S03E03 — 1984

SPOILER ALERT: This episode and transcript below contains major spoilers for 1984.

What happens when social satire gets a steampunk glow-up? We’re diving into 1884, where the book’s biting commentary on class and control morphs into a full-blown cinematic rebellion. Expect gears, grime, and government gone wild. Plus all our usual family banter as we decide which version really rules the revolution.

Featuring hosts Timothy Haynes, Donna Haynes, Rebekah Edwards, and T. Josiah Haynes.

Final Verdicts

If you haven’t listened to the episode yet, we recommend waiting to read our verdicts. (But you’re probably grown, so do what you want!)

Donna: The book was better.
– Book Score: 8/10
– Film Score: 8/10

Rebekah: The book was better.
– Book Score: 9/10
– Film Score: 7/10

Josiah: The book was better.
– Book Score: 9/10
– Film Score 7.5/10

Tim: The book was better.
– Book Score: 10/10
– Film Score 10/10

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