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Movie Mike Deestro is revisiting 7 movie quotes that carry surprisingly deep truths about life, purpose, and perspective. He goes through each quote and the deep lessons he got from movies you wouldn’t expect from Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle to Pokémon: The First Movie! In the Movie Review, Mike talks about The Running Man starring Glen Powell. It’s the remake of the 1987 movie about a man who joins a game show in which contestants, allowed to go anywhere in the world, are pursued by "hunters" hired to kill them. Mike talks about the good and bad of Glen’s performance, why it doesn’t quite feel like an Edgar Wright movie, where it lost him but why he thinks Glen should be in the MCU and what superhero he should play. In the Trailer Park, after years of waiting, we finally got our first look at the Michael Jackson biopic "Michael." The King of Pop's nephew, Jaafar Jackson, plays the pop legend. Other cast members include Kendrick Sampson as Quincy Jones, Miles Teller as Jackson’s attorney, and Colman Domingo as his father Joe Jackson. Will this be the music biopic we’ve been waiting for and will it be the first music biopic to make $1 Billion Dollars at the box office? New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Min 4: WICKED 2: FOR GOOD (3 estrellas) Wicked 2", dirigida por Jon M. Chu y protagonizada por Cynthia Erivo y Ariana Grande, retoma el viaje de Elphaba y Glinda justo donde lo dejó la primera parte, pero lo hace con un pulso más sombrío y un sentido de la épica que empuja el cuento hacia territorios de ruptura emocional. La película muestra cómo la amistad entre ambas se tensiona hasta el límite mientras Oz revela su cara más despiadada, con el Mago consolidando un régimen que convierte la diferencia en amenaza. Chu maneja el musical con una puesta en escena más ambiciosa, mezcla números íntimos con despliegues visuales de gran formato y da a Erivo un arco dramático que sostiene la película con una potencia que no siempre alcanza su compañera de reparto. Min 16: THE RUNNING MAN (3'5 estrellas) "The Running Man (2025)", dirigida por Edgar Wright y con Glen Powell en un papel que confirma su salto definitivo al estrellato, convierte la novela de Stephen King (publicada como Richard Bachman) en una distopía vibrante, estilizada y mucho más cercana al tono satírico del autor que la versión de los ochenta. Wright despliega su sello visual con un montaje eléctrico, humor negro dosificado y una lectura muy clara del poder de las plataformas y la viralidad como nueva forma de control social. Min 21: CIUDAD SIN SUEÑO (4 ESTRELLAS) "Ciudad sin sueño", ópera prima de ficción de Guillermo Galoe, sigue a Toni (Antonio Fernández Gabarre), un chico gitano de 15 años que vive con su familia en la Cañada Real, el asentamiento irregular más grande de Europa, mientras los derribos y los planes de realojo amenazan con borrar el único mundo que conoce. Galoe, que escribe el guion junto a Víctor Alonso-Berbel y trabaja con intérpretes no profesionales del propio barrio, construye un drama social de fuerte carga atmosférica en el que la precariedad eléctrica, las hogueras nocturnas y las leyendas infantiles se mezclan con la cámara en mano y las imágenes captadas con móviles para levantar un retrato entre poético y crudo de una comunidad al borde del desalojo. Min 25: DRÁCULA, DE LUC BESSON (2,5 ESTRELLAS) "Drácula", la relectura de Luc Besson sobre el mito, apuesta por un romanticismo oscuro que combina tragedia, exceso visual y una mirada obsesiva sobre la inmortalidad del deseo. Lejos de la estilización gótica clásica, Besson propone un vampiro más febril y vulnerable, interpretado por Caleb Landry Jones con una mezcla de fragilidad y violencia que sostiene la película incluso cuando el relato se escapa hacia lo operístico. El director francés construye un duelo emocional entre Drácula y la joven que encarna la reencarnación de su amada, y lo hace desde una puesta en escena de contrastes muy marcados Min 30: LA BALA (2 estrellas) "La bala", dirigida por Carlos Iglesias, es un drama de corte histórico y thriller moral que explora cómo el pasado late aún debajo de las promesas familiares y las atrocidades silenciadas. La película sigue a Julián, un sacerdote de clase acomodada que hace realidad la promesa hecha a su madre: recuperar los restos de su tía, enfermera de la División Azul muertos en la Unión Soviética durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. MIn 33: JAY KELLY (4 estrellas) "Jay Kelly", dirigida por Noah Baumbach y protagonizada por George Clooney como su alter-ego, explora la fisura entre el rostro público y el yo privado en un star system que devora identidad. Clooney encarna a Jay Kelly, una leyenda en pleno ocaso creativo que, tras la muerte de su mentor, se embarca en un tour europeo con su fiel manager (interpretado por Adam Sandler) para asistir a un festival, encontrarse con sus hijas y enfrentarse a la sombra alargada de sus éxitos y errores. Min35: OLIVIA Y EL TERREMOTO INVISIBLE (4 estrellas) "Olivia y el terremoto invisible", dirigida por Marina Llorente, es un drama emocional que aborda cómo un acontecimiento aparentemente imperceptible puede alterar para siempre la vida de una familia. La película sigue a Olivia, una adolescente que empieza a sufrir episodios de desconexión y lapsos de memoria coincidiendo con una serie de microseísmos que sacuden de forma casi imperceptible su ciudad. Lo que al principio parece un síntoma aislado se convierte en un viaje interior donde la protagonista intenta descifrar si lo que quiebra es el suelo bajo sus pies o el mundo emocional que ha construido alrededor de su madre, una mujer absorbida por su trabajo y por la presión de mantener a flote un hogar que se resquebraja sin hacer ruido. MIn 37: ALPHA (2 estrellas) "Alpha", dirigida por Julia Draconeau, es un drama inquieto y áspero que utiliza la desaparición de un adolescente en un barrio periférico de Marsella para diseccionar el modo en que una comunidad entera vive atrapada entre el miedo, la lealtad y un silencio heredado. La historia sigue a Lina, una trabajadora social que regresa al distrito donde creció para investigar el paradero del chico, y descubre que las mismas reglas no escritas que marcaban su juventud siguen gobernando cada esquina: Min 42: SUEÑOS EN OSLO (3,5 estrellas) “Drømmer†de Dag Johan Haugerud se adentra en la complejidad del deseo adolescente y la memoria intergeneracional con una elegancia poco habitual: la joven Johanne (Ella Øverbye) se enamora de su profesora de francés, Johanna (Selome Emnetu), y ese enamoramiento desencadena ondas que alcanzan a su madre y su abuela, ambas atrapadas en sus propios sueños y renuncias. Haugerud entrega una película que combina el coming-of-age con el retrato social y familiar, pero lo hace sin estridencias: la cámara se mantiene cercana, hay silencios que pesan y la escritura visual convierte los pasillos de un instituto, las bufandas de lana, los cuadernos con anotaciones íntimas, en metáforas de la tensión entre lo que uno quiere y lo que se espera. Min 44: LA PELÍCULA DE TU VIDA, CON ENRIQUE MUÑOZ El cineasta toledano Enrique Muñoz, autor del corto "Alicia" y del reciente documental "Viven", se ha consolidado como una de las voces más personales surgidas desde la escena independiente de Castilla-La Mancha, combinando una mirada muy íntima con un fuerte arraigo territorial. Formado en París y con una trayectoria marcada por proyectos levantados casi a pulmón, Muñoz ha construido un estilo que mezcla realismo emocional, riesgo formal y una sensibilidad especial para retratar a jóvenes creadores y comunidades locales, algo que alcanza plena expresión en Viven, su mosaico sobre el pulso musical de Toledo. Invitado a la sección "La película de tu vida" del programa Estamos de Cine, el director desveló que su título de referencia es "Hook", la fábula de Spielberg que marcó su infancia y que, como él mismo reconoce, sigue alimentando su imaginario y su manera de entender el relato cinematográfico. Min 48: BSO "HOOK" Con Ángel Luque rendimos tributo y ponemos la guinda musical a la elección de la semana con una banda sonora para el recuerdo. La banda sonora de "Hook" (1991) es uno de los trabajos más exuberantes y emotivos de John Williams, una partitura que mezcla aventura, nostalgia y un lirismo casi operístico para acompañar el viaje de Peter Banning hacia la recuperación de su identidad como Peter Pan.
Benjamin und Thomas sind frisch aus dem Kino und haben den Film Running Man geguckt. Ihre Eindrücke als wahre Filmexperten geben sie euch natürlich nur zu gerne, auch wenn Niemand danach gefragt hat. Viel Spaß dabei!
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/274 http://relay.fm/rd/274 The Floor for People 274 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa After some Follow-Up on phone dimming and naked swimming, John discusses a video game with some unusual—and possibly unintentional—social mechanics. After some Follow-Up on phone dimming and naked swimming, John discusses a video game with some unusual—and possibly unintentional—social mechanics. clean 5148 Subtitle: Everybody starts out with the same quarter.After some Follow-Up on phone dimming and naked swimming, John discusses a video game with some unusual—and possibly unintentional—social mechanics. Links and Show Notes: After some Follow-Up on phone dimming and naked swimming, John discusses a video game with some unusual—and possibly unintentional—social mechanics. In this month's member bonus segment, your hosts discuss the first two episodes of Prur1bus (Apple TV, 2025). You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and help support our program. (Recorded on Tuesday, November 11, 2025) Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Get 20% off annual membership until the end of 2025! iPulse - Iconfactory iPulse in the Apple App Store Naked swimming in gym class mentioned in the pilot episode of 21 Jump St. in 1987Written by Patrick Hasburgh, who was born in 1950. Technology Connections - YouTube Nissan Figaro - Wikipedia Marathon (2025-ish) - Wikipedia ARC Raiders ARC Raiders trailer - YouTube ARC Raiders - Wikipedia Nexon, owner of Embark Studios, makers of ARC Raiders - Wikipedia Pluribus (aka Plur1bus, aka Plurbius) - Wikipedia Rhea Seehorn - Wikipedia John's post about a review of Top Gun - Hypercritical Pluribus's log line“The most miserable person on Earth must save the world from happiness.” Edgar Wright: How to Do Visual Comedy - Every Frame a Painting on YouTube I Think About My Painting Goblin in The Sims a Lot - Becca Schuh in The Cut
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Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/274 http://relay.fm/rd/274 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa After some Follow-Up on phone dimming and naked swimming, John discusses a video game with some unusual—and possibly unintentional—social mechanics. After some Follow-Up on phone dimming and naked swimming, John discusses a video game with some unusual—and possibly unintentional—social mechanics. clean 5148 Subtitle: Everybody starts out with the same quarter.After some Follow-Up on phone dimming and naked swimming, John discusses a video game with some unusual—and possibly unintentional—social mechanics. Links and Show Notes: After some Follow-Up on phone dimming and naked swimming, John discusses a video game with some unusual—and possibly unintentional—social mechanics. In this month's member bonus segment, your hosts discuss the first two episodes of Prur1bus (Apple TV, 2025). You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and help support our program. (Recorded on Tuesday, November 11, 2025) Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Get 20% off annual membership until the end of 2025! iPulse - Iconfactory iPulse in the Apple App Store Naked swimming in gym class mentioned in the pilot episode of 21 Jump St. in 1987Written by Patrick Hasburgh, who was born in 1950. Technology Connections - YouTube Nissan Figaro - Wikipedia Marathon (2025-ish) - Wikipedia ARC Raiders ARC Raiders trailer - YouTube ARC Raiders - Wikipedia Nexon, owner of Embark Studios, makers of ARC Raiders - Wikipedia Pluribus (aka Plur1bus, aka Plurbius) - Wikipedia Rhea Seehorn - Wikipedia John's post about a review of Top Gun - Hypercritical Pluribus's log line“The most miserable person on Earth must save the world from happiness.” Edgar Wright: How to Do Visual Comedy - Every Frame a Painting on YouTube I Think About My Painting Goblin in The Sims a Lot - Becca Schuh in The Cut
In this episode of Pop Culture Pastor, Dave and Cody sprint headfirst into Edgar Wright's new adaptation of The Running Man, asking the big question: is this the movie that officially crowns Glen Powell as the next great everyman action star?The guys start with a wild but oddly wholesome news item: Timothée Chalamet calling Adam Sandler “one of the best actors of all time” during their “Sandler x Chalamet” event. That launches a fun conversation about Sandler's career arc — from “guy who just makes vacation movies with his buddies” to secretly one of the most versatile actors working, thanks to turns in Punch-Drunk Love and Uncut Gems. There's also a quick detour into DC's Lanterns delay, James Gunn's DCU, and why everything around Warner Bros. feels just a little… wobbly.Then it's full-on Running Man review mode:how this version leans back into Stephen King's original dystopian nightmarewhy Glen Powell feels like the spiritual heir to Bruce Willishow Colman Domingo and Josh Brolin absolutely cook in limited screen timewhy the Hunters are a huge missed opportunity, and how Alan Ritchson could've fixed the whole problem with one menacing glareplus a Deeper Themes segment on media, virtue signaling, and why the real villain might be the human heart, not just “rich bad guys in offices.”In The Lobby, listeners ask about the many faces of Cody (Contrarian Cody, Capitalist Cody, Chaotic Cody, and more), dream podcast guests (Scorsese, Paul Walter Hauser, Weird Al, Harrison Ford), and whether a live-action Legend of Zelda movie can truly be the Lord of the Rings of video game adaptations.Oh, and yes—there's talk of Christmas playlists, Die Hard–inspired Christmas shirts, and why Michael Cera is somehow the loser of the movie simply because there wasn't enough of him.
Edgar Wright's 2025 Richard Bachman sci-fi action adaptation, THE RUNNING MAN, is our bonus feature presentation this week! We discuss Edgar Wright's body of work, if Glen Powell has the "it factor", Michael Cera, the film's third act collapse, and much more! We also discuss some of the big current movie news happening around the movie world. Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!
Dipping into the next flavour, if you will, of the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy, we have Hot Fuzz. Still direct by Edgar Wright, still starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, only this time in blue. Is the comedy, action, thriller good enough to stand on its own merits? Let's find out, right here on Zero … Continue reading Episode 399: Hot Fuzz (2007) →
This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt check out the latest from Edgar Wright with ‘The Running Man', a dystopian film that dares to ask "What would you for $1 billion new bucks?" Also Matt had some technical difficulties with his microphone but it gets better after the intro! 00:00-20:05: Intro/The Running Man20:06-29:30: Rank ‘Em: Edgar Wright's Films 29:31-31:39: Wrap-UpTheme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey
We couldn't be happier to be back for another episode of On the Reel discussing “Wicked: For Good!” Join me and a friend of the podcast Jack Mayer to dissect all things good and bad about the new Jon M. Chu musical starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. We also discuss the new, third film in the “Now You See Me” franchise, and Edgar Wright's new adaptation of “The Running Man.” Tune in!!Timestamps:01:59 - Now You See Me, Now You Don't (SPOILERS)14:12 - The Running Man (SPOILERS)25:25 - Wicked: For Good (SPOILERS)58:15 - Wrap-UpFollow the podcast!Instagram: @otrwithandrewTwitter: @theotrandrewpodLetterboxd: @andymike1209Follow Jack!Letterboxd: @jmay658
Send us a textWhat happens when we force our co-hosts to argue the exact opposite of what they believe about Shaun of the Dead? Sparks. We flip the table, press every hot button—humor that lands vs humor that dates, heart that sings vs tone that whiplashes—and let the best case win.We start with the big question: is Edgar Wright's kinetic style a stroke of comic engineering or noise that undercuts fear? From the record-throwing bit to the Queen-backed bar fight, we pull apart pacing, sound cues, and visual jokes to see whether the film earns its cult status through craft or coasts on nostalgia. Then we get into the heart of it: Shaun's stagnation, his strained ties with Liz, the stepdad reckoning, and that gut-punch with his mum. Does the movie really blend grief with laughs, or does it swerve away right when emotion matters most?Survival strategy takes center stage as we audit the Winchester plan like preppers. Limited exits, loud jukebox, paper-thin food options—smart fallback or chaos magnet? We weigh leadership under pressure, group dynamics, and the fine line between bravado and a bad call. Finally, a lightning round forces fast judgments on the best scene, Shaun's dumbest move, whether Ed is loyal or dead weight, and if we'd personally make it out alive against shambly, slow-moving zombies.If you love horror-comedy, Edgar Wright, zombie survival analysis, or just sharp debate with punchy humor, this one's loaded with takeaways: how to judge tone balance, what makes a joke structure timeless, and why “good enough” plans crumble in a siege. Listen, then tell us where you land—masterpiece or lucky timing? Tap follow, leave a five-star rating, and share this episode with a friend who swears the Winchester was a good idea. Your vote might settle the debate—or start a new one.
It's the last Stephen King adaptation of the year this week when Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) & Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk THE RUNNING MAN. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: 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 (Glen Powell) 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. Directed by: Edgar Wright Written by: Michael Bacall, Edgar Wright, based on the novel by Stephen King Starring: Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Emilia Jones, Michael Cera, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson with Colman Domingo and Josh Brolin @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Letterboxd.com/TheWatchandTalk Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk www.TheWatchAndTalk.com TheWatchAndTalk@gmail.com Support the show! www.Patreon.com/TheWatchAndTalk
In this episode, Andrew and Shane dive deep into the contrasting versions of 'The Running Man,' discussing the 1987 classic and the new Edgar Wright adaptation. The conversation shifts to Glenn Powell's career, his role in 'Chad Powers,' and where he stands as a movie star. They end on a TV update as they give final grades on the latest seasons of 'Slow Horses' and 'The Lowdown' before Shane gives us his initial impressions on the new Vince Gilligan show 'Pluribus' on Apple TV.
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*
This week the guys reviews Edgar Wright' The Running Man, Pluribus and IT: Welcome To Derry. Plus all the weeks trailers and movie and TV news. e-mail us at tatmpodcast@gmail.com talkingmovies3 x and Bluesky
You should run to see The Running Man, because after you hear my review you wont be walking. Plus the Game Award Nominees have been revealed, and no Arc Raiders wasn't nominated by GOTY. Also Nick gives his purely honest thoughts about Black Ops 7. Nintendo pulls back the curtain on it's live action The Legend of Zelda, Squid Game US is happening sooner than expected, and Disney+ is bringing generative AI to the platform. That and more on this weeks episode.
James Cameron-Wilson likes #1 Now You See Me: Now You Don't as much as the first in the trilogy. Jesse Eisenberg and Woody Harrelson are joined by younger actors as magicians mounting a heist. He particularly cares for the details and the allusions. #2 is Edgar Wright's take on The Running Man with Glen Powell. But despite the big budget, the main character is unsympathetic, the plot makes little sense and the product placement is appallingly blatant. As a fan of French horror, he likes #27 Alpha from Julia Ducournau. It deserves two viewings before the pieces will fall into place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Geoff, Gavin and Andrew talk about Doomsday Heist Replay, pretzels, Koko's Bavarian, Top 5 tens, food stamina, courses, every food is different, bites, food court, alien ship, CPAP, dreams, being impressive, Hypercolor, heist, emotion shirt, boner shorts, Fred Flinstone, irrational fear, eyes, Neversoft, color change eyes, least used teeth, shark teeth and butthead gums, wisdom teeth, skill tree, 2026 guys, tattoos, passing out, end of the year round ups, Edgar Wright, and 50 states acting. Sponsored by ZocDoc. Go to Zocdoc.com/regulation and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. #sponsored Support us directly at https://www.patreon.com/TheRegulationPod Stay up to date, get exclusive supplemental content, and connect with other Regulation Listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The shakeup in Hollywood continues on The Kristian Harloff Show as we dive into the biggest studio story of the week: Warner Bros. Discovery bids are due, and we're breaking down how Paramount, Netflix, and Comcast stack up as the battle for control heats up. Plus, we cover a wide range of stories today, from early "Wicked: For Good" reviews to Edgar Wright's approach to Sydney Sweeney's Barbarella and the latest Avengers: Doomsday rumor involving Reed Richards and Doctor Doom. Stories Today: – Warner Bros. Discovery Bids Are Due This Week. How Do Paramount, Netflix, Comcast Stack Up? – "Wicked: For Good" Reviews Don't Defy Gravity – THE RUNNING MAN Director Edgar Wright Reveals How He's Approaching Sydney Sweeney's BARBARELLA Movie – AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY Rumor Points To Reed Richards Having "A Lot Of Interactions" With Doctor Doom Join Kristian Harloff for reactions, breakdowns, and what these moves could mean for the future of movies, streaming, and the entire entertainment landscape. If you're into industry news, Marvel speculation, studio shakeups, or just love keeping up with the chaos, this episode has you covered. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and join the conversation in the comments! SPONSORS: NUTRAFOL: See thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding in just 3-6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to https://www.Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code KRISTIAN. CASH APP: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/76rlxe00 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. RIDGE: Take advantage of Ridge's Biggest Sale of the Year and GET UP TO 47% Off by going to https://www.Ridge.com/KRISTIAN #Ridgepod PRIZEPICKS: Visit https://app.prizepicks.com/sign-up?in... and use code KRISTIAN and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!
On this week's show, Julia, Dana, Steve are off to the dystopian races with Edgar Wright's adaptation of The Running Man. Based on a novel by Stephen King and starring movie-star-to-be Glenn Powell, the film is chockfull of adrenaline and stylish wit but does it overcome its own authoritarian bleakness? They discuss with Slate's own Sam Adams. Next, they take a look at the oft-forgotten presidency and assassination of James A. Garfield in the Netflix limited series Death By Lightning, starring Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, and a whole lot of period accurate beards. Finally, they look to the heavens with the loftily ambitious, operatic, and polyglottal new album LUX by Rosalía. In an exclusive bonus episode for Slate Plus subscribers, they continue their recap series and get into the twists and turns of the fourth episode of Pluribus. If you've got a cultural question or topic you'd like our hosts to tackle, now is your chance because we're preparing for our annual call-in show! Call and leave us a message with your cultural query at: 347-201-2397 Endorsements Dana: The 17th century nun and poet (a very Rosalía-like divine feminine) Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz and particularly the poem "The Ripcord of Love" as translated by Ada Límon. Steve: Joyce Carol Oates's iconic, lacerating subtweet for the ages—illustrated beautifully on Literary Hub—as well as the prolific author's essay about the novel We Have Always Lived In the Castle in The New York Review of Books. (Steve welcomes listener recommendations for their favorite Oates's novel.) Julia: The Alpine Men's Snow Boot from Xero, for when the Los Angeles Almanac predicts rain. Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com. Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you've got a cultural question or topic you'd like our hosts to tackle, now is your chance because we're preparing for our annual call-in show! Call and leave us a message with your cultural query at: 347-201-2397 On this week's show, Julia, Dana, Steve are off to the dystopian races with Edgar Wright's adaptation of The Running Man. Based on a novel by Stephen King and starring movie-star-to-be Glenn Powell, the film is chockfull of adrenaline and stylish wit but does it overcome its own authoritarian bleakness? They discuss with Slate's own Sam Adams. Next, they take a look at the oft-forgotten presidency and assassination of James A. Garfield in the Netflix limited series Death By Lightning, starring Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, and a whole lot of period accurate beards. Finally, they look to the heavens with the loftily ambitious, operatic, and polyglottal new album LUX by Rosalía. In an exclusive bonus episode for Slate Plus subscribers, they continue their recap series and get into the twists and turns of the fourth episode of Pluribus. Endorsements Dana: The 17th century nun and poet (a very Rosalía-like divine feminine) Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz and particularly the poem "The Ripcord of Love" as translated by Ada Límon. Steve: Joyce Carol Oates's iconic, lacerating subtweet for the ages—illustrated beautifully on Literary Hub—as well as the prolific author's essay about the novel We Have Always Lived In the Castle in The New York Review of Books. (Steve welcomes listener recommendations for their favorite Oates's novel.) Julia: The Alpine Men's Snow Boot from Xero, for when the Los Angeles Almanac predicts rain. Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com. Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's episode, Sonny, Peter, and Alyssa discuss “The Anti-Cosmetic Surgery Essay Every Woman Should Read” and what it says about our own movie-centered discourse. Then they review The Running Man, Edgar Wright's new adaptation of Stephen King's story of a world gone mad. Make sure to swing by this-here website on Thursday for our bonus episode on whether movie stars can save movie theaters. And if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to share it with a friend!
Based upon the 1982 Stephen King sci-fi novel of the same name, this dystopian action thriller takes place in a not-too-distant-future where just a few select corporations run everything and one of them controls most of the entertainment, including THE most popular show on TV, "The Running Man." Our beleaguered hero Ben Richards (Glenn Powell) enlists for this high-stakes reality show which involves him...you guessed it....on the run from various "hunters" who are seeking out him with plans to kill him, anywhere in the country. Directed by acclaimed genre filmmaker Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Baby Driver, Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World), this is NOT a remake of the 1987 cult classic of the same name starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. (Though that film was a loose adaptation of the same novel) And it features LOTS and LOTS of running, go figure! :) Also among the stacked cast are Josh Brolin, Jayme Lawson, Colman Domingo, Michael Cera, and Lee Pace. Host: Geoff GershonEdited By Ella GershonProducer: Marlene Gershon Send us a textSupport the showhttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/
This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is on a deadly hunt with room for requiem. Professor Mike Dillon joins Aaron and Abe to discuss The Running Man from director Edgar Wright. Hear what this group has to say about this more faithful adaptation of the Stephen King novel, now starring Glen Powell. Plus, there's plenty of time for other movie chatter, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (6:03), the main review (28:30), Games (1:28:00), and Out Now Feedback (1:40:07). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu? Read Aaron's review for The Running Man Next Week: Wicked: For Good
Edgar Wright returns to theaters this week, and so do we! We're reviewing his big blockbuster update of THE RUNNING MAN before it loses all of its premium screens because no one is seeing it. Whyyyy? You can scrub directly to the review at 21:57 to hear our spoilery thoughts. But if you do, you'll miss us chatting about Heinz 57 and laughing like idiots about old AOL screen names. Good times. Oh, and speaking of idiots, Matt met William Shatner. It didn't go well. To hear all about his William Shatner experience, scrub ahead to 1:26:17. It's like My Dinner with Andre, only way lamer. My Evening with Bill. Anywho. Good to have you all back for "the podcaaaAAAAst." We're back on TikTok, follow us HERE. Wanna be on the show? Call us and leave a voicemail at (707) 948-6707. Visit our Linktree for more ways you can connect with us and connect with our show! Like & Subscribe to us on YouTube. Also be sure to visit the official Matt and Mark Movie Show Merch Zone on Teepublic. You can get your very own A.S.S.B.O.T. themed gear, like shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more! Use this link to shop the goods and help support our pod. Support our show through Blubrry: https://blubrry.com/services/professional-podcast-hosting/?code=GetRecd
Guest Blake Trevino returns to Beer and a Movie for a two-lager, two-Edgar Wright film kind of episode. First up is The Running Man (2025), a fresh new take that still carries some of Wright's kinetic fingerprints—though two of us liked it and one of us walked away a little underwhelmed. Then the trio dives into Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, the purest expression of Wright's comic-book pop energy, where smash-cuts become punchlines and the emotional core shines through all the visual fireworks. To keep the conversation crisp, we crack open a Sierra Nevada Premium Pils and Tupps Beer Ease Side Lager, two clean, classic lagers that pair perfectly with Wright's ability to make even the most chaotic scenes feel smooth, deliberate, and unmistakably his.
Our pop culture has become insipid. What is the difference between Tom Cruise and Glen Powell? Tom Cruise has darkness within him. Watching him is thrilling because you can see him struggling to contain it. Glen Powell looks at every moment like he's about to turn to the camera, wink, and try to sell you a protein powder so you can get as ripped as him. Jessa and Nico discuss the problems of Running Man (which are problems about a lack of real darkness), why Edgar Wright can never be Paul Verhoeven, and why our dark times deserve dark artists. Shownotes and references: http://theculturewedeserve.substack.com
Train With Duane! https://www.trainerize.me/profile/hubfitness1/Duane.Lee/This week on Geek Off The Street, we are covering The Running Man remake! We get into all things like the action sequences and the cinematography but we also talk about whether or not the film had a good story and character development! All that and so much more on this week's exciting episode of the GOTS Official Podcast!Podcast Timecodes![3:10] What are we drinking this week?[5:50] Pre-Show Rating[11:30] Hot Takes[18:50] Fan Mail[24:00] Positives[41:15] Negatives[1:04:05] Post-Show Rating[1:14:30] What Are We Into This Week?Check Out These Books!When The Frog and the Snake Meet: A Killing Love! by J. Leroy Tucker!Wilbur Mckesson's Retribution!Greg Sorber's Mechhaven!Pax Machina Audio Book!Join Us In The Discussion!Email: thegeeksoffthestreet@gmail.comInstagram: @thegotspodSubscribe on Youtube! Like Our Facebook!Twitter: @thegotspodTrent Personal: @trentctuckerMusic: @erictucker__Stuff We Mentioned!Chikara Ramen!Trent Tucker Vlogs!People We Mentioned! Tree of Dreams Music@chikara_ramen@badicalradness@lights.camera.rant@thenerdlounge2.0@gregerationx@author_wilbur_m@mcpodcast@z_daughter_of_light@mindmattermystery
Edgar Wright, Noah Baumbach, & Guillermo del Toro - three big directors all with 2025 releases. We've got full reviews of Wright's THE RUNNING MAN and Baumbach's JAY KELLY followed by a recommendation and mini-review of sorts of del Toro's FRANKENSTEIN. Recommendation - Frankenstein (2025)
Jahan and Drew briefly discuss Valve's newly announced Steam Box before going into a review of Edgar Wright's adaptation of 'The Running Man.' Fresh Movies: Hamnet; Eternity; Predator: Badlands; Die My Love Fresh TV: The Chair Company; Nobody Wants This, I Love LA; Squid Game: The Challenge Fresh Games: Find us on Bluesky: @dmunhausen.bsky.social and @jahananon.bsky.social
David, Devindra, and Jeff descend into the darkness with Die My Love, go vertical with Roofman, and look towards the sky with Cloud. Then they sprint to the finish line with Edgar Wright's take on The Running Man. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Thanks to our SPONSORS: STORYWORTH: Go to StoryWorth.com/filmcast and save $10 or more during their holiday sale. MOOD: Get 20% off your first order at Mood.com with promo code FILMCAST. Weekly Plugs David - davechentravels.com Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Valve's new Steam hardware Jeff - Jeff's Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:17:02) David - Roofman, Being Eddie Devindra - Cloud, Orwell: 2+2=5, Death by Lightning Jeff - Die My Love, The Baltimorons Featured Review (~01:05:11) The Running Man SPOILERS (~01:30:06) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. Check out Jeff Cannata's podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Credits: Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you'd like to advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
Welcome back ragers to the best movie review podcast on the planet. The rage rolls on from the Film Rage Studio. This week the Film Rage Crew see Edgar Wright's vision of The Running Man. Then Jesse Eisenberg does magic. Then Oz Perkins does what Oz Perkins do. And finally on Rage or Dare Jim was forced to watch the 1993 film that had some early appearances from Jack Black and Seth Green and that films name is Airborne. Good luck with that Jim. Introduction-0:00 Murman Predicts-1:43 In Cinema The Running Man (2025)-4:25 Now You See Me Now You Don't (2025)-19:14 Keeper (2025)-28:18 Murman Minute-38:20 Open Rage Jim's open rage-Gift Card Blues-44:48 Bryce's open rage-This and That-48:57 The Lists Michael Cera no longer Undoubted-51:32 Edgar Wright nonsense discussion-52:09 Rage or Dare Airborne (1993)-55:05 Bryce and Jim accept a dare-1:05:28 Outro-1:15:29 Thanks Ragers for listening to our film review podcast. Rage On! https://www.filmrageyyc.com/ https://filmrage.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/filmrageyyc https://nerdyphotographer.com/social/ https://www.leonardconlinphotos.com/
This week, the boys review the latest Edgar Wright film/Stephen King adaptation: The Running Man.
Episode 180 of The Bulletproof Podcast is all about Edgar Wright's newly released The Running Man starring Glen Powell! Join Chris the Brain and Ryan Campbell as they compare and contrast the 2025 version of The Running Man with the 1987 original. What did they like about the movie? What didn't they like? What would they have done differently? Who did CTB feel was the movie's MVP? All these questions are answered and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of 'Need Some Introduction,' Victor and Darren discuss various Stephen King adaptations, focusing on the new film 'The Running Man,' directed by Edgar Wright and starring Glen Powell. They compare the new film to the original 1980s Schwarzenegger version and to Stephen King's book. They also touch upon King's upcoming series adaptations, including 'Dark Tower,' and provide thoughts on 'Welcome to Derry' and its connection to the 'It' universe. Additionally, they critique 'The Running Man' adaptation's box office performance, Edgar Wright's filmography, and preview 'Train Dreams' while contemplating revisiting HBO's 'Watchmen' series. The conversation wraps up with a brief discussion about the disappointing Welcome to Derry episode. mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 00:17 Current Show Discussions: Welcome to Dairy and Pluribus 00:23 Stephen King Adaptations and Mike Flanagan's Works 03:57 The Running Man: Book vs. Movie 08:20 Edgar Wright's Directorial Style and Film Analysis 14:00 Glen Powell's Performance and Career 24:40 The Running Man's Ending and Final Thoughts 32:13 Critiquing the Ending 33:31 Lengthy Sequences and Pacing Issues 36:05 Box Office Performance and Star Power 41:24 Edgar Wright's Filmography 56:47 Welcome to Derry Episode 4
The Running Man (2025) on The Atomic Cinema Experiment. This is a sci fi movie podcast. The Running Man remake is directed by Edgar Wright and stars Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Josh Brolin patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv all links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy Email: mftvquestions@gmail.com Audio version: https://the-ace-atomic-cinema-experime.pinecast.com
The Running Man is a 2025 dystopian action thriller film produced and directed by Edgar Wright and written by Wright and Michael Bacall. It is the second adaptation of the 1982 novel by Stephen King, following the 1987 film. The cast includes Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson, Sean Hayes, Colman Domingo, and Josh Brolin.The Running Man premiered at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, London, on 5 November 2025. It was released in the UK on 12 November, and was released in the US on 14 November, by Paramount Pictures. The film received mixed reviews, though many critics considered it to be an improvement over the original.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59
On this episode of Project Big Screen, we review two movies: ‘THE RUNNING MAN' and ‘NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON'T'. Did Glen Powell take the next step in his movie star evolution? Stick around after the review for our interview with filmmaker Edgar Wright as we discuss his latest film. Also, is the ‘NOW YOU SEE ME' franchise one of the 10 dumbest movie franchises of all time? Find out where we rank it at the end of the episode! We also dive into some of the bigger news stories of the week including some massive animated trailers and some movement in the Star Trek world. Make sure to like and subscribe! Timecodes: Intro - (0:00) The Running Man Review - (2:15) The Running Man SPOILERS - (8:49) Now You 3 Me Review - (22:01) Now You 3 Me SPOILERS - (32:49) Ad - (47:41) Super Mario Galaxy Trailer - (48:47) Toy Story 4 Teaser - (50:25) Devil Wears Prada 2 Teaser - (54:51) The Housemaid Trailer - (55:30) Gore Verbinski Returns - (58:07) Fallout S2 Trailer - (59:10) Star Trek Reboot - (1:00:35) Brainiac Casting Rumors - (1:05:41) Physical Media Corner - (1:06:51) No Other Choice Reaction - (1:07:36) Jay Kelly Reaction - (1:08:34) Sentimental Value Reaction - (1:09:04) Harry Potter Audiobooks - (1:10:47) Death By Lightning Reaction - (1:14:24) Nuremberg Reaction - (1:15:29) Play Date Reaction - (1:16:26) Joy To The World Reaction - (1:16:44) Soul on Fire Reaction - (1:17:09) Pluribus Reactions - (1:18:22) Interview With Edgar Wright - (1:21:06) The 10 Worst Movie Franchises - (1:54:03) Follow us on Social Media: barstool.link/pbs X | Twitter | Letterboxd: @ProjBigScreen IG | Tik Tok: @ProjectBigScreen Our Personal Letterboxds: Jeff: @JeffDLowe Gooch: @Bobby_Gooch Kenjac: @Kenjac Klemmer: @ChrisKlemmer Kirk: @KirkMinihaneYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/lightscamerabarstool
The only thing Edgar Wright does as well as directing movies is talking about them. Thankfully he's got a new movie out (THE RUNNING MAN) AND he's back on Happy Sad Confused (for the 5th time!) to chat about everything from his favorite Brian De Palma shots to making peace with Kevin Feige. UPCOMING EVENTS Brendan Fraser 11/18 in NYC -- Tickets here Walker Scobell 12/19 in NYC -- Tickets here Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we review the highly anticipated dystopian action thriller The Running Man, directed by Edgar Wright and starring Glen Powell, Colman Domingo, and Josh Brolin. We discuss how Wright is re-envisioning the action movie landscape and debate whether Glen Powell is truly the next big movie star Hollywood is trying to make him out to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joe, Claira, and Sydney discuss Edgar Wright's The Running Man! Also, Joe has a conversation with writer and director, J.T. Mollner!Joe, Claira, and Sydney discuss Guillermo del Toro's latest film, Frankenstein! ----------------------------------------------------------------Check out the team on social media!JoeLetterboxd TikTok InstagramClairaLetterboxdSydneyLetterboxdYoutubeIG TikTokIntro music created by Taylor Hollingsworth, check him out on Instagram!Instagram--------------------------------------------------------------------------------House of Cinema officially has merch! Check it out over on: houseofcinemapod.com/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out the Patreon and become a Roomie! Exclusive episodes, access to the private Discord, and a lot more!www.patreon.com/HouseofCinema
On the 491st episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Maya Cinemas in Las Vegas with Steven Hughes, Anthony Elias and Carolyn Luckett to talk about The Running Man! This new take on the classic story is directed by Edgar Wright, stars Glen Powell and is a blast. Puzzle pieces include Idiocracy, The Truman Show, Die Hard and Hard Boiled.As always, SPOILER ALERT for The Running Man and the movies we discuss!Written by Edgar Wright and Michael BacallDirected by Edgar WrightStarring Glen Powell, Lee Pace, Josh Brolin, Colman DomingoParamountAnthony Giovanni Elias is an actor and martial artist.Check out his action reel at https://vimeo.com/893008724And follow him on Instagram @welcometothenewageCarolyn Noel Luckett is a comedian and producer.Follow Carolyn on Instagram @carolyn767 and on Tiktok @crabbylionladySteven Hughes is a film fan and listener of the Piecing It TogetherPodcast.Follow him on Instagram @stevenhug27My latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena. Find it on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere else you can find music.You can also find more about all of my music on my website https://www.bydavidrosen.comMy latest music video is “Shaking" which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzm8s4nuqlAThe song at the end of the episode is "Runnin'" from The Pup Pups! get your pet included on the bonus song for the new album by getting to https://thepuppups.bandcamp.com TODAY!Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenYou can also support the show by checking out our Dashery store to buy shirts and more featuring Piecing It Together logos, movie designs, and artwork for my various music...
Check out our review of ‘The Running Man' (2025), directed by Edgar Wright. We'll also review the second and third episodes of Vince Gilligan's ‘Pluribus' on Apple TV. Beforehand, we'll discuss the week's top entertainment news, including trailers for ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' and ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die'; Brainiac will be the villain in ‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow'; the ‘Dungeons and Dragons' directing duo is making a ‘Star Trek' movie; and more! Enjoy!TIMECODES… Intro (0:00)The Toms: Entertainment News (1:41)*SPOILERS* ‘Pluribus' Episodes 2-3 (27:35)‘The Running Man' Review (54:50)*SPOILERS* for ‘The Running Man' (1:11:05)What Are Ya Doin'? (1:22:48)SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS...Email: tomppodcast@gmail.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU2jjOm3gwTu2TVDzH_CJlwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/That-One-Movie-Podcast-535231563653560/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOMPPodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/tomppodcastINTRO MUSIC... "Constellation" by Brian Hanegan
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.
Watch out, Picard — Tom Hardy is coming for you! This week on Trekcast, we're diving into Star Trek: Nemesis for a full review. Does this 2002 Next Generation film still hold up after all these years? We'll break down what works, what doesn't, and how it fits into Star Trek history. Plus, Paramount is getting serious about the future of Star Trek, bringing in top-tier creative talent. We'll discuss what this could mean for the franchise and what fans should expect. Some rare Star Trek props and collectibles recently hit the auction block — and the final prices might surprise you. And for a little fun, we're playing the ultimate “what if?” scenario: What if Edgar Wright directed the Star Trek franchise? We explore how his style, humor, and kinetic energy could reshape the final frontier. All that and more on Trekcast — the galaxy's most unpredictable Star Trek podcast. Engage!News:New Star Trek Movie in the Workshttps://variety.com/2025/film/news/new-star-trek-movie-dungeons-and-dragons-jonathan-goldstein-john-francis-daley-1236582221/Edgar Wright Star Trek?https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/only-man-save-star-trek-182335224.htmlClassic TV auction pulls in millionshttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/classic-tv-auction-pulls-3-161606378.htmlStar Trek: Nemesis is a 2002 American science fiction film directed by Stuart Baird. It is the tenth film in the Star Trek franchise, and the fourth and final film to star the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation. It was written by John Logan from a story developed by Logan, Brent Spiner, and producer Rick Berman. In the film, the crew of the Starship Enterprise deal with the threat posed by a clone of Captain Jean-Luc Picard named Shinzon, who has taken control of the Romulan Star Empire in a coup d'état.Trekcast: The Galaxy's Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy's most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We're a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more. But Trekcast isn't just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you'll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom. Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001Check out our merch store at Trekcast.comHelp support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.
The Running Man is a new dystopian thriller starring Glen Powell as a man so desperate for money to care for his family that he volunteers to run for his life. As a contestant on a TV game show, he must survive for 30 days while being hunted by a group of highly skilled assassins and by his fellow citizens. Based on a Stephen King novel, director Edgar Wright brings in an all-star cast including Lee Pace, Colman Domingo, William H. Macy and Michael Cera.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopcultureLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Sean and Amanda are joined by Van Lathan to cover two new releases that they collectively had mixed feelings about. Before diving in, though, they theorize about why the fall movie slate has been such a huge disappointment both commercially and critically and what it represents for the industry at large going forward (0:34). Then, they break down Edgar Wright's new action film, ‘The Running Man,' starring Glen Powell, which they found deeply messy but also full of impressively staged action scenes (28:01). Next, they unpack the new magician legacy sequel ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don't,' starring Jesse Eisenberg and Dave Franco. They explain their personal relationship with the original films and why Rosamund Pike was born to play an evil diamond heiress villain, and they hypothesize about what its potential box office chances are (59:23). Finally, Edgar Wright joins Sean to discuss the evolving landscape of studio filmmaking, how he constructs an elaborate action set piece, and the amazing story about how Powell was cast for the lead part (1:15:55). Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guests: Edgar Wright and Van Lathan Producer: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices