Episodes

  • Frankenstein pt. 2

    Frankenstein pt. 2
    Jan 23 2026
    We continue our Frankenstein discussion, covering differences between the 1818 book, the 1931 movie, and the 1994 movie "Mary Shelley's Frankenstein". We also talk about what would have happened if Deadpool & Wolverine was released in 1931. How the hell do we get there?! Tune in to find out!

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    34 mins
  • Frankenstein pt. 1

    Frankenstein pt. 1
    Jan 19 2026
    Trace the history of science-fiction (and really weird girls) with us in the start of our Frankenstein series! In the first episode of this multi-episode discussion, we talk about the making of Frankenstein 1931, Mary Shelley's impetus for writing the original story, and, yes, Robert De Niro's balloon.

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    52 mins
  • Emma pt. 1

    Emma pt. 1
    Jan 9 2026
    It's the highly anticipated (dreaded?) Jane Austen episode, featuring Emma and her adaptations across the years. We discuss the "iconic" Clueless, the 1996 Douglas McGrath apadation, and the 2020 Autumn de Wilde adaptation, with the help of our friend Olivia from the Sisters and the Stars podcast! Listen in to learn if a Clueless remake is in the works, if Shelby's childhood best friend was a book, and what makes Benji Google-like-there's-no-tomorrow. TRIGGER WARNING: ANOTHER MAN BUTT MENTION AND ENSUING BUTT DISCUSSION.

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    49 mins
  • The Scarlet Letter pt. 1

    The Scarlet Letter pt. 1
    Jan 2 2026
    Is that 1800s shame energy we smell?! This episode, we're talking about Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter," including the 1995 Demi Moore and Gary Oldman adaptation and Will Gluck's "Easy A." Our friend Gabi compares this (allegedly) seminal American work to European novels, BENJI MAKES A ZACK SNYDER REFERENCE?!?!, and, yes, we talk about The Bathtub Issue. Stay tuned for part 2!

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    53 mins
  • Little Women pt. 1

    Little Women pt. 1
    Dec 26 2025
    Surprise holiday episode: Season 2 resumes with Little Women! We talk about Louisa May Alcott being cool af, the challenge of slice of life stories, and Chris issues an apology!?!?

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    49 mins
  • The Great Gatsby pt. 1

    The Great Gatsby pt. 1
    Dec 6 2024
    This week, our friend Igor joins us to talk about The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald! We talk about themes of capitalism, Watergate, and the Sparknotes of it all.

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    43 mins
  • The Picture of Dorian Gray pt. 1

    The Picture of Dorian Gray pt. 1
    Nov 29 2024
    In this episode, we've all read, watched, or listened to one version of Oscar Wilde's Dorian Gray story! We talk about the history of the novel, explain TikTok lingo to Chris, and break down the many distinct components that make a 2009 movie a 2009 movie (parkour mentioned).

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    43 mins
  • Welcome to Season Two

    Welcome to Season Two
    Nov 22 2024
    Welcome to Season 2 of Books with Pictures! In this episode, we all get to know each other a little better––nothing like asking the boys what they think the "sexiest movie that isn't supposed to be sexy" is––and introduce the titles to come in Season 2: Literary Classics!

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    1 hr and 14 mins