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In ContrastShutter IslandIn Episode 14, Alan & Nisha discuss the much-acclaimed psychological thriller Shutter Island ! They talk about the 2003 novel by Dennis Lehane, and the 2010 film adaptation directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio.At the time of publishing this book, Lehane was already well-known for his crime mysteries, but how did he inject a new psychological twist into his typical work. The story relies on misdirection and confusion, so how did Scorsese manage to capture this on screen?Join us as we discuss this and much more!2025-06-011h 56
In ContrastBONUS: 10 Weird Dracula Pairings!World Dracula Day is this month!To celebrate, Nisha put together a special bonus episode where she talks about 10 of the weirdest people characters Dracula has appeared with across the years.2025-05-1509 min
In ContrastWater for ElephantsWelcome to Episode 13, which means we are kicking off our second year of In Contrast!
For this episode, Alan & Nisha discuss Nisha's birthday pick: Water for Elephants! They discuss the 2006 novel by Sara Gruen and its 2011 film adaptation by the same name.
Join us as we delve into this period piece romance and discuss how Gruen's own character are evident in her writing.2025-05-012h 06
In ContrastThe Masque of the Red DeathIn episode 12, Alan & Nisha discuss another classic of gothic horror: Edgar Allan Poe's The Masque of the Red Death! They marvel at how well this story holds up even 180 years later, and even still has some notable parallels to our modern world.
For the film adaptations, they focus on the most well-known version put to film: the 1964 film of the same name, as well as the early 1919 silent film The Plague in Florence. The first film is one of many Poe adaptations directed by Roger Corman and starring the legendary Vincent Price, while the latter was notably...2025-04-012h 03
In ContrastThe Colour Out of SpaceIn episode 11, Alan & Nisha once again visit with pod favorite H.P. Lovecraft to discuss his 1927 short story, The Colour Out of Space. Often cited as perhaps the favorite work of Lovecraft himself, this story has been adapted numerous times over the years and inspired countless more.
For the discussion, they also focus on two films: The 2019 film The Color Out of Space starring Nicholas Cage, and the lesser-known 2010 film Die Farbe (The Color), a low-budget German-language adaptation.
One of these was a fairly successful mainstream sci-fi, the other a work of love appreciated by...2025-03-011h 28
In ContrastThe Talented Mr. RipleyIn episode 10, Alan & Nisha tackle the well-known crime thriller The Talented Mr. Ripley. Written by Patricia Highsmith and released in 1955, this novel kicked off a series of five books that would be published over the next few decades.
This first book has 3 major adaptations, all of which are discussed in this episode. Purple Noon is a French adaptation starring Alain Delon as Tom, released in 1960. The Talented Mr. Ripley, perhaps the most well-known film, was released in 1999 and features a young Matt Damon as Ripley. Finally, the book was most recently adapted as a TV miniseries released...2025-02-012h 11
In ContrastThe Golden CompassHappy 2025 from In Contrast!
Alan & Nisha are ringing in the new year by discussing a seminal work in modern young adult fantasy and a personal favorite of Nisha's: The Golden Compass. This book (also known as The Northern Lights) was written by Phillip Pullman and released in 1995. It is the first entry in the His Dark Materials trilogy, but this conversation specifically focuses on the first book and its adaptations.
The book was adapted into a feature length film released in 2007, and the entire trilogy was later adapted into the His Dark Materials TV series...2025-01-012h 03
In ContrastTo Kill a MockingbirdIn Episode 8, Alan & Nisha discuss one of the major classics of American literature: To Kill a Mockingbird.
They talk about the Pulitzer Prize-winning 1960 novel by Harper Lee, and compare it with the film adaptation released just two years later in 1962. This remains the only major adaptation of this book. How does the film deal with the large and sometimes scattershot story of its source material? How does the social commentary hold up from these works 60+ years later?
Join us as we explore these and other questions!2024-12-011h 43
In ContrastThe Woman in BlackSpooky season is upon us! On Episode 7, Alan & Nisha discuss the 1983 gothic horror novel The Woman in Black, as well as its two film adaptations: The 1989 made-for-TV film and the 2012 film starring Daniel Radcliffe.
The novel is considered a hallmark of gothic horror, even being taught as part of standard curriculum in the UK. How do these two film versions stand up? Join us to find out!2024-11-011h 19
In ContrastThe Island of Dr. MoreauAlan and Nisha are back in Episode 6 to talk about another classic: The Island of Dr. Moreau. This story was originally published as a novel by legendary science fiction writer H.G. Wells in 1896. It tells of a far away island and the mysterious doctor who lives there conducting strange experiments.
This novel had been adapted many times over the years, so Alan watched a total of four...yes, FOUR film adaptations to prepare for this discussion. First, the fairly well-regarded 1932 film The Island of Lost Souls, followed by the rather loosely based Filipino film T...2024-10-011h 34
In ContrastNo Country for Old MenIn Episode 5, Alan and Nisha discuss No Country for Old Men, looking at both the 2005 novel by legendary author Cormac McCarthy, as well as the film directed by the Coen Brothers just 2 years later in 2007.
The film is not only widely considered a great adaptation, but one of the Coens' best films in their critically lauded career. Does the source material hold the same place in McCarthy's similarly celebrated bibliography? What were the changes made when put to film, and how did they impact the story?
Also, we apologize that this episode has some issues...2024-09-021h 27
In ContrastThe Phantom of the OperaIn Episode 4, Alan & Nisha delve into The Phantom of the Opera. Originating as a 1910 novel by Gaston Leroux, this story has been adapted numerous times in different mediums, including one of the longest running stage productions of all time.
They discuss this cultural impact and focus on 3 versions put to film: The 1925 silent film featuring Lon Chaney, the wildly different 1943 film by Arthur Lubin, and the 2004 film based on the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.
2024-08-011h 19
In ContrastThe Call of CthulhuIn Episode 3, Alan & Nisha discuss the highly influential story by H.P. Lovecraft The Call of Cthulhu. Despite this work's strong footing in culture since its publication in 1928, it has only been directly adapted to film once.
How does this 2005 adaptation by the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society stack up to its source material? Is this story truly unfilmable as it was once thought to be? Join us and find out!2024-07-011h 19
In ContrastBlade RunnerAlan and Nisha are back for Episode 2!
This time they discuss the 1968 novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Philip K. Dick, as well as its 1982 film adaptation Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Harrison Ford. There is also some discussion of how the 2017 legacy sequel Blade Runner 2049 expands on these works.
Both the novel and the film were highly influential in their times to science fiction and can even be credited with developing and popularizing the subgenre of cyberpunk. How do these works stand up to their reputation, and how do the...2024-06-011h 34
In ContrastThe ShiningWelcome to our very first episode!
In episode 1, Alan and Nisha discuss the 1977 novel The Shining by Stephen King, as well as its 1980 film adaptation directed by Stanley Kubrick.
Both King and Kubrick are among the most lauded in their respected fields, so which one was able to capture this haunting story best?2024-05-011h 58
In ContrastIntroducing: In ContrastWelcome to In Contrast! On this show, Alan & Nisha talk about movies and the books they are based on. Nisha reads the books and Alan watches the screen adaptations, and through discussion of comparison and contrast, they attempt to answer the age-old question: Is the book better than the movie?2024-04-1903 min
Certified BangersCertified Bangers: Episode 38Welcome everyone to the THIRTY-EIGHTH episode of this radio programme.This was uploaded in completion on 17/07/2022.Here's the full list of songs in chronological order:1. This song has been retroactively removed due to it featuring an artist who's on the banned list.1.5 Vera Blue: All The Pretty GirlsThis is the replacement song of the original banned song.2. Bree Runway: Rolls Royce3. Amber Mark: One4. Destin Conrad, Kiana Lede: Unpredictable5. Gaidaa: I Like Trouble6. Sara Bareilles: King of Anything2022-07-171h 55
Allah Dostları için SohbetlerSevmek, Sevmek, sevmekBir şeylerden bahsetme; meselâ sevmekten.
Allahû Tealâ’yı seviyor musunuz, sevgili kardeşlerim? Bizi seviyor musunuz? Öyleyse biliniz ki sizlerle bizim aramızdaki sevgi, Allahû Tealâ’dan dolaşarak bizden size ulaşır. Sizden de Allahû Tealâ’dan dolaşarak bize ulaşır. Bunun mânâsı; sevginin artarak ulaşmasıdır.
Sevgili kardeşlerim, Allah’ı çok sevin. Ne kadar çok sevmeyi başarırsanız, o kadar çok mutlu olursunuz. O, Allah. Sizi, sizin onu sevdiğinizin kim bilir kaç bin katı fazla sizi sever. O’nun sevgisi bir sonsuzluktur. Bütün yarattıklarını sever ama siz O’nu ne kadar çok seversiniz, O da sizi, sizin...2021-06-1456 min
Cinayet Masası - Sevin Okyay'la polisiye romanRebeccaSevin Okyay bugün polisiye romanın öncülerinden Daphne Du Maurier'in “Rebecca” adlı romanını seçti. 1938’de “en iyi kurgu ödülü” alan roman Hitchcock'un ilk filmi oldu ve “en iyi film oscar'ı” aldı.
İyi dinlemeler2021-01-1824 min
Cinayet MasasıRebeccaSevin Okyay bugün polisiye romanın öncülerinden Daphne Du Maurier'in “Rebecca” adlı romanını seçti. 1938’de “en iyi kurgu ödülü” alan roman Hitchcock'un ilk filmi oldu ve “en iyi film oscar'ı” aldı.2021-01-1724 min
Cinayet MasasıCinayet Masası - Gece Vardiyası - 15 Kasım 2020Sevin Okyay NTVRadyo'daki polisiye roman programı Cinayet Masası'nda bugün Michael Connelly'nin yeni baskısıyla raflarda yerini alan Gece Vardiyası adlı romanını seçti. Kahramanımız kadın dedektif. Renée Ballard, amirinin cinsel tacizine uğramasına rağmen, yine de cezalandırılan taraf olur ve gece
vardiyasıyla görevlendirilir...
Sevin Okyay hem yazar, hem bugüne kadar kahramanı olan dedektiften 30 yıl sonra yarattığı kadın dedektif hakkında bilgi veriyor ve her zaman olduğu gibi kitaptan seçtiği bir bölümü okutuyor. Tabii müzik de var. İyi dinlemeler.2020-11-1623 min
Cinayet Masası - Sevin Okyay'la polisiye romanMichael Connelly: Gece VardiyasıSevin Okyay NTVRadyo'daki polisiye roman programı Cinayet Masası'nda bugün Michael Connelly'nin yeni baskısıyla raflarda yerini alan Gece Vardiyası adlı romanını seçti. Kahramanımız kadın dedektif. Renée Ballard, amirinin cinsel tacizine uğramasına rağmen, yine de cezalandırılan taraf olur ve gece
vardiyasıyla görevlendirilir...
Sevin Okyay hem yazar, hem bugüne kadar kahramanı olan dedektiften 30 yıl sonra yarattığı kadın dedektif hakkında bilgi veriyor ve her zaman olduğu gibi kitaptan seçtiği bir bölümü okutuyor. Tabii müzik de var. İyi dinlemeler.2020-11-1523 min
Cinayet Masası - Sevin Okyay'la polisiye romanSadeleştirilmiş Metin: "Kesik Baş Cinayeti"Sevin Okyay bu hafta yerli bir polisiye romanla yayında.
1926 yılında Haftalık Mecmua’da tefrika edilen Kesik Baş Cinayeti, Osmanlı-Türk polisiye geleneğine eklenen yeni bir halka. Özgün metinde yer alan illüstrasyonların tıpkıbasımlarıyla yayımlanan roman, dönemin gündelik yaşamına dair ayrıntılar sunuyor.
Sevin Okyay kitaptan bir bölüm okutuyor, romana ve yazarına ilişkin yorumlar yapıyor.2020-07-0523 minCinayet Masası - Sevin Okyay'la polisiye romanAyşe Erbulak: "Cinayet Sınıf Başkanı" & "Seni Yarın Özleyeceğim"Sevin Okyay bu hafta yerli bir polisiye romanla yayında.
Kırk kişilik öğrenci kafilesi, havaalanında toplanmaya başlamıştı. Kafilenin başkanı ise okulun sevgili hocası Levent Şef’ti. Okulun düzenlediği Baharat Gezisi’ne başkanlık yapması, hem ziyaret edilecek şehir olan Adana’da büyümesinden hem de kendi alanında sahip olduğu akademik bilgilerden kaynaklanıyordu. Tabii “Başkan”ın ayak işlerini yapacak köleleri de vardı: Öğrencilerinden Ali ve Ela, bir de idarede çalışan Gizem. Gerçi kime ne isterse yaptıracak gücü vardı, o ayrı…
Sevin Okyay kitaptan bir bölüm okutu2018-03-0426 min
Rise Up Worldwide's Radio ShowEpisode #46 - Ft TJ DaPrayingManOn this week's episode of Riseupworldwide, TJ da Praying Man joined us in studio to debut a holiday track "Urban Christmas" and also drop some real knowledge including "you won't get the kingdom chasing the jewels. The jewels come with the kingdom."
In the second hour we got into some current events, including Kanye's visit to Trump Tower and the sudden passing of Alan Thicke. G DOTT also introduced a new segment called "What to Watch" in which he highlighted some new successful shows with African American leads. We then went into whether or not there is a difference between...2016-12-142h 05