Podcast appearances and mentions of Ben Richards

Pete and Trevor brave the rough weather to finally, finally see The Running Run. Edgar Wright's remake of the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger cult favourite (or more accurately described as a more faithful adaptation of the King novel) stars Glen Powell as Ben Richards, with an all-star supporting cast including William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson, Sean Hayes, Colman Domingo, and Josh Brolin. This episode also wraps up our Project Last Action Heroes with a double billing. First up is Supercop (Police Story 3) with Jackie Chan and Michelle Yeoh, followed by Passenger 57, with Wesley Snipes. Tune in next week for the start of our series on Weird Christmas movies.Supercop (14:40)Passenger 57 (22:35)The Running Man Review (44:35)Spoilers (01:03:00)

This month on Deals Deals Deals, we welcome Ben Richards, who is an Architect and Property Developer amongst other businesses. Ben has just completed his first year on the Property Entrepreneur Programme, and he was voted by his peers to win 3rd place in the Property Entrepreneur of the Year Award and 3rd place in the Deal of the Year Award. It is this deal that we go through in this episode of The Blueprint Podcast.   Ben lives in St Albans with his family and has set up several businesses over the last 8 years with 30 staff across the businesses.    Ben and his partner have raised £17m to fund their developments on an interest or Joint Venture basis and they are currently live on 6 sites with a £30m GDV.    The deal we discuss was funded with a Joint Venture partner who put up the cash required and they split the profit 50/50. We discuss tips on how to raise private finance as well as his top 3 tips and other learnings.    The headline numbers of the commercial conversion in Marlow which was split into 8 units are:   Purchase Price: £1.17m Total Development Costs: £940,000 Finance costs £350,000 Total Cost: £2.46m Gross Development Value: £3.1m Gross Profit: £640,000   Success and failure are both very predictable.   I hope you enjoy.   Want to contact Mark or his guests?   www.thepropertybrokerage.co.uk mark@thepropertybrokerage.co.uk Ben Richards www.theHMOagent.com mark@theHMOagent.com Want to learn more?  

From his doublewide trailer in the 1970s, Stephen King was able to authentically tackle class struggle in this early novel originally published under the pen name "Richard Bachman."  In episode 363, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they try to understand Ben Richards, get dystopian and borderline cyberpunk in this flashy vision of the future, react to some uncomfortable hallmarks of the Master of Horror's writing early in his career, and wonder about what changes await in the modern adaptation. Join them next week as they analyze Edgar Wright's version starring Glenn Powell! Pickup The Running Man or any of the novels they've covered at the Ink to Film Bookshop! https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm)+ Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social Writing: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/publications James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

Edgar Wright beginnt seine Verfilmung des Romans von Stephen King vielversprechend: Unser Protagonist Ben Richards (Glen Powell) geht durch die Armenviertel der Stadt, visuell überzeugend, atmosphärisch, glaubwürdig. Das war dann aber leider nicht der Look des Films. Ben Richards ist als dauerwütender Held konzipiert – das trägt keinen zweistündigen Film, und da ist Glen Powell (der in anderen Rollen großartig ist) auch nicht die richtige Wahl. Die Geschichte hat ein großes Potential als gesellschaftskritischer Film, als düster-humorvoller Film, als Hochspannungsfilm. Edgar Wright spielt im Ansatz mit allen diesen Möglichkeiten, zieht aber keine richtig durch.Beispiel: Es gibt ein Ultimatum, das über einen Timer am Handgelenk angezeigt wird: Das kann man in atemloser Spannung inszenieren (Klapperschlange, James Bond etc.), aber Wright verschenkt es. Anderes Beispiel: als augenzwinkernder Verweis auf die Verfilmung mit Arnold Schwarzenegger sieht man New-Dollar-Scheine mit Arnolds Antlitz. Wie sieht es sonst mit Humor aus? Glen Powell hat ein enormes komisches Talent – nutzt Wright fast gar nicht, selbst als Ben Richards vor einem Hotelfenster hängt. Oder die politische Ebene: Das allmächtige Medienimperium fälscht alle Szenen der Show. Warum sind die Zuschauer trotzdem auf der Seite von Ben Richards?Während die ersten beiden Drittel das Publikum noch mit Flucht und Verfolgung unterhalten, bricht das letzte Drittel dramaturgisch zusammen. Fazit: ein uninspiriertes Drehbuch, wenig einfallsreiche Regie, ein verschenkter Hauptdarsteller. Am Mikrofon direkt nach dem Kino: Johanna, Gabriele, Hendrik, Harald, Tom und Thomas.

Kevin Schaeffer and Andy Walsh dive into the latest happenings in pop culture with their signature blend of geekiness and faith in this "What's News" episode. They kick things off by exploring some exciting new shows and films, including Vince Gilligan's latest sci-fi venture, which offers a unique take on humanity's struggles in a post-apocalyptic landscape. The duo also chats about the fresh adaptation of Frankenstein by Guillermo Del Toro, a film that adds emotional depth to the classic tale, proving once again that Del Toro knows how to humanize even the most monstrous figures. They also touch on the upcoming series set in Stephen King's universe, “Welcome to Derry,” which promises to be a chilling exploration of fear and childhood trauma. With witty banter and insightful commentary, Kevin and Andy keep listeners engaged and informed about the best in geek culture while reflecting on how these narratives intersect with their shared faith.Kevin and Andy dive deep into the latest and greatest in geek culture, serving up a buffet of fresh news from the realms of movies and TV. With the latest buzz surrounding a new series from Vince Gilligan, the creative mind behind classics like Breaking Bad, they explore the intricacies of a dystopian world where a hive mind controls the remnants of humanity, leaving one cynical woman to navigate a sea of happiness that feels anything but real. They dissect the science—sometimes a little too far-fetched for Andy's taste—and the philosophical undertones about independence and societal connection, making it clear that this isn't just another sci-fi series but a thought-provoking journey that questions what it truly means to be human. And let's not forget the light-hearted banter and witty digs that make their discussions so enjoyable! It's an episode packed to the brim with insightful critique and playful exchanges, ensuring listeners are not only informed but entertained. Next on the docket, the guys tackle the new Frankenstein adaptation from Guillermo del Toro, a project that's been in the works for ages and certainly lives up to expectations. With del Toro's signature flair for the macabre and the beautifully tragic, Kevin and Andy discuss how this adaptation reinterprets the classic tale, emphasizing themes of parenthood and the profound connections we forge, even in the darkest of circumstances. They navigate through the performances, with Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi shining in their roles, and discuss how del Toro breathes new life into a story that's been told many times before, crafting a narrative that resonates deeply with contemporary audiences. Their enthusiasm for the film is palpable, making it clear that this isn't just a retelling but a heartfelt exploration of what it means to create and nurture life. Finally, the duo wraps up with a look at the latest adaptation of The Running Man, directed by the ever-stylish Edgar Wright. Kevin shares his thoughts on the film, highlighting how it strays from its action-heavy origins to deliver a more faithful interpretation of Stephen King's novel. He dishes on the character of Ben Richards, played by Glenn Powell, and how the film's societal critiques are just as relevant today as they were when the book was penned. Despite mixed reviews, Kevin finds the film to be an exhilarating ride, filled with action, humor, and just enough heart to keep the audience engaged. With Edgar Wright's signature visual style and clever dialogue, the film promises to be a thrilling experience, even if it doesn't quite reach the highs of Wright's earlier works. This episode is a delightful mix of pop culture exploration, genuine enthusiasm, and the kind of insightful commentary that keeps listeners coming back for more.Takeaways: In this episode, Kevin and Andy dive deep into the latest buzz in geek culture, covering new shows and films like 'Flibus' and 'Frankenstein', while blending humor and...

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The year 2025 is the year of adapting Stephen King books, where in one it's people walking, “The Long Walk” and in another they're running, this episode's movie, “The Running Man.” If this movie sounds familiar, Arnold Schwarzenegger was in the first movie, “The Running Man”, made in 1988. In this remake, it's Glen Powell taking the lead role of Ben Richards. A man who finds himself thrust into a game, called “The Running Man”, where people are hunted down to the death, but if you survive for 30 days you get to live a life of luxury. Of course you have to survive being hunted down by professional killers with endless technology and weapons on their side. Also, any citizen who recognizes you can record and report you or just plain kill you on the spot. Is the game rigged? Can Ben survive? Is it worth a trip to the theater to find out? Check out this episode of Movies Merica to find out! “The Running Man” also stars Jayme Lawson, William H. Macy, Michael Cera, Colman Domingo, Katy O'Brian, David Zayas, Lee Pace, Emilia Jones and Sean Hayes. Support the showFeel free to reach out to me via:@MoviesMerica on Twitter @moviesmerica on InstagramMovies Merica on Facebook

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This week Patsy and Ashes are discussing Ben Richards from the 1982 book, 1987 and 2025 films The Running Man! They discuss how he changes in each adaptation, and what makes each one unique. They also discuss the differing motivations and impact each version has on each other. They also have last episode's battle results, a NEW battle, and an explanation regarding why it's illegal to own sperm whale teeth. All this and more on this week's episode! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/4d82c879-57ad-4022-a429-d4bca1614606

This week on the game is on and the stakes are life-or-death as we dive into the chilling 2025 reimagining of Stephen King's dystopian nightmare, The Running Man! We'll follow Ben Richards (played by Glen Powell), a desperate man running for his life across the country, hunted by assassins and a public addicted to the most brutal reality show on television. We'll discuss director Edgar Wright's faithful, yet modern, take on the novel, the chilling social commentary on media and class, and how Richards must outrun and outwit an entire surveillance state for a billion-dollar prize. And to keep up with the pace of the game, we're mixing up a complex, multi-layered drink called the Rum Runner. This classic cocktail features a dangerous blend of Light and Dark Rums, brightened by Blackberry Liqueur, Banana Liqueur, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, and a dash of Grenadine. It's a fast-paced, tropical-fueled cocktail—the perfect escape from the oppressive, televised world of the Running Man!So, grab your ticket, hold on to your freedom, and get ready to raise a glass to The Running Man!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch Shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drinkthemovies.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Please Drink Responsibly*

2025 has been the year of Stephen King movie adaptations, and Earth's Mightiest Critics are here to chase down a consensus on Edgar Wright's The Running Man!Glen Powell stars as Ben Richards, a desperate, down-on-his luck father and husband living in an urban dystopian hellscape. He signs up to compete in the titular game show, which will pit him against everyone in America bent on keeping him from winning a billion-dollar prize.This version is markedly different from the 1987 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. But does it actually show fidelity to King's harrowing tale of loneliness and poverty in a world gone mad--or merely use the premise as window-dressing for an absurd and over-long cartoon? And, if that's the case, does Wright pull it off?Join us as we lace up and take off after a spoilerific evaluation. We also take your questions, comments, and SuperChats!Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the Running Man (2025) trailer.Enjoy this flashback to Ian and David Fowlie's review of the original Running ManN from 1987! As mentioned in the episode, Mark interviewed actor Patrick Miller, who appeared in another Stephen King movie, Maximum Overdrive!For Ian's takes on the Hammer Frankenstein films (referenced in the episode), check out his reviews with Aaron Christensen of Horror 101 w/ Dr. AC in our "Hammerland" series!Support all of Earth's Mightiest Critics at their various outlets:Keep up with Jeff York's criticism and caricatures at The Establishing Shot and Pipeline Artists.Check out Mark "The Movie Man" Krawczyk's The Spoiler Room Podcast.Get seated with The Blonde in Front!Follow David Fowlie's film criticism at Keeping It Reel.Get educated with Don Shanahan at Every Movie Has a Lesson…...And Film Obsessive...and the Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast.Keep up with Annie Banks at The Mary Sue....and We Got This Covered.Make Nice with Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree.And save your celluloid soul with Dave Canfield's Substack, "Creature Feature Preacher".

The Running Man and The Long Walk In the late 70's Stephen King was still a ways away from being a household name; he had released Carrie, Salem's Lot and The Shining and his star was certainly on the rise... but he wanted more. That "more" came in the form of a pen-name that would allow him to try different ways of telling stories: Richard Bachman. Under this name he wrote 4 novels from 1977 to 1982 before his ruse was discovered. This podcast we are reviewing the adaptations of two of those books; The Long Walk from 1979 and The Running Man from 1982. This is the second attempt at an adaptation of The Running Man and this one contains almost 98% less Arnold Schwarzenegger.  Are they trudging to the finish line or do they barrel along at a breakneck pace? Join in with Dion, Jill and Quinny for their rambling and occasionally sprinting thoughts on these two thematically similar but structurally opposite films. Synopsis - The Running Man  In the near future, "The Running Man" is the top-rated show on television, a deadly competition where contestants must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins. Desperate for money to save his sick daughter, Ben Richards is convinced by the show's ruthless producer to enter the game as a last resort. Ratings soon skyrocket as Ben's defiance, instincts and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite, as well as a threat to the entire system. Synopsis - The Long Walk Teens participate in a gruelling high-stakes contest where they must continuously walk or be shot by a member of their military escort. https://youtu.be/ICkzbDZhr6c A huge thank you to all perambulating peeps who trudge through each episode of the show, especially those of you joggers, sprinters, or light shufflers who join in on the live-chat during the Twitch stream this week (and every week!). If you haven't done so before walk or run to join us next week for our live show! Special love and thanks goes to those who have financially bolstered this podcast with your gameshow winnings that you have slipped into our Ko-Fi cup and now also by subscribing on Twitch! Your generosity is always appreciated! If you feel so inclined drop us a sub! The more likes and subscribes we get the more emotes, you get! Every bit of your support helps us to just keep walking through each of our podcasts. Don't fret if you can't be there for the recording though as you can catch them on Youtube usually within a day or so. Make sure to subscribe there, so you don't miss them! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAtUHeMQ1F8&pp=ygUVdGhlIGxvbmcgd2FsayB0cmFpbGVy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD18ddeFuyM&pp=ygUPdGhlIHJ1bm5pbmcgbWFu WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK! Send in voicemails or emails with your opinions on this show (or any others) to info@theperiodictableofawesome.com Please make sure to join our social networks too!  We're on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TPToA/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/TPToA Facebook: www.facebook.com/PeriodicTableOfAwesome Instagram: www.instagram.com/theperiodictableofawesome/  

Arnold Schwarzenegger in a yellow jumpsuit, a murderous game show, and more terrible puns than should be legal – this week we're diving into The Running Man (1987).Set in the far-flung future of… 2017, the film drops Arnie into a fascist police state where the government keeps the masses quiet with a wildly popular TV bloodsport. Framed as the “Butcher of Bakersfield,” helicopter pilot Ben Richards is forced onto The Running Man, a gladiatorial game show hosted by the gloriously slimy Damon Killian. Contestants are hunted by cartoonishly lethal “Stalkers” – Subzero, Buzzsaw, Dynamo, Fireball and Captain Freedom – while the state-run network lies, edits, and fakes everything to keep the ratings high.We break down:The dystopia that arrived on time: State propaganda, rigged media, and how close this feels to modern reality TV and news spin.Arnie at full one-liner power: From exploding collars to chainsaw crotch kills, we go through the kills, the quips, and which puns are genuinely elite and which are plain zero.The Stalkers as 80s boss fights: Subzero's razor-wire demise, Buzzsaw's split decision, Dynamo's opera-singing sex pest energy, and Fireball's jet-pack nonsense.Killian and the cult of TV personalities: Why Richard Dawson nails the smarmy game-show host, and how the film weaponises studio audiences and phone-in contests.From Stephen King to Saturday-night carnage: How this loose adaptation trashes the bleak Richard Bachman novel, leans into gaudy satire, and still manages to feel weirdly ahead of its time with doctored footage and media manipulation.If you grew up on 80s action, misremember this as a Verhoeven movie, or just want to hear three dads argue over whether this is genius satire or glorious trash, this one's for you.Hit play to hear us revisit exploding neck collars, terrible future fashion, and why, for all its flaws, The Running Man is still an easy strong recommend.You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!We love to hear from our listeners! By which I mean we tolerate it. If it hasn't been completely destroyed yet you can usually find us on twitter @dads_film, on Facebook Bad Dads Film Review, on email at baddadsjsy@gmail.com or on our website baddadsfilm.com. Until next time, we remain... Bad Dads

We're bringing this episode back as Hollywood unveils its reimagining of The Running Man in theatres! While audiences experience this fresh take on Stephen King's dystopian thriller, we thought it was the perfect time to revisit our deep dive into the 1987 Schwarzenegger classic that first brought this dark vision of reality TV to the screen. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering the original after seeing the new version, join us for this exploration of spandex, explosions, and some of Arnold's most memorable one-liners.Arnold Schwarzenegger Meets Dystopian Game ShowsWelcome to this episode of The Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast! Join hosts Krissy Lenz and Nathan Blackwell as they tackle The Running Man (1987), Arnold Schwarzenegger's campy dystopian thriller where convicted criminals fight for their lives on America's most popular game show. Set in a totalitarian 2017 where the economy has collapsed and reality TV has become bloodsport, this movie delivers exactly what you'd expect: explosions, terrible one-liners, and an absurd amount of spandex-clad dancers.From Sub-Zero to Plain-ZeroKrissy and Nathan dive deep into the film's bizarre logic, questioning everything from head-exploding collars to the geography of the deadly game arena. They discuss how The Running Man predicted our current era of fake news and manipulated media—making it surprisingly more relevant today than when it was released. The hosts analyze Arnold's performance as Ben Richards, a wrongfully accused helicopter pilot who refuses to massacre civilians and ends up forced into the deadliest game show ever created. They debate whether his character is supposed to be likable (spoiler: he's kind of an a-hole to everyone) and celebrate Richard Dawson's MVP performance as the mustache-twirling villain Damon Killian.The conversation explores the film's kinship with other dystopian classics like RoboCop and Demolition Man, highlighting how it fits into that late-'80s trend of criticizing Reaganomics through sci-fi satire. Nathan and Krissy particularly enjoy dissecting the various "stalkers"—from chainsaw-wielding Buzzsaw to the singing, electrocuting Dynamo—and debate which of Arnold's infamous one-liners actually lands. They also can't help but wonder about the logistics: How do contestants actually win without killing stalkers? Why are the Running Man dancers given so much screen time? And how did the resistance set up headquarters inside the game arena?Additional Thoughts:The movie earns bonus points for "The Justice Department, Entertainment Division" and parody shows like "The Hate Boat" and "Climbing for Dollars"Jesse Ventura's Captain Freedom has the second-biggest character arc in the film (which isn't saying much)The crowd's ability to flip loyalties on a dime strains credibility, even for a ridiculous action movieNathan gives it a 7 out of 10 (but warns first-time viewers will probably rate it lower)The film failed the "Rocket Test"—Krissy's son bailed halfway through his first viewingFinal VerdictBoth hosts agree that The Running Man isn't objectively great, but it's undeniably fun—the kind of movie that gets better with repeat viewings as you embrace the camp. Nathan describes it as a "picante lime potato chip" that you have to get addicted to first. For deep cut recommendations, Nathan suggests Death Race 2000 (1975) as the perfect double feature, while Krissy recommends marathon-watching all four Expendables movies for similar over-the-top action glory.Want more Most Excellent 80s Movies content?Visit TruStory FM to explore The Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast and other great shows. Members get early, ad-free episodes plus exclusive bonus content—learn more at trustory.fm/join.Connect with the hosts: Check out Krissy at Neighborhood Comedy Theatre and Nathan at Squishy Studios. Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky.What's your favorite Arnold Schwarzenegger one-liner from The Running Man—or do you think you could write a better pun than "Sub-Zero, more like Plain-Zero"? ---Learn more about supporting this podcast by becoming a member. It's just $5/month or $55/year. Visit our website to learn more.

Après une version avec Arnold Schwarzenegger sortie en 1987, le roman de Stephen King, écrit sous le pseudonyme de Richard Bachman et paru en 1982, est à nouveau porté à lʹécran. On retrouve Ben Richards, ouvrier au chômage qui accepte de participer au jeu télévisé le plus populaire, " Running Man ", dans lʹespoir de remporter un milliard de dollars et de pouvoir payer les soins médicaux pour sa fille malade. Dans une Amérique divisée entre les nantis et le prolétariat, il doit survivre 30 jours, traqué par des chasseurs professionnels tandis que la population est encouragée à dénoncer le fugitif en échange dʹune somme dʹargent. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vF-5ID9JKk

Stop filming me! _ Ben Richards

“Stop filming me!”The Film Board Gathers! This time, they're racing through Edgar Wright's adaptation of The Running Man, a sharper, more faithful take on Richard Bachman's/Stephen King's dystopian manhunt. Glenn Powell stars as Ben Richards, sprinting for survival and truth in a world where entertainment is weaponized and every choice is content.Pete Wright leads Tommy Metz III, Steve Sarmento, Matthew Fox, and Mandy Kaplan through a deep dive into this reimagining. The panel tackles everything from Josh Brolin's corporate menace to Coleman Domingo's pitch-perfect propaganda host, debating how Wright balances King's nihilistic source material with Hollywood's need for hope. They explore the film's commentary on surveillance, media manipulation, and AI deep fakes, all while questioning whether Wright's signature style gets lost in the chase.While the group largely praises Powell's charismatic lead performance and the film's updated themes, they clash over the rushed ending and whether dystopian tales can (or should) offer uplift in 2025. The conversation ranges from adaptation choices and censorship quirks to Michael Cera's panic room and the eerie prescience of King's original vision.Is this a faithful sprint through broken society or just dystopia with a Disney sheen? Grab your tracking beacon, dodge the drones, and find out as the Film Board breaks down every checkpoint of The Running Man. (Just watch out for those AI face swaps.)

This week, we review The Running Man (1987), Paul Michael Glaser's dystopian action-thriller based on a story by Stephen King (writing as Richard Bachman). Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as Ben Richards, a wrongly convicted man forced to compete in a brutal, televised death game in a future where media and government control blur disturbingly.With satirical jabs at reality TV, authoritarianism, and media manipulation, this cult classic dives headfirst into a neon-soaked nightmare of entertainment gone lethal.Is freedom just another broadcast, or is survival the ultimate ratings winner? Listen on to find out!Movie 13492 on Metacritic's all time movie list.Join Colin & Niall as we embrace the weird, the wonderful, and the downright awful of cinema!Contact us: itwasamoviepodcast@gmail.comSpotify: It was a movie..Spotify pageFollow, rate & review us here:https://linktr.ee/itwasamovieYoutube: It was a movie channel...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itwasamovieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itwasamoviepodcast/X: https://x.com/itwasamoviepodTikTok clips & highlights: https://www.tiktok.com/@itwasamoviepodSee all our ratings & reviews: Google Spreadsheet

This week, we review The Running Man. We also discuss Movie News in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more!The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week.Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from disappointment media will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments.Review of The Running ManDirector, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.comIMDb.com Synopsis: Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards is convinced by The Running Man's charming but ruthless producer to enter the deadly competition game as a last resort. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite - and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.RATINGS:65% RT critic79% RT audience55 Metascore6.8 IMDb user score3.3 Letterboxd$16,495,564 domestic and $27,695,564 worldwideConcessions of a CinephileIn this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc….Topic Movie NewsTom Cruise honorary Oscar - https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/tom-cruise-gets-honorary-oscar-making-films/story?id=127593264The Pope Blesses Cinema - https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/pope-leo-xiv-theatrical-experience-cinemas-remarks-1235160996/Media ConsumptionMovies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the timeMatt's consumptionKeeperSinners28 Years LaterWelcome to Derry E4Stranger Things S2 E1-3Jon's consumptionKeeperDBDPhasmophobia

Most actors are lucky to be part of a single major film franchise over the course of their career. However, in just five years, Katy O'Brian scored roles in three of the biggest franchises of all time — Star Wars, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Mission: Impossible. Yet another jaw-dropping and very well earned acting feat? Just a few months after Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning hit theaters, O'Brian had not one, not two, not three, but four major releases debut — Queens of the Dead, Christy, Maintenance Required, and now Edgar Wright's adaptation of Stephen King's The Running Man.O'Brian plays Jenni Laughlin in the film, one of three people selected to participate in The Network's most popular and most dangerous game show, The Running Man. The risk is high, but so is the reward. If Laughlin, Glen Powell's Ben Richards, or Martin Herlihy's Jansky manage to evade McCone (Lee Pace) and The Hunters for 30 days, they win a whopping billion New Dollar reward. The odds of that happening? Mighty slim given no one's ever won The Running Man, but producer Dan Killian (Josh Brolin) ensures their pursuit of that jackpot has sky-high entertainment value every single step of the way, even if it means putting the contestants' lives at greater risk or manipulating his audience.With The Running Man now playing in theaters nationwide, O'Brian returns to Collider Ladies Night after first making an appearance on the “Pre-Party” edition of the show for the release of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and then being part of the first-ever live Ladies Night at San Diego Comic Con in celebration of Twisters. This time around, not only does O'Brian break down her experience playing “chaos personified” in The Running Man, but she also looks back on the last five years and reveals which projects opened new doors, and which ones didn't boost her star in this industry as much as you might expect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Esta semana charlamos sobre The Running Man, la nueva adaptación de Stephen King dirigida por Edgar Wright, con un Glen Powell que promete un Ben Richards más cercano al que imaginó King. Además, repasamos los trailers que se estrenaron en estos días.

Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma watch and review Edgar Wright’s brand new adaptation of Stephen King’s The Running Man. The Running Man is now showing in Malaysian cinemas. In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television – a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards is convinced by the show's charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite—and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall. The movie was directed by Edgar Wright and stars Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson, Sean Hayes, Katy O'Brian, Colman Domingo, and Josh Brolin. Thank you for checking out The Goggler Podcast, if you have any thoughts or questions, just email us on podcast@goggler.my, or reach out to us via Instagram. You can also WhatsApp us on The Goggler Hotline, on +60125245208 RSS: https://goggler.my/feed/podcast/

The Running Man In the near future, "The Running Man" is the top-rated show on television, a deadly competition where contestants must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins. Desperate for money to save his sick daughter, Ben Richards is convinced by the show's ruthless producer to enter the game as a last resort. Ratings soon skyrocket as Ben's defiance, instincts and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite, as well as a threat to the entire system. Keeper A wife becomes isolated in a secluded cabin and has to fend off an unspeakable evil. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Združene države Amerike so v bližnji prihodnosti totalitarna država, ki jo vodi sprega korporacij, medijev in vlade. Družba nadzora je ločena na večinoma obubožano prebivalstvo, ki se zabava ob nasilnih resničnostnih oddajah, in v idili živeč višji sloj. Ben Richards, ki zaradi uporniškega obnašanja ne dobi službe in se poskuša z ženo in hčerko izvleči iz revščine, privoli v nastop v resničnostni oddaji Tekač, ki ponuja visoke nagrade, če tekmovalec v igri lovcev in plena preživi mesec dni. Znanstvenofantastična akcijska srhljivka Tekač je posneta po distopičnem romanu Stephena Kinga, ki je bil dogajalno postavljen prav v leto 2025. Seveda film kar kliče po iskanju podobnosti z današnjim časom, še posebno s stališča družbe nadzora, razredne delitve, socialnih krivic in obsedenosti z medijskim oblikovanjem resničnosti oziroma z resničnostnimi šovi samimi. Kolikor je dandanes – v aktualnem in umišljenem letu 2025 – sploh še mogoče ločevati med analognim življenjem in njegovim digitalnim odsevom. Samoumevna je tudi primerjava s celovečerno priredbo iz leta 1987, v kateri je kot glavni lik nastopal Arnold Schwarzenegger. Film Beg je bil precej bolj televizijski v smislu enodimenzionalne satire – dejansko je že takrat napovedal avdiovizualno potvarjanje oziroma tehnologijo deepfake in obsedenost z resničnostnimi oddajami, ki je dobila zagon šele kakšno desetletje po premieri; aktualni Tekač upošteva tehnološki napredek in se dobro odziva na interaktivnost, ki jo pravzaprav vsi živimo. Film je vešče režiral britanski avtor Edgar Wright, ki ga poznamo po domiselno in dinamično preoblikovanih žanrskih mešanicah, in tudi Tekaču ne primanjkuje sape. Glavno vlogo ima Glen Powell, ki se zna bolj približati jezi ponižanih in razžaljenih kot Arnold Schwarzenegger, ki je pač superjunak ne glede na zgodbo. V tem smislu je tudi aktualna priredba bolj zemeljska in dobro izrazi preganjavico današnjosti – Tekač je tako med dvema filmoma s Harrisonom Fordom, Iztrebljevalcem (Blade Runner, 1982) in Beguncem (The Fugitive iz l. 1993). Zagata z avtorstvom Celovečerec Beg (1987) je bil posnet po romanu Stephena Kinga, ki ga je leta 1982, tako kot še štiri druge, s psevdonimom izdal Richard Bachman. Toda filmska različica, ki je bila v marsičem prilagojena podobi in statusu Arnolda Schwarzeneggerja v osemdesetih letih, ima več skupnega kot z romaneskno predlogo pravzaprav s francosko-jugoslovansko koprodukcijo z naslovom Nagrada za tveganje (Le prix du danger, 1983), ki jo je režiral Yves Boisset. Francozi so zaradi očitnega kopiranja tudi uspešno tožili ameriške producente. Ampak zapletov tu še ni konec – francoski film je temeljil na kratki zgodbi Roberta Sheckleyja iz leta 1958, ki je verjetno prva napovedala vzpon in vpliv resničnostnih oddaj. Njegova kratka zgodba The Prize of Peril je doživela prvo priredbo že leta 1970 v zahodnonemškem televizijskem filmu Igra za milijon (Das Millionenspiel), ki je bil tako prepričljiv, da so ga jezni gledalci ob prvem predvajanju dojeli kot resnično sodobno gladiatorsko igro. A ker so nemški producenti odkupili avtorske pravice le za zgodbo, ne pa tudi za njeno filmsko priredbo, je moral film skoraj za tri desetletja v »bunker« in je bil znova prikazan šele leta 2002. Ker je bil Stephen King še pred plodovitim pisanjem tudi obseden bralec in je spremljal popularno kulturo, se lahko vprašamo o resničnem avtorstvu … Zagata z rasno politiko V romanu Stephena Kinga je Dan Kilian, producent razvpitega televizijskega programa, skratka, glavni negativec, temnopolt, etnični izvor Richardsove žene pa ni opredeljen. Filmska partnerica Arnolda Schwarzeneggerja je bila Maria Conchita Alonso, ki je po izvoru sicer Kubanka, vendar to ni imelo pomembne vloge. V najnovejši priredbi igra zlobnega televizijskega producenta še kako beli Josh Brolin, Richardsova žena in njegova glavna motivacija za preživetje pa je temnopolta Jayme Lawson. Prvemu Predatorju, ki je, tako kot Beg, doživel premiero leta 1987, so očitali rasistične podtone zaradi nekaterih telesnih posebnosti pošasti in snemalne lokacije. Letošnja enačica je že obrnila to perspektivo in podobno »prebujenske« podtone politične korektnosti lahko opazimo tudi pri Tekaču s spremembo rasnih vlog oziroma kar s popolnim preobratom v primerjavi z literarno predlogo – čisto v skladu z groteskno usmeritvijo Netflixovih adaptacij ... Zagata s sporočilom Film Tekač poskuša biti s svojo satirično jezo in srcem na strani gverilskega odpora ter razkrinkavanja zarot in središč moči nekakšen novi Klub golih pesti (Fight Club, 1999). Toda zanimivo je, kako poskuša film o razkrinkavanju vpliva televizijskih šovov na množice sam, pač z jezikom in dosego industrije zabave, prav tako vplivati na množice. Tu se celovečerni film ujame v podoben paradoks, kot ga je že davno definiral François Truffaut: da namreč ne more biti protivojnega filma, saj sama narava filmskega ustvarjanja s svojo vizualno-pripovedno uporabo konfliktov, napetosti, spektakla in vznemirjenja neizbežno povzdiguje samo vojno. Enako naivno je pričakovanje, da bi lahko imel znanstvenofantastični spektakel tipa Tekač v sebi kaj zares prevratnega – morda bi lahko šli še korak dlje in zapisali, da je po obdobju postmoderizma postalo morda najbolj uspavalno prav samo razkrinkavanje uspavalnih mehanizmov …

Some exciting news—The Take is now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo. Become a Vanguardista or an Ultra Vanguardista to get video episodes of Take Two every week, plus member‑only chat rooms, polls and submissions to influence the show, behind‑the‑scenes photos and videos, the monthly Redactor's Roundup newsletter, and access to a new fortnightly LIVE show—a raucous, unfiltered lunchtime special with the Good Doctors, new features, and live chat so you can heckle, vote, and have your questions read out in real time. The fabulous Edgar Wright joins us on this week's Take to talk ‘The Running Man'—his new adaptation of the Stephen King dystopia. You might remember the Arnie version from 1987, but Wright's is a refreshed take starring very angry action man Glen Powell. He plays Ben Richards, an out-of-work dad living in the slums of a sci-fi totalitarian state, who enters a deathmatch gameshow in the hope of winning the cash he needs to save his sick child. Edgar and Simon talk action classics, staying on Arnie's good side, and why Stephen King called the film ‘Die Hard for our time'. Mark reviews it too—plus two more big movies out this week: a blockbuster and an exciting indie. In the arthouse corner, the Palme d'Or-winning ‘Titane' director Julia Ducournau's latest, ‘Alpha'. In her usual out-there style, it follows a troubled teenage girl who returns home with a mysterious tattoo, amidst a terrifying bloodborne epidemic. And from Hollywood, ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don't', the latest entry in the slick magician‑heist franchise... which has left Mark wishing it would do a disappearing act. Ladies and gentlemen, be marveled as a Kermodean rant is conjured before your eyes! Plus more exquisite dad jokes and guaranteed groans in The Laughter Lift, and we'll hear plenty from you lovely lot as always—including some prizewinning pedantry. Keep it coming! AND Don't miss our upcoming LIVE Christmas Extravaganza at London's Prince Edward Theatre on 7th December—with special guests Nia DaCosta, Gurinder Chadha, and more! Tickets here: fane.co.uk/kermode-mayo Timecodes (for Vanguardistas listening ad-free) Alpha Review: 13:11 BO10: 21:42 Edgar Wright Interview: 38:14 The Running Man Review: 53:04 Laughter Lift: 1:03:12 Now You See Me: Now You Don't Review: 1:04:40 You can contact the show by emailing correspondence@kermodeandmayo.com or you can find us on social media, @KermodeandMayo Please take our survey and help shape the future of our show: https://www.kermodeandmayo.com/survey EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/take Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts To advertise on this show contact: podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Er Edgar Wright blevet for poleret, og har James Gunn mistet sin galskab?I denne episode af Betacritic har Jacob Ege Hinchely besøg af Morten Urup, hvor de anmelder to meget forskellige projekter: Edgar Wrights dystopiske actionfilm The Running Man og James Gunns superhelteserie Peacemaker sæson 2.The Running Man er en nyfortolkning af Stephen King-historien, denne gang instrueret af Edgar Wright (Hot Fuzz, Baby Driver) med Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick, Hit Man) i hovedrollen som Ben Richards. Morten og Jacob er begge enige om, at Powell er for "cute" til at overbevise som verdens mest vrede mand, og de savner Wrights karakteristiske humor og tempo. Der er for meget produktplacering og for lidt kant, og de føler, at filmen lægger sine æg i den forkerte kurv. Herefter vender de blikket mod Peacemaker sæson 2, skabt af James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy, The Suicide Squad) med John Cena (Barbie, Trainwreck) tilbage som den overmaskuline antihelt. Jacob roser Cena for en kraftpræstation, mens Morten mener, at sæsonen føles for lang og mangler den skæve tone fra første sæson. De diskuterer James Gunns nye rolle som leder af DCU, spørgsmålet om multiverser og om hans kone får for meget spilletid.Tusind tak fordi du lytter med.

I'm still here, ya sh*t-eaters! Edgar Wright's adaptation of Stephen King's The Running Man runs into cinemas in a few days but I had the lucky opportunity to see it early at a mystery screening! I am a huge Edgar Wright fan; I love so many of his movies but I'll admit, I was maybe a little down on him after the very disappointing Last Night in Soho. That was a film I was highly anticipating but was pretty let down by the diretion the narrative took in the backhalf, even if I loved the cast and a lot of aesthetics of the film. The Running Man, though, looked like a return to the fun I love in most of my favorite Edgar Wright movies - and the early reviews definitely indicated that I was correct about that gut reaction. Were they right? Find out in this review!The Running Man:Directed by: Edgar WrightBased on the novel by: Stephen KingScreenplay by: Michael Bacall & Edgar WrightProduced by: Simon Kinberg, Nira Park, Edgar WrightExecutive Producers: James Biddle, Pete Chiappetta, Audrey Chon, Andrew Lary, Geroge Linder, Rachael Prior, Anthony TittanegroMusic by: Steven PriceDirector of Photography: Chiung-hoon ChungEdited by: Paul MachlissCasting by: Kharmel Cochrane, Francine MaislerProduction Design by: Marcus RowlandCostume Design by: Julian DayCast: Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, Michael Cera, Colman Domingo, Lee Pace, Jayme Lawson, William H. Macy, Emilia JonesSynopsis: Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards is convinced by The Running Man's charming but ruthless producer to enter the deadly competition game as a last resort. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite - and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.

The future isn't sleek or utopian; it's loud, televised, and brought to you by your favorite corporate sponsors. In Edgar Wright's high-voltage new film, “The Running Man,” entertainment has literally become a blood sport. Based on Stephen King's 1982 novel, this isn't your father's dystopia; it's a world where survival ratings matter more than life itself, and one wrong move can make you viral in all the wrong ways. Glenn Powell stars as Ben Richards, a man framed, hunted, and transformed into TV's latest disposable hero.It's a punchy, adrenaline-fueled reinvention from a filmmaker who loves turning chaos into choreography. Wright trades the candy-coated energy of “Baby Driver” and “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” for something grittier and sweatier, a survival thriller that feels uncomfortably close to our algorithmic present. It's wickedly funny, politically sharp, and unmistakably his, even as it veers into darker, nastier terrain.READ MORE: ‘A House of Dynamite': Noah Oppenheim On Real-Time Nuclear Horror, Collaborating With Kathryn Bigelow, His ‘Jack Ryan' Film & More [The Discourse Podcast]

El remake de The Running Man protagonizado por Glen Powell nos muestra a Ben Richards, quien arriesga su vida en un juego de sobrevivencia llamado The Running Man donde debe sobrevivir 30 días para darle una mejor vida a su familia. Dirigido por Edgar Wright, una producción de Paramount Pictures. Estrena el 14 de noviembre en cines.

Welcome back to The Lobby Bar! This week, we're flipping the script on two iconic action franchises and our featured cocktail!First, we talk about the sci-fi behemoth that just hit theaters, Predator: Badlands! Director Dan Trachtenberg once again reinvents the franchise, this time by making a young Predator outcast named Dek the hero. We discuss the epic, bloody hunt on a hostile alien world, his unexpected alliance with a Weyland-Yutani synthetic, and whether this Badlands story is a fresh direction for the Yautja mythology.Then, the running starts! We gear up for the highly anticipated Edgar Wright-directed remake of Stephen King's dystopian thriller, The Running Man (2025), starring Glen Powell as Ben Richards. With its release just days away, we look at the hype, the star-studded cast (Josh Brolin, Michael Cera, Colman Domingo), and how this new version is a more faithful adaptation of the dark, savage novel.Of course, no show is complete without a drink! We're mixing up a Reverse Martini (sometimes called an Upside-Down Martini). This sophisticated, lower-proof cocktail flips the classic ratio, making Dry Vermouth the star and the Gin the modifier. It's the perfect, contemplative sipper for a week of cinematic chaos!All that, plus a look at the latest Box Office News!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch Shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drinkthemovies.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Please Drink Responsibly*

Whitey and Dan are back in the saddle for another dive into Arnold Schwarzenegger's golden era with their The Running Man (1987) Review, a dystopian action flick that predicted the rise of reality TV and the cult of celebrity with eerie accuracy. It's big, it's loud, it's absurdly 80s, and the boys are here for every neon-lit minute of it.Released in the same year as Predator, The Running Man often sits in Arnie's shadow catalogue, but this week Whitey and Dan make the case that it deserves far more love. The film, adapted from a Stephen King novel (written under the pseudonym Richard Bachman), throws viewers into a violent future where convicted criminals fight for survival on a televised game show, because nothing says prime-time entertainment like watching people get chainsawed on live TV.From the opening massacre in Bakersfield to Ben Richards' first "I'll be back" moment, Whitey and Dan take listeners on a nostalgia-soaked journey through the blood, the banter, and the bad outfits. They break down the stalkers, Buzzsaw, Sub-Zero, Fireball, Dynamo, and Captain Freedom and debate which death scene gets the best (and most ridiculous) send-off. Spoiler: chainsaws and balls don't mix.Along the way, the boys give Richard Dawson his due credit as Damon Killian, the sleaziest game show host since, well, himself. As Whitey points out, Dawson essentially plays an exaggerated version of his Family Feud persona, a charismatic creep who can charm the crowd while stabbing them in the back. Dan draws parallels between modern-day media culture and the movie's grim predictions of audience addiction, fake news, and manufactured heroes, which feel alarmingly close to home.There's plenty of banter too: stories about watching the film with their kids, reminiscing about the VHS days, and of course, a classic tangent on Australian childhoods versus American movie myths. Whitey marvels at Arnie's physical prime, the perfect blend of muscle and movie-star charm, while Dan compares the Austrian Oak's 1987 aesthetic to "a bag of walnuts, Arnie" in Predator. They even give props to the underrated soundtrack by Harold Faltermeyer and the bold (if slightly confusing) set design that feels part Blade Runner, part Rollerball fever dream.The Film School for F-Wits segment delves into dystopian cinema, with Dan running through ten classics that share DNA with The Running Man, including Demolition Man, Gattaca, Children of Men, and 1984. Expect tangents, trivia, and typical Morgs-level shade directed at absent co-hosts.As always, the boys bring the laughs with The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. The good? Arnie's comedic timing and Richard Dawson's deliciously slimy performance. The bad? The script's dodgy one-liners, including the immortal “Subzero… now plain zero." The ugly? The shiny Lycra jumpsuits that make everyone look like they've escaped from a Eurovision rehearsal.It's vintage Born to Watch: irreverent, nostalgic, and filled with 80s love. Whether you're an Arnie completist or just here for the banter, this episode proves that The Running Man still runs circles around most modern action flicks.JOIN THE CONVERSATIONShould The Running Man be ranked among Arnie's all-time classics? Did this 1987 gem actually predict the rise of reality TV? Is Richard Dawson the sleaziest game show host in movie history?Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or at BornToWatch.com.au#TheRunningMan1987Review #BornToWatch #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #80sAction #SciFiClassic #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #StephenKing #DystopianMovies #CultCinema

Step into the neon-lit chaos of The Running Man as Byte hits the red carpet at New York Comic Con, where Paramount Pictures unveiled its bold reimagining of the cult classic. This episode features exclusive interviews with the creative minds and stars behind the film, offering a glimpse into the adrenaline-fueled spectacle and the deeper themes pulsing beneath the surface.

Submit your stock picks here: ausbiz.co/callpicksLuke Winchester from Merewether Capital and Ben Richards from Seneca Financial Solutions go in-depth and stock specific on ‘the call.'Rhythm Biosciences (RHY) Australian Clinical Labs (ACL) Etherstack (ESK) Ovanti (OVT) Cryosite (CTE) Knosys (KNO) Smart Parking (SPZ) City Chic Collective (CCX)Harvest Technology Group (HTG) SKS Technologies (SKS) Stock of the day: Findi (FND) to listen go to https://ausbiz.co/STODGet your stock pick to the front of the queue by becoming an ausbiz contributor: https://ausbiz.co/contributorsAnd we'd love it if you could leave us a review below! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Submit your stock picks here: ausbiz.co/callpicksLuke Winchester from Merewether Capital and Ben Richards from Seneca Financial Solutions go in-depth and stock specific on ‘the call.'Brisbane Broncos (BBL) Service Stream (SSM) COG Financial Services (COG) Pepper Money (PPM) Tasmea (TEA) Austin Engineering (ANG) Nanoveu (NVU) DUG Technology (DUG) Emeco (EHL) 4DMedical (4DX)Stock of the day: Ventia (VNT) to listen go to https://ausbiz.co/STODGet your stock pick to the front of the queue by becoming an ausbiz contributor: https://ausbiz.co/contributorsAnd we'd love it if you could leave us a review below! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prepare-se para entrar em um universo distópico onde a única regra é correr, e a pena para a derrota é a morte. No episódio de hoje, mergulhamos no clássico "O Concorrente", escrito por Richard Bachman, o aclamado pseudônimo de Stephen King.Nós vamos explorar a jornada de Ben Richards, um homem desesperado que se candidata para o mais popular — e letal — reality show do futuro: "A Corrida". Discutiremos a crítica afiada do livro à sociedade do espetáculo, a obsessão por audiência e a desumanização causada pela busca por entretenimento a qualquer custo.E para completar, vamos analisar a adaptação mais recente desse livro que vai chegar aos cinemas em Novembro desse ano.Dê o play e descubra por que "O Concorrente" continua a ser uma das distopias mais impactantes e relevantes de Stephen King.Apresentação:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@liviamulder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edição: Lívia LeãoEmail: lihnumlivro@hotmail.com

Join the Reviewed to Death Podcast as they wrap up their "Stephen King Summer" series with a look back at the 1987 action sci-fi classic, The Running Man!This week, we dive into the dystopian future presented in the film, where Arnold Schwarzenegger's Ben Richards is forced to compete in a deadly game show for his freedom. Don't miss out as the Reviewed to Death crew brings their Stephen King Summer to an explosive close with this iconic 80s flick!Follow us @reviewedtodeathLeave us a review!– it helps new listeners find us!Music:Spooky Movies by Gary PaxtonStreet Fighter 2 Stage Select Theme by Yoko Shimomura, Isao Abe, Syun Nishigaki. Developed and published by CapcomAll additional music provided by Groove Witness - ⁠www.groovewitness.us⁠Create your ⁠podcast⁠ today! #madeonzencasterRead our companion written reviews - imgur.com/user/trojaSpaceBandit

X Games has celebrated 30 years and this past weekend Rob Adelberg came away with the first Gold Medal with the brand new trick, a Front Flip Rowedova Stripper!Adelberg has innovated 3 brand new Frontie tricks in the past few weeks with the Porti-Air and then Rowedova at X Games Japan.Tom Richards debuted with the Inside Roll for his Silver medal!Ben Richards brought the Special Flip with his own flair to take Bronze!Join Clint Esposito and Steve Sommerfeld for the Review of X Games Best Trick from Salt Lake City 2025.Results:Rob Adelberg, AUS, 95.00Tom Richards, AUS, 93.00Benny Richards, AUS, 91.33Jackson Strong, AUS, 89.66Taka Higashino, JPN, 87.66Genki Watanabe, JPN, 83.33Brian McCarty, USA, 82.00

Submit your stock picks here: ausbiz.co/callpicksLuke Winchester from Merewether Capital and Ben Richards from Seneca Financial Solutions go in-depth and stock specific on ‘the call.'Laserbond (LBL) Little Green Pharma (LGP ) Artrya (AYA)Beam Communications (BCC) Vysarn (VYS) Experience Co's (EXP)TZ Limited (TZL) Civmec (CVL) RPMGlobal (RUL)Energy One (EOL) Stock of the day: Myer (MYR) to listen go to https://ausbiz.co/STODGet your stock pick to the front of the queue by becoming an ausbiz contributor: https://ausbiz.co/contributorsAnd we'd love it if you could leave us a review below! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Richards is the co-Portfolio Manager of Seneca Small Companies fund.In today's episode we pick his brains on the recent market turmoil and where he's seeing opportunities. We cover:Which parts of the market have been impacted the most by Trump's tariffsWhere he is seeing opportunity in the sell-offBen's list of 'under-the-radar growth plays'How any investor can assess management A playbook for investors to navigate this market Want more from Ben and the team at Seneca? Sign up to Good Research to receive two in-depth research reports on Australian stocks. Use the code MATES for 10% off. —------Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message —------Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)—------Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing - we've got you covered.—------Looking for some of our favourite research tools?Find company information on TIKRScreen the market with GuruFocusResearch reports from Good ResearchTrack your portfolio with Sharesight—------In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. —------Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with NAB Chief Economist Alan Oster about the latest Australian economic growth report as he refects on his 32 years as Chief Economist at the bank and offers his advice for young students, plus the day on the sharemarket with Ben Richards from Seneca Financial Solutions.

For today's episode of Buy or Sell, Adam Keily is joined by Ben Richards from Seneca Financial Solutions. Tune in to hear Ben and Adam chat about the following companies:GQG Partners (GQG)Catapult (CAT)Energy One (EOL)AIC Mines (A1M)Antipa Minerals (AZY)Megaport (MP1)Seek (SEK) Wisetech (WTC)Guzman y Gomez (GYG) And if you want to hear more from Adam Keily, make sure you check our Comedian v Economist (Apple | Spotify). In Comedian v Economist, Adam is joined by his brother Thomas, a former RBA economist, to break down the macroeconomic stories of the week. In their most recent episode they spoke about changes in interest rates, new housing policies, how recent political events are shaping markets, and a lucid dreaming device that claims to enhance productivity.—------Sign up to our daily news email to get the news moving markets delivered to your inbox at 6am every weekday morning. Short, sharp, to the point, it'll get you up to speed in less than 5 minutes.—------Want more Equity Mates?Listen to our basics-of-investing podcast: Get Started Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don't Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. —------Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nathalie is a new rising star of TV drama, and is set to follow in the footsteps of the likes of Nicola Walker, Suranne Jones and Vicky McClure. She portrays Leila Hassoun-Kenny, a rigorous CPS lawyer leading the case against the accused. She stars alongside Adeel Akhtar (Sherwood), Joe Dempise (Game of Thrones) and Michael Socha (The Gallows Pole). The story will once again centre around a hotly contested criminal trial that divides the nation and takes place in the full glare of the media spotlight.    Made by World Productions (Vigil, Line of Duty, Save Me) for the BBC and written by Ben Richards, the fictional five-part drama will focus on the high-profile case of ‘Officer X' - a policeman accused of murdering a climate change activist.  Nathalie Armin, a Central School of Speech and Drama-trained actor, has made her mark across stage, film, and television. Currently gracing the Almeida stage in ALMA MATTER, she previously starred alongside James Norton in the award-winning A LITTLE LIFE in London's West End. Her theatrical repertoire includes powerful performances in FORCE MAJEURE (Donmar Warehouse), BEHIND THE BEAUTIFUL FOREVERS (National Theatre), and OTHELLO (RSC). She has also impressed audiences in THE DOCTOR (Almeida), ANNA (National Theatre), and RALEGH: THE TREASON TRIAL (Sam Wanamaker Playhouse: Shakespeare's Globe).  On the small screen, Nathalie has left her mark with BBC Three comedy JUICE, and alongside Lesley Manville in MAGPIE MURDERS. Other projects include popular ITV drama's TOO CLOSE, MARCELLA, VERA and UNFORGOTTEN. Additionally, she graced the silver screen in films such as action-thriller ANNA, THE BATMAN, FINAL SCORE.

THE RUNNING MAN In the year 2019, America is a totalitarian state where the favorite television program is "The Running Man" -- a game show in which prisoners must run to freedom to avoid a brutal death. Having been made a scapegoat by the government, an imprisoned Ben Richards has the opportunity to make it back to the outside again by being a contestant on the deadly show, although the twisted host, Damon Killian has no intention of letting him escape. Craig, Alan and guest Rob Ervin talk about spandex, burning garbage, reviews for Transformer One and the movie “The Running Man” on this week's Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 0:57 Craig lets Alan and guest Rob Ervin gush over Transformers One. 8:45 Craig, Alan and Rob discuss "The Running Man" 39:22 Recasting 57:39 Double Feature  1:00:57 Final Thoughts  1:06:27 A preview of next week's episode "Casablanca" Next week, we celebrate episode 400 with an all time great "Casablanca" https://youtu.be/S9ID5DHsX8g?si=WFOCf2KO6aZxTdXq

Do you know when and how often compulsory super contributions are made by your employer into your super fund? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Super Members Council CEO Misha Schubert about the government's move to make empolyers pay super at the same time as payday. Plus, Ben Richards from Seneca Financial Solutions discusses the day's sharemarket action- including expectations for a US interest rate cut overnight.

Acomi and Turk182 guzzle some Cadre Cola and send in their audition tapes for Climbing For Dollars just in time to catch the next episode of The Running Man (1987). A classic late 80s sci-fi movie, loosely based on Stephen King's (under the pseudonym Richard Bachman) short story. Having been framed for a massacre he didn't commit, former corporate police soldier Ben Richards breaks out of prison, and is on the run. He's soon captured and coerced into starring on the violent, and mostly unwinnable, TV show The Running Man. If he survives, he'll be a free man. But, TV ratings aren't earned by people surviving, the corporation will do everything to make sure he dies with the highest ratings. Join Acomi and Turk while they marvel and the 80s ladies and the over the top death sport villainy of "heroes". Not to mention, enough one-liners to make a whole other movie. Come on! Acomi and Turk don't want to be the only a-holes watching this movie. Acomi and Turk182, along the occasional special guest, provide running commentary of awfulsome movie and TV shows. The hosts select movies that either one, or both, have never seen. All jokes and comments are improvised. NO PREPARED JOKES OR COMMENTS! During recording, the movies are watched at a low volume and with the subtitles on. Viewers may want to turn subtitles on as well to enhance the viewing experience. So, cue up the audio, ready the movie, and hit play when we say so. Note: This is commentary recorded by Acomi and Turk182. The commentary can be enjoyed on its own, but if you want to experience the Let's Watch! in all its glory, you'll need your own copy of the movie. Most of the movies viewed can be streamed online for free. #OMTWF #KorovaEntertainment #LetsWatch #LW #Acomi #Turk182 #awfulsome #TheRunningMan #RichardBachman #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #RichardDawson #YaphetKotto #MariaConchitaAlonso #Chico #CadreCola Follow Acomi on Twitter at @AcomiDraws and on Instagram at AcomiDraws. Follow Turk182 on Twitter at @Turk182_KE and on Instagram at Turk182_KE.

In today's episode, we explore Audinate, a key player in the audio-visual (AV) industry, from an investment perspective. We unpack the company's history, innovative products, and financial performance. Joining us in the second half is Ben Richards, Investment Analyst at Seneca Financial Solutions, who provides expert insights into Audinate's investment potential and challenges.In today's episode we cover:Audinate's mission and target customersCompany historyTheir flagship product - DanteFinancial overviewFuture prospects with innovation and expansionGrowth strategy_______Thanks to Superhero for proudly supporting this series. Superhero is Australia's best-value online share trading platform as awarded by Money Magazine three years running. They're feature-packed for a fraction of the cost, including $2 brokerage. Get Invested, trade for $2 with Superhero. $2 brokerage is for trades up to $20k and in the relevant currency. Ts&Cs do apply and you can read them or download the Superhero app at superhero.com.au. Superhero does not provide financial advice and you should consider whether the product is right for you.—------Have an investing question?Ask via our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupOr get put in touch with a professional financial advisor by filling out this formWant more Equity Mates?Sign up to our email to keep up with business news Listen to our basics-of-investing podcast: Get Started Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTube—------In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. —------Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Running Man is one of the darker stories to escape the mind of Stephen King. Originally published under his pseudonym Richard Bachman, the story follows Ben Richards as he attempts to evade deadly stalkers in order to win a boatload of cash in order to save his sick family. The Arnold Schwarzenegger movie adaptation is pretty different, but both interpretations of the material ended up being strangely prescient.

Jake Hopfinger created a name for himself in skiing at the Kings and Queens of Corbet's in Jackson Hole. The double backflip he threw there for a 3rd instantly made his name known worldwide. While the dollars and travel budgets are now coming in, Jake was once an aspiring D1 East Coast ski racer who could never finish a race. Then he quit racing, moved to Montana, and learned to ski powder. The rest is history in the making. Parkin Costain and Jonnie Merrill ask the Inappropriate Questions. Jake Hopfinger Show Notes: 5:00:  AK, thoughts on climate change, growing up in Western NY, ski racing, partying, and other hobbies. 12:00:  Competitive mentality, being a grom, Jon Olson, jr nationals, who was he in HS, D1 ski racing, not finishing races, are racers better skiers and not spinning as much as the park kids 22:00  Stanley:  Get up 60% off at Stanley1913.com Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. 25:15:  Transferring to Montana State, making friends through slacklining, sponsorship, plug boots, money, his lucrative side hustle, Benshi Creative, interesting way into TGR, and intimidating trips Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 42:00:  Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.  Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 44:00:  Independent media, Kings and Queens of Corbet's, the Crankworks fiasco, triples, and Ben Richards 56:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Jonnie Merrill and Parkin Costain

Welcome to Cyberpunk Cinema – the Definitive Dive into the Dark Future of Science Fiction. I am your host, Anthony La Pira, and I will be taking you on a cinematic journey through the sprawling cityscapes, the crippling datastorms, and the cybernetic implants that encompass all things Cyberpunk. In this week's episode, I will be breaking-down the 1987 dystopian cyberpunk action film, The Running Man  – directed by Paul Michael Glaser, written by Steven de Souza, based on the novel by Stephen King, and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto, Jim Brown, Jesse THE BODY Ventura, and Richard Dawson.In a dystopian America, a falsely convicted policeman gets his shot at freedom when he must forcibly participate in a TV game show where convicts, runners, must battle killers for their freedom.This movie absolutely rocks! It's one of Arnold's better films that no one really talks about. The dystopian cyberpunk vibes are high on this bad boy, as Ben Richards, the Butcher of Bakersfield, must survive a rigged TV game show that has captured the hearts and minds of the future America of 2017. Chased by “stalkers”, the game show contestants can earn their freedom and get a pardon, if they don't die first.So, do me a favor – it's time to access your cranial jacks, boot up your Ono-Sendai Cyberspace 7, and slap on your damn mirror-shades. You know what time it is!  Cyberpunk Cinema starts…now!Anthony's IG - https://www.instagram.com/stormgiantproductionsCyberpunk Cinema IG - https://www.instagram.com/cyberpunk.cinemaSignal Fragment SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/signalfragment

You can watch the VIDEO version of this episode here: Retro Movie Geek: Ep. 330 - The Running Man (1987) Movie Review (youtube.com) On this episode, the Retro Movie Geek crew is joined by Chris "The Seavage" Seaver (check out more from Chris here, here, and here), and they're geeking out over The Running Man (1987) and Arnold and the cast Arnold and his one-liners a short PSA about queefing over-the-top fun-filled action and much, much more! Synopsis: Arnold Schwarzenegger is running for his life in the high-tech futuristic action-adventure The Running Man. Co-starring Maria Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto, Dweezil Zappa, Mick Fleetwood, Jim Brown, Jesse “The Body” Ventura and, in a critically acclaimed performance, Family Feud host Richard Dawson. The year is 2019. Television is now ruling people's lives. In the 21st Century, the most popular “audience participation” game show is “The Running Man” - where convicts can win pardons instead of “parting gifts”, by defeating murderous henchmen known as “stalkers”. The stalkers haven't had much of a challenge lately... until Ben Richards came along. Wrongly convicted of slaughtering 1500 innocent people, Richards is the next contestant to fight for his life... and his freedom. When Running Man host Damon Killian says “Come on down!”, be prepared to pay with your life! But Ben Richards isn't going down without a fight. Off Schwarzenegger goes into the burned-out sections of Los Angeles to face four of Killian's ace stalkers: Subzero, wielding his razor-sharp hockey sticks; Buzzsaw, the maniacal motorcycle-riding slasher; Dynamo, practicing his deadly electric shock treatment; and Fireball with his mighty flame-throwing arsenal. Now, the entire country is glued to the tube in a heart-pounding “sudden death” battle! ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: If you'd like to support Chris' WELLSVILLE NIGHTS project (of course you do) click HERE! ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: LISTENER FEEDBACK: Leave us your voicemail feedback at (484) 577-3876. Check out Darrell's other cool podcasts here. Check out Peter's Retro Reviews over at ForgottenFlix.com here. Check out The Forgotten Flix Podcast here. Special thanks to Kevin Spencer for the fantastic show logo! Special thanks to Hayden for the use of his fantastic music for our opening theme this episode! You can check out more from this amazing artist here! Special thanks to Retro Promenade for the use of music from the album Carpenter. Music use permitted under a Creative Commons license. CLICK HERE and get a copy of the album and support these fantastic artists!