James Bailey
@jamebail.bsky.social
Filmmaker & Visual Storyteller. Director of Photography & Camera Operator. Host of the Ink to Film podcast. Let’s talk about movies!
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In the age of AI slop, how about we celebrate a film that reminds us of the awesome power of handcrafted art?
Come geek out with us about #Akira!
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Come geek out with us about #Akira!
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December 26, 2025 at 12:28 AM
In the age of AI slop, how about we celebrate a film that reminds us of the awesome power of handcrafted art?
Come geek out with us about #Akira!
Video youtu.be/xewjdLbgfPs?...
Audio inktofilm.libsyn.com/the-awesome-...
Come geek out with us about #Akira!
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When AKIRA came out it blew open the door to the English-speaking market and changed manga & anime forever.
This time let's discuss volumes 2 & 3 of the manga series by #KatsuhiroOtomo and explore its legendary legacy.
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#Akira
This time let's discuss volumes 2 & 3 of the manga series by #KatsuhiroOtomo and explore its legendary legacy.
Audio bit.ly/3Y4Lxq4
Video bit.ly/45h54aA
#Akira
December 19, 2025 at 10:21 PM
When AKIRA came out it blew open the door to the English-speaking market and changed manga & anime forever.
This time let's discuss volumes 2 & 3 of the manga series by #KatsuhiroOtomo and explore its legendary legacy.
Audio bit.ly/3Y4Lxq4
Video bit.ly/45h54aA
#Akira
This time let's discuss volumes 2 & 3 of the manga series by #KatsuhiroOtomo and explore its legendary legacy.
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#Akira
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‘CLAIR OBSCUR - EXPEDITION 33’ has won 9 awards at #TheGameAwards, the most for any game ever
• Game of the Year
• Best RPG
• Best Narrative
• Best Art Direction
• Best Score & Music
• Best Game Direction
• Best Debut Indie Game
• Best Independent Game
• Best Performance (Jennifer English)
• Game of the Year
• Best RPG
• Best Narrative
• Best Art Direction
• Best Score & Music
• Best Game Direction
• Best Debut Indie Game
• Best Independent Game
• Best Performance (Jennifer English)
December 12, 2025 at 4:07 AM
‘CLAIR OBSCUR - EXPEDITION 33’ has won 9 awards at #TheGameAwards, the most for any game ever
• Game of the Year
• Best RPG
• Best Narrative
• Best Art Direction
• Best Score & Music
• Best Game Direction
• Best Debut Indie Game
• Best Independent Game
• Best Performance (Jennifer English)
• Game of the Year
• Best RPG
• Best Narrative
• Best Art Direction
• Best Score & Music
• Best Game Direction
• Best Debut Indie Game
• Best Independent Game
• Best Performance (Jennifer English)
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Nobody seems to know for certain who created the first cyberpunk story, but Katsuhiro Otomo has as strong a claim as anyone. Let's talk about AKIRA vol. 1, the dawn of the cyberpunk genre, and why it still matters.
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#Akira
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#Akira
December 11, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Nobody seems to know for certain who created the first cyberpunk story, but Katsuhiro Otomo has as strong a claim as anyone. Let's talk about AKIRA vol. 1, the dawn of the cyberpunk genre, and why it still matters.
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#Akira
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#Akira
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I didn't expect to say this, but could the problem with Edgar Wright's adaptation of THE RUNNING MAN be that it was *too faithful* to the book? Let's discuss ⤵️
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#TheRunningMan2025
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#TheRunningMan2025
December 5, 2025 at 7:05 PM
I didn't expect to say this, but could the problem with Edgar Wright's adaptation of THE RUNNING MAN be that it was *too faithful* to the book? Let's discuss ⤵️
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#TheRunningMan2025
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#TheRunningMan2025
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What's the point of meaningless death? "The Long Walk" (2025) takes a stab at providing an answer, and in the process changes a Richard Bachman story into one more in line with Stephen King's sensibilities. But which version was better? Let's discuss!
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#thelongwalk
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#thelongwalk
October 17, 2025 at 11:40 PM
What's the point of meaningless death? "The Long Walk" (2025) takes a stab at providing an answer, and in the process changes a Richard Bachman story into one more in line with Stephen King's sensibilities. But which version was better? Let's discuss!
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#thelongwalk
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#thelongwalk
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THE LONG WALK--It's time for our first Richard Bachman book! Let's take a look at the truth behind the name, a Vietnam War allegory, the role masculinity plays in controlling young men, and what makes this one of the bleakest stories we've covered.
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#stephenking
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#stephenking
October 9, 2025 at 10:14 PM
THE LONG WALK--It's time for our first Richard Bachman book! Let's take a look at the truth behind the name, a Vietnam War allegory, the role masculinity plays in controlling young men, and what makes this one of the bleakest stories we've covered.
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#stephenking
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#stephenking
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Starship Troopers (1997) is THE blueprint for #Helldivers.
Paul Verhoeven’s adaptation of Heinlein’s classic novel divided critics at the time, but its antifascist subtext sure hits different in 2025.
Do your part ⬇
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Paul Verhoeven’s adaptation of Heinlein’s classic novel divided critics at the time, but its antifascist subtext sure hits different in 2025.
Do your part ⬇
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October 3, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Starship Troopers (1997) is THE blueprint for #Helldivers.
Paul Verhoeven’s adaptation of Heinlein’s classic novel divided critics at the time, but its antifascist subtext sure hits different in 2025.
Do your part ⬇
📺 bit.ly/46K9wP7
🎙️ bit.ly/3WkqOgV
Paul Verhoeven’s adaptation of Heinlein’s classic novel divided critics at the time, but its antifascist subtext sure hits different in 2025.
Do your part ⬇
📺 bit.ly/46K9wP7
🎙️ bit.ly/3WkqOgV
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Unlike the movie, Robert A. Heinlein's "Starship Troopers" is NOT a satire... but is it worth reading today?
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September 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Unlike the movie, Robert A. Heinlein's "Starship Troopers" is NOT a satire... but is it worth reading today?
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Nightbitch (2024) takes on Rachel Yoder's ambitious debut, but does it have the same bite?
Special guest @batttykoda.bsky.social joins once again to cast their vote for which version is better: the book or the movie!
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#nightbitch #rachelyoder #Inktofilm
Special guest @batttykoda.bsky.social joins once again to cast their vote for which version is better: the book or the movie!
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#nightbitch #rachelyoder #Inktofilm
September 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Nightbitch (2024) takes on Rachel Yoder's ambitious debut, but does it have the same bite?
Special guest @batttykoda.bsky.social joins once again to cast their vote for which version is better: the book or the movie!
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#nightbitch #rachelyoder #Inktofilm
Special guest @batttykoda.bsky.social joins once again to cast their vote for which version is better: the book or the movie!
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#nightbitch #rachelyoder #Inktofilm
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With our culture becoming increasingly hostile towards women, "Fem Rage is Inevitable." Special guest @batttykoda.bsky.social joins the show to discuss inclusive book clubs, @rachelyoder.bsky.social's debut novel #NIGHTBITCH, & how to get the genre right!
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September 5, 2025 at 10:34 PM
With our culture becoming increasingly hostile towards women, "Fem Rage is Inevitable." Special guest @batttykoda.bsky.social joins the show to discuss inclusive book clubs, @rachelyoder.bsky.social's debut novel #NIGHTBITCH, & how to get the genre right!
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If you missed the live recording of the Murderbot interview episode at WorldCon, you can watch it here:
Didn't make it to Worldcon this year? No worries, our LIVE #Murderbot episode with @marthawells.com is now free for everyone!
And don't miss the special message the show's cast sent, which we had the privilege to share with her & an audience of fans 👀
📺 bit.ly/4lRpBIq
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#worldcon2025
And don't miss the special message the show's cast sent, which we had the privilege to share with her & an audience of fans 👀
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🎙️ bit.ly/3HC8z33
#worldcon2025
August 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
If you missed the live recording of the Murderbot interview episode at WorldCon, you can watch it here:
Worldcon was a total blast and the Ink to Film live show is out now!
Didn't make it to Worldcon this year? No worries, our LIVE #Murderbot episode with @marthawells.com is now free for everyone!
And don't miss the special message the show's cast sent, which we had the privilege to share with her & an audience of fans 👀
📺 bit.ly/4lRpBIq
🎙️ bit.ly/3HC8z33
#worldcon2025
And don't miss the special message the show's cast sent, which we had the privilege to share with her & an audience of fans 👀
📺 bit.ly/4lRpBIq
🎙️ bit.ly/3HC8z33
#worldcon2025
August 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Worldcon was a total blast and the Ink to Film live show is out now!
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Back home from #Worldcon2025 & looking through all the photos is surreal—did we really get to do all that?!
Our first live show was a resounding success in front of a huge crowd of Martha Wells / Murderbot fans who really turned out! They were incredibly generous & kind.
Our first live show was a resounding success in front of a huge crowd of Martha Wells / Murderbot fans who really turned out! They were incredibly generous & kind.
August 19, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Back home from #Worldcon2025 & looking through all the photos is surreal—did we really get to do all that?!
Our first live show was a resounding success in front of a huge crowd of Martha Wells / Murderbot fans who really turned out! They were incredibly generous & kind.
Our first live show was a resounding success in front of a huge crowd of Martha Wells / Murderbot fans who really turned out! They were incredibly generous & kind.
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The Ink to Film Podcast did a live episode with me yesterday at Seattle Worldcon and you can see it when they post it later m.youtube.com/@InktoFilm/s...
Ink to Film
Let's talk about adaptations!
Are you the sort of person who likes to read the book before you see the movie? So are Luke and James—a writer and filmmaker respectively who bring their backgrounds stu...
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August 16, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The Ink to Film Podcast did a live episode with me yesterday at Seattle Worldcon and you can see it when they post it later m.youtube.com/@InktoFilm/s...
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Excited I got a seat for the @inktofilm.bsky.social talk with @marthawells.com about #Murderbot (great series of novels & novellas, fabulous series on AppleTV). The line was long, but I got a seat on the second row! #Worldcon
Here's their podcast about 1st novella:
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Here's their podcast about 1st novella:
www.inktofilm.com/episodes/202...
All Systems Red (2017 Novella) | Why Nerds (Like Us) Love Murderbot — Ink to Film Podcast
Martha Wells’s career shifted into a whole new gear with the launch of her series “The Murderbot Diaries” which was a surprising success out of the gate. In episode 351, join Luke Elliott and James Ba...
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August 15, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Excited I got a seat for the @inktofilm.bsky.social talk with @marthawells.com about #Murderbot (great series of novels & novellas, fabulous series on AppleTV). The line was long, but I got a seat on the second row! #Worldcon
Here's their podcast about 1st novella:
www.inktofilm.com/episodes/202...
Here's their podcast about 1st novella:
www.inktofilm.com/episodes/202...
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In Gore Verbinski’s "The Ring" (2002) analog film takes the spotlight for a medium in transition. The result is a turning point in modern horror as the artform moves into a digital age. But how does it stack up to the original?
The Movie that KILLS⤵️
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The Movie that KILLS⤵️
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August 8, 2025 at 10:45 PM
In Gore Verbinski’s "The Ring" (2002) analog film takes the spotlight for a medium in transition. The result is a turning point in modern horror as the artform moves into a digital age. But how does it stack up to the original?
The Movie that KILLS⤵️
📺 bit.ly/4mcV4Ws
🎙️ bit.ly/458eINh
The Movie that KILLS⤵️
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Koji Suzuki’s RING sparked a resurgence of horror in Japan & launched a franchise that would shock the world, but let's talk about what disturbing details from his original book that didn't (& probably NEVER SHOULD) make it into the adaptation.
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#TheRing #InktoFilm
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#TheRing #InktoFilm
August 1, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Koji Suzuki’s RING sparked a resurgence of horror in Japan & launched a franchise that would shock the world, but let's talk about what disturbing details from his original book that didn't (& probably NEVER SHOULD) make it into the adaptation.
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#TheRing #InktoFilm
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#TheRing #InktoFilm
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As the Apple TV adaptation of #Murderbot rounds out its season the comedic emphasis is clear, but how does it compare to @marthawells.com's books?
Join us as we cap off our coverage (until #Worldcon2025) & cast our votes on which is better: book or show!
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Join us as we cap off our coverage (until #Worldcon2025) & cast our votes on which is better: book or show!
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July 18, 2025 at 10:24 PM
As the Apple TV adaptation of #Murderbot rounds out its season the comedic emphasis is clear, but how does it compare to @marthawells.com's books?
Join us as we cap off our coverage (until #Worldcon2025) & cast our votes on which is better: book or show!
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Audio bit.ly/44T0gY3
Join us as we cap off our coverage (until #Worldcon2025) & cast our votes on which is better: book or show!
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Audio bit.ly/44T0gY3
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SO PUMPED to announce we’ll be recording our first live episode at Seattle Worldcon 2025!
Author @marthawells.com joins our show to reflect on having #Murderbot adapted by Apple TV into a show.
Friday 8/15 4:30-5:30 PM in the Terrace Suite (4F)
#worldcon2025 @seattlein2025.org
Author @marthawells.com joins our show to reflect on having #Murderbot adapted by Apple TV into a show.
Friday 8/15 4:30-5:30 PM in the Terrace Suite (4F)
#worldcon2025 @seattlein2025.org
July 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM
SO PUMPED to announce we’ll be recording our first live episode at Seattle Worldcon 2025!
Author @marthawells.com joins our show to reflect on having #Murderbot adapted by Apple TV into a show.
Friday 8/15 4:30-5:30 PM in the Terrace Suite (4F)
#worldcon2025 @seattlein2025.org
Author @marthawells.com joins our show to reflect on having #Murderbot adapted by Apple TV into a show.
Friday 8/15 4:30-5:30 PM in the Terrace Suite (4F)
#worldcon2025 @seattlein2025.org
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Murderbot's disdain for humanity is on full display from the beginning in the TV show, but who can blame it? Humans are the Worst! 🤷♂️
Our coverage of @marthawells.com's story continues, including a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT for #WorldCon2025 at 4:45! 👀
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@seattlein2025.org
Our coverage of @marthawells.com's story continues, including a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT for #WorldCon2025 at 4:45! 👀
📺 bit.ly/3If7gqK
🎧 bit.ly/40HuE6q
@seattlein2025.org
July 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Murderbot's disdain for humanity is on full display from the beginning in the TV show, but who can blame it? Humans are the Worst! 🤷♂️
Our coverage of @marthawells.com's story continues, including a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT for #WorldCon2025 at 4:45! 👀
📺 bit.ly/3If7gqK
🎧 bit.ly/40HuE6q
@seattlein2025.org
Our coverage of @marthawells.com's story continues, including a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT for #WorldCon2025 at 4:45! 👀
📺 bit.ly/3If7gqK
🎧 bit.ly/40HuE6q
@seattlein2025.org
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Let's talk about why nerds (like us) LOVE #Murderbot!
First up, ALL SYSTEMS RED, the novella that introduced the world to one of Sci-Fi's most beloved modern characters. Eye-contact strictly optional.
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@marthawells.com
First up, ALL SYSTEMS RED, the novella that introduced the world to one of Sci-Fi's most beloved modern characters. Eye-contact strictly optional.
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Audio bit.ly/4ko23dk
@marthawells.com
July 4, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Let's talk about why nerds (like us) LOVE #Murderbot!
First up, ALL SYSTEMS RED, the novella that introduced the world to one of Sci-Fi's most beloved modern characters. Eye-contact strictly optional.
Video bit.ly/3Iat46M
Audio bit.ly/4ko23dk
@marthawells.com
First up, ALL SYSTEMS RED, the novella that introduced the world to one of Sci-Fi's most beloved modern characters. Eye-contact strictly optional.
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Audio bit.ly/4ko23dk
@marthawells.com
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It’s our 350th episode, so it's time to induct 3 more films into our "Adaptation Hall of Fame!” These 3 movies we'll name as peak achievements in adapting page to screen.
The nominees:
Blade Runner
Jaws
Children of Men
Silence of the Lambs
Arrival
The Shining
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The nominees:
Blade Runner
Jaws
Children of Men
Silence of the Lambs
Arrival
The Shining
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June 20, 2025 at 12:02 AM
It’s our 350th episode, so it's time to induct 3 more films into our "Adaptation Hall of Fame!” These 3 movies we'll name as peak achievements in adapting page to screen.
The nominees:
Blade Runner
Jaws
Children of Men
Silence of the Lambs
Arrival
The Shining
📺 bit.ly/3FLJxh1
🎧 bit.ly/44oobzt
The nominees:
Blade Runner
Jaws
Children of Men
Silence of the Lambs
Arrival
The Shining
📺 bit.ly/3FLJxh1
🎧 bit.ly/44oobzt
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Did you know Shrek (2001) was based on SHREK! by William Steig? Let's compare! Also, find out just how different everyone's favorite ogre originally was before Mike Myers took over for the late Chris Farley.
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June 12, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Did you know Shrek (2001) was based on SHREK! by William Steig? Let's compare! Also, find out just how different everyone's favorite ogre originally was before Mike Myers took over for the late Chris Farley.
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