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Book/Movie Adaptation

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Culture Crash: The Sequels and Spin-Offs That Keep On Coming

>> April 30, 2023

We discuss how sequels and new adaptations of films and TV shows have become more of the norm in Hollywood.

topics covered: Book/Movie Adaptation, HBO Max, Media and Entertainment, Movie Industry, Movies, Pop Culture, Streaming Media, TV
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Culture Crash: The World of Harry Potter

>> July 17, 2022

Are you more of a Harry Potter book fan or film fan? We discuss this expansive wizarding world this week on Culture Crash.

topics covered: Book/Movie Adaptation, Culture and the Arts, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Pop Culture
ListenCulture Crash: The World of Harry Potter
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Culture Crash: 2022 Best Picture Nominees

>> February 20, 2022

From Belfast to King Richard, we breakdown this year’s highly anticipated list of Academy Award ‘Best Picture’ nominees. The Oscars will be held on March 27, 2022.

topics covered: Apple TV+, Awards, Best Picture, Book/Movie Adaptation, HBO Max, Hulu, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Netflix, Oscars, Pop Culture, Streaming Media
ListenCulture Crash: 2022 Best Picture Nominees
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Culture Crash: A Fresh Take on “Nightmare Alley”

>> February 13, 2022

We discuss the new film, “Nightmare Alley” which is a remake of the 1947 film of the same title. It’s filled with a star-studded cast and does not disappoint. Hear why this movie makes our ‘Best of 2021 Films’ list.

topics covered: Book/Movie Adaptation, HBO Max, Hulu, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Pop Culture, Streaming Media
ListenCulture Crash: A Fresh Take on “Nightmare Alley”

Culture Crash: The Release of “Dune”

>> November 7, 2021

The popular book, “Dune” is now hitting screens in theatres and on streaming platform, HBO Max. We discuss the highly anticipated blockbuster release featuring male lead Timothee Chalamet.

topics covered: Book/Movie Adaptation, Culture and the Arts, HBO Max, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Streaming Media
ListenCulture Crash: The Release of “Dune”

Culture Crash: Exploring HBO’s “Watchmen”

>> December 1, 2019

The new series stands apart from other superhero shows while also staying true to the original “Watchmen” graphic novel written by Alan Moore. We discuss the first season that’s now streaming on HBO.

topics covered: Book/Movie Adaptation, Commentary and Criticism, HBO Max, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Pop Culture, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Exploring HBO’s “Watchmen”

Culture Crash: The Rise of the Supervillain in Brightburn

>> June 16, 2019

We discuss the new movie produced by Sony Pictures titled “Brightburn”. The film is different than the typical storyline in that it chronicles the rise of a superhero that uses his power for evil rather than good.

topics covered: Book/Movie Adaptation, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Pop Culture
ListenCulture Crash: The Rise of the Supervillain in Brightburn

Culture Crash: Adapting a Book Into a Movie: Annihilation (2019)

>> April 28, 2019

The sci-fi adventure movie, Annihilation, is based on a book but the adaptation is looser than what we typically expect. How director Alex Garland created something new.

topics covered: Book/Movie Adaptation, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Pop Culture
ListenCulture Crash: Adapting a Book Into a Movie: Annihilation (2019)
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Culture Crash: Movies to Look Forward to in 2019

>> January 20, 2019

With a new year always comes new things to look forward to, so let’s take a look at some of the movies people are anticipating the most in 2019. As a warning, there are a lot of them.

topics covered: Book/Movie Adaptation, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Netflix
ListenCulture Crash: Movies to Look Forward to in 2019
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Culture Crash: The Disappointing Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

>> December 9, 2018

Last month, JK Rowling’s Wizarding World saw its latest installment, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald be met with a low score on Rotten Tomatoes and countless disappointed Harry Potter fans across the globe.

topics covered: Book/Movie Adaptation, Commentary and Criticism, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Pop Culture
ListenCulture Crash: The Disappointing Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
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Culture Crash: Adapting a Book into a Movie: Annihilation (2018)

>> March 18, 2018

The new sci-fi adventure movie, Annihilation, is based on a book but the adaptation is looser than what we typically expect.

topics covered: Book/Movie Adaptation, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: Adapting a Book into a Movie: Annihilation (2018)
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Culture Crash: Harry Potter’s Lasting Legacy

>> July 23, 2017

A generation of children grew up with Harry Potter. We look at the books and movies they grew up watching, how they differ and what will stay with them until the very end.

topics covered: Book/Movie Adaptation, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Pop Culture
ListenCulture Crash: Harry Potter’s Lasting Legacy
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Culture Crash: Stephen King’s Mastery of Storytelling (2017)

>> May 28, 2017

Stephen King is known for his horror masterpieces, but he’s also written beloved dramas and fantasy novels. We explore what makes his novels click.

topics covered: Book/Movie Adaptation, Commentary and Criticism, Culture and the Arts, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment
ListenCulture Crash: Stephen King’s Mastery of Storytelling (2017)
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