Content Warning: this episode discusses the themes and plot of V For Vendetta, including allusions to homphobia, racism, fascism, religious extremism, terrorism, sexual violence, paedophila, and other content some may find disturbing. Audience discretion is advised.
Join your host Garhdo as they take a look at the intricacies of adapting the work of acclaimed comic book legend Alan Moore via an exploration of his seminal 80s comic V For Vendetta and its 2006 film adaptation, a film which made Moore refuse to endorse any future adaptations of his work. Was Moore's response justified, and is Alan Moore's work just impossible to adapt?
0:00 Intro
0:25 The Comic Work of Alan Moore
22:34 Act One: V For Vendetta
46:56 Act Two: This Vicious Cabaret
1:00:47 Act Three: The Land of Do-As-You-Please
1:21:05 The Film: Remember, Remember, The Fifth of November
1:46:54 Viewing Varying Versions
2:05:06 Outro
2:13:48 Sign-Off
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Season 2, Episode 09
Published November 6th 2021
14th Episode
I decided for this to really hone in on the differences between one of the most influential comics in the medium and it's film adaptation. While I like them both there are some things I truly believe they each do better than the other, due in some ways to how they present the story. I also used this as a chance to touch on and explore Alan Moore and his legacy regarding films of his work and his famous disdain for them, and whether that is always deserved.
It was interesting to tackle in this way, and I would return to this type of analysis in the future.
Music Credits
OneEightFour, In The Back Room, Vinyl Couch , and Ultima Thule by Blue Dot Sessions https://www.sessions.blue
