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Offscript

Offscript

Spoiler Alert by Michael Ausiello

NOV 17, 202572 MIN
Offscript

Spoiler Alert by Michael Ausiello

NOV 17, 202572 MIN

Description

Welcome to Offscript, the podcast where literature meets cinema. Each week, hosts Bri & Alli compare books to their movie adaptations — exploring what worked, what didn’t, and whether the book really was better than the movie. From timeless classics to today’s bestsellers, we break down characters, themes, and the creative choices that shape stories on page and screen. 

 

🎬 This Week on Offscript: Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies 

This week, Bri & Alli discuss the deeply moving adaptation of Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies — a heartfelt memoir by Michael Ausiello that was brought to the screen by director Michael Showalter. 

Join us as we explore: 

  • How a real-life love story translates from memoir to movie 
  • What was changed, condensed, or dramatized in the adaptation 

 

Story Summary: 

Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies tells the emotional true story of Michael Ausiello and his partner Kit Cowan, whose relationship faces its most heartbreaking test when Cowan is diagnosed with terminal cancer. 

Author: Michael Ausiello 

Director: Michael Showalter 

Screenwriters: David Marshall Grant, Dan Savage 

 

 

Coming Up Next on Offscript: Season 7 Recap 

Next week marks the end of Season 7! Don’t miss our season recap, where Bri & Alli revisit the best (and most surprising) book-to-movie adaptations of the year. 

 

✨ Subscribe & Listen 

Subscribe to Offscript: The Book vs. Movie Podcast on your favorite platform — Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube — for weekly deep dives into your favorite books-to-movies adaptations. 

Whether you’re a film lover, avid reader, or both, Offscript is your go-to podcast for thoughtful discussions where literature meets film. 

 

A huge thank you to our sponsor – CAVE, be sure to check out their website here! 

 

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Props to Ashen for our adorable artwork, Adam Daniel for our awesome theme song, and Brianna Daniel, LLC for producing our podcast!  



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