Podcast appearances and mentions of Edgar Wright

What happens when a story still believes in morality—but no longer believes in objective moral truth?In The Running Man (2025), Ben Richards is motivated by his love for his family, and that love is genuinely good. But the story gradually makes family the highest good, replacing objective moral order with relational loyalty. The question becomes not “What is right?” but “Who do you protect?”Zena Dell Lowe examines what this reveals about a larger shift in modern Hollywood storytelling: corruption becomes inevitable, justice becomes impossible, and heroes learn to navigate broken systems rather than overcome them.This isn't simply a critique of The Running Man. It's a look at the worldview underneath the story—and what happens when a good thing becomes an ultimate thing.Is there something worth choosing above that?Watch this episode on YouTubeFree Resources for Writers:Seven Deadly Plot Points FREE TRAINING VIDEO Free Video Tutorial for ScreenwritingSign up for The Storyteller's Digest, my exclusive bi-monthly newsletter for writers and storytellers. Each edition delivers an insightful article or practical writing tip straight from me, designed to help you master your craft and tell compelling stories.The Storyteller's Mission Podcast is now on YouTube.  Subscribe to our channel and never miss a new episode or announcement.

Lemar's birthday month celebration continues on We Drink & We Watch Things, and for his second pick of August, we are turning up the volume and diving headfirst into Edgar Wright's hyper-kinetic 2010 comic book masterpiece: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Lemar requested this one specifically for its unmatched visual energy, rapid-fire humor, and absolute classic of a soundtrack.To match the high-score, 8-bit arcade chaos on screen, we are mixing up Lemar's custom cocktail called "Sex Bobomb" - a sweet and sour whiskey drink, served with a candied orange peel and cherry garnish - packing enough of a kick to knock out seven evil exes in a row.This week, we breakdown Edgar Wright's unique direction and how he seamlessly translates video game logic, comic book panel transitions, and arcade visual effects onto the big screen. Lemar celebrates Michael Cera's awkward, bass-playing protagonist, Mary Elizabeth Winstead's iconic Ramona Flowers, and Mackenzie leans into the endless parade of scene-stealing supporting roles - from Chris Evans' hilarious turn as movie star Lucas Lee to Kieran Culkin's perfection as Wallace Wells and Brie Larson's legendary vocals as Envy Adams. We also debate the sheer musical genius of Sex Bob-Omb, break down our favorite fight sequences, and discuss why this film is Lemar's ultimate holy grail of comic book adaptations.If you know all the words to "Threshold," or if you just want to hear Lemar geek out over one of the most visually inventive movies ever made, turn your amp up to eleven for this one. We are blending our deep appreciation for Edgar Wright's craft with our usual casual banter, keeping the birthday hype rolling strong for Lemar's special month.This episode VIDEO is live on YouTube AND Spotify!Follow us on Instagram to get ep sneak peaks and find out what's coming up. DM us what you want to hear about next!Interested in what we're watching off the pod? Check out Mackenzie or Lemar's Letterboxd!

This week on Bad Dads Film Review, we complete our accidental trilogy of “third things.” After covering Close Encounters of the Third Kind on the midweek show, we turn to Army of Darkness, Sam Raimi's third Evil Dead film, and use that as an excuse to dig into the noble, messy and often suspicious art of the threequel.There is no formal intro this week — time has apparently been attacked by Deadites — so we open with a catch-up on what everyone has been watching. Reegs has been busy with Backrooms, Obsession, Disclosure Day and Apple TV's Cape Fear, which gets a recommendation so long as you know going in that it is extremely ridiculous. Sidey has finally finished The Pit, finding the second season weaker than the first but still worth the time, and has also watched Backrooms and started The Mandalorian. Dan has finished series five of Slow Horses, which he continues to push as an absolute treat, and has also seen The Odyssey at the cinema, where three hours apparently went by surprisingly quickly.That leads us into the usual wandering preamble: 4DX screenings with shaking seats, water and wind; panoramic side-screen cinema formats; the Sphere in Vegas; Sidey somehow still not having made it to IMAX; Spider-Man: Brand New Day and big cinema opening weekends; Tom Holland and Jon Bernthal on Hot Ones; and the general horror of people getting overconfident with hot sauce before reality arrives in liquid form.The Top 5 this week is third films in a franchise, which gives us one of those lists where genuinely great films sit shoulder to shoulder with absolute nonsense. Dan opens strongly with The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, a film that swept the Oscars so hard it practically brought its own broom. Sidey goes for Toy Story 3, remembering Lotso, Spanish Buzz, the daycare escape, the furnace sequence and the emotional finality of Andy giving up his toys. Reegs makes a spirited defence of The Matrix Revolutions, arguing that its uneasy truce ending and refusal to give everyone a simple victory has aged better than its reputation suggests.From there, we move through Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, with Sean Connery, River Phoenix and the Holy Grail; The Bourne Ultimatum, which Sidey remembers as peak Jason Bourne closure and kinetic shaky-cam action; Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, praised by Reegs for Rocket's unexpectedly emotional backstory; The Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult, because Frank Drebin remains Frank Drebin; and Die Hard with a Vengeance, which gives Sidey an excuse to talk about Zeus, Simon Says, Jeremy Irons and New York puzzle chaos.There are plenty of other third-film detours too, including RoboCop 3, Austin Powers in Goldmember, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, Alien 3, John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum, Back to the Future Part III, Halloween III: Season of the Witch, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, the Cornetto trilogy, Avengers: Infinity War, Blade: Trinity, Karate Kid Part III and Ocean's 13. Sidey bends the rules by choosing the third episode of Twin Peaks, “Zen, or the Skill to Catch a Killer,” while Dan lands on Before Midnight, the third film in Richard Linklater's Before trilogy.Eventually, we arrive in 1300 AD for Army of Darkness itself. Dan has not seen it, but has correctly gathered that this is not really the same kind of horror film as The Evil Dead. Reegs, who has seen it many times, explains the tonal journey of the series: the first film as bleak, grimy horror; Evil Dead II as a genuine horror-comedy masterpiece; and Army of Darkness as the point where Ash becomes the full cartoon version of himself — part action hero, part idiot, part Bruce Campbell chin-delivery system.We talk about Sam Raimi's direction, Bill Pope's cinematography before The Matrix, Danny Elfman's contribution to the score, and the way Raimi's visual energy clearly echoes forward into later filmmakers such as Edgar Wright. The plot is gloriously simple and gloriously stupid: Ash is dragged through time after Evil Dead II, lands in the middle of a medieval conflict between Lord Arthur and Henry the Red, gets thrown into a pit, fights Deadites, reclaims his chainsaw hand, introduces everyone to the boomstick, and immediately becomes insufferable once the locals start treating him as their prophesied saviour.The film then sends Ash off to retrieve the Necronomicon, with one very clear instruction: say the words “Klaatu barada nikto” before taking the book. Naturally, Ash being Ash, he half-remembers, fudges it and unleashes the titular army of darkness. Along the way we get the windmill sequence, tiny mirror Ashes, Three Stooges slapstick, bad Ash splitting out of good Ash, Sheila falling for exactly the worst man available, and a castle siege finale full of skeletons, homemade weapons, a modified car and Ray Harryhausen-style chaos.We also get into the two endings: the darker UK/director's cut version, where Ash takes too many drops and wakes up in a ruined future, and the more crowd-pleasing US S-Mart ending, where he returns to work, tells the story and gets one last heroic Deadite showdown. Reegs prefers the bleaker ending because it feels funnier and more in keeping with Ash's ability to mess up almost everything.The verdict is affectionate, even if slightly qualified. Reegs still thinks Evil Dead II is the one to watch if you only watch one Evil Dead film, and he does not think Army of Darkness is great in quite the same way. But it is funny, quotable, inventive and packed with cult moments: the boomstick, S-Mart, “primitive screwheads,” bad magic words, skeleton armies and Bruce Campbell at maximum Ash. Sidey thinks Dan would probably enjoy it, describing it as something like The Princess Bride with Ray Harryhausen effects and comedy horror nonsense thrown in.So the final recommendation is simple: if you only watch one, Reegs says watch Evil Dead II. If you ask Sidey, just watch them all.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

Welcome to Your Movie Rocks, an Alternate Ending podcast hosted by Mandy Albert. For every episode, Mandy will watch a movie assigned by her guest host, followed by a lively discussion. There's only one rule: no matter what the movie does to her, Mandy is only allowed to love it. August marks the 16th anniversary of the release of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, which isn't actually the reason that Gavin - appearing for the third time on Your Movie Rocks! - selected it. Rather, it's because he wanted to give Mandy a movie she was undoubtedly going to love for the third time in a row, following Agora and Lawrence of Arabia. Something like that, anyway. Together, Mandy and Gavin discuss the turbulent career of director Edgar Wright, the evolving careers of the jam-packed cast of the film, and the narrative logic of video games, as well as finding out if Mandy shares Gavin's enthusiasm for this generational nerd touchstone.

We're back for a brand-new season of Shoot the Hostage, and Dan has officially established a theme that Sarah finds entirely hypocritical: “Size Doesn't Matter.” To kick things off, we're looking at a cinema entry where scale is quite literally the only thing that matters, Ant-Man (2015). This episode marks our first full-length dive into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, specifically during the era before the quality dropped off a cliff. We spend a fair amount of time sifting through the wreckage of Edgar Wright's Ant-Man, debating whether his standalone vision would have been superior to the more by the numbers heist-lite movie we ended up with. We also attempt to make sense of the shrinking technology, though we eventually conclude that the quantum realm is mostly just the place Marvel writers smash two words together to make it sound real.   What to expect from this episode: A breakdown of why Dan's “Size Doesn't Matter” theme is fundamentally ironic given the film choices. The reason why Thomas the Tank Engine was legally required to keep smiling while crushing a police car. A mourning period for the Edgar Wright Ant-Man we'll never get to see. Misplaced optimism over the possibility of quantum immortality eventually propelling us into the reality where Edgar Wright did direct Ant-Man. The scientific realisation that “Quantum” is just a prefix Marvel uses to make magic sound like physics. Appreciation for the innate charisma of Paul Rudd. Recognition for a suit well-tailored. The reason why Michael Douglas's wig in Endgame was for more distracting than any de-aging effects. This season has eight episodes, concluding September 21st Would you like to see the full lineup for season 16? The only place you can see it is on Patreon but you don't need to be a paying member. Sign up for a free membership and get access to the lineup. If you're a fan of the show and want more content, check out our £3.00 a month tier on Patreon where we release our end of season wrap shows and 2 reviews of brand new movies every month. Plus you'll get access to our back catalogue from 2023 onwards. Enjoy the show but can't support us financially? We get it. You could submit a review on the podcast player you're reading this on right now. Or if you listen on Spotify and you haven't given us a five-star rating yet, what are ye waiting for? It's easy. If you've done some or all of that and still want to do more, we would love it if you tell a friend about the show.   Or come find us on social media: Instagram | TikTok | Threads | YouTube

In today's ep, we're joined by the marvellous comedian, Alex Franklin, who not only proves herself to be a real brick with her help in solving a crime against alcohol, but also provides an incredible story of an ex-housemate who must have a nose longer than Pinocchio, even if he IS best mates with Edgar Wright!We'll see you on Friday, when we're joined in the studio by Candace Bryan. The DWSC London Residency is BACK at The Pleasance.You can see Hannah and Taylor, plus their special guests in September, October AND November.Full info and tickets HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Välkommen till AVK: Marvelhyllan, en podcast om MCU-filmerna med Alexander Wahlgren och Eric Braafnäs.I det tolfte avsnittet i miniserien om MCU-filmerna pratar Alex och Eric om Ant-Man.Eric är trött, Alex ger Eric hemläxa och T.I Harris har trubbel med lagen.Det pratas även om perspektiven, taggighet, det första smakprovet, den stora överraskningen med Phase 2, filmer som rör på sig, Boardwalk Empire, Scott Pilgrim, familjer, negativ inställning, fotbolls-vm, Hamilton, Edgar Wright, grundarna till The Avengers, minimalistiska posters, Mulaneys födelsedagsbanderoll, Corey Stolls skurkighet, Anthony Mackies överspel, att lämna över facklan, inspiration från serietidningarnas visuella språk, sammanfattningen av phase 2, postern med din vita auran, Luis berättelser, Adam McKay, Peyton Reeds Fantastic Four-projekt, Paul Rudds charm och mysighet, anti-hype och det platoniska idealet av en superhjälte-origin-story i ett modernt MCU-universum.Vilken film har Alex sett flest gånger? Vem är Gale? Var är Ant-Man?Detta och mycket, mycket mer i veckans avsnitt av AVK: Marvelhyllan.Följ oss gärna på Instagram, Twitter och Facebook.Patreon.com/avkfilmhyllanInstagram.com/audiovideoklubbenFacebook.com/audiovideoklubbenTwitter.com/audiovideoklubb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 300 of Tom Clark's 6M Podcast is the Hot Fuzz commentary. Tom celebrates this major milestone alongside Big Tasty, Jay, and Joe with a full movie watch-along. Watch the film with the guys as they react in real time to the unforgettable moments that made the movie a modern comedy classic. From Nicholas Angel's arrival in Sandford to the NWA conspiracy, the hilarious one-liners, explosive action, and over-the-top finale, the crew shares laughs, behind-the-scenes trivia, production facts, and commentary throughout the film. Is this the best film in the Cornetto Trilogy, and what's next for Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, and Edgar Wright? Grab your copy of Hot Fuzz, press play when we do, and let's go! Boink Studios podcasts are created by humans. All hosts featured on our shows are human, and all podcast artwork, logos, and creative direction are created by humans. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boinkstudios Appreciate the content? Support the channel: https://buymeacoffee.com/tomclark Visit us at: https://boinkstudios.com Follow the 6M Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/6mpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/6mpodcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/boinkstudios.bsky.social Listen to Boink Studios' Podcasts: Tom Clark's Main Event: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tom-clarks-main-event/id910362334 Bare Mode: A Podcast Review of The Bear: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/bare-mode-a-podcast-review-of-the-bear/id1828513020 Two Nations Under Ted: A Ted Lasso Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-nations-under-ted-a-ted-lasso-podcast/id16938703   © Boink Studios 2026

What happens when film directors reject Hollywood realism and start treating the movie screen like a hand-drawn comic book page?In this special One Shot episode, Laramy is joined by his co-host and wife, Bethany, to break down the concept of Panel-to-Frame Grammar. We aren't talking about movie reviews or standard comic adaptations—we are diving deep into the visual pacing, structural continuity, and framing tricks that original films steal straight from the world of sequential art.Join us as we discuss:Wes Anderson and the rigid, symmetrical "flat page" design of masterpieces like The Fantastic Mr. Fox.Edgar Wright's hyper-kinetic editing rhythm in Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, and how it paved his way to Scott Pilgrim and Ant-Man.How The Wachowskis literally had to pitch The Matrix to studio executives as a 600-page comic book storyboard to get it made.Kevin Smith's View Askewniverse (Clerks, Mallrats) and how he mapped the DNA of comic book continuity onto live-action indie cinema.Do you prefer a movie that looks like a comic book page, or one that breathes like a comic book universe? Hit us up on our socials and let us know!Don't forget to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and we will see you on the other side of the page!

On this episode of the podcast Phillip is joined once again by movie lover and host of Reels of Cinema podcast, Frank Mandosa. This is a first watch for Frank and they had a great conversation about the movie. Phillip starts by reading the general information about the movie with some pieces of trivia sprinkled throughout. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then Phillip and Frank discuss Edgar Wright's 2004 zombie comedy, Shaun of the Dead. It's a great conversation. Phillip then asks if they noticed anything in this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. They then individually rate the movie. Then they answer whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Sid and Nancy (1986). Then Frank gives some recommendations of his own; Wet Paper Bag (2026), The Dummy Detective (2025), and ZombieCON Vol. 1 (2024). Phillip then mentions a British TV Mini Series from (2008) that involves zombies. Phillip then promotes next week's show when he will be joined once again by author and film lover Fred Schaefer to discuss 1965's Adios Gringo. Thanks for listening.

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We're wrapping up Directorial Debut Month with one of the most beloved horror comedies ever made—Edgar Wright's Shaun of the Dead.A brilliant blend of laugh-out-loud comedy, genuine heart, and zombie mayhem, Shaun of the Dead announced Edgar Wright as one of the most exciting new filmmakers of his generation. Teaming up with Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, Wright created a film packed with razor-sharp editing, visual storytelling, clever callbacks, and endless rewatchability.We dive into what makes Shaun of the Dead such a groundbreaking debut, how it reinvented the zombie genre while paying tribute to the classics, and why it remains one of the greatest horror comedies ever made. We also look back at Edgar Wright's signature style and how this first feature laid the foundation for films like Hot Fuzz, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, and Baby Driver.As we close out Directorial Debut Month, we're celebrating the first films that launched incredible careers—and Shaun of the Dead is a fitting reminder that sometimes a filmmaker's very first feature can already feel like a modern classic.Grab a pint, avoid the zombies, and don't forget... you've got red on you.#WatchTowerFilmPodcast #DirectorialDebutMonth #ShaunOfTheDead #EdgarWright #SimonPegg #NickFrost #HorrorComedy #ZombieMovies #FilmPodcast #CinephileTalk

Well, Alex stretched the B2B gimmick pretty thin for this episode - no, Kurt Fuller did not star in an adult film early in his career - but the important thing is we got THE RUNNING MAN in Contrarians Canon. The better version too (not that Edgar Wright's take offered much competition.) So why did Arnie's failed to connect with the world the way his other 1987 movie, Predator, did? We have theories. Listen to them in this Real Talk segment!TIMELINE00:01:26 The One With The Boat00:01:59 Real Talk00:52:22 The Future & Patreon Stuff- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It's everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that's emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel.- THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn't just a show about wrestling: it's a brand, a lifestyle. And they're very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we'd like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemoniospe on Instagram or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO. Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he's written on his own website. He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL. Ask him about it!Up next, our Bedroom to Box Office event gets very European and very pretentious, as we hit one of the most explicit movies every covered on the show, the French drama ROMANCE! In the meantime, let us know what you thought of the 1987 version of The Running Man: Is Arnie the better, funnier, buffer protagonist when compared to Glen Powell? Does Maria Conchita Alonso get more to do here than in Predator 2? Can you ever watch Family Feud the same way again? E-mail us at wearethecontrarians@gmail.com or share your thoughts with us on Threads or BlueSky!

The countdown closes out Phase Two with the unlikeliest success in the run. Adam makes the case that Ant-Man works for the same reason the best MCU films always do, it follows Stan Lee's old rule and emphasizes the human, grounding a shrinking-suit heist in a father trying to do right by his daughter. Along the way: the eight-year Edgar Wright saga and the Peyton Reed handoff, the Quantum Realm and Sokovia Accords groundwork that paid off all the way through Endgame, and why Quantumania forgot everything this movie understood. A definitive Phase Two ranking and a full 5 out of 5. Next week: Civil War.

It's time to take a run at the second bite at the apple for The Running Man! This time Edgar Wright takes his shot with a *very* book-accurate version of Stephen King's vision. Definitely different than the Arnold 1987 flick, but how does it work for us? Find out! Also we break down our top 5 reboots based on books, that got it better then 2nd time around. So grab your grenades, don't forget your fluffy kid socks, and drop your tapes in by midnight... it's time for The Running Man 2025 on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and What We've Been Watching 00:36:20 Top 5 Remakes Based on Books 01:02:45 Running Man Discussion Starts 01:24:49 Movie Begins 01:43:33 Killian Makes an Offer 01:53:58 The Show Begins 02:12:25 Ben Finds a Safe House 02:28:07 Ben Meets Elton 02:51:50 Ben a Hunter? 03:03:41 Ben Threatens to Crash Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby  Alexis Helman Barrett Young Bart German Brett Bowen Daryl Ewry Doug Robertson Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Josh Evans Joshua Loy Katherine Boulware Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michal Kaczmarek Michael Puckett Nick Nagher Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Ewry Tim TJ Walker Attack of the Killer Podcast

JLB unwraps all the themes in Edgar Wright's underrated giallo thriller 'Last Night in Soho' and why it's the movie everyone needs to see at least once. Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTokFollow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kristian Harloff breaks down the biggest movie and TV stories of the day, led by new test screening reactions for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Early audience feedback has reportedly surfaced online, including one major concern that has Marvel fans talking. Kristian dives into what these reactions could mean for Tom Holland's next Spider-Man adventure and where the MCU is headed after Avengers: Doomsday. Plus, Jon Favreau shares fascinating behind-the-scenes details from The Mandalorian and Grogu commentary track, including creative input from J.J. Abrams and Edgar Wright. The show also covers Luca Guadagnino's surprising comments about Top Gun: Maverick, Jason Momoa's departure from the Helldivers movie adaptation, and a new live-action Jem & The Holograms series moving forward. Topics include: Spider-Man: Brand New Day test screening reactions Tom Holland's future as Spider-Man MCU updates and Marvel speculation Jon Favreau's Mandalorian and Grogu commentary revelations J.J. Abrams and Edgar Wright involvement discussion Luca Guadagnino's criticism of Top Gun: Maverick Jason Momoa exits Helldivers adaptation Jem & The Holograms live-action series announced #SpiderMan #SpiderManBrandNewDay #Marvel #MCU #TomHolland #StarWars #TheMandalorian #JonFavreau #JasonMomoa #Helldivers #TopGunMaverick #KristianHarloffShow SPONSORS: KA'CHAVA: Go to https://kachava.com and use code KRISTIAN for 15% off your first order. CASHAPP: 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. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit https://www.cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.

If being an overachiever is wrong then we don't want to be right.In this episode, we discuss the 2007 movie, Hot Fuzz. Directed by Edgar Wright. Starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Timothy Dalton, Jim Broadbent, and Olivia Coleman. It is available on Amazon Prime.You can request movies by emailing us at specrapular@gmail.comGo follow our Youtube channel where ALL of our episodes are posted: ⁠⁠Specrapular⁠ ⁠(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ppqS8Japy4yT4cVfcGEKw)The next movie we are going to discuss is, Ghostbusters, from 1984. Directed by Ivan Reitman. Starring Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Sigourney Weaver, Rick Moranis, and Annie Potts. It is available on Netflix.Intro music by: LuisFind more music from Luis at: instagram.com/breatheinstereoSeason 10 Episode 4

In this unedited New and Indie Spotlight episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire chat with author Benjamin Card about being good enough, how everything is The Village, his Edgar Wright influences and that his newest book comes out on 66(2)6. Get Two Saviors today!

A movie that will turn you on by the people in it and by the food being made. We're not judging.In this episode, we discuss the 2013 movie, Chef. Directed by John Favreau. Starring John Favreau, Sofia Vergara, John Leguizamo, Bobby Cannavalle, Emjay Anthony, Dustin Hoffman, and Scarlett Johansson. It is available on Sling TV and Netflix.You can request movies by emailing us at specrapular@gmail.comGo follow our Youtube channel where ALL of our episodes are posted: ⁠⁠Specrapular⁠ ⁠(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ppqS8Japy4yT4cVfcGEKw)The next movie we are going to discuss is, Hot Fuzz, from 2007. Directed by Edgar Wright. Starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Timothy Dalton, Jim Broadbent, and Olivia Coleman. It is available on Amazon Prime.Intro music by: LuisFind more music from Luis at: instagram.com/breatheinstereoSeason 10 Episode 3

Derek Kirk Kim, Eisner and Harvey-winning comics creator, joins Dave from London to discuss Royals, his Koren-American new noir thriller. Derek shares the joy of writing a comic for another artist.Kim shares how a decade directing and storyboarding in animation saved him during a dark period, and how losing both parents brought him back to comics with The Last Mermaid.The two discuss cold-messaging artist Jacob Perez on Instagram, Edgar Wright's influence, the Beatles' White Album vs. Sgt. Pepper's, the future of The Last Mermaid, and why Korean rice cakes make great weapons.Follow Derek on Instagram to keep up with his comics - https://www.instagram.com/derekkirkkim/?hl=enhttps://www.derekkirkkim.com/Directeditionpodcast.comJoin The Patreon

Talking Pictures is back with ardent movie fan and beloved filmmaker Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead and The Running Man). He talks with host Ben Mankiewicz about living in Quentin Tarantino's guesthouse, action movie montages, and being mesmerized by Sidney Poitier at the TCM Classic Film Festival. To Ben's surprise, Wright christens Ben's home studio with a perfect classic film moniker. Films mentioned: Raiders of the Lost Ark Shaun of the Dead Baby Driver The Running Man Hot Fuzz The World's End Star Wars: Episode IV: Close Encounters of the Third Kind Star Trek: The Motion Picture Watership Down The Lord of The Rings (1978 animated film) Popeye Evil Dead and Evil Dead II El Mariachi Reservoir Dogs Bad Taste Rumble In The Bronx Something About Mary Silence of the Lambs In the Heat of the Night Raising Arizona Goodfellas Pink Panther films Hellraiser The Wages of Fear Sorcerer Lawrence of Arabia E.T. Umberto D. This Is Spinal Tap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grab headphones, press play, listen to this cheeky little episode, grab a pint and wait for all this to blow over.This week on Fright Mic podcast, join your zombified hosts, Sam and Liz as they gush about zombies (don't say the zed word), apocalypse hangovers, and the most perfectly timed Queen song/zombie attack in Edgar Wright's SHAUN OF THE DEAD.Want more screams and laughs? Join our Fright Club at http://patreon.com/frightmicpodcast and get access to tons more episodes, discussions, rankings, watch parties and more!Fright Mic is an independent horror podcast. We would love to have you join our Fright Fam by following us on all our socials!PATREONMERCHFacebookFRIGHT CLUBInstagramBlueskyTwitterTiktokDiscordSupport the show

What are we reviewing this week? Oh, only one of the best comedy films ever made! Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is a movie about a pretty not great guy starring Michael Cera. He's infatuated with Ramona Flowers, a manic pixie dream girl played by Mary Elizabeth Winstead. To date her, he has to defeat all of her exes in a bunch of extravagant action sequences. Written and directed by Edgar Wright, this movie is filled with nerdy references, great music, and an incredible cast of huge names.Join our Patreon for our bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/oldiebutagoodiepodFollow the show!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oldiebutagoodiepod/Facebook: https://fb.me/oldiebutagoodiepodPodcast Platforms: https://linktr.ee/oldiebutagoodiepodGot feedback? Send us an email at oldiebutagoodiepod@gmail.comFollow the hosts!Sandro Falce - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandrofalce/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/sandrofalce- Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/SandroFalce/- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/SandroFeltChair- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sandrofalceZach Adams - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zach4dams/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZackoCaveWizard- Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/zach4dams- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/zackocavewizardWatch our editor, Starkie, on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/sstarkieeOldie But A Goodie's theme tune is written and produced by Josh Cake. Check out his work here: https://www.joshcake.com/Check out other shows from our network 'That's Not Canon'! https://thatsnotcanon.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season three of Talking Pictures is back, with a brand new lineup of guests celebrating the movies they love, this time on video. Host Ben Mankiewicz invites some of the most iconic figures in Hollywood for an intimate conversation at his home studio. Guests like Sally Field, Edgar Wright, and Susan Sarandon open up about the moments that made them, the movies that informed them, and share behind-the-scenes stories that haven't been told. Of course, every episode ends with the Super 8, where they reveal the movies that make them laugh, cry, and that they can't forget. From TCM and HBO Max, this is Season 3 of Talking Pictures: A Movie Memories Podcast, hosted by Ben Mankiewicz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight on GeekNights, we review The Running Man (2025) directed by Edgar Wright. This completes our full tour of the Runnings Man, as we previously reviewed the original Running Man novel from 1982 and the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger Running Man. There are no more men to run. Also look at the difference in mood between the 1987 ending credits and the 2025 ending credits. The latter seem like they're saying something, but I can't quite put my finger on it...In the news, The American World Cup transit situation is a disaster, and the new Steam Controller sold out once already.Related LinksForum ThreadThe Running Man (2025)Discord ChatThe Running Man (2025)Bluesky PostThe Running Man (2025)Things of the DayRym - Geddan (Get Down) - Goblin ModeScott - Cursor Camp

In Episode 453, Madden and Kolsky react to another missed show countdown before diving right into: The long-awaited and pretty weird Restaurant Wars episode of Top Chef: Carolinas (1:15) and the outlook for the remainder of the season… Netflix’s new series This Is A Gardening Show (24:05), which is DEFINITELY a gardening show, but also a Zach Galifianakis show, and rather delightful if you’re into that sort of thing… The new Sandler Family comedy Roommates (29:00) and how it’s a pretty good version of a particular type of Netflix fodder… Glen Powell’s The Running Man (35:15) and how it’s a little more self-serious than our hosts would hope, particularly from director Edgar Wright… A few sports thoughts (46:20) as the NBA rolls along through the first round of playoff action… Homework for next week (56:30), including: the next episode of Top Chef, the new HBO show Half Man from the creator of Baby Reindeer, the new Apple TV+ show Widow’s Bay, Netflix’s new Man on Fire series, and much more playoff basketball…

Episode four of our Stephen King mini-season and also a Patreon request! Edgar Wright's reboot of The Running Man fell completely flat at the box office last year, despite the name of Stephen King and the involvement of Glenn Powell. Why did it fail so badly? Is it destined for cult classic status? Guest Daniel Ake returns to the podcast to help figure it out.___Please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wwibofficialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whywasntitbetterLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/wwibpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wwib_officialX: https://x.com/WWIBpodcastSubscribe! Rate! Review! Tell a friend!

Filmmaker Edgar Wright is known for Shaun of the Dead and Scott Pilgrim vs the World. But his most commercially successful film is never mentioned when his name comes up.This week, we jump behind the wheel and review the film Baby Driver from 2017. The best car chase film ever? Send us Fan MailTwitter @dockingbay77podFacebook @dockingbay77podcastdockingbay77podcast@gmail.compatreon.com/dockingbay77podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@DockingBay77podcast

Continuing our series on films from last year adapted from the work of Stephen King, we lace up our sneakers for Edgar Wright's THE RUNNING MAN. Originally brought to life in the 80s starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Edgar Wright's refreshed adaptation puts Glen Powell at the center of a nationwide game show manhunt. Wright's film is far more faithful narratively to King's novel, although the tone is far more energetic and lighter on its feet than King's bleak source material.Reed is joined this week by Gorey Gamer Matt Murray and Maven of Discord Jocee Worley to unpack what works and doesn't about this latest adaptation, as well as exploring the eerie ways it predicted social and cultural trends that have become saturated in our current landscape.Also featuring a Patron-only Whatcha Playin' segment, we hope you enjoy our jaunt through The Running Man!Patron Only Segment: Whatcha Playin'3:21 - THE RUNNING MANSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We feast on garlic bread and talk "Scott Pilgrim vs the World." We talk about Edgar Wright, the Murderers' Row of a cast and is Scott the villain of his own movie. Throw in our Top Five Cinematic Exes and how this movie has had legs since it's opening weekend in 2010.

It's time to begin our two-part episode examination of The Running Man from 1987's version to last year's with Edgar Wright. We head all the way back into Arnold Schwarzenegger's peak stardom and unpack this classic 1980s action-fest. Does it hold up? Is it super cheesy? Both? We'll find out! Also each host makes up his own Stalker if we were on the show! So keep an eye out for those satellites, remember your one-liners, and don't touch that dial... it's time for The Running Man 1987 on The Movie Defenders podcast! Click here to listen and connect anywhere: https://linktr.ee/moviedefenders 00:00:00 Intro and What We've Been Watching 00:27:23 The Hosts Make Their Stalkers 00:57:32 The Running Man Discussion Starts 01:28:55 The Real Story 01:40:01 Meet the Resistance 01:56:20 An Offer Ben Can't Refuse 02:13:11 Figuring Out the Satelites 02:24:00 Killian Offers a Deal 02:27:38 The Resistance Rescues Ben and Amber 02:35:01 Ben Gets Revenge Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters! Alex Kirkby  Alexis Helman Barrett Young Bart German Brett Bowen Daryl Ewry Doug Robertson Ena Haynes Eric Blattberg Jason Chastain Josh Evans Joshua Loy Katherine Boulware Kevin Athey Mark Nattress Mark Martin Megan Bush Michal Kaczmarek Michael Puckett Nick Nagher Randal Silver Sean Masters Stephanie Ewry Tim TJ Walker Attack of the Killer Podcast

During World War II, Hitler recognized the power that Hollywood held as a tool for propaganda. So much so that he sent Nazi agents to L.A. to infiltrate the studios. In his new book, Hollywood vs. Nazis: How the Movie Studios Took on Nazis Infiltrating Los Angeles, author Michael Benson, tells the story of how one entertainment lawyer spearheaded the defense against Hitler’s pro-Nazi propaganda in Hollywood. Today on FilmWeek, Larry Mantle speaks with Benson about his book and this interesting intersection in movie history. “The American Cinematheque Podcast” releases weekly on Thursdays in both video and audio formats, on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. The first two episodes are out now featuring filmmakers Edgar Wright and Mary Bronstein.

In this episode of the Stephen King podcast, Lou is joined by co-hosts Jesse and Karen to discuss Edgar Wright's 2025 adaptation of The Running Man, the second film version after the 1987 Schwarzenegger movie. They outline the near-future premise of an authoritarian media network running a lethal televised manhunt and share reactions to the film's tone as a “popcorn thriller” with on-the-nose social commentary. The group highlights cast standouts (including Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, Michael Cera, and Lee Pace), discusses themes like violence as entertainment, AI/deepfakes and propaganda, and critiques the movie's weak, videogame-like hit squad villains and altered ending versus the book. They finish by ranking The Running Man among 2025 King adaptations, placing it below The Life of Chuck and The Long Walk, and often behind Welcome to Derry. 00:00 Welcome Back and Big Question 01:24 Plot Setup and Dystopian World 02:44 First Impressions and Tone 04:30 Cast Highlights and Cameos 11:12 Adaptation Tone Versus Book 13:08 Opening Act and Ben Richards 17:31 Early Chase and Media Spectacle 22:40 Desensitization and Reality TV 27:25 Why Anyone Joins the Game 33:33 Deepfakes and Rigged Narrative 39:50 Villains and Hit Squad Critique 40:53 Hit Squad Problem 42:33 Popcorn vs Satire 43:41 NPC Villains Critique 45:43 Fixing Lee Pace Arc 46:52 Book Ending Debate 48:42 Hopeful Ending Defense 54:56 Adaptation Expectations 57:49 Ratings and Rewatch 59:07 Ranking King 2025 01:04:40 The Monkey Rant 01:06:36 Wrap Up and Plugs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of that time I went on an Easter Egg Hunt as a toddler in 1984 and had no luck, I'm giving everyone this Easter egg of an episode a day early. Hope you and yours have a safe, happy, healthy, and lovely weekend full of good movies and great memories.This week, I'm honored to bring back one of my oldest Film Twitter buddies, the great Brian Saur, who I've known and collaborated with on various projects for over sixteen years, from the blog Rupert Pupkin Speaks to DVD Netflix to pods. Gifting us with an inventive trio of forgotten film noir titles he discovered on his incredible Pure Cinema and Just the Discs podcasts, in this entertaining discussion, we cover THE POWER OF THE WHISTLER (1945), ROAD HOUSE (1948), and SHAKEDOWN (1950), and other unsung B-movie goodies you'll treasure as a cinephile.Bio: Brian Saur is the co-host of the Pure Cinema Podcast, a long-running film podcast he hosts alongside Elric Kane. As the official podcast of the New Beverly Cinema, the show has spent the past nine years exploring cult and classic films, with a particular emphasis on uncovering hidden, off-the-beaten-path gems. Over the years, it has featured high-profile guests such as Quentin Tarantino, Sean Baker, Rian Johnson, Edgar Wright, Patton Oswalt, Larry Karaszewski, and Dan Waters. At its core, the podcast aims to recreate the experience of walking into a video store and getting personalized movie recommendations from the knowledgeable staff behind the counter. ‍ Listen to Pure Cinema anywhere you get podcasts.Originally Posted on Patreon (4/4/26) here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/154778751Shop Watch With Jen logo Merchandise in Logo Designer Kate Gabrielle's Threadless ShopDonate to the Pod via Ko-fi & PayPalTheme Music: Solo Acoustic Guitar by Jason Shaw, Free Music Archive

The American Cinematheque, L.A.’s nonprofit film and culture organization, is best known for their curated screenings of cult classic films, filmmaker retrospectives, and festivals like Bleak Week and Beyond Fest. Now, through a new podcast, they are putting actors and filmmakers’ film taste to the test. Every week, artistic director Grant Moninger sits down with a director, actor, or screenwriter and asks them to put together their “perfect” film festival line-up, reflecting on the movies that made an impact on their lives. This week on FilmWeek, Grant Moninger joins Larry to talk about the podcast, his work as AC artistic director, and what programming American Cinematheque has coming up. “The American Cinematheque Podcast” releases weekly on Thursdays in both video and audio formats, on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. The first two episodes are out now featuring filmmakers Edgar Wright and Mary Bronstein.

Braga, King, and Ski talk The Running Man, Edgar Wright's remake starring Glen Powell. A man goes on a game show to the death to earn money for his wife and sick kid but ends up sparking some good old fashioned class warfare. Michael Cera of all people steals the show. Stephen King loves it. Is it any good? Listen!

Today on Too Opinionated, we're joined by rising actor and filmmaker Chad Andrews, the writer, director, and star of the dark comedy thriller The Butchers. Currently making waves on the film festival circuit, The Butchers has screened at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival, where it won Outstanding Cast, and continues its run through major events including the 2026 Pendance Film Festival and Toronto Shorts International Film Festival—before its global release on YouTube. The Butchers follows two best friends… who also happen to be psychopathic butchers selling human body parts on the black market. When they attempt to impress a powerful crime boss, they realize they've made one critical mistake—they forgot the body. What follows is a chaotic spiral of:

It's time for the greatest show on earth, it's time for The Running Man!!! Invasion of the Remake returns to the well of The Running Man (we remade it in Ep.96) to compare the classic Arnold Schwarzenegger action sci-fi film to the brand new adaptation of Stephen King's novella by Edgar Wright starring Glen Powell. This is no rerun, this is Invasion of the Remake! Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tune In Radio, PodChaser, Amazon Music, Audible, Libsyn, iHeartRadio and all the best podcast providers. Spread the love! Like, share and subscribe! You can also help out the show with a positive review and a 5-star rating over on iTunes / Apple Podcasts. We want to hear from you and your opinions will help shape the future of the show. Your ratings and reviews also help others find the show. Their "earballs" will thank you. https://invasionoftheremake.wixsite.com/podcast Follow us on BlueSky: @invasionremake.bsky.social Follow us on X/Twitter: @InvasionRemake Like and share us on Facebook, Instagram & Tik-Tok: Invasion of the Remake Email us your questions, suggestions, corrections, challenges and comments: invasionoftheremake@gmail.com Buy a cool t-shirt, hoodies, hats, and other Invasion of the Remake swag at our merchandise store!

The Driver from 1978 was written and directed by Walter Hill (Hard Times, 48 Hours, The Warriors) as a response to what he saw as coventional genre fare.  Hill was after making a film pure in intent and story without the typical Hollywood trappings.  Audiences in 1978 were not impressed but the film has since been championed by contemporary filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino and Edgar Wright as an example of adrenaline fueled style over needless substance.  The film stars Ryan O'Neal, Isabelle Adjani, Bruce Dern and Ronee Blakley. Along with this car chase classic, Dan and Vicky discuss recently seen items like Sirat, The Retreat, Solo Mio, K-Pops!, Hoppers and Netlix documentary Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model. Our socials:  hotdatepod.com FB:  Hot Date Podcast X: @HotDate726  

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are joined by filmmaker Edgar Wright. Edgar's film are synonymous with their amazing soundtracks from Shaun of the Dead, to Baby Driver, The Sparks Brothers and his recent action packed film The Running Man. This is a fascinating conversation about his music and film influences, what makes a great soundtrack, and even working with Guy on Spaced. The Running Man is available now to buy on DVD, Blu-Ray and on streaming and features some incredible extras and deleted scenes. Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @edgarwright @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode of The Interviews brings you another sensational hat-trick of goodies, as Chris Hewitt gets frank, and Frank, with The Bride! star, the wonderful Christian Bale; has an absolute hoot and a holler with Hoppers lead voices, Piper Curda and Bobby Moynihan; and celebrates the shiny disc release of Edgar Wright's The Running Man by bringing you an excerpt from our spoiler special interview with the great man. Enjoy!

Buckle up—this might be our longest episode yet, and for good reason. We're joined by my buddy Rob from UpLevelIt, with Nick back in the mix, for a massive deep dive into The Running Man: the classic 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger action classic vs. the brand-new 2025 Edgar Wright remake starring Glen Powell. We break down what makes each version tick, why the original still slaps with its over-the-top '80s energy and media satire, and how the fresh take updates the dystopian game-show concept. From there, we veer into some of our all-time favorite films across genres—because why not turn one movie chat into a full-on favorites rundown? Plus, we geek out on reloading gear with a shoutout to RCBS (precision reloading legends), and talk the wild IWI Tavor TS12 bullpup shotgun—high-capacity, innovative, and seriously fun to discuss. I t's a rambling, laughs-filled hangout that probably runs longer than it should... but hey, that's the beauty of it. Grab a drink, settle in, and join the chaos. Additional Links/Notes: UpLevleIt: https://uplevelit.com/ RCBS: https://rcbs.com/ IWI: https://iwi.us/firearms/tavor-ts12/ Where to find us: Livefire-media.com Rangehot.com Social Links: IG - @livefirem - @rangehot.com_offical X - @LiveFireM - @rangehotdotcom FB - Live Fire Media - Range Hot Live Fire Media on RSS.com Live Fire Media Show | Podcast on RSS.com

Drew Broussard (former co-host of this show, current Lit Hub Radio host, Manager at Rough Draft) stops in for a SPOILER-FILLED chat about the dichotomy that is Richard Bachman/Stephen King, and both the book and the movie of The Running Man (the Edgar Wright one).[note: we stop spoiling plot points for the book and movie at 48:55 or so]Join the Patreon and hang out in the monthly book club, listen to exclusive episodes, and get access to the SMDB virtual book stoop a couple times a year! https://patreon.com/smdbFor the drink recipe, every book and link mentioned, and more, visit: https://www.somanydamnbooks.com/episodes/episode-253music: Disaster Magichttps://soundcloud.com/disaster-magic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doug welcomes Beth Dover, Paul Rust and Edgar Wright to the show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

LinksMarty Supreme | Official Trailer (A24)Josh Safdie's new film about a ping-pong hustler, starring Timothée Chalamet.How A24 Created a Viral Marty Supreme Spectacle (Vogue)The jacket drops, the Balenciaga collab, and the marketing machine behind the film.Orlando (1992, Sally Potter)Tilda Swinton as Virginia Woolf's time-traveling, gender-shifting nobleman — this week's mini-challenge.Watch Orlando free on TubiGo watch it. It's right here.Quentin CrispPlays Queen Elizabeth I in Orlando; Merlin imprinted on that image.Tony Zhou, "Edgar Wright: How to Do Visual Comedy" (Every Frame a Painting)The video essay that made everyone realize Wright is doing something nobody else does.The Wicker Man (1973)The original folk horror — the thread connecting Hot Fuzz, Midsommar, and The Witch.Off Menu podcastFlorence Pugh's episode, in which she reveals she does not drink water.Off Menu — Lucia Keskin (Chi With a C)BAFTA-winning comedian, discussed in the member show. "The quietest guest we've ever had."Claire Foy had intestinal worms from filming The Crown (Yahoo News)The truly disgusting reason she no longer drinks caffeine.Man throws shoes at BushThey all throw their shoes.Sarrasine — Balzac (Project Gutenberg)The Balzac novella about a sculptor who falls in love with a castrato — the text Barthes famously dismantled.S/Z — Roland BarthesBarthes's semiotic disassembly of Sarrasine — Merlin's "oh fuck you, you should read Sarrasine" recommendation.Gender: An Ethnomethodological Approach — Kessler & McKenna (U of Chicago Press)The book that changed Merlin's life in a 1988 Gender Studies class: what if there weren't just two genders?Gender Trouble — Judith Butler (PDF)The definitive text — Alex's rec that Merlin bought a beautiful copy of and still hasn't read. Here's a free one.Who's Afraid of Gender? — Judith Butler (Bookshop.org)Butler's newest book — the one Alex was actually talking about. Why are we weird about gender again?"A Question and Three Answers" — Merlin MannThree perspectives on one question about being trans in America.Claude Code (Anthropic)Alex is getting into it and making $200; Merlin's teaching his to not watch Tommy read the paper.Good Time (A24)The Safdie Brothers' sweaty Robert Pattinson thriller — context for understanding what Safdie does.Uncut Gems (A24)Adam Sandler in a diamond district panic attack — the other essential Safdie before Marty Supreme.The Curse (Paramount+)Safdie and Nathan Fielder's deeply uncomfortable TV series.Ricky JayMagician, card sharp, actor, historian of the unusual — referenced during the shoe-throwing bit.Baby Driver — Opening Titles / Coffee Run (feat. "Harlem Shuffle")The scene that is its own argument. Edgar Wright syncing every footstep, every door, every beat.Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, "Bellbottoms"The song that opens Baby Driver and never lets go.Ayoade on Top — Richard Ayoade (Bookshop.org)Ayoade wrote an entire book about the Gwyneth Paltrow movie View from the Top. It's called Ayoade on Top. Of course it is.Olivia Colman is hooked on Ayoade's book premise | Graham NortonThe specific clip — Ayoade explaining View from the Top to a delighted Olivia Colman. Truly one of the great things.Can I Ask You a Question? by Jennifer Venditti (A24 Shop)Venditti's casting book — the woman who found the faces for Good Time, Uncut Gems, and Marty Supreme.Billy the Kid (2007, Jennifer Venditti) — watch free on TubiThe documentary that led to her casting work with the Safdies.Defunctland, "Journey to EPCOT Center: A Symphonic History"A feature-length orchestral documentary about EPCOT Center that has no business being this good.Defunctland, "Disney's Animatronics: A Living History"Bonus Defunctland for the curious.

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.

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

Director and seven-time guest Edgar Wright is here to talk about his upcoming action film “The Running Man.” Bean Dip returns to tell us about the unexpected perks of staying in her W hotel, as well as some of her promising new entrepreneurial ventures! Then, first-time guest Redd Velvet takes time off from operating his hobby store in Alaska to discuss his inventions, plus some odd details about his marital life. Don't forget to check out the Comedy Bang! Bang! Action Figures at shop.figurecollections.com and go to actionfigureseller.com for international purchases. If you want more great episodes of Comedy Bang! Bang! become a subscriber at comedybangbangworld.com. We have all of the past episodes from the archives, every live show, ad-free new episodes, and original shows like CBB Presents and Scott Hasn't Seen. Find more great Comedy Bang! Bang! merch at https://www.podswag.com/collections/comedy-bang-bang Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/cbb Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Get the motion-sensors on in here: it's Edgar Wright. Free ice cream, the dregs of humanity, and a fistful of fingers. Turn on your joke-delivery machine… it's time for an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.