In this episode of Framed & Bound, host Tobias Carroll and guest Lee Matthew Goldberg discuss the 1990 film Misery, an adaptation of Stephen King’s novel of the same name. It’s also the third King adaptation to be covered on this podcast. One of these days, we’ll get to Secret Window.

Discussed in this episode: the greatness of Kathy Bates, Rob Reiner’s suspense chops, the challenges of adapting Stephen King, Tobias’s issues with season one of Castle Rock, Misery and toxic fandom, and when bestselling writers have bizarre subway ads.

As discussed in the episode: reviews of the graphic novel Parasocial and the documentary King on Screen. In two weeks, Constance Squires stops by to discuss another literary adaptation about the life of a writer: Ask the Dust. Our logo is by Mack V.

The first Framed & Bound episode of 2025 is, appropriately enough, about one of the wintriest movies ever made. This time out, Tobias Carroll and guest Jesi Bender discussed the 1980 film The Shining, an adaptation of Stephen King’s novel of the same name. It may be the sole cinematic podcast in which you’ll hear both The Killing of a Sacred Deer and Top Gun: Maverick invoked.

Also discussed this episode: Elizabeth Hardwick’s cameo appearance, when bad CGI happens to good ideas, the perennial appeal of Stephen King, the role of room decor in this film, and whether a prequel to this would be a good idea.

Jesi Bender’s latest book is Dangerous Women. This time out, we mentioned past episodes focusing on Wolf and Bag of Bones. Next up: another discussion of a literary Stephen King adaptation. Which one? Well, you’ll have to listen in to find out. Our logo is by Mack V.

After a brief delay due to, well, current events, there’s a new episode of Framed & Bound. This time out, Drew Buxton joins Tobias Carroll to get very metafictional as they discuss 2022’s Adaptation, featuring two of Nicolas Cage’s best performances.

Discussed: writing about wrestling, Brian Cox’s agelessness, Charlie Kaufman’s work as a director, the challenges of adapting unadaptable books, and the greatness of Wojciech Has.

Drew Buxton’s So Much Heart is available directly from the publisher and wherever books are sold. If you’ve ever been curious to read The Orchid Thief, it’s available from Bookshop and your local bookstore. Shout Factory’s blu-ray of the film can be ordered here. Tobias wrote about another Charlie Kaufman adaptation for Literary Hub. Our logo is by Mack V.