Anselm novelist Mandy Houk joins the podcast to talk movie adaptations: what makes a good one? Why were the Narnia movies so bad? Marcus, Matt, and Mandy also pitch a book they want to see turned into a movie.

THE BELIEVE TO SEE PODCAST

The podcast of the Anselm Society Arts Guild. Hosts Matt Mellema and Marcus Robinson go deep with artists about their craft, and also enjoy very serious conversations about very silly subjects. “Some things have to be believed to be seen." -Madeleine L'Engle

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