Join me (Anna Stone) and award-winning guest host Halley Platz as we discuss 2010's Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. In this episode, we break down what makes this movie so special to so many people, share how the movie is like a time capsule, and struggle to find modern actors to fill these iconic roles.Follow on Instagram @stonestoptensEmail [email protected] Pilgrim, toxic masculinity, self-respect, past relationships, movie discussion, film analysis, comedy, Edgar Wright, character development Scott Pilgrim, cast, character analysis, relationships, cultural commentary, satire, visual aesthetics, music, film analysis Scott Pilgrim, film critique, character dynamics, costume design, soundtrack, modern casting

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Kevin LeClaire as we discuss 2007's No Country For Old Men directed by the Coen Brothers. In this episode, we consider the themes of the film, share our thoughts about the limited soundtrack, and spend an inordinate amount of time talking about Javier Bardem's character's haircut. Follow on Instagram @stonestoptens.Email [email protected] KeywordsNo Country for Old Men, film analysis, themes, cinematography, character study, morality, tension, movie review, podcast, Anna Stone film analysis, No Country for Old Men, character performances, movie soundtrack, modern casting, film critique, cinematography, costume design, dialogue, tension

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Kris Ingersoll of Media/Lit Podcast as we discuss The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien and the 2003 film adaptation directed by Peter Jackson. In this episode, we consider different themes of the story, agree on the best actor, and spend a surprising amount of time discussing the Mouth of Saruman.Follow on Instagram @stonestoptens and @media.lit.podEmail [email protected] Keywordsclassic literature, film adaptation, Lord of the Rings, Return of the King, Tolkien, character analysis, themes of hope, community support, memorable scenes, podcast discussion Aragorn, Sam, character analysis, film adaptation, emotional moments, Lord of the Rings, Return of the King, performances, themes, cinematic techniques Lord of the Rings, Return of the King, film analysis, character development, costume design, performances, book adaptations, soundtrack, modern casting

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Billy Groff as we discuss The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien and the 2002 film adaptation directed by Peter Jackson. In this episode, we share why we love Helm's Deep, consider the best book to movie changes, and Billy does a phenomenal Gollum impression.Follow on Instagram @stonestoptensEmail [email protected] KeywordsLord of the Rings, The Two Towers, Tolkien, fantasy, film analysis, movie scenes, character analysis, cinematic effects, adaptation, film discussion

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Emma Kirst as we discuss The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien and the 2001 film adaptation directed by Peter Jackson. In this episode, we share why this story is special to both of us, look at which book to movie changes really worked for us, and have a difficult narrowing down our favorite parts. Follow on Instagram @stonestoptensEmail [email protected] of the Rings, Fellowship of the Ring, classic literature, film adaptation, friendship, good vs evil, themes, character analysis, movie scenes, storytelling Lord of the Rings, Fellowship of the Ring, Gandalf, Balrog, Boromir, cast, themes, movie review, character analysis, timeless story The Fellowship of the Ring, character performances, costuming, book adaptations, soundtrack, modern casting, movie analysis

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Anna Hendrick as we discuss The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton and the Martin Scorsese film adaptation. In this episode, I look to Anna for insider information regarding New York society, we consider the film techniques that pull us into the story, and share why we think this story is relatable to anyone at any time period.Follow on Instagram @stonestoptensEmail [email protected] KeywordsThe Age of Innocence, Edith Wharton, Martin Scorsese, classic literature, film adaptation, themes of tradition, social conformity, character analysis, cinematic techniques, New York society film analysis, character study, Michelle Pfeiffer, Daniel Day Lewis, Gilded Age, visual storytelling, movie review, literary adaptation, performance critique, timeless themes character analysis, casting, performance, book adaptation, modern casting, film discussion, literature, movie review, storytelling, character sympathy

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Mariquita Reese from Post Film Clarity Podcast as we dig in to Atonement by Ian McEwan and the 2007 film adaptation. In this episode, I reveal an embarrassing truth, we marvel at the Dunkirk one shot, and both struggle with casting age appropriate modern actors. Follow on Instagram @stonestoptens and @postfilmclaritypod.Email [email protected] KeywordsAtonement, Ian McEwan, film adaptation, memory, guilt, character analysis, Joe Wright, Kiera Knightley, literature, classic films war, film analysis, Atonement, character development, emotional impact, book adaptation, Dunkirk, storytelling, human experience, memory reliability film analysis, book adaptation, character performance, costume design, soundtrack, modern casting, movie review, literary discussion, cinematic themes, storytelling

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Brooke Zapata as we discuss William Shakespeare's Othello and the 2001 film adaptation "O". In this episode, we share why a 2000s North Carolina boarding school is the perfect modern setting, admit our own shortcomings when jealousy is involved, and consider whether some of the changes were beneficial or not. Follow on Instagram @stonestoptensEmail [email protected] KeywordsOthello, Shakespeare, film adaptation, jealousy, racism, character analysis, modern relevance, classic literature, cultural commentary, storytelling film analysis, violence in media, teen drama, bullying, racism, sexual assault, coaching styles, character performance, fashion trends, Shakespeare adaptation Othello, film adaptation, character analysis, cultural commentary, modern casting, soundtrack, narrative choices, film critique, themes, storytelling

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Aley Jammali as we discuss my number one pick of the season, Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and the 2005 film adaptation! In this episode, we discuss why this story is so special to each of us, share our insights on the cinematography, and refer to this movie as "perfection!" at least 20 times.Follow on Instagram @stonestoptensEmail [email protected] KeywordsPride and Prejudice, classic literature, film adaptation, Jane Austen, character analysis, themes, favorite scenes, movie discussion, literature podcast, storytelling Pride and Prejudice, film analysis, character dynamics, cinematography, costume design, timeless themes, love story, adaptation, literary analysis, movie review Pride and Prejudice, film adaptation, book to movie, character analysis, modern casting, soundtrack, proposals, period drama, domesticity, diegetic sound

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest hosts Lauren and Lily of the Pages and Plots Podcast as we discuss Louisa May Alcott's Little Women and the 2019 film adaptation. In this episode, we consider the unusual timeline in this adaptation, have multiple opinions on Florence Pugh's performance, and get distracted by our worst costume choices.Follow on Instagram @stonestoptensFollow Lauren and Lily on Instagram @pages_plots_podEmail [email protected] KeywordsLittle Women, film adaptations, classic literature, female empowerment, character development, book to film, Greta Gerwig, Anna Stone, Pages and Plots, movie review Little Women, movie adaptation, character analysis, costume design, soundtrack, book to movie changes, casting choices, emotional themes, storytelling