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- Biloxi Blues (1988) Matthew Broderick, Christopher Walken, Neil Simon, and Mike NicholsBook Vs. Movie: Biloxi BluesThe 1984 Neil Simon Play Vs. the 1988 Mike Nichols FilmThe Margos continue their month of plays in January (we have “Musicals in March”) with Neil Simon’s middle offer of the “Eugene Chronicles” with 1984’s Biloxi Blues. The…
- Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf (1966) Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, George Segal, Edward Albee & Mike NicholsBook Vs. Movie: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf The Edward Albee 1962 Play Vs. the 1966 Mike Nichols FilmThe three-hour anger fest that is Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf is one of the most celebrated and controversial of the 1960s. Edward Albee’s 1961 pla…
- The Poseidon Adventure (1972) Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, & Shelley Winters (Replay 2019 ep)Book Vs. Movie: “The Poseidon Adventure” (1971)The differences between the super gross book and the entertaining movie (We are not going to hide our bias here!)At Book Vs. Movie, whenever people say, “Duh–the book is always better than the movie!” the…
- The Homecoming(1971) Patricia Neal & Richard Thomas (Replay of DEC 2020 episode)Book Vs Movie: “The Homecoming: A Christmas Story” (1971)The Basis of the Waltons TV Series Started as a TV Movie!The Margos decided to get into the Depression-era holiday spirit with a look at “The Homecoming: A Christmas Story,” which was written by …
- The Little Mermaid (1989) “Disney in December” Jodi Benson, Christopher Daniel Barnes & Pat CarrollBook Vs. Movie: The Little MermaidThe Hans Christian Anderson Story Vs. the 1989 Disney ClassicThe Margos continue “Disney in December” with the all-time classic 1989 animated feature The Little Mermaid, which began as a fairy tale by Danish author Han…
- The Polar Express (2004) Tom Hanks, Peter Scolari, Robert Zemeckis, & Chris Van Allsburg (2019 Replay ep)Book Vs. Movie (2019 Replay) The Polar ExpressThe Margos take a wild ride into the classic 1985 children’s book and compare it to the 2004 Robert Zemeckis Film. It’s our last new episode of the year, and we had to celebrate with one of our most request…
- The Bishops Wife (1947) Cary Grant, Loretta Young, & David Niven (Replay 2021)Book Vs. Movie: The Bishop’s WifeThe 1928 novel by Robert Nathan Vs. the 1947 Classic Cary Grant FilmIt’s December at Book Vs. Movie, and we are excited about covering holiday-themed films, including this selection–The Bishop’s Wife. The original nove…
- Snow White (1937) Walt Disney, The Brothers Grimm, Adriana Caselotti & Lucille La VerneBook Vs. Movie: Snow WhiteThe Grimms Fairy Tales Version Vs. the 1937 Disney ClassicIn December, we cover Disney and what better adaptation to discuss than one of the greatest feature-length animated films of all time? 1937’s Snow White is considered a…
- It’s a Wonderful Life (2018 replay ep) Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed, & Frank CapraBook Vs. Movie“It’s a Wonderful Life”(2018 replay ep) The Margos get out their hankies and talk about another holiday classic“No man is a failure who has friends.” The Margos wanted to fit in one more holiday movie this year, and what better way to cel…
- Freaky Friday (1976 & 2003)Book Vs. Movie: Freaky FridayThe Mary Rogers Children’s Classic Vs. the 1976 & 2003 Disney AdaptationsIn December (because we have covered just about every holiday-themed Christmas, New Year, Thanksgiving, and Hannukah film we can find)! The Margos tur…