Podcasts about Richard Bachman

We kick this episode off by celebrating the second most important birthday of the week, which belongs to the Xbox 360, a canon event for most of us. We also make time to chat about whether or not Dispatch is a video game and whether that matters, the new Frankenstein movie, how hard it is to adapt Richard Bachman stories into movies, how the AI industry is screwing us this week, and more. This week's music: Electric Callboy - Elevator Operator

Min 4: WICKED 2: FOR GOOD (3 estrellas) Wicked 2", dirigida por Jon M. Chu y protagonizada por Cynthia Erivo y Ariana Grande, retoma el viaje de Elphaba y Glinda justo donde lo dejó la primera parte, pero lo hace con un pulso más sombrío y un sentido de la épica que empuja el cuento hacia territorios de ruptura emocional. La película muestra cómo la amistad entre ambas se tensiona hasta el límite mientras Oz revela su cara más despiadada, con el Mago consolidando un régimen que convierte la diferencia en amenaza. Chu maneja el musical con una puesta en escena más ambiciosa, mezcla números íntimos con despliegues visuales de gran formato y da a Erivo un arco dramático que sostiene la película con una potencia que no siempre alcanza su compañera de reparto. Min 16: THE RUNNING MAN (3'5 estrellas) "The Running Man (2025)", dirigida por Edgar Wright y con Glen Powell en un papel que confirma su salto definitivo al estrellato, convierte la novela de Stephen King (publicada como Richard Bachman) en una distopía vibrante, estilizada y mucho más cercana al tono satírico del autor que la versión de los ochenta. Wright despliega su sello visual con un montaje eléctrico, humor negro dosificado y una lectura muy clara del poder de las plataformas y la viralidad como nueva forma de control social. Min 21: CIUDAD SIN SUEÑO (4 ESTRELLAS) "Ciudad sin sueño", ópera prima de ficción de Guillermo Galoe, sigue a Toni (Antonio Fernández Gabarre), un chico gitano de 15 años que vive con su familia en la Cañada Real, el asentamiento irregular más grande de Europa, mientras los derribos y los planes de realojo amenazan con borrar el único mundo que conoce. Galoe, que escribe el guion junto a Víctor Alonso-Berbel y trabaja con intérpretes no profesionales del propio barrio, construye un drama social de fuerte carga atmosférica en el que la precariedad eléctrica, las hogueras nocturnas y las leyendas infantiles se mezclan con la cámara en mano y las imágenes captadas con móviles para levantar un retrato entre poético y crudo de una comunidad al borde del desalojo. Min 25: DRÁCULA, DE LUC BESSON (2,5 ESTRELLAS) "Drácula", la relectura de Luc Besson sobre el mito, apuesta por un romanticismo oscuro que combina tragedia, exceso visual y una mirada obsesiva sobre la inmortalidad del deseo. Lejos de la estilización gótica clásica, Besson propone un vampiro más febril y vulnerable, interpretado por Caleb Landry Jones con una mezcla de fragilidad y violencia que sostiene la película incluso cuando el relato se escapa hacia lo operístico. El director francés construye un duelo emocional entre Drácula y la joven que encarna la reencarnación de su amada, y lo hace desde una puesta en escena de contrastes muy marcados Min 30: LA BALA (2 estrellas) "La bala", dirigida por Carlos Iglesias, es un drama de corte histórico y thriller moral que explora cómo el pasado late aún debajo de las promesas familiares y las atrocidades silenciadas. La película sigue a Julián, un sacerdote de clase acomodada que hace realidad la promesa hecha a su madre: recuperar los restos de su tía, enfermera de la División Azul muertos en la Unión Soviética durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. MIn 33: JAY KELLY (4 estrellas) "Jay Kelly", dirigida por Noah Baumbach y protagonizada por George Clooney como su alter-ego, explora la fisura entre el rostro público y el yo privado en un star system que devora identidad. Clooney encarna a Jay Kelly, una leyenda en pleno ocaso creativo que, tras la muerte de su mentor, se embarca en un tour europeo con su fiel manager (interpretado por Adam Sandler) para asistir a un festival, encontrarse con sus hijas y enfrentarse a la sombra alargada de sus éxitos y errores. Min35: OLIVIA Y EL TERREMOTO INVISIBLE (4 estrellas) "Olivia y el terremoto invisible", dirigida por Marina Llorente, es un drama emocional que aborda cómo un acontecimiento aparentemente imperceptible puede alterar para siempre la vida de una familia. La película sigue a Olivia, una adolescente que empieza a sufrir episodios de desconexión y lapsos de memoria coincidiendo con una serie de microseísmos que sacuden de forma casi imperceptible su ciudad. Lo que al principio parece un síntoma aislado se convierte en un viaje interior donde la protagonista intenta descifrar si lo que quiebra es el suelo bajo sus pies o el mundo emocional que ha construido alrededor de su madre, una mujer absorbida por su trabajo y por la presión de mantener a flote un hogar que se resquebraja sin hacer ruido. MIn 37: ALPHA (2 estrellas) "Alpha", dirigida por Julia Draconeau, es un drama inquieto y áspero que utiliza la desaparición de un adolescente en un barrio periférico de Marsella para diseccionar el modo en que una comunidad entera vive atrapada entre el miedo, la lealtad y un silencio heredado. La historia sigue a Lina, una trabajadora social que regresa al distrito donde creció para investigar el paradero del chico, y descubre que las mismas reglas no escritas que marcaban su juventud siguen gobernando cada esquina: Min 42: SUEÑOS EN OSLO (3,5 estrellas) “Drømmer†de Dag Johan Haugerud se adentra en la complejidad del deseo adolescente y la memoria intergeneracional con una elegancia poco habitual: la joven Johanne (Ella Øverbye) se enamora de su profesora de francés, Johanna (Selome Emnetu), y ese enamoramiento desencadena ondas que alcanzan a su madre y su abuela, ambas atrapadas en sus propios sueños y renuncias. Haugerud entrega una película que combina el coming-of-age con el retrato social y familiar, pero lo hace sin estridencias: la cámara se mantiene cercana, hay silencios que pesan y la escritura visual convierte los pasillos de un instituto, las bufandas de lana, los cuadernos con anotaciones íntimas, en metáforas de la tensión entre lo que uno quiere y lo que se espera. Min 44: LA PELÍCULA DE TU VIDA, CON ENRIQUE MUÑOZ El cineasta toledano Enrique Muñoz, autor del corto "Alicia" y del reciente documental "Viven", se ha consolidado como una de las voces más personales surgidas desde la escena independiente de Castilla-La Mancha, combinando una mirada muy íntima con un fuerte arraigo territorial. Formado en París y con una trayectoria marcada por proyectos levantados casi a pulmón, Muñoz ha construido un estilo que mezcla realismo emocional, riesgo formal y una sensibilidad especial para retratar a jóvenes creadores y comunidades locales, algo que alcanza plena expresión en Viven, su mosaico sobre el pulso musical de Toledo. Invitado a la sección "La película de tu vida" del programa Estamos de Cine, el director desveló que su título de referencia es "Hook", la fábula de Spielberg que marcó su infancia y que, como él mismo reconoce, sigue alimentando su imaginario y su manera de entender el relato cinematográfico. Min 48: BSO "HOOK" Con Ángel Luque rendimos tributo y ponemos la guinda musical a la elección de la semana con una banda sonora para el recuerdo. La banda sonora de "Hook" (1991) es uno de los trabajos más exuberantes y emotivos de John Williams, una partitura que mezcla aventura, nostalgia y un lirismo casi operístico para acompañar el viaje de Peter Banning hacia la recuperación de su identidad como Peter Pan.

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Edgar Wright's 2025 Richard Bachman sci-fi action adaptation, THE RUNNING MAN, is our bonus feature presentation this week! We discuss Edgar Wright's body of work, if Glen Powell has the "it factor", Michael Cera, the film's third act collapse, and much more! We also discuss some of the big current movie news happening around the movie world.  Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

A HORRIFYING GUT PUNCH! The Long Walk Full Movie Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   With @Cinemark @dboxtech motion seats, you don't just watch a movie, you FEEL IT. Every seat is equipped with haptics that sync perfectly to the action on screen. The best part is YOU control your experience with adjustable intensity. See Wicked for Good in D-BOX this weekend and tickets are now on sale for Zootopia 2 and AVATAR: FIRE & ASH – a motion experience you cannot miss. Available in select Cinemark theaters, check their website for more information. https://www.cinemark.com/theatre-tech... #dboxtech The Long Walk (2025) Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis & Spoiler Review! Greg Alba, Aaron Alexander & John Humphrey dig into the haunting adaptation of Stephen King's novel (written under Richard Bachman) directed by Francis Lawrence (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, I Am Legend). Starring Cooper Hoffman (Ray Garraty), David Jonsson (Peter McVries), Mark Hamill (The Major), Judy Greer (Ginnie), and a cast that includes Garrett Wareing, Roman Griffin Davis, Charlie Plummer and Ben Wang. The plot: fifty teenage boys are forced into an annual televised walking contest — maintain three mph non-stop or you die. The winner gets a huge cash prize and one wish. We break down everything: the gruelling pacing, the power of camaraderie, Ray vs Peter dynamic, the Major's ruthless regime, moral collapse, hidden references to King's book, the commentary on surveillance, desperation, and how far one can walk when the stakes are life or death. We also dive into standout moments — the first execution when someone slows down, the chilling “Three warnings then shot” sequence, emotional breakdown scenes in the march, the final confrontation and what the ending really means. Whether you're searching “The Long Walk explained”, “Stephen King Long Walk adaptation reaction”, “Cooper Hoffman The Long Walk review”, or “The Long Walk ending breakdown”, this reaction covers every step. Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A HORRIFYING GUT PUNCH! The Long Walk Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: ⁠  / thereelrejects  ⁠ With @Cinemark @dboxtech motion seats, you don't just watch a movie, you FEEL IT. Every seat is equipped with haptics that sync perfectly to the action on screen. The best part is YOU control your experience with adjustable intensity. See Wicked for Good in D-BOX this weekend and tickets are now on sale for Zootopia 2 and AVATAR: FIRE & ASH – a motion experience you cannot miss. Available in select Cinemark theaters, check their website for more information. ⁠https://www.cinemark.com/theatre-tech...⁠ ⁠#dboxtech⁠ The Long Walk (2025) Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis & Spoiler Review! Greg Alba, Aaron Alexander & John Humphrey dig into the haunting adaptation of Stephen King's novel (written under Richard Bachman) directed by Francis Lawrence (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, I Am Legend). Starring Cooper Hoffman (Ray Garraty), David Jonsson (Peter McVries), Mark Hamill (The Major), Judy Greer (Ginnie), and a cast that includes Garrett Wareing, Roman Griffin Davis, Charlie Plummer and Ben Wang. The plot: fifty teenage boys are forced into an annual televised walking contest — maintain three mph non-stop or you die. The winner gets a huge cash prize and one wish. We break down everything: the gruelling pacing, the power of camaraderie, Ray vs Peter dynamic, the Major's ruthless regime, moral collapse, hidden references to King's book, the commentary on surveillance, desperation, and how far one can walk when the stakes are life or death. We also dive into standout moments — the first execution when someone slows down, the chilling “Three warnings then shot” sequence, emotional breakdown scenes in the march, the final confrontation and what the ending really means. Whether you're searching “The Long Walk explained”, “Stephen King Long Walk adaptation reaction”, “Cooper Hoffman The Long Walk review”, or “The Long Walk ending breakdown”, this reaction covers every step. Follow Aaron On Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en⁠ Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...⁠ Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! ⁠https://www.rejectnationshop.com/⁠ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/⁠  Tik-Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/reelrejects⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/⁠ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...⁠ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit⁠ https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo⁠ and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en⁠ Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.⁠ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO:⁠ https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects⁠ Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/⁠ TWITTER:  ⁠https://twitter.com/thereelrejects⁠ Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/⁠ TWITTER:  ⁠https://twitter.com/thegregalba⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

CINEMA! E ANCORA CINEMA!Nuovo appuntamento con la mia rubrica "improvvisata" in cui esprimo opinioni su film visti da pochi minuti al Cinema per ricordarvi che il CINEMA è AL CINEMA!Stephen King non è mai stato così benvoluto e vigoroso al cinema come in questa ultima annata e quindi perché non proporre (di nuovo) sul grande schermo uno dei suoi racconti più noti, firmati con lo pseudonimo di Richard Bachman?"The Running Man" è qui per voi e ora lo spettacolo può cominciare!01. Text link alla HomepageeREADER

Well Cultists, this month sees the release of Edgar Wright's adaptation of The Running Man by Richard Bachman (aka Stephen King). And you know your Horror Hosts won't pass up an excuse to throw an old Schwarzenegger film on the Exam Table, so this episode we'll be looking at the 1987 adaptation of the story. Please join us for the Dissection  #therunningman, #arnoldschwarzenegger, #runningmanmovie, #stephenking, #richardbachman, #thebachmanbooks, #jimbrown, #jesseventura, #mickfleetwood, #dweezilzappa, #yaphetkotto, #richarddawson, #subzero, #buzzsaw, #captainfreedom, #dynanmo, #fireball, #illbeback, #itstimetostartrunning, #wholovesyouandwhodoyoulove Dissection Topic https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093894/?ref_=ext_shr  https://www.netflix.com/title/924712  Unholy Sacrament  Fresh Hop Game On! Strata 2025. Fresh Hop IPA, Level Beer https://untp.beer/2Gzql  Dark Tidings  The Running Man (Wright, 2025) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14107334/?ref_=ext_shr  Vault Of Darkness  Speeed https://speeed.co/  https://youtube.com/@speeedco?si=5SKLhzsTVht4BLc0  From Punk to Monk: A Memoir by Ray "Raghunath" Cappo https://www.raghunath.yoga/from-punk-to-monk-a-memoir  Listen to From Punk to Monk by Ray Raghunath Cappo, Moby - foreword on Audible. https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CV4LQCBN?source_code=ASSORAP0511160007  Messiah -Temple Of Dreams https://youtu.be/wKduhUXa0rg?si=_FqEwz9MjhbwNT07 

Min 5: AHORA ME VES 3 (3 estrellas) La saga de los ilusionistas vuelve con Now You See Me: Now You Don't (2025), la tercera entrega de la franquicia que inauguró Now You See Me. Después de una década, los legendarios “Cuatro Jinetes†– Jesse Eisenberg (como J. Daniel Atlas), Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco e Isla Fisher – retoman la alfombra mágica, pero esta vez acompañados de una nueva generación de prestidigitadores: Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa y Ariana Greenblatt.La trama gira en torno a un peligroso objetivo: el diamante conocido como “The Heart†, perteneciente a la poderosa empresaria del sector diamantífero Rosamund Pike (Veronika Vanderberg) Min 11: TODOS LOS LADOS DE LA CAMA (1 estrella) Veintitrés años después del fenómeno que supuso "El otro lado de la cama" y dos décadas después de su secuela, llega Todos los lados de la cama, una continuación que recupera a sus míticos personajes para enfrentarlos al espejo del tiempo. Javier (Ernesto Alterio) y Carlota (Pilar Castro) reaparecen convertidos en padres de dos veinteañeros que, para su desconcierto, han decidido casarse por la vía más tradicional: compromiso firme, exclusividad y una boda clásica. Lo que en su generación era sinónimo de rebeldía —romper las normas— ahora se invierte, y los jóvenes adoptan los códigos que sus padres rechazaban mientras ellos intentan procesar que el mundo ya no se mueve a su ritmo. Min 19: DIE, MY LOVE (3 estrellas) La película arranca cuando Grace (Jennifer Lawrence), joven escritora, se traslada junto a su pareja Jackson (Robert Pattinson) desde Nueva York a una aislada casa heredada en Montana, con la esperanza de iniciar una vida tranquila lejos del bullicio urbano. Dirigida por Lynne Ramsay, Die My Love se sumerge desde el primer instante en la intimidad emocional de su protagonista, mostrando cómo, poco después del nacimiento de su hijo, la situación que parecía idílica comienza a resquebrajarse. Min 26: LA LARGA MARCHA (4,5 estrellas) La película arranca en un futuro distópico donde Estados Unidos vive bajo un régimen totalitario. Dirigida por Francis Lawrence y encabezada por Cooper Hoffman en el papel de Raymond “Ray†Garraty, La larga marcha adapta la emblemática novela The Long Walk de Stephen King (publicada originalmente bajo el seudónimo Richard Bachman). La historia plantea una competición anual tan cruel como televisada: cien adolescentes son obligados a caminar sin detenerse jamás, bajo la amenaza de recibir advertencias letales si disminuyen el ritmo. A la tercera, la ejecución es inmediata. Solo uno puede sobrevivir y reclamar el premio que promete cambiarlo todo. Min 30: LOS COLORES DEL TIEMPO (4 estrellas) La película arranca cuando un grupo de primos se reúne en 2025 en París tras recibir la noticia de que han heredado una casa abandonada en Normandía. Dirigida por Cédric Klapisch, la historia arranca con el descubrimiento de secretos familiares y raíces profundas que se remontan al siglo XIX, cuando una de las protagonistas dejó Normandía para instalarse en un París en plena revolución industrial y cultural. Min 33: GAUA (3 estrellas) La película arranca en las montañas del País Vasco en el siglo XVII, cuando una mujer llamada Kattalin huye de su marido y abandona el caserío en plena noche. Dirigida por Paul Urkijo Alijo y protagonizada por Yune Nogueiras, Gaua (que significa “La noche†en euskera) se sumerge en el terreno de la mitología vasca, la persecución de brujas y la superstición rural. Al adentrarse en el bosque bajo la oscuridad, Kattalin se topa con tres mujeres que lavan la ropa junto al río, comparten historias ancestrales y acaban arrastrándola a formar parte de esas leyendas en las que hasta entonces sólo había sido espectadora. Min 36: LA PELÍCULA DE TU VIDA: FERNANDO ARAMBURU Aunque el aclamado literato que escribió "Patria" nos reconoció no ser un gran consumidor de cine y de series ¿te imaginas que una de las película de Felllini que vio con placer consciente en su casa de Alemania le ha servido a Fernando Aramburu de base e inspiración para la novela que tiene previsto publicar en 2026? El autor de "Años lentos" o "Vetas profundas" nos vuelve a sorprender, esta vez, desvelándonos qué gran película del cineasta italiano es la que considera la película de su vida. Min 42: EL CINE QUE NOS VIENE Alberto Luchini y Raquel Hernández nos avanzan algunos de los títulos destacados que más les motivan de cara a la próxima semana: desde la española" Ciudad sin sueño" a dos títulos que prometen sensaciones fuertes: Running Man o la segunda parte del musical Wicked. Min 44: BSO FRANKENSTEIN 2025: EL MEJOR DESPLAT (4,5 estrellas) La banda sonora de Alexandre Desplat para el Frankenstein de Guillermo del Toro nace ya con vocación de clásico: es el encuentro entre un director que ha convertido el monstruo en poesía y un compositor que hace de la melancolía un lenguaje propio. Desde el tema principal, Desplat traza una identidad musical que no se limita al terror gótico, sino que se adentra en la tragedia íntima de la criatura. Cuerdas dolientes, vientos susurrados y un piano que aparece como una voz que duda construyen un motivo central que parece oscilar entre dos pulsos: el del monstruo que busca pertenencia y el del padre que juega a ser Dios.

We're still here! And we're ready to review the new film adaptation of The Running Man. Richard Bachman's/Stephen King's dystopian thriller novel has been adapted before as a classic 80s action flick starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, but will it be even cooler with Edgar Wright directing and Glen Powell starring in it? That's what Kent and Zack are ready to let you know. Joel hasn't seen the movie yet, so he'll be leaving before the spoilers begin, but we invite you to join us as we hunt him down!   Stop filming me and press play.

The Running Man is a 1987 American dystopian action film directed by Paul Michael Glaser and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, María Conchita Alonso, Richard Dawson, Yaphet Kotto, and Jesse Ventura. The film is set in a dystopian United States between 2017 and 2019, featuring a television show where convicted criminal "runners" must escape death at the hands of professional killers. It is based on the 1982 novel written by Stephen King and published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman.The Running Man grossed $38 million on its $27 million budget in the United States, and opened to mixed reviews from critics. Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

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

At long last director Edgar Wright finally makes an appearance on The Kingcast and he brought some friends along. Wright stops by to talk about his current Stephen King adaptation, The Running Man, and it just so happens that his cast was also promoting the movie so you're going to get Stephen King Origin Stories (TM) from stars Glen Powell, Lee Pace, and Josh Brolin before a lengthy chat with Edgar about constructing this particular adaptation, Stephen King's reaction to it and notes along the way, the Richard Bachman of it all, and King's adoration of Shaun of the Dead.

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

Devin and Jacob are here to talk about The Running Man, a Richard Bachman (*cough Stephen King cough*) novel as well as the original film adaptation starring Arnold Schwarzenegger!Support Film Literate on Patreon!Guest: Jacob White (Instagram|Substack|YouTube)

Richard Bachman is the next Stephen King. In this Retro Review, Daniel and Drew revisit the first adaptation of The Running Man.

I watched The Long Walk on its opening weekend and now I have some strong opinions! This adaptation of Stephen King's brutal dystopian story, originally penned in his college days under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, has ignited internet debates. Join me as I share my hottest takes, break down the wildest book vs. movie differences, and dive deep into what worked and what didn't. Are you team book or team movie? Share your thoughts in the comments! Plus, discover my detailed ratings, and don't forget to check out the timestamps to navigate through the review easily.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3pEpxttMjLo

We're talking The Long Walk in a special Mini-Episode of (Not So) Live from Asteroid G. The recent Stephen King (or, if you want to be pedantic, Richard Bachman) adaptation came out, and we're finally discussing it... after recovering from how depressing the film really is. Come and join the chat.

Director Francis Lawrence takes time off from directing the Hunger Games franchise to tackle one of the original battle royale stories with THE LONG WALK by Richard Bachman. In episode 362, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they discuss changing this Bachman story back into a King story, the changing metaphor behind the grueling contest, how adaptation decisions by the screenwriter and overseen by the author changes the entire message of the story. They end by casting their votes on which was ultimately the better version: the book or the movie! Pickup The Long Walk or any of the novels they've covered at the Ink to Film Bookshop! https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Familiar Faces video   Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social Writing: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/publications James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

Tonight on the GeekNights Book Club, we discuss Stephen King's Richard Bachman's The Running Man (1982). In 2025, the world's economy is in shambles, and America has become a totalitarian dystopia. The better-known Arnold movie is loosely based on it, though thematically it was spot-on. The 2025 Edgar Wright film will be much closer to the original. In the news, No Kings Day is October 18th: find the march nearest you! The next GeekNights book club book will be I Who Have Never Known Men.Related LinksForum ThreadBook Club: The Running Man (1982)Discord ChatBook Club: The Running Man (1982)Bluesky PostBook Club: The Running Man (1982)Things of the DayRym - DC Juries Refuse to Indict ProtestorsScott - The Most Important Device in the Universe

The second half or 2025 seems to be heating up after a relatively lackluster start.  This week, we cover the long awaited film adaptation of THE LONG WALK, the hard-hitting novella that Stephen King published as one of the infamous Richard Bachman stories. The production of this film has been on the table since 1988 with George Romero among others tapped to direct.  The team of Francis Lawrence and JT Mollner received the final honors.   Intro:                   “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill Interlude:         “Cellar Holes from a Lifetime Ago” - Crone Outro:                “Hybrid Moments”– Misfts

Pobierz audycję w pliku mp3 MINUS 003. ODLICZANIE TRWA Niecały miesiąc dzieli nas od premiera czwartej i ostatniej tegorocznej kinowej ekranizacji tekstu Stephena Kinga. Dzisiaj natomiast zaczynamy nasz jesienny podcastowy maraton. W 714. odcinku podcastu Radio SK, w wirtualnym studiu usiedli: Hubert "Mando" Spandowski, Joanna "Murarz" Murawska i Bogusia Szewczyk, aby porozmawiać o literackim pierwowzorze nowego filmu, książce "Uciekinier" wydanej oryginalnie pod pseudonimem Richard Bachman. Zapraszamy do odsłuchu!Jeżeli podoba ci się to co robię to możesz mnie wesprzeć nahttps://patronite.pl/radiosk

A Longa Marcha é um livro escrito por Stephen King sob pseudônimo de Richard Bachman com uma proposta totalmente diferente: uma distopia onde 100 jovens caminham sem parar, em velocidade constante, sem limite de chegada, até que sobre apenas um deles vivo. Ao vencedor, o prêmio que quiser.O livro tem várias camadas e inspirou várias outras distopias juvenis e obras após seu lançamento. Em 2025, ele foi adaptado para o filme A Longa Marcha: Caminhe ou Morra. Será que funcionou?No episódio de hoje, Domenica e Amanda leem o livro e assistem ao filme para analisar o que essa história tem, além de hablar mucho sobre a adaptação. Dá o play e divirta-se!Vote no Perdidos na Estante no Prêmio Melhores Podcasts do BrasilO Perdidos está concorrendo ao MPB na categoria Cultura e Literatura!Passamos pra segunda fase e estamos quase lá! Acesse o site premiompb.com.br/votar e vote no nosso podcast.Vote também nos nossos parceiros:

Enigmatic author Richard Bachman drew comparisons to another famous author from the jump, but it would be years before the truth about him was finally exposed. In episode 361, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they strap on their best shoes and take a long walk into the past as they explore the noteworthy history behind this novel, consider toxic masculinity's role in controlling young boys, unpack some surprisingly scandalous moments, and take some time to explain the novel's surprising ending. Join them next week as they compare the 2025 adaptation directed by Francis Lawrence and produced by Stephen King! Pickup The Long Walk or any of the novels they've covered at the Ink to Film Bookshop! https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Familiar Faces video Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social Writing: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/publications James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

Send us a Question!MOVIE DISCUSSION: Kathryn joins Melvin to discuss The Long Walk, a film whose premise is extremely simple yet whose content is incredibly challenging. Based on a novel influenced by the woes of the Vietnam War, this film adaptation from Francis Lawrence is updated for a modern yet not-so-different demographic. Class solidarity, the importance of beauty, the vile oppression of facism; The Long Walk has it all! Topics:(PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 25-minutes discussing LA Comic-Con's inclusion of an AI Stan Lee sideshow attraction where-in guests may pay to "talk" to "Stan Lee", and how this is actually the scariest thing we could talk about during the spookiest month of the year. (PATREON EXCLUSIVE)Melvin found The Long Walk extremely affecting, and says it's his favorite movie of 2025.Kathryn read the book, so she brings some reader-insights to the table.Why Melvin feels the film is prescient, and also seemingly unmakeable outside of releasing Summer 2025.Kathryn on how some may consider The Long Walk an exploitation movie, but in reality it's a movie about how these young men are being exploited.Talking about the characters and how the system exploits them differently.Talking about the ending, both the film & the book ending, and what makes them both satisfying.Recommendations:Night of the Living Dead (1968) (Movie)David Romero (YouTuber)Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & Pins Social Links: Threads Website Instagram Facebook Group

--NSFW-- OTCB - 2025's The Long Walk. On The Chopping Block this week is 2025's The Long Walk!! Based on Stephen King's 1979 novel (released under the pseudonym "Richard Bachman"). King actually wrote the book when he was 19, during his freshman year at the University of Maine in 1966-67. Adapting it for the big screen has been in the works since 1988, was it worth the wait?   Join the conversation! Email us at lowdownbrown.gui@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC: White Bat Audio - Broken Credit: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio. Join Us Or Die at www.guipodcast.com

The first screen adaptation of The Running Man saw four different directors fired, the final director come in once filming had begun (while Arnold Schwarzenegger and his lycra were away from the set). Schwarzenegger would lament the final film, and Stephen King - who penned the original novel (as Richard Bachman) - wouldn't be hugely impressed either. But still: there's a reason it's still talked about today. In development for decades at Walt Disney Animation Studios, meanwhile, was an animated feature surrounding videogaming. Yet it took three attempts to get there, and some pretty complex negotiations too... Stories of both are told in this episode... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Notes This week, we review the newest film based on a Richard Bachman a.k.a. Stephen King story, The Long Walk! Also in this episode, Steve reviews a pair of clown movies on What Watched, Todd expresses his disappointment in the new House of 1000 Corpses book, Joe discusses the new film Him and the boys have an unexpected conversation about Sylvester Stallone's penis. All that and more! Music provided by www.purple-planet.com

Tini and John discuss the year's best feel bad/good movie, The Long Walk, directed by Francis Lawrence, based on a Stephen King novel written under the Richard Bachman penname. A precursor to Battle Royale and The Hunger Games, The Long Walk follows a group of kids participating in a deadly competition where there's only one winner. Kristina and John dig into how they could love such a movie that's so grim. So, make sure you stretch, grab your best walking shoes, and join us for part one of our marathon discussion of this harrowing flick.

The Long Walk is a 2025 American dystopian survival thriller film directed and produced by Francis Lawrence from a screenplay by JT Mollner. It is based on the 1979 novel of the same name by Stephen King (under his pseudonym Richard Bachman). The film stars Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, Tut Nyuot, Charlie Plummer, Ben Wang, Roman Griffin Davis, Joshua Odjick, Judy Greer, and Mark Hamill.The Long Walk was released in the United States by Lionsgate on September 12, 2025. The film received generally positive reviews from critics.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

In a run up to our coverage of The Long Walk, the long awaited adaptation of one of Stephen King's infamous “Richard Bachman” stories, we're diving into Maximum Overdrive.  King not only wrote the original story, “Trucks” but directed and wrote the screenplay for this 1986 horror film.   Intro:    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill Outro: “Hells Bells”– AC/DC

Finally, a film we can relate to! We walked home from The Long Walk - the first of two "Stephen-King-adaptations-of-short-stories-he-wrote-under-the-Richard-Bachman-pseudonym-set-in-a-dystopian-universe-in-which-everyone-watches-a-deadly-televised-reality-TV-game-show-that-involves-either-running-or-walking" being released this year. Don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠check out our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for TV reviews and retro movie reviews ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to us on Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director Frances Lawrence and screenwriter J.T. Mollner's adaptation of Stephen King's "The Long Walk" has been Scotty's most anticipated movie of 2025. So he invited his buddy Amelia Ampuero--the co-host of his other podcast, The Weirdest Thing--back onto the show to talk about it. Scotty gives a quick rundown of the book's history (along with the lore behind the Richard Bachman pen name) before the two dive into their respective reactions to the film. How did Scotty think it held up to King's nihilistic teenage first novel? How did Amelia--a newcomer to the story--respond to this dark mirror of America? Listen and find out! WARNING: This is a SPOILER HEAVY episode for both the book and the movie. Scotty also drops a big spoiler for Frank Darabont's 2007 adaptation of King's "The Mist." So be warned. Listen to Scotty and Amelia "yap" (not "yack") on The Weirdest Thing Podcast. Read Stephen King's "The Long Walk" at https://www.amazon.com/Long-Walk-Stephen-King-ebook/dp/B018ER7IPK/ Read Stephen King's "The Bachman Books" at https://www.amazon.com/Bachman-Books-Stephen-King/dp/1444723537/ Watch the trailer for "The Long Walk" at https://youtu.be/vAtUHeMQ1F8?si=DoFYdo2vGbrWEdgA Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic" returns with Episode 4 of his summer series, the "Summer of Liminal Space," LIVE on Thursday, September 25, at 7 p.m. EST. and will feature authors Luisa Colon and Jo Kaplan. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/share/1D4VXWj3FQ/ https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 ALBUQUERQUE EVENTS: Fright Night: Bestselling authors who know how to keep you up at night In conversation with Jeff C. Carter of We Bleed Orange & Black Podcast At the National Hispanic Cultural Center, October 10th at 6:00 PM Presented by Books on the Bosque https://nhccnm.org/event/books-on-the-bosque-fright-night/ Wicked Whispers: Horror Stories For Halloween with authors Jeff C. Carter, Scotty Milder, and Rachel Eve Moulton At Painted Lady Bed & Brew, October 16 at 7:00 PM https://www.facebook.com/events/1536527997725060 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

The Long Walk is a 2025 American dystopian survival thriller film directed and produced by Francis Lawrence from a screenplay by JT Mollner. It is based on the 1979 novel of the same name by Stephen King (under his pseudonym Richard Bachman). The film stars Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, Tut Nyuot, Charlie Plummer, Ben Wang, Roman Griffin Davis, Joshua Odjick, Judy Greer, and Mark Hamill.The Long Walk was released in the United States by Lionsgate on September 12, 2025. The film received generally positive reviews from critics.

Fifty boys start walking, three warnings get you shot, and somehow we are the ones out of breath. In this week's Mindframes, Michael and Dave march into The Long Walk—where Cooper Hoffman broods, David Jonsson keeps the heart beating, and Mark Hamill cosplays as your least favorite PE teacher. Along the way we debate whether dystopias should come with better snacks, why America's obsessed with televised misery, and if ★★★/5 means we survived… or just need new shoes. Basic Facts Role Name Director Francis Lawrence (Wikipedia) Screenwriter JT Mollner (Wikipedia) Producers Francis Lawrence; Roy Lee; Steven Schneider; Cameron MacConomy (Wikipedia) Cinematographer Jo Willems (Wikipedia) Editor Mark Yoshikawa (Wikipedia) Music / Score Jeremiah Fraites (Wikipedia) Production Companies Vertigo Entertainment; about:blank (Wikipedia) Distributor Lionsgate (Wikipedia) Chapters — Episode 101: The Long Walk 00:00:14 — Cold open & show intro 00:01:49 — Plot setup: rules of the Walk; Garraty & McVries 00:04:01 — “Keep the focus on cast”: stripped-down craft, performances lead 00:08:55 — Why Hoffman & Jonsson elevate “a tough adaptation” 00:12:22 — Michael's review: the Walk as real antagonist; issues with the Major 00:21:01 — Michael's rating: ★★★/5 00:21:12 — Dave's review: resonance with present-day pessimism; skeletal dystopia 00:28:14 — Casting types, shifting identities on the road 00:30:40 — Mark Hamill thoughts vs. Life of Chuck praise 00:32:30 — Theme segment: “the spectacle of violence” in America 00:44:14 — Vietnam-era media, body-count reporting, long-walk parallels 00:48:08 — Phones, 24/7 news, desensitization 00:53:23 — Dignity stripped on camera; do we still see people? 01:01:13 — Film vs. book crowds; keeping focus on the walkers 01:03:53 — Wrap on causes vs. enablers of violence; no easy answers

Walk or die.The Long Walk is a 2025 American dystopian survival thriller film co-produced and directed by Francis Lawrence from a screenplay by JT Mollner. It is based on the 1979 novel of the same name by Stephen King (under his pseudonym Richard Bachman).The film stars Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, Tut Nyuot, Charlie Plummer, Ben Wang, Roman Griffin Davis, Josh Hamilton, Judy Greer, and Mark Hamill.A group of teenage boys compete in an annual contest known as "The Long Walk," where they must maintain a certain walking speed or get shot.00:00 Intro 11:50 Mount Rush-Horror16:01 Horror News 31:38 What We've Been Watching42:34 Film Review2:02:55 As The Crow Flies Quiz2:12:29 Film Rating2:15:40 Outrowww.horrorhangout.co.ukPodcast - https://fanlink.tv/horrorhangoutPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/horrorhangoutFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/horrorhangoutpodcastX - http:/x.com/horror_hangout_TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@horrorhangoutpodcastInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/horrorhangoutpodcastBen - https://x.com/ben_errington​​​Andy - https://www.instagram.com/andyctwrites/Mal - https://www.instagram.com/maljutley/Audio credit - Taj Eastonhttp://tajeaston.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehorrorhangout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Drunk Guys are bach, man for more beer this week when they read The Long Walk by Stephen King. They take a long walk to get: 9th Birthday Zombie by KCBC, ForEverett by Timber Ales, and Double Potato Spaghetti Town by Other Half Brewing. Join the Drunk Guys next

This week we bring you our spoiler free review of Stephen King's The Long Walk.  First written in 1979 and later released under the Richard Bachman pseudonym, this dystopian precursor to films such as The Hunger Games and Battle Royale sees fifty kids take the long walk, in which there can only be one winner.  We give our spoiler free thoughts on this quintessentially King story, and discussed whether it belongs with the best Stephen King adaptations. Remember to hit that subscribe button and leave us a lovely review.  If you're looking for a horror movie podcast, well we drop new episodes every week, and we cover horror movies from new releases with spoiler filled and spoiler free reviews, to old classics and B movie gems. You can find us on twitter and instagram @cmthpodcast Theme by Dan Motti   

Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review Francis Lawrence's THE LONG WALK based on based on the 1979 novel by Stephen King (under his pseudonym Richard Bachman). It stars Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, Tut Nyuot, Charlie Plummer, Ben Wang, Roman Griffin Davis, Jordan Gonzalez, Josh Hamilton, Judy Greer, and Mark Hamill. In the film, a group of teenage boys compete in an annual contest known as The Long Walk, where they must maintain a certain walking speed or get shot. The Long Walk releases September 12, 2025 exclusively in theatres. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheMoviePodcast.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@themoviepodcast.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW US⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daniel on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shahbaz on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Anthony on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Movie Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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With the film adaptation of The Long Walk on the horizon, Derry Public Radio presents a special “Book Club Edition” of our coverage—distilling our original three-part discussion into one streamlined episode. We've cut the tangents, kept the core conversation, and preserved the heart of our take on Richard Bachman's haunting classic. Recorded in early 2019, these discussions capture DPR in its early days, offering both a time capsule of where we started and a fresh way to revisit the story. Whether you're preparing for your first step onto the Walk, or retracing the road once more, join us as we explore the rules, the road, and the relentless cost of the Prize. For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, early releases, and more bonus content! For everything else: https://linktr.ee/derrypublicradio

Buckle up, baby! Tony dives headfirst into the chilling trailer for the upcoming film adaptation of Stephen King's The Long Walk, originally penned under his Richard Bachman alias.

Send us a textKathy, Burk and Ramesh react to the Trailer for The Running Man, an upcoming dystopian black comedy action film film co-written, produced and directed by Edgar Wright, based on the 1982 novel of the same name by Stephen King (under his pseudonym Richard Bachman). It is the second adaptation of the book following the 1987 film and stars Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Emilia Jones, Michael Cera, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson, Colman Domingo, and Josh Brolin.Support the show

EPISODE #459-- Overcoming the grad school blues, we finally have a new (old) episode for you. This week we tackle the classic/hoary Schwarzenegger sci-fi thriller, THE RUNNING MAN (1987, dir. Paul Michael Glaser). We also talk about a lot of other stuff. Star Wars and the like. You know how it is. TIME STAMPS: 1:15-- We talk about "clankers" as a concept 4:45-- "Tenet" and the "Tenet Rap" by Travis Scott is mentioned. 9:23-- Richard Bachman mentioned. 11:40-- Rollerball Versus Robocop 17:25-- We literally mention 1984 18:29-- 1970's conspiracy theories 26:30-- More Paul Verhoven chat (this time we talk Starship Troopers) 38:30-- The Truman Show mentioned. 42:30-- We mention our episode on The Miracle Mile. Go listen to that. 43:00-- James complains about Obi-Wan. Cruz indulges him. 51:00-- We start to wrap up the show. James mentions A Dandy in Aspic (1968). Cruz talks about Star Wars. The end. OTHER LINKS: Join the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram @kislingwhatsit, and on Tiktok @kislingkino. You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag (http://www.juliustanag.com) and Sef Joosten (http://spexdoodles.tumblr.com). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on Apple Podcasts, at dracularadio.podbean.com, and at the Long Beach Playhouse at https://lbplayhouse.org/show/dracula And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!

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