Book Vs Movie Podcast

Book Vs. Movie: Breakfast with ScotThe 1999 Novel  Vs the 2007 MovieMichael Downing’s 1999 novel Breakfast with Scot and the 2007 film adaptation of the same name both follow the story of a gay couple who unexpectedly become the guardians of a precocious and flamboyant eleven-year-old boy named Scot. But while they share a common setup, the tone, themes, and emotional arcs of the two versions diverge significantly, offering very different takes on gender identity, gay masculinity, and parenting.Between the original novel and the film, which did we prefer? Have a listen to find out! In this episode, the Margos discuss:The sheer number of Pride Month books we have covered and how they have changed over the last ten yearsWhat was politically happening when the book and then later the movie were releasedThe differences between book & movie. The cast includes: Tom Cavanagh (Eric McNally), Ben Shenkman (Sam), Noah Bernett (Scot), Jeananne Goossen (Nula), Benz Antoine (Greg Graham), Shauna MacDonald (Joan), Mega