S1:E3 - A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle (2018, 2003 Films)

In this episode, we journey through Madeleine L’Engle’s beloved sci-fi classic A Wrinkle in Time and its 2018 film adaptation. We’ll explore the fantastical world of space and time, dive into the key differences between the book and the movie, and discuss how the visual adaptation handled the complex themes of the story, from battling darkness to self-discovery.

We’ll also break down the portrayals of characters like Meg, Charles Wallace, and Mrs. Which, and talk about the challenges of bringing such an iconic, imaginative novel to the screen. As always, we share our own thoughts, laughs, and hot takes on the adaptation’s strengths and weaknesses, all while considering how well it did (or didn’t) capture the essence of the novel.

Hosted by Crystal with co-hosts Keri and Lindsey.

Content Warnings: Mild violence and peril involving children, themes of grief, loss, and isolation, and brief discussion of bullying and self-worth.

Books & Adaptations Mentioned:

• A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
• Disney+ film adaptation

Question of the Episode:

• If you could tesser anywhere, where would you go?

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