Ep-21 Ink to Film: Where the Wild Things Are (1963 Book & 2009 Film)

Maurice Sendak’s beloved children’s picture book left an
indelible mark on generations of kids, and Luke and James are
among them. They begin this combo book/film episode by discussing
their relationship with the original material, then talk about
the text itself, drawing out new meaning from their now adult
perspectives. Next, they move on to Spike Jonze’s documentary
called “Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice
Sendak” which deeply affected them both. Through it, they discuss
the life and legacy of the Sendak, and what it means to find joy
in creative work when all else fails. In the last half of the
episode, Luke and James delve into Spike Jonze’s 2009 Film. Their
talk turns from artistry and imagination to symbolism and hidden
meanings, as well as the difficulties the performers faced in
their suits and the pushback the director faced in making the
film he ultimately wanted to create.


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