In Episode 80, Gen and Jette take on another book to screen comparison with one of our all time favourites— Jurassic Park! It was so much fun to discuss the book alongside the beloved film.
We talk about the tone differences between the book and the movie, which characters were more or less likeable, the incredible special effects in the film, John Williams’ iconic score, and so much more!
Show Notes
Jette has a soft spot for Roberta the T-Rex.
We were impressed by how well the science holds up in Jurassic Park, both the book and the film, thirty years later. And those special effects? We’ve seen worse CGI in much more recent films.
Keep an eye out for more Book to Screen episodes. We’ve got The Martian on our radar.
Listen to some of John Williams’ classic scores—including Jurassic Park —in this YouTube playlist.
Other Books & Films Mentioned
We Have Always Lived in the Castle (book by Shirley Jackson & 2018 film adaptation)
The Martian (book by Andy Weir & 2015 film adaptation)
The Andromeda Strain (book by Michael Crichton & 1971 film adaptation)
Congo (book by Michael Crichton & 1995 film adaptation)
More Episodes in Books to Screen
61: If Beale Street Could Talk
48: Mystic River
27: The Virgin Suicides
18: Sharp Objects
And make sure to read Jette’s blog post “5 Best Book to Film Adaptations You Need to Read and Watch”.
