Film is Lit

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Ep. 155 - Queer (Burroughs, 1985/Guadagnino, 2024)

September 02, 2026

**THIS EPISODE CONTAINS FULL SPOILERS**This week on Film is Lit, we are heading to 1950s Mexico City to discuss William S. Burroughs' Queer and Luca Guadagnino's adaptation starring Daniel Craig. Is Queer a faithful adaptation? Does the book's surreal ending actually work? And perhaps most importantly... how awesome were those Nirvana needle drops, huh?!We talk about Daniel Craig's wildly vulnerable performance, the challenges of adapting one of Burroughs' most personal no...

Ep. 154 - The Odyssey (Homer, ≈800 BCE/ Nolan, 2026)

August 11, 2026

**THIS EPISODE CONTAINS FULL SPOILERS**Somebody get these PODCASTERS out of here!We had to fight like hell to get IMAX tickets, which in and of itself was an odyssey (people died, we had to drive all the way to Santa Monica), but we finally saw The Odyssey - a new take on one of the most classic pieces of literature on Earth, directed by one of the best directors on Earth, Christopher Nolan.Gods, monsters, sirens, cyclopes, treacherous seas, Jon Bernthal needing to tell you somethin’… and Mat...

Ep. 153 - The Bourne Identity (Ludlum, 1980/Liman, 2002)

June 09, 2026

**THIS EPISODE CONTAINS FULL SPOILERS**This week on Film Is Lit, we're discussing The Bourne Identity - the film that helped redefine the modern action thriller. Matt Damon stars as Jason Bourne, a man rescued from the sea with no memory of who he is, only to find himself hunted by assassins as he searches for the truth about his past. No memory of the past?! - SIGN US UP!We talk about why the film remains so effective more than two decades later, from its grounded action and relentless p...

Mythmakers · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

Your Bookstore Besties · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

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What is the email for Film is Lit?

The publicly listed email for Film is Lit: dgaylordjava@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Film is Lit have?

Podseeker estimates Film is Lit reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Film is Lit?

Film is Lit typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Book-to-film adaptation experts (authors, screenwriters, literature scholars) or enthusiastic genre specialists with credible familiarity with the source material; for sci-fi/Weir-adjacent episodes, guests who demonstrate deep readership and can discuss craft/changes. Common among recent guests: Published or credited in film/screenwriting or literary criticism/adaptation work; Notable publications/appearances related to the specific author or adaptation space; Demonstrated deep subject-matter expertise via prior interviews, writing, podcasts, or community recognition. Recent guests include Matt Gaylord.

How hard is it to get booked on Film is Lit?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Film is Lit cover?

Recent episodes cover Film Adaptation, Literature, Book To Screen, Screenwriting, and Sci Fi. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.