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Movie Trivia Schmoedown
First Test Screening Reactions Out For Spiderman: Brand New Day! Should We Be SIKED Or WORRIED?!

Movie Trivia Schmoedown

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 113:19


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.

Fictional Hangover
New and Indie Spotlight: Benjamin Card - Two Saviors

Fictional Hangover

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 47:14


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!

Specrapular
Chef

Specrapular

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 66:08


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

Direct Edition
Derek Kirk Kim On Royals & The Last Mermaid - Storytelling, Comics & Loss

Direct Edition

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 102:19


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
Edgar Wright

Talking Pictures

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 59:42


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

Fright Mic
Now Playing: Shaun of the Dead

Fright Mic

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 50:39


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

One Man's Meat Podcast
Offaly Lonely - Episode 7: Shaun Of The Dead (2004)

One Man's Meat Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 98:27


One of the greatest zombie movies, comedies OR comedic horror films of all time? You bet the 2nd record that you ever bought it is!Edgar Wrights 2004 classic homage to George Romero, with a quintessentially British tilt, is packed full of quotable dialogue, laughs and gore. Folks, this is probably the most biased review of a film that I've ever recorded. And recording was aided by 2 delightful pale ales, namely "Tarot" & "Faith in Futures" by the fantastic Northern Monk.Follow the show: @onemansmeatpod on Twitter.

Oldie But A Goodie
#354: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)

Oldie But A Goodie

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026 103:12


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.

Talking Pictures
Coming Soon: Talking Pictures

Talking Pictures

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 1:03


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

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
The Running Man (2025)

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 54:31


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

The Toy Department
The Toy Department – Episode 453

The Toy Department

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 58:57


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…

Why Wasn't It Better?
The Running Man (2025) | Better Than the Original?

Why Wasn't It Better?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 81:13


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!

Docking Bay 77
"Your name's Baby? B-A-B-Y Baby?"

Docking Bay 77

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 60:49


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

Movie Chumps
Episode 221: The Running Man (both versions)

Movie Chumps

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 112:51 Transcription Available


 Two completely different films. So much so that it feels wrong calling 2025's The Running Man a remake. Luke & Corrye find a ton of ridiculousness in Arnold Schwarzenegger's version, and timely commentary and nods to modern times in Glenn Powell's. PLUS: Dune 3 tickets, a new James Bond actor, a new Aragorn, and the prequel we didn't need but are excited about thanks to Bradley Cooper.

The Fear of God
The Running Man (2025)

The Fear of God

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 102:40


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.

Mac N Cheese Movies
Scott Pilgrim vs the World and Garlic Bread

Mac N Cheese Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 60:49


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.

The Movie Defenders
Ep 221: The Running Man (1987)

The Movie Defenders

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 171:36


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

Boulder Punch Watchparty
EP 174 - ANT-MAN (2015)

Boulder Punch Watchparty

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 137:21


ANTS! ANTS! Before the MCU had taken shape, Edgar Wright started developing a film adaptation of Ant-Man. Eventually it was folded into the MCU, with a 2015 release date planted alongside impressive-looking test footage wowing the press. When the time came to start production, Wright dropped out, and alongside an underwhelming teaser a year later, many thought this would be Marvel's first definitive dud. Thankfully the final film released to mass praise and success, but how does it hold up eleven years later? Come join Brian, Alec, and Trey to find out as they wrap up Phase 2 of the MCUathon with another at-the-time gamble -- ANT-MAN!

Mac N Cheese Movies
Scott Pilgrim vs the World and Garlic Bread

Mac N Cheese Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 60:49


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.

FilmWeek
Feature: A new book tells the story behind Hitler's efforts to infiltrate Hollywood

FilmWeek

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 18:31


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.

Set Lusting Bruce: The Springsteen Podcast
Bonus Episode - The Running Man (2025) Review & Ranking: Edgar Wright's Stephen King Adaptation

Set Lusting Bruce: The Springsteen Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2026 85:52


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

Watch With Jen
Watch With Jen - S7: E4 - Forgotten Film Noir with Brian Saur

Watch With Jen

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2026 41:52


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

FilmWeek
Feature: The American Cinematheque Podcast asks filmmakers what movies have stuck with them

FilmWeek

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 20:00


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.

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JKLMedia's podcast
The Running Man (2025) Review

JKLMedia's podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 83:38


Edgar Wright's Stephen King Adaptation Ranked In this Stephen King podcast episode, Lou, Jesse, and Karen review Edgar Wright's 2025 film adaptation of The Running Man, comparing it to the 1987 movie and discussing how its lighter "popcorn thriller" tone affects the story's darker authoritarian-media satire. They praise elements of the premise—an impoverished near-future U.S. ruled by "The Network," where contestants run for 30 days for a billion-dollar prize—along with the social commentary on desensitization to violence, reality-TV spectacle, deepfakes, and manipulation. The hosts highlight cast standouts like Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, Michael Cera, and Coleman Domingo, but criticize the hit-squad villains as underdeveloped and non-threatening. They debate the changed ending versus the novel's more fatalistic conclusion, then rank 2025 King adaptations, generally placing The Running Man behind The Life of Chuck and The Long Walk. 

The Sports Brewery Podcast
TSB Goes To The Movies - The Running Man (2025)

The Sports Brewery Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 37:12


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!

My Movie DNA
47. Matt Haworth - My Movie DNA

My Movie DNA

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 137:44


In episode 47, Johnny talks to animator, writer and art director Matt Haworth. Matt is one of the key players at Auckland's Mukpuddy Animation Studios, which you may be familiar with through their animated shows Bad Jelly, Night Eyes and The Barefoot Bandits. Johnny and Matt's chat includes a discussion around the history and future of animated films, they take a deep dive into the works of John Carpenter, Guillermo del Toro, and the Wachowskis, they trade tales of horrific moviegoing experiences - some far more threatening than others - and they try and understand what went horrifically wrong with Edgar Wright's The Running Man. This conversation was recorded face to face in late-February of 2026.Thanks to James Van As who wrote and performed the brilliant podcast music (check out James' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Loco Looper⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ game) and to Willow Van As who designed the amazing artwork and provided general podcast support.You can contact My Movie DNA on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter @mymovieDNA or email mymovieDNA@gmail.com.Check out Johnny's new podcast series, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠500 Films: A Journey Through Genre Cinema⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, available wherever you get your podcasts. 

Too Opinionated
The Butchers: The Dark Comedy Thriller You Didn't See Coming | Chad Andrews | Too Opinionated

Too Opinionated

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 47:50


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:

2 Cents Critic
#251 – Last Night in Soho | Directed by Edgar Wright (with Gizmo)

2 Cents Critic

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 132:14


Tune in as Gizmo (@basedgizmo) joins in for a plunge right into Last Night in Soho, the 2021 horror film about a fashion design student who's just moved to present-day London and gets all wrapped up in what appear to be initially glamorous and increasingly terrifying visions revolving around a young woman in the Swinging Sixties. The heavy inspiration that this draws from giallo, how this portrays men and their misogyny, and wishing Jocasta could have been fleshed out beyond her bully stereotype stand out as a few of the topics for this episode.Directed by Edgar Wright, Last Night in Soho stars Thomasin McKenzie, Anya Taylor-Joy, Matt Smith, Michael Ajao, Synnøve Karlsen, Diana Rigg, Terence Stamp, Rita Tushingham, Pauline McLynn, Aimée Cassettari, Jessie Mei Li, Kassius Nelson, and Rebecca Harrod.Spoilers start at 22:55"Man Bad" Horror: A Feminist Autopsy from Infinite Snow Productions (beware full spoilers for the media featured in this video essay)Extras: Wide Angle Witness Cam - Last Night in SohoCreate your podcast today! #madeonzencastrHere's how you can learn more about Palestine and IsraelHere's how you can keep up-to-date on this genocideHere's how you can send eSIM cards to Palestinians in order to help them stay connected onlineGood Word:• Gizmo: Peeping Tom• Arthur: Dead CalmReach out at email2centscritic@yahoo.com if you want to recommend things to watch and read, share anecdotes, or just say hello!Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes or any of your preferred podcasting platforms!Follow Arthur on Twitter, Goodpods, StoryGraph, Letterboxd, and TikTok: @arthur_ant18Follow Arthur on Bluesky: @arthur-ant18Follow the podcast on Twitter: @two_centscriticFollow the podcast on Instagram: @twocentscriticpodFollow Arthur on GoodreadsCheck out 2 Cents Critic Linktree

Invasion of the Remake Podcast
Ep.466 The Running Man (1987 vs. 2025)

Invasion of the Remake Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 94:01


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!

Hot Date
The Driver (Episode 229) - Hot Date with Dan and Vicky

Hot Date

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 83:11


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  

Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
Edgar Wright on the Rockonteurs podcast

Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 69:30


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.

Rockfile
THE RUNNING MAN (2025) 4K Review ROCKFILE Podcast 965

Rockfile

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 8:10


I am a huge Edgar Wright fan, even if his last was not my favorite. This on the other hand... The Running Man (2025) - 4K UHD Blu-Ray Review ROCKFILE Podcast 965 #therunningmanmovie #moviereview #rockfile  ~ You can subscribe to my podcasts on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Amazon Music/Audible, Google Podcasts, YouTube, iHeart Radio, Pandora, TuneIn, Alexa, Player FM, Samsung, Podchaser, Stitcher, Boomplay, Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro, Castbox, Podfriend, Goodpods, Deezer and more. ~ -Social Media Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/rockfilesroom -Official Website:  https://therockfile.com/ -YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@rockfile -Interview Archive:  https://therockfile.com/Interviews/    ~ Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/enrique-molano/ants-carnival License code: IV5M5EGLBEBSNUDV  ~ Note: the static pictures in my movie reviews are NOT screen captures. I am not set up to do that yet but one day I hope to be.  

Kermode on Film
Edgar Wright on The Running Man and Amma Asante on upcoming Billion Dollar Spy with Russell Crowe

Kermode on Film

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 44:08


In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark talks to Edgar Wright about The Running Man as it releases on DVD and Blu-Ray – and about the films that influenced him. Next, and he talk to Amma Asante about her recent series Smilla's Sense of Show, and about the upcoming Billion Dollar Spy featuring Russell Crowe.Take a front row seat at the 111th edition of MK3D at the BFI IMAX. Enjoy!The MK3D shows happens live every month at the BFI, head over to the BFI website if you'd like to join us live at the BFI Southbank.---Opening title quotes from:Mary Poppins (Robert Stevenson, Walt Disney Productions – featuring Julie Andrews)Nope (Jordan Peele, Universal Pictures – featuring Keke Palmer)Withnail & I (Bruce Robinson, HandMade Films – featuring Richard E. Grant)The Exorcist (William Friedkin, Warner Bros. – featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair)These films are masterpieces. Watch them.This episode was produced by Hedda Lornie Archbold and edited by Alex Jones.Image by Julie Edwards VisualsKermode on Film and Mark Kermode Live in 3D are HLA Agency productions.© HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Press Play Podcast
The Running Man (2025)

Press Play Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 23:17


Edgar Wright is a god on our show, buuuut can he maintain that status forever? Let's find out.Support the show

Ozone Nightmare
Missing The Point

Ozone Nightmare

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 5:01


Today on the 5: Lando mentioned that he would be watching the newest attempt at adapting The Running Man, this time as a 2025 film helmed by Edgar Wright. I had thought about checking this one out myself a little while back, but when I found read that the ending had been significantly changed, it destroyed any interest I might have had in the project.

The Empire Film Podcast
The Interviews (ft. Christian Bale, Piper Curda & Bobby Moynihan, Edgar Wright)

The Empire Film Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 55:22


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!

90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest
The 10th Victim with Edgar Wright

90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 44:14


Sam Clements is curating a fictional film festival. He'll accept almost anything, but the movie must not be longer than 90 minutes. This is the 90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest podcast. In episode 160 Sam is joined by filmmaker Edgar Wright, director of Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, Baby Driver and Last Night in Soho. His latest movie The Running Man is out now on Blu-ray and DVD. Edgar has chosen The 10th Victim [La decima vittima] (92 mins). Directed by Elio Petri, the Italian sci-fi comedy stars Marcello Mastroianni and Ursula Andress. Sam and Edgar discuss the importance of physical media, how The 10th Victim is probably the first film about reality TV, and how the movie went on to inspire the Austin Powers movies.  Thank you for downloading. We'll be back in a couple of weeks! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, review and share with your friends. We're an independent podcast and every recommendation helps - thank you!  Rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  Show your support for the podcast and help us stay truly independent by leaving us a tip at our Ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/90minfilmfest Website: 90minfilmfest.com Blue Sky:  @90minfilmfest.bsky.social Instagram: @90MinFilmFest Hosted and produced by Sam Clements. Edited and produced by Louise Owen. Guest star Edgar Wright. Additional editing and sound mixing by @lukemakestweets. Music by Martin Austwick. Artwork by Sam Gilbey.  We are a proud member of the Stripped Media Network.

Firearms Radio Network (All Shows)
Live Fire Media Show 041 – A Long Afair

Firearms Radio Network (All Shows)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026


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

So Many Damn Books
253: Drew Broussard Runs By (Stephen King's THE RUNNING MAN & Edgar Wright's THE RUNNING MAN)

So Many Damn Books

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 64:26


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.

Papa Spice's Hot Takes With Hans & Harry
Episode 126 - Never Have I Ever Seen (Drive; Baby Driver)

Papa Spice's Hot Takes With Hans & Harry

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 149:23


Papa's in the hot seat as the crew gets revved up talking about two very similar, yet very different getaway movies: Nicolas Winding Refn's Drive and Edgar Wright's Baby Driver.

Doug Loves Movies
Beth Dover, Paul Rust and Edgar Wright guest

Doug Loves Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 59:23


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.

Relay FM Master Feed
Conduit 122: There is No One True Anything with Merlin Mann

Relay FM Master Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 93:03


Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/conduit/122 http://relay.fm/conduit/122 Kathy Campbell and Jay Miller Jay is gone again, so Kathy brings back Merlin Mann to discuss productivity porn as well as a ton of other topics of import. Jay is gone again, so Kathy brings back Merlin Mann to discuss productivity porn as well as a ton of other topics of import. clean 5583 Jay is gone again, so Kathy brings back Merlin Mann to discuss productivity porn as well as a ton of other topics of import. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Checked Connections - Merlin ✅ - Working on collecting the old sites and Fives list - Kathy ✅ - Get ready for unicorning cowork Keep sending those MyConduit Connections to us on Discord and through Feedback! New Connections - Merlin - Keep working on the site thing - Kathy - Take things to the post office For Our Super Conductors: Pre-Show: LIDar on iOS. How do you know if you're ladder is against the right wall? Post-Show: Embracing the chaos Credits Music: When You Smile Executive Producers: Relay FM Discord Community Conduit e122 Links Merlin's One Good Things Where Everybody Knows Your Name: Judy Greer (Ted Danson, Conan O'Brien Network) -- "I went in thinking, oh, this looks really good, and I ended up liking it probably twice as much as I expected." Judy Greer -- Cheryl/Carol on Archer, Kitty Sanchez on Arrested Development. "It was neat to hear her talk about how important it was for her to get better at acting." Typora -- WYSIWYG Markdown editor ($15). "A really nice balance of what I'm looking for" -- discovered through the 5ives redesign work with Claude. Judi Dench speech on The Graham Norton Show -- "Made me cry." Kathy's One Good Thing Flavor Flav sponsoring the US women's hockey team -- Vegas celebration for the gold-medal team. Merlin responded by rapping "Bring the Noise" from memory. Merlin's Shows Do By Friday (with Alex Cox) Reconcilable Differences (with John Siracusa) Roderick on the Line (with John Roderick) Productivity / Publishing Inbox Zero -- "I'm the inbox zero guy." Merlin originated the concept; the world turned it into a marketing term. 43folders.com -- "In 2004, there were not a lot of websites about how to deal with your productivity problems as a Mac user." Back to Work (5by5) -- former podcast David Allen / Getting Things Done -- "He claims he's the laziest man in the world, and I've always admired that he says that." Danny O'Brien and the 2005 ETech "Life Hacks" talk -- "Danny and I are both so addled and odd and different... his energy was just incandescent to be around." The conference where Merlin's laptop had Wi-Fi for the first time. Site Meter -- "There's your life before site meter and your life after site meter." The little GIF badge that counted page loads and launched a million blog vanity spirals. 5ives & Typography 5ives -- Merlin's list site (2002), 450 lists, being revived. "I'm pleased with myself. I like that I made four hundred and fifty lists that some people thought were funny in the 2000s." Matthew Butterick -- fonts, Practical Typography. "One of those people where I'm just interested in your deal," like Simon Willison or Edgar Wright. Merlin bought the entire font set during a bout of situational depression and is finally using them for the 5ives redesign. Movies & TV The Hollow Crown (BBC) -- Trailer. "Look at that stacked cast." Ben Whishaw, Tom Hiddleston, Sophie Okonedo, Rory Kinnear. Merlin told Kathy to buy it on Apple TV "or I can pirate it for you." Kenneth Branagh's Henry V (1989) -- "My number one movie that I recommend." "You don't even need to understand what they're saying. It'll still give you shivers." Mark Rylance: St. Crispin's Day speech at the Globe -- "It gives you a different kind of shivers, like a different part of your neck and your back." Merlin recited part of the speech from memory. The Death of Stalin (2017) -- "A very dark, very funny film" by Armando Iannucci. Veep / The Thick of It -- "It's gonna be difficult difficult lemon difficult." Both Iannucci. Led to Merlin imagining Matthew Butterick as a Veep restaurant reservation alias. Women Talking (2022) / Men (2022) -- Merlin's suggested double feature for mom's night. "Start with Women Talking, back with Men." Jessie Buckley, Rory Kinnear. Our Flag Means Death -- Merlin named his Mac Studio "Buttons" after Ewen Bremner's Mr. Buttons ("the guy from Trainspotting"). Rhys Darby, Kristian Nairn ("Hodor's on there. He's a big fella."). Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) -- "Just to be available." Merlin's favorite line, from Mr. Kylie the possum wanting to know his job in the big plan. Music Vikingur Olafsson: Goldberg Variations (Deutsche Grammophon, 2023) -- Merlin's current obsession. "I care so intensely about that." Discovered after years of only knowing Glenn Gould. Glenn Gould: 1955 vs. 1981 Goldberg Variations -- The famous pair: 38 minutes of youthful showmanship vs. 51 minutes of deliberate structure. Public Enemy -- "Bring the Noise" -- Merlin rapped the full opening verse from memory when Kathy mentioned Flavor Flav. "Bass, how low can you go?" Poetry Gwendolyn Brooks -- "We Real Cool" (video of her 1983 Guggenheim reading) -- "We real cool. We jazz June. We die soon." Merlin on hearing poetry "in the air" vs. on the page. Sylvia Plath -- "Daddy" (her 1962 BBC recording) -- "You do not do, you do not do... you really hear something you didn't see on the page." Books & Podcasts Bessel van der Kolk on The Ezra Klein Show -- "One of my all-time favorite podcast episodes. It changed my life. Everything you know about trauma is screwing you up." Off Menu -- celebrities describe their dream meal. The Amanda Seyfried episode taught Merlin about a kind of olive he now puts on Brussels sprouts. Mr. Show with Bob and David -- source of the "hey everybody" drum bit Merlin does throughout. "I'm very, very, very specifically stealing it from a bit about the new Ku Klux Klan." Blank Check (Griffin Newman) -- source of "the great ___" bit. "I'll credit Griffin Newman for that bit." People James Thompson (PCalc, Dice by PCalc) -- "What if twenty-sided dice fell on your head?" Merlin on how James finds delight in close-to-the-metal Apple tech. Armando Iannucci -- "If you like English nerd comedy, he's really something." Simon Willison, Matt Webb, danah boyd -- people Merlin follows because "I'm just interested in your deal." Edgar Wright -- "I will just show up because I'm interested in what he's up to. I don't even care if I like his movie." Ecamm Live -- streaming app Kathy uses for her unicorn co-working sessions. Pre-Show (Superconductors only) LiDAR accessibility features on iPhone -- Merlin fiddled with it on the street, "pointing his phone at people for a very long time." Apple's breathing sleep LED -- the MacBook pulsing light. Kathy: "So relaxing, so unnecessary and delightful." Apple researched sleeping respiratory rates and chose the calmest end of the spectrum. Erich Brenn, plate spinner, on The Ed Sullivan Show -- the origin of "spinning plates" as a metaphor. 8 appearances in the 1950s-60s. Support Conduit with a Relay Membership

Conduit
122: There is No One True Anything with Merlin Mann

Conduit

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 93:03


Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/conduit/122 http://relay.fm/conduit/122 There is No One True Anything with Merlin Mann 122 Kathy Campbell and Jay Miller Jay is gone again, so Kathy brings back Merlin Mann to discuss productivity porn as well as a ton of other topics of import. Jay is gone again, so Kathy brings back Merlin Mann to discuss productivity porn as well as a ton of other topics of import. clean 5583 Jay is gone again, so Kathy brings back Merlin Mann to discuss productivity porn as well as a ton of other topics of import. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Checked Connections - Merlin ✅ - Working on collecting the old sites and Fives list - Kathy ✅ - Get ready for unicorning cowork Keep sending those MyConduit Connections to us on Discord and through Feedback! New Connections - Merlin - Keep working on the site thing - Kathy - Take things to the post office For Our Super Conductors: Pre-Show: LIDar on iOS. How do you know if you're ladder is against the right wall? Post-Show: Embracing the chaos Credits Music: When You Smile Executive Producers: Relay FM Discord Community Conduit e122 Links Merlin's One Good Things Where Everybody Knows Your Name: Judy Greer (Ted Danson, Conan O'Brien Network) -- "I went in thinking, oh, this looks really good, and I ended up liking it probably twice as much as I expected." Judy Greer -- Cheryl/Carol on Archer, Kitty Sanchez on Arrested Development. "It was neat to hear her talk about how important it was for her to get better at acting." Typora -- WYSIWYG Markdown editor ($15). "A really nice balance of what I'm looking for" -- discovered through the 5ives redesign work with Claude. Judi Dench speech on The Graham Norton Show -- "Made me cry." Kathy's One Good Thing Flavor Flav sponsoring the US women's hockey team -- Vegas celebration for the gold-medal team. Merlin responded by rapping "Bring the Noise" from memory. Merlin's Shows Do By Friday (with Alex Cox) Reconcilable Differences (with John Siracusa) Roderick on the Line (with John Roderick) Productivity / Publishing Inbox Zero -- "I'm the inbox zero guy." Merlin originated the concept; the world turned it into a marketing term. 43folders.com -- "In 2004, there were not a lot of websites about how to deal with your productivity problems as a Mac user." Back to Work (5by5) -- former podcast David Allen / Getting Things Done -- "He claims he's the laziest man in the world, and I've always admired that he says that." Danny O'Brien and the 2005 ETech "Life Hacks" talk -- "Danny and I are both so addled and odd and different... his energy was just incandescent to be around." The conference where Merlin's laptop had Wi-Fi for the first time. Site Meter -- "There's your life before site meter and your life after site meter." The little GIF badge that counted page loads and launched a million blog vanity spirals. 5ives & Typography 5ives -- Merlin's list site (2002), 450 lists, being revived. "I'm pleased with myself. I like that I made four hundred and fifty lists that some people thought were funny in the 2000s." Matthew Butterick -- fonts, Practical Typography. "One of those people where I'm just interested in your deal," like Simon Willison or Edgar Wright. Merlin bought the entire font set during a bout of situational depression and is finally using them for the 5ives redesign. Movies & TV The Hollow Crown (BBC) -- Trailer. "Look at that stacked cast." Ben Whishaw, Tom Hiddleston, Sophie Okonedo, Rory Kinnear. Merlin told Kathy to buy it on Apple TV "or I can pirate it for you." Kenneth Branagh's Henry V (1989) -- "My number one movie that I recommend." "You don't even need to understand what they're saying. It'll still give you shivers." Mark Rylance: St. Crispin's Day speech at the Globe -- "It gives you a different kind of shivers, like a different part of your neck and your back." Merlin recited part of the speech from memory. The Death of Stalin (2017) -- "A very dark, very funny film" by Armando Iannucci. Veep / The Thick of It -- "It's gonna be difficult difficult lemon difficult." Both Iannucci. Led to Merlin imagining Matthew Butterick as a Veep restaurant reservation alias. Women Talking (2022) / Men (2022) -- Merlin's suggested double feature for mom's night. "Start with Women Talking, back with Men." Jessie Buckley, Rory Kinnear. Our Flag Means Death -- Merlin named his Mac Studio "Buttons" after Ewen Bremner's Mr. Buttons ("the guy from Trainspotting"). Rhys Darby, Kristian Nairn ("Hodor's on there. He's a big fella."). Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) -- "Just to be available." Merlin's favorite line, from Mr. Kylie the possum wanting to know his job in the big plan. Music Vikingur Olafsson: Goldberg Variations (Deutsche Grammophon, 2023) -- Merlin's current obsession. "I care so intensely about that." Discovered after years of only knowing Glenn Gould. Glenn Gould: 1955 vs. 1981 Goldberg Variations -- The famous pair: 38 minutes of youthful showmanship vs. 51 minutes of deliberate structure. Public Enemy -- "Bring the Noise" -- Merlin rapped the full opening verse from memory when Kathy mentioned Flavor Flav. "Bass, how low can you go?" Poetry Gwendolyn Brooks -- "We Real Cool" (video of her 1983 Guggenheim reading) -- "We real cool. We jazz June. We die soon." Merlin on hearing poetry "in the air" vs. on the page. Sylvia Plath -- "Daddy" (her 1962 BBC recording) -- "You do not do, you do not do... you really hear something you didn't see on the page." Books & Podcasts Bessel van der Kolk on The Ezra Klein Show -- "One of my all-time favorite podcast episodes. It changed my life. Everything you know about trauma is screwing you up." Off Menu -- celebrities describe their dream meal. The Amanda Seyfried episode taught Merlin about a kind of olive he now puts on Brussels sprouts. Mr. Show with Bob and David -- source of the "hey everybody" drum bit Merlin does throughout. "I'm very, very, very specifically stealing it from a bit about the new Ku Klux Klan." Blank Check (Griffin Newman) -- source of "the great ___" bit. "I'll credit Griffin Newman for that bit." People James Thompson (PCalc, Dice by PCalc) -- "What if twenty-sided dice fell on your head?" Merlin on how James finds delight in close-to-the-metal Apple tech. Armando Iannucci -- "If you like English nerd comedy, he's really something." Simon Willison, Matt Webb, danah boyd -- people Merlin follows because "I'm just interested in your deal." Edgar Wright -- "I will just show up because I'm interested in what he's up to. I don't even care if I like his movie." Ecamm Live -- streaming app Kathy uses for her unicorn co-working sessions. Pre-Show (Superconductors only) LiDAR accessibility features on iPhone -- Merlin fiddled with it on the street, "pointing his phone at people for a very long time." Apple's breathing sleep LED -- the MacBook pulsing light. Kathy: "So relaxing, so unnecessary and delightful." Apple researched sleeping respiratory rates and chose the calmest end of the spectrum. Erich Brenn, plate spinner, on The Ed Sullivan Show -- the origin of "spinning plates" as a metaphor. 8 appearances in the 1950s-60s. Support Conduit with a Relay Membership

Marvel Versus Marvel
Edgar Wright's Ant-Man - The Marvel Movie That Never Happened

Marvel Versus Marvel

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 20:52


This week we head into the MVM Archives to find out what happened to Edgar Wright's Ant-Man movie? The acclaimed "Shaun Of The Dead" writer/director was attached to the Marvel project for 8 years, and was the entire reason Paul Rudd was cast as the superhero. So what was Edgar's vision for Ant-Man, and why did it never happen? For awesome bonus episodes visit https://www.patreon.com/marvelversusmarvel marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/marvelversusmarvel https://twitter.com/marvelversus https://twitter.com/robhalden https://robhalden.com https://will-preston.co.uk

GamesMyMomFound
The World's End (Film 205) - GMMF

GamesMyMomFound

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 50:12


We take a look at the last movie in the Cornetto Triology.  It has been one of my goals to cover all of Edgar Wright films, and we are almost there.  Are you fan of this last movie?  Do you think its a comedy?  Come hear what we think as we grab a pint at each bar. Starring Mike Albertin, Joe Butler, and Phoebe Stanton. 

Chat Sematary
The Running Man (2025)

Chat Sematary

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 35:58


Murjani Rawls joins Deanna Chapman to discuss Edgar Wright's adaptation of The Running Man. We talk about the casting choices, the action sequences, what worked and what didn't, how the ending was changed from the book, and more.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Space the Nation
THE RUNNING MAN (2025)

Space the Nation

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 56:25


A movie can always be improved by Glen Powell appearing nude, but can it be saved? This is the hypothetical that Edgar Wright's remake of The Running Man attempts to answer.This movie has Arnoldbucks, futurist telenovelas, a podcast that might save the world (if not America), a delusional ending (or is it?), hot dogs (not Glen Powell's!) and, yes, some IR. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do By Friday
Theymaphrodite

Do By Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 84:06


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.