In this episode, we’ll break down Catch-22, Joseph Heller’s satirical masterpiece, and whether Mike Newell’s film adaptation could ever do it justice. Are some books just impossible to adapt? Is it true that "the book is always better"? And can film ever capture the depth, nuance, and psychological insight of a novel? Plus, we explore the two-way relationship between books and films—does one help the other thrive? And have you ever loved a movie, only to read the book and see it in a whole new light? Also in this episode, we welcome special guest Tim Lebbon, an award-winning author of horror and dark fantasy, to help us tackle one of cinema’s trickiest challenges—adapting books into films and films into books! Tim's works include The Silence (which was adapted into a Netflix film), Among the Living, Coldbrook, and The Nature of Balance. He has also written tie-in novels for major franchises like Alien, Star Wars, and Hellboy. Many thanks to Tim Lebbon for taking time out to chat with us! - Find Tim Here: https://www.timlebbon.net - Buy Tim's Books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B001IU0D3U Hosts: Phil Slatter & David Woods Produced and Edited: Matthew Simmonds Original Music: Neil Parmar Clips Used: Catch 22 trailer Nightclubbing By Iggy Pop (Trainspotting) Apocalypse Now (This Is The End) LA Confidential Stand By Me The Shining Opening Credits #FilmByNumbers #Catch22 #BookToFilm #Storytelling