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.
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