Ethan Frome (1993)Liam Neeson, Patricia Arquette, Joan Allen, Tate Donovan & Edith Wharton

Book Vs. Movie: Ethan FromeThe 1911 book Vs. the 1993 movieThe Margos have decided to cover a proper novel-to-movie adaptation after a few weeks of pushing the boundaries of what constitutes a "book" on their show. Edith Wharton's 1911 novel Ethan Frome tells the story of a sickly man who lives in Starkfield, Massachusetts, with his wife and her cousin. The novel explores how they ended up in this situation. It tells the story of Ethan, trapped in a loveless marriage until the arrival of Zeena's cousin, Mattie, who brings hope and passion to his life. The novel highlights how societal norms and personal choices can lead to tragic outcomes and serves as a commentary on the constraints of rural life and the consequences of unfulfilled desires.In this ep, the Margos discuss:

• The career of Edith Wharton.
• The plot of the story
• The differences between the book and the adaptation.
• The cast of the 1993 film: Liam Neeson (Ethan Frome,) Patricia Arquette (Mattie Silver,) Joan Allen (Zeena,) Tate Donovan (Reverand Smith,) Stephen Mendilo (Ned Hale,) Phil Garran (Mr. Howe,) Virginia Smith (Mrs. Howe,) Annie Nessen (Sarah Anne Howe,) Katharine Houghton (Mrs. Hale,) George Woodard (Troy Powell,) and Jay Goede and Denis Eady.

• Ethan meets Zeena
• The Reverand meets Ethan
• Mattie blossoms after a year
• Ethan and Mattie flirt
• Zeena wants Mattie gone
• Music: Rachel Portman