Episode 103: The Running Man

We're gunning for the big cash and prizes as we try to keep pace with Arnold Schwarzenegger by watching another of his 1980s sci-fi flicks, The Running Man. Listen as we examine how the film was transformed from Stephen King's grim novella into a Schwarzenegger action vehicle, uncover the stinging satire hidden beneath the movie's colorful blockbuster surface, and contemplate how the film makes its viewers complicit in the dystopian system it depicts. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and a chance to win the home version of America's favorite game show.

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The Shining - Supplement

While we try to cover as much as we can in our episodes, there's always more to see, hear, and read about a movie that can enhance your viewing experience. If you enjoyed our commentary for The Shining, here's a few extra bits you might find interesting...

Episode 100: The Shining (Commentary)

We've reached episode 100 and what better way to celebrate than to offer our views on one of the most debated motion pictures of all time? We're getting lost in the hedge maze of Stanley Kubrick's iconic horror film The Shining, and to up the ante, we're making this our first audio commentary. Watch the movie with us as we identify differences between Stephen King's novel and Kubrick's adaptation, ponder the film's apparent discrepancies and continuity errors, and debate the morality of Kubrick's directing methodology. Cue up your copy of the movie and listen for our countdown to start. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers (obviously), and all work and no play.

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First Run - 4/13/2019

For our latest installment of Cinemaspection: First Run, we say the magic word and fly with Shazam!, witness the resurrection of one Stephen King's creepiest stories, Pet Sematary, and tilt at windmills with Terry Gilliam's long-awaited The Man Who Killed Don Quixote.



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Carrie - Supplement

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Episode 59: Carrie

Kay Lynch from Salem Horror joins us again as we discuss the first movie adapted from the works of Stephen King, the high school horror story Carrie. We describe our first experiences reading King's work, explore the film's depiction of trauma and abuse, and imagine a superhero team of King protagonists. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and sexual ventriloquism.

Note: This episode was recorded in 2017. Since that time Kay has publicly announced her change of name and pronouns.



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Misery - Supplement

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Episode 48: Misery

Hey you dirty birds! In our newest episode, Corinne and Tim stave off cabin fever by talking about Rob Reiner's adaptation of Stephen King's novel Misery. Topics discussed include how Misery might be perceived as a Christmas movie, personal examples of fandom rage, and why it's never a good idea to plan a winter visit to Colorado in a Stephen King story. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and... oh Paul!



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Episode 31: Creepshow

Don't tell the parents! Bob offers a comics history lesson and Tim deals with childhood trauma as they look at George Romero's Creepshow from 1982. Topics discussed include the warped moral code of horror comics, how Romero's social commentary seeps into the film's segments, and just what the hell that thing in the crate is. Warning: Contains explicit language and spoilers, but if you want cake you'll have to bring it yourself.



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