiful Boy starring comedian-turned-dramatist Steve Carell and Devan's obsession, Timothée Chalamet! SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:53 Discussion of…
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ep. 11: Crazy Rich Asians
In this episode Devan and J.S. review Kevin Kwan's novel Crazy Rich Asians and the ground-breaking film adaptation. We discuss what this means for representation and the romantic comedy genre. SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:48 Discussion of Crazy Rich Asians (2013 novel) 34:43 Discussion of Crazy Rich...
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ep. 10: Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot
In this episode Devan and J.S. discuss provocative cartoonist John Callahan's memoir Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot and the new film adaptation starring Joaquin Phoenix and Jonah Hill. SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:47 Discussion of Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot (1989 novel) 27:03...
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ep. 9: The Handmaid's Tale
Nolite te bastardes carborundorum! In this episode Devan and J.S. discuss Margaret Atwood's seminal novel The Handmaid's Tale and its recent adaptation into a Hulu original series. SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:49 Discussion of The Handmaid's Tale (1985 novel) 36:06 Discussion of The Handmaid's Tale...
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ep. 8: Fire and Dust Jackets
In this episode Devan and J.S. revisit Ray Bradbury's classic novel Fahrenheit 451, a book we were all required to read in school, but how does it hold up and what does it have to say about 2018 society? SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:48 Discussion of Fahrenheit (1953) 38:27 Outro MUSIC Theme Song:...
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ep. 7b: Ready Player Spielberg
In this episode Devan and J.S. don VR goggles and haptic suits for a fight over whether or not Ready Player One is a worthwhile film movie. SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:45 Discussion of Ready Player One (2018) 37:52 Outro MUSIC Theme Song: "Blue Water" by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP…
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ep. 7a: Ready Fanboy Run
In this episode Devan and J.S. enter the OASIS for a discussion of Ernest Cline's novel Ready Player One. Then they take a ride in the corporate elevator to pitch movies they want adapted into video games! SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:56 Discussion of Ready Player One (2011) 35:52 Movies We Want…
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ep. 6b: A Wrinkle on the Screen
In this episode Devan, J.S. and returning guest Tyler Lorenz discuss Ava DuVernay's ambitious adaptation of A Wrinkle of Time. SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:53 Discussion of A Wrinkle in Time (2018) 41:05 Outro MUSIC Theme Song: "Blue Water" by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) "Warrior"…
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ep. 6a: A Wrinkle on the Page
In this episode Devan and J.S. are joined by special guest Tyler Lorenz as they discuss Madeleine L'Engle's 1962 novel A Wrinkle in Time. SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:52 Discussion of A Wrinkle in Time (1962) 47:55 Outro MUSIC Theme Song: "Blue Water" by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007)...
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ep. 5b: Wakanda Forever
Devan and J.S. continue their trip to Wakanda with a discussion of Ryan Coogler's Black Panther. Then they don capes and tights to countdown their 5 favorite superhero films! SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:47 Black Panther Review 38:57 Top 5 Superhero Films 56:15 Outro MUSIC Theme Song: "Blue Water"…
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ep. 5a: Black Panther and the World of Comics
In this episode Devan and J.S. take the show to Wakanda as they review the first volume of Black Panther by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Then they expand the field to discuss comics in general with plenty of recommendations along the way! SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:52 Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet...
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ep. 4: The Best Films of 2017 and More!
Because it is required by law to make lists every new year, Devan and J.S. deliver the goods in this 2017 year-in-review episode. They both count down their favorite pieces of pop culture and the best films they saw last year. And stick around as they discuss the adaptations they're most excited...
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ep. 3: Disaster Artists
In this episode Devan and J.S. delve into both the book and film versions of The Disaster Artist, the story behind the "worst movie of all-time." SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 1:02 Discussion of TheDisaster Artist (the 2013 book) 19:29 Discussion of The Disaster Artist (the 2017 film) 47:49 Outro MUSIC...
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ep. 2b: Call Me By Your Podcast
In this episode Devan and J.S. review and discuss award season darling Call Me By Your Name. Then they countdown their favorite movie couples of all-time. SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 0:54 Discussion of Call Me By Your Name (2017) 35:47 Top 5 Movie Couples 47:49 Outro MUSIC Theme Song: "Blue Water" by...
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ep. 2a: Intimate and Trivial Pursuits
In this episode Devan and special guest Kelly Harlan review Andre Aciman's 2007 novel Call Me By Your Name. Then stick around for the first ever Watch Your Words Quiz Show hosted by J.S.! SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 01:20 Discussion of Call Me By Your Name (2017) 34:48 Watch Your Words Quiz Show 53:05...
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ep. 1b: Blade Running
In this episode Devan and J.S. review Ridley Scott's 1982 cult classic Blade Runner and the new sequel by Denis Villeneuve, Blade Runner 2049. Does J.S. even like Blade Runner? Did either movie take anything from the source material? All questions will be answered! SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:43...
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ep. 1a: Do Androids Dream of Starting a Podcast?
In our inaugural episode Devan and J.S. review Philip K. Dick's novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep, which inspired Ridley Scott's Blade Runner and its newly released sequel Blade Runner 2049. Then stick around as we countdown our top 5 androids (and arguably robots) in popular culture!…
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