The Bridges of Madison County (1995) Robert James Waller, Clint Eastwood, & Meryl Streep

Book Vs Movie Podcast

Book Vs. Movie:
The Bridges of Madison County
The 1992 Book vs. The 1995 Film
The Margos explore chick-lit and romance in this episode! "The Bridges of Madison County" is a romantic drama that revolves around a short but passionate love affair between Francesca Johnson, a lonely Italian-American housewife, and Robert Kincaid, a wandering National Geographic photographer. The book was written by Robert James Waller, and the film was directed by Clint Eastwood. Which did we (the Margos) prefer?

Have a listen to find out. In this ep, the Margos discuss:

• The history of the book in the 1990s
• Clint Eastwood’s directorial style.
• The annoying “kids.”
• The 1995 film's cast includes Clint Eastwood (Robert Kincaid,) Meryl Streep (Francesca Johnson,) Annie Corley (Carolyn Jonhson,) Victor Slezak (Michael Johnson,) Jim Haynie (Richard Johnson,) Phyllis Lyons (Betty) and Debra Monk as Madge.

Clips used:

• “Pendant scene”
• The Bridges of Madison County (1995 trailer)
• “CREAMATED??”
• “Poisonous Flowers”
• Music by Lennie Niehaus

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