There’s nothing wrong with making an adaptation, as long as you get certain things right about it. In this podcast, I discuss the essential elements to get right with any adaptation.
…About Adaptations
Stephen Talks
…About Politics (Week of March 10, 2024)
This week’s podcast had to be split in two because of all the topics I wanted to cover. From the War in Ukraine, to Russian “elections”, to same-sex marriage laws in Virginia and Japan, to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law, to TikTok, to transgender athletes, to the latest Israeli-Palestinian conflict and reactions to it by prominent people everywhere, there’s so much to cover. And I still didn’t get to say everything I wanted to say.
…About Abortion and IVF
Abortion and IVF both exist for the same reason, the same purpose: to let a woman choose when to have a child.
…About Politics (Week of March 3, 2024)
Between Super Tuesday and the State of the Union address, a lot has happened in American politics this last week.
…About Politics (Week of February 18, 2024)
New sanctions on Russia on the two-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine could lead to higher prices in the U.S. Also, some troubling news from CPAC and the presidential primaries.
…About the WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strikes
Proper compensation and regulating the use of A.I.-generated content were major points of concern in last year’s Writers Guild and Screen Actors Guild strikes; and they’re major points of concern for *all* artists.
…About Politics (Week of February 11, 2024)
The House of Representatives finally got their impeachment, and they may just get their shutdown. But judgment was meted out to Donald Trump this week, too. Also, some words about the Super Bowl and gun control in this week’s episode.
…About Mike Flanagan
Mike Flanagan is at the top of his game when it comes to storytelling and horror. In this episode, I talk about what he’s done and what I’d like to see him do next.
…About Politics (Week of February 4, 2024)
All three branches of the federal government saw some heated action this week, including an impeachment vote and an important case before the Supreme Court.