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A Man Called Otto

A Man Called Otto

FromCover to Credits


A Man Called Otto

FromCover to Credits

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Length:
91 minutes
Released:
Jun 21, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This episode, we discuss the American adaptation (A Man Called Otto, directed by Marc Forster) of the beloved Swedish novel (A Man Called Ove, written by Fredrik Backman). We look at the dark comedy of the novel, the film's earnest tone, and the absolute waste of national treasure Mike Birbiglia. 
Released:
Jun 21, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Cover to Credits is a bi-weekly podcast that analyzes books and their movie adaptations. Hosts Ian George and Adina Hilton cover a variety of genres, critiquing both the film and novel it's based on, while trying to understand what makes a good adaptation. Stories are also frequently viewed from a feminist lens, where representation, gender roles, and other elements are often times explored.