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    Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King Podcast
    Episode 183 - The Death of Jack Hamilton - “Gentlemanly Dongs”

    Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 70:04


    This week on Derry Public Radio, join CM and Josh as they plunge into the gritty world of Stephen King's "The Death of Jack Hamilton." Set against the backdrop of the Roaring Twenties, the story unfolds through a member of the infamous Dillinger gang. With Jack Hamilton's life hanging by a thread after a botched robbery, the gang must confront their loyalty and the harsh realities of their choices. Will Johnny Dillinger's unwavering optimism be enough to save his friend, or is it too late? Tune in for a riveting discussion filled with laughter, heartbreak, and the haunting echoes of a bygone era. 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

    Filmspotting: Reviews & Top 5s
    #1019: Materialists, The Life of Chuck, Elio

    Filmspotting: Reviews & Top 5s

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 88:09


    Adam and Josh review Celine Song's love-and-money triangle MATERIALISTS, the follow-up to her exquisite 2023 debut "Past Lives." Plus, reviews of Mike Flanagan's Stephen King adaptation THE LIFE OF CHUCK and Pixar's ELIO.  This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Intro (00:00:00-00:01:37) Review: “Materialists” (00:01:38-00:36:48) Family / 20th Anniversary Messages (00:36:49-00:42:41) Review (JL): "Elio" (00:42:42-00:45:48) Next Week / Notes (00:45:49-00:52:27) Massacre Theatre (00:52:28-00:59:53) Review: "The Life of Chuck" (00:59:54-01:19:49) Credits / New Releases (01:19:50-01:22:54) Links: Cinema Interruptus: "The Player" https://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/interruptus Celine Song's "Past Lives" https://www.filmspotting.net/episodes-archive/2023/6/23/925-asteroid-city-past-lives Stephen King Reviews https://www.filmspotting.net/episodes-archive/tag/stephen+king Feedback: -Email us at ⁠⁠feedback@filmspotting.net⁠⁠. -⁠⁠Ask Us Anything⁠⁠ and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and archive access. ⁠⁠http://filmspottingfamily.com⁠⁠ -T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspotting Shop. ⁠⁠https://filmspotting.net/shop⁠⁠ Follow: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/filmspotting⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/filmspotting⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://facebook.com/filmspotting⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/larsenonfilm⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://facebook.com/larsenonfilm⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast

    In our latest book episode, formerly exclusive to the Barrens, the Losers rent some office space, grab some grub from the food trucks downstairs, and snipe through Stephen King's new novel Billy Summers. Together, they discuss the immortal currency of the written word, the timely themes of financial insecurity, and King's penchant for creating lovable characters out of recognizable archetypes. Note: This episode was recorded in August of 2021.

    Mike on Much Podcast
    "The Rally"

    Mike on Much Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 34:56


    The Best Hang prepares for Hamilton's biggest event, “Arkells: The Rally”! The guys discuss the Best Hang pop-up at the Rally Market on Sat 11a-4p, where Mike and Shane will be hanging out with a limited number of Shirts & Hats! Also, we dive into the new Bruce Springsteen bio-pic trailer, Stephen King, and Mike shares his thoughts on the new movie, “The Life of Chuck”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Psychotronic Film Society
    THE LAWNMOWER MAN (1992) + VIRTUOSITY (1995) Part 1 | Virtual Insanity: The Cyber Thrillers of 1995

    Psychotronic Film Society

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 63:04


    "I'm a fifty terrabyte, self-evolving, neural network, double backflip off the high platform. I'm not a swan dive." For the next entry in our Virtual Insanity series, we're diving headfirst into the world of early virtual reality—and the filmmaker who helped bring it to the big screen. This week, we're going behind the scenes on VIRTUOSITY, the 1995 cyber thriller starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. But before we get there, we're rewinding to 1992's THE LAWNMOWER MAN —the first film to seriously tackle VR on screen and the movie that launched director Brett Leonard's Hollywood career. We'll explore how THE LAWNMOWER MAN came to be, why it sparked a legal battle with Stephen King, and how its unexpected success set the stage for VIRTUOSITY, a film that had already been in development long before Leonard came aboard. It's a double feature of tech-noir chaos, '90s visual effects, and the strange, glitchy dream of cyberspace. Want to support the show? Subscribers of CinemaShock+ can enjoy an extended version of this episode, which includes bonus segments and additional content, plus get access to all episodes two days early, exclusive merchandise discounts, and more. Join now at cinemashock.net/plus. ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS: Andy Lancaster | asotirov | Benjamin Yates | Caverly | courtland ashley | curtcake5k | Elton Novara | Hunter D Mackenzie | Interzone78 | Jackson_Baker | Jvance325 | Lucy Lawson | MagicBloat | Nate Izod | Nathan Kelley | Robert Stinson Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy. This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop & Todd A. Davis. For episode archives, merch, show notes, and more, visit cinemashock.net

    Unspooled
    28 Days Later

    Unspooled

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 61:42


    Hot on the heels of Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later, Paul and Amy are bracing for the zombie apocalypse with a deep dive into 28 Days Later. They explore the film's parallels to COVID-19 and 9/11 and reveal how Stephen King once bought out 800 tickets on opening night. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited,  the all-you-can-watch movie subscription that pays for itself in just two visits. Sign up now in the Regal app: ⁠⁠https://regmovies.onelink.me/4207629222/srumlli8⁠⁠ You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paul's Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6 Follow Paul and Amy on Letterboxd for more of their movie hot takes! https://letterboxd.com/paulscheer/  https://letterboxd.com/theamynicholson/ Paul's book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/ Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and don't forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Film Rage
    Episode 302 - Multitudes

    Film Rage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 72:26


    Welcome back ragers to the best movie review podcast on the planet. The rage rolls on from the Film Rage Studio. This week the Film Rage Crew went to another live action remake, the latest from Celine Song and a Stephen King adaptation. Bryce and Jim agreed that one was Meh, one was Mondo and one was a Rage. Can you guess which movies got which rating? Then Jim and Bryce had to suffer through the 2007 remake of The Hitcher in the Rage or Dare segment.  Introduction-0:00 The Amazing Murman Predicts-1:26 In Cinema How to Train Your Dragon (2025)-4:11 Materialists (2025)-18:02 The Life of Chuck (2025)-28:55 Murman Minute-41:41 Open Rage Jim's open rage-Not enough Vietnamese films-45:29 Bryce's open rage-Box Office this week-53:35 Rage or Dare The Hitcher (2007)-53:35 Bryce pull from Jim's Bag-1:09:27 Outro-1:10:58 Thanks Ragers for listening to our film review podcast. Rage On! https://www.filmrageyyc.com/ https://filmrage.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/filmrageyyc https://nerdyphotographer.com/social/ https://www.leonardconlinphotos.com/

    The Kingcast
    279: The Stand with David Joseph Craig and Brian Crano

    The Kingcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 76:10


    Writer/Director duo David Joseph Craig and Brian Crano (I Don't Understand You) join Vespe and Breznican to talk all about their new movie as well Stephen King's The Stand, with a focus on the 1994 Mick Garris mini-series adaptation.  Unexpected topics of conversation this episode: hilarious film commentaries, birds being a-holes, '90s footwear, the perfect choice for Randall Flagg being poo-poo'd by King, and questionable strip club stories from Miguel Ferrer. I Don't Understand You is available on digital platforms June 24th

    Everyone is a Critic Movie Review Podcast
    We Love The Life of Chuck

    Everyone is a Critic Movie Review Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 60:47


    This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast: Sean and Jeff kick things off by gleefully roasting the trailer for the upcoming I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel—which looks more like a parody than a follow-up. From there, they split on one of the more polarizing new releases before coming together for an emotional deep-dive into one of the year's best films. Materialists Directed by Celine Song Starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal A high-end New York City matchmaker finds herself caught between a lucrative life with the “perfect” client and unresolved feelings for her flawed, but compelling, ex. One of our hosts appreciated the charm, the other… not so much. The Life of Chuck Directed by Mike Flanagan Starring Tom Hiddleston, Karen Gillan, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mark Hamill, Mia Sara, and Carl Lumbly Flanagan dials back the horror to deliver a deeply personal, existential love letter to life and memory. Based on a Stephen King short story, The Life of Chuck is haunting, beautiful, and profoundly moving. Both Sean and Jeff were all in on this one. Classic Review: A Good Marriage We didn't linger too long on this 2014 thriller based on another Stephen King short story. Following the emotional resonance of The Life of Chuck, returning to a run-of-the-mill King adaptation just didn't quite hit.

    WAS
    The Life of Spaceballs 2

    WAS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 90:01


    (00:00:00) Intro/Upcoming Movies (00:32:47) Now Playing Movies (00:55:52) TV (01:03:10) WWE Nick is back and him and Andrew talk about Superman, The Fantastic 4 and 28 Years Later.We also cover The Life of Chuck, How to Train Your Dragon, The Phoenician Scheme, Dangerous Animals, Predator Killer of Killers, Ballerina, Karate Kid Legends and Bring Her Back!We talk about Season 2 of The Pitt and TaskMaster and Jenna Phipps.We cover this week in WWE 6/10/25-6/16/25)Please like, share and subscribe/follow the podcast and please leave a review. Nick is @Supermans_Papa on Twitter and NErvin23 on LetterboxdAndrew is @AndrewLZCom on Twitter and Instagram and AndrewLZ on Letterboxd and Tiktok

    Pop Culture Happy Hour
    The Life of Chuck

    Pop Culture Happy Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 18:26


    Stephen King's work has often contemplated the inevitability of death. But his latest adaptation, The Life of Chuck is a life-affirming film that challenges the cynic in everyone. It has a big cast including Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jacob Tremblay, Mark Hamill, and Nick Offerman. The film was directed and written for the screen by Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass). Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopcultureLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

    Next Best Picture Podcast
    "The Life Of Chuck"

    Next Best Picture Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 24:04


    THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture For this week's second podcast review, Megan Lachinski, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, and Cody Dericks join me to review and discuss the latest film from beloved filmmaker Mike Flanagan, "The Life of Chuck" starring Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Mia Sara, Carl Lumbly, Benjamin Pajak, Jacob Tremblay & Mark Hamill. Based on the novella of the same name by Stephen King, the existential film premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, where it won the coveted People's Choice Award. Now that more people have seen it, what do we think of it? Please tune in as we discuss the themes, reverse chronological structure, performances, score, awards season chances, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening. We hope you enjoy it! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Living for the Cinema
    THE SHINING (1980)

    Living for the Cinema

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 17:28 Transcription Available


    The Scariest Movie EVER Made? Well upon its initial release forty-five years ago, not many critics saw it that way INCLUDING the author of the original novel which this film was based on, Stephen King.  But over time, this psychological thriller directed by the late, great Stanley Kubrick (2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange, Eyes Wide Shut) has garnerned not only a devoted following but a never-ending stream of speculation about what it meant.  Many love it for the memorable main lead performance by Oscar-winner Jack Nicholson (Chinatown, One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest, Batman)  as Jack Torrance, an aspiring writer whose family ends up situated at a VERY remote location known as the Overlook Hotel....he's an aspiring writer but as the winter progresses, he starts to lose his mind.  Also with him are his beleaguered wife Wendy played by the late, great Shelley Duvall (Popeye, 3 Women, Roxanne) and their young son Danny (Danny Lloyd) who has begun to experience a sort of psychic power known as.....THE SHINING. :o Also co-starring Scatman Crothers, Joe Turkel, and Barry Nelson, this horror classic has launched spin-off documentaries, weak imitations, and loads of memes - let's head to the Overlook Hotel! Host & Editor: Geoff GershonEditor: Ella GershonProducer: Marlene GershonSend us a texthttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

    Normies Like Us
    Episode 349: Whatcha!? | Episode 349 | Normies Like Us Podcast

    Normies Like Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 113:36


    Whatcha 349: Episode 349 - Almost another 10 episodes down, another round of What have your Hosts been enjoying with a special Whatcha episode! Your hosts almost have a year's worth of content for you, so get ready to celebrate another milestone episode by hearing about some Normie Pop Culture on a chill, relaxed episode of Normies Like Us. Thank you so much for listening, Normies! Insta: @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

    Historias de Espantos
    Marejada Nocturna de Stephen King

    Historias de Espantos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 25:36


    [ Únete a este canal para acceder a sus beneficios:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO4U9kGvYAPxLZF9XRIWnjA/join ] [ Puedes apoyarme en: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HDeEspantos o comprando un producto en: www.amway.com.mx/FerPalaciosStore ] El Umbral de la Noche (Night Shift en su título original) es un compilado (el primero, de hecho) de Stephen King que fue publicado en el año de 1978. Muchas personas le consideran el mejor libro compilatorio de King; ya que casi todos los relatos han tenido una adaptación audiovisual; cinematográficas en algunos casos.Ahora bien, #ElUmbralDelaNoche fue el primer libro que estuvimos leyendo en #DulcesPesadillas, estos relatos fueron grabados mientras leíamos en vivo; ahora ha sido editado en modalidad de #Audiolibro.#MarejadaNocturna, (titulado en inglés Night Surf), es una historia corta, que cuenta cómo unos jóvenes que están en la playa se encuentran a una persona que tuvo un accidente de coche. Uno de ellos propone quemarlo, en principio como broma, pero después lo llevan acabo. Tras este incidente, la historia narra cómo uno de ellos contrae un virus que, al parecer, ha matado a todo el mundo y que lo hacen llamar A6. Uno de los personajes principales creía que había contraído el virus A2, el cual, según parece, evolucionó a A6. Creyeron que al contraer el virus A2 eran inmunes e investigan si el que tenia el A6, o había mentido acerca de haber contraído el A2, o no por contraer el A2, las personas eran inmunes al A6.Espero que sea de su agrado y lo disfruten mucho.Colóquense unos audífonos o auriculares y disfruten de esta historia de Stephen King. Y aquí... las redes sociales oficiales de Historias de Espantos por Fernando Palacios: · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HistoriasDeEspantosxFP/ · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HistoriasDeEspantosxFP Estas son mis redes sociales: ·Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fer.mr.bones/ ·Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fer.mr.bones/?_rdc=1&_rdr & https://www.facebook.com/FernandoPalaciosAKAMrBones ·Twitter: https://twitter.com/FerMrBones También lo encuentras en Spotify y cualquier otro serviciode podcast. https://anchor.fm/fernando-palacios94https://podcasts.apple.com/mx/podcast/historias-de-espantos/id1554046415

    The Black List Podcast
    Classic Couch Watches, and Reads, from Franklin and Kate

    The Black List Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 36:27


    When cultural tastemakers get stuck inside what do they watch, read, or play? In this throwback episode that has since become a classic, Franklin and Kate talk to each other about the things they discovered or rediscovered during lockdown. From Animal Crossing and Sarah Cooper, to Ted Lasso and Michaela Coel's I May Destroy You, you'll have some new gems to add to your list. See the show notes for more details!  Questions? Comments? Criticism? Hit us up on social media at @theblcklst.This convo took place in 2020. Learn more about The Black List, visit ⁠www.blcklst.com.⁠ Mentions: Animal Crossing: ⁠https://animal-crossing.com⁠ 40-Year-Old Version: ⁠https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_forty_year_old_version⁠ Radha Blank on The Black List Podcast: ⁠https://luminarypodcasts.com/listen/ninth-planet-audio-&-the-black-list/the-black-list-podcast/radha-blank/d6c5b3d7-5e87-4aa1-92d1-aabacbe918b8⁠ Inside Out by Demi Moore: ⁠https://www.harpercollins.com/products/inside-out-demi-moore?variant=32131129442338⁠ It by Stephen King: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/830502.It⁠ Caste by Isabel Wilkerson: ⁠https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/653196/caste-oprahs-book-club-by-isabel-wilkerson/⁠ Sarah Cooper: ⁠https://sarahcpr.com⁠ Ted Lasso: ⁠https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/ted_lasso⁠ I May Destroy You: ⁠https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/i_may_destroy_you⁠ You Must Remember This Podcast: ⁠http://www.youmustrememberthispodcast.com⁠Karina Longworth on The Black List Podcast: ⁠https://luminarypodcasts.com/listen/ninth-planet-audio-&-the-black-list/the-black-list-podcast/karina-longworth/ccc9d152-7947-48dc-bab8-871300e0c72a⁠ .

    The Cavalry
    "You're Sinking Again"

    The Cavalry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 69:34


    Andrew needs backup that gum sucks. Johnny needs backup that claw machines should be illegal. They talk about Father's Day plans and just how Andy Dufrane got that hiding spot in the Bible for his rock hammer cut so perfectly. Enjoy! Remember to sign up for the Patreon for Post-Show Banter! https://patreon.com/thecavalrypodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

    The Final Podcast
    268 - Creepshow (1982) Review

    The Final Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 63:43


    A child's comic book brings five tales of terror to life.Retro Reel 2025 rolls on with an anthology movie we enjoy watching every time. Creepshow, directed by George A. Romero, features an all-star cast of Hal Holbrook, Leslie Nielsen, Ted Danson, and Adrienne Barbeau among many others in five horror tales that seem to get better and better as the movie continues. The blend of comedy and horror are done so well and the overarching story of the tales coming from a child's comic book is an excellent touch. The stories are clever, fun, and stand out in a genre that features so many anthology films. Watch the movie and catch our review.Subscribe to our YouTube channel @thefinalpodcast  Join the Discord | https://discord.gg/UFtVP243Follow us on Facebook The Final Podcast Follow us on Instagram @thefinalpodcastFollow us on X @thefinalpodeverMusic Credit: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audiohttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_6h...What should we review next? Toss us a vibe and send over a recommendation!

    Third Coast Podcast
    Episode 255 "Mind Behind the Monster's: Ink, Fangs and Machine Guns" Ft. Robert Meyer

    Third Coast Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 35:58


    In this episode, Joe sits down with Illinois author Robert Meyer to dive into his book Apocalypse: Rise of the Vampire Slayer. We talk about what led him to start writing—his deep inspiration from Stephen King—and explore both the strengths and struggles he faces in the creative process. Robert also shares details on his upcoming projects, including a graphic animation TV series and his next chilling release, Are You Ready Alone After Midnight? This show was recorded in Oakdale, Louisiana.

    Reviewed To Death
    228: Misery

    Reviewed To Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 67:54


    Welcome to summer! Our summer series this year is Stephen King and we are opening up with Misery. Blaire and Magan are back to talk about all things Misery. Follow us @reviewedtodeathMusic:Septuan provided by zapsplat.comGame show music by Jays Green Screen and Sound EffectsAll addtional music provided by Groove Witness - ⁠www.groovewitness.us⁠Create your ⁠podcast⁠ today! #madeonzencasterSupport The Beasts we Carry:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beasts/the-beasts-we-carry-a-horror-shortThe Beasts We Carry, a bold new live-action horror short film, has launched its Kickstarter campaign, inviting backers to help bring a deeply personal, visually striking, and socially resonant story to life. Written and directed by Rishi Gandhi, a South Asian American filmmaker whose life was shaped by post-9/11 xenophobia, the film channels real fear into psychological horror, asking: What if you could see the monsters inside people?Follow Rishi:insta: @senor_rishblusky: @rishjg.bsky.social‬tiktok: @rjg_filmRead our companion written reviews - imgur.com/user/trojaSpaceBandit

    Shriek Previews
    229 - Blackcoat's Daughter (2015) & Gretel & Hansel (2020)

    Shriek Previews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 41:14


    Send us a textThis week, Brent & Dan watch two films directed by Osgood Perkins.They also review the teaser for the upcoming Stephen King prequel "Welcome to Derry."See that trailer here: https://youtu.be/6HG-wsRsg8s

    Art House Rewind
    Episode 157 | The Life of Chuck

    Art House Rewind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 18:08


    We've got a film that's worth talking about!  Lots to enjoy, breakdown and have some insight into.  "The Life of Chuck" shines as another great Stephen King adaptation that has the potential to be seen again and again with increasing returns for generations.  Don't miss our thoughts or the film itself now playing at Art House!

    Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist
    Mark Hamill on the legacy of "Luke Skywalker" and his new movie "The Life of Chuck"

    Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 51:28


    Mark Hamill talks to Willie Geist about that "Star Wars" role that's shaped his life for nearly 50 years and his gripping new film, from the mind of Stephen King.

    3 Geeks Podcast
    Overrated vs. Underrated Movies, The Life of Chuck Review & Superman Hype! | 3 Geeks Podcast

    3 Geeks Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 65:52


    In this episode of the 3 Geeks Podcast, we're diving into a jam-packed discussion filled with hot takes, deep dives, and all things geek culture! We kick things off with a spirited debate on overrated and underrated movies—which fan-favorite films don't live up to the hype, and what cinematic treasures deserve way more attention? Get ready for some surprising picks and bold opinions. Then we shift gears with a full review of The Life of Chuck, the emotional new Stephen King adaptation that's stirring conversation across the internet. Did it deliver on its heartfelt promise or miss the mark? We've got a lot to say. We're also sharing what we've been watching lately—from addictive TV series to must-see movies—giving you plenty of binge-worthy recommendations. Plus, we dive into the highs and lows of the YouTube creator journey, chatting about content creation, audience engagement, and navigating the ever-changing algorithm. To top it all off, we react live to some of the biggest trailers trending right now and celebrate the latest buzz around Superman. With exciting updates surfacing, the hype for the Man of Steel is stronger than ever—and we're here for it. Packed with laughs, honest commentary, and our signature geek energy, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Subscribe, share, and join the conversation with the 3 Geeks! #3GeeksPodcast #MovieReview #OverratedMovies #UnderratedMovies #TheLifeOfChuck #Superman #TrailerReactions #WhatWeveBeenWatching #YouTubeLife #GeekCulture #FilmDiscussion #Podcast

    Spooko
    273. The Monkey

    Spooko

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 35:08


    People are just things to kill in movies like this (and sometimes that's exactly what you need from a horror film.) Follow Spooko on Insta: @_spooko_Join the Feel Bad Club on our discord: https://discord.gg/mJAJYCChGyAnd check out ANOTHER pod from Peach & Shag (it's about Gordon Ramsay): @peachandshagsnightmaremethodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Screen Off Script
    The Life of Chuck, Materialists (non-spoiler) & The Last Journey (w/ Filip Hammar & Fredrik Wikingsson) Reviews

    Screen Off Script

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 76:40


    Stacked show this week:We got a full review of Mike Flanagan's latest feature, 'THE LIFE OF CHUCK', the emotionally charged Stephen King adaptation that's sure to spark some incredible discussions. Plus, we got a non-spoiler review of of the most anticipated Romance movies in ages, 'MATERIALISTS' directed by Celine Song.Lastly, we sit down with Swedish filmmakers Filip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson to talk about their powerful new documentary 'THE LAST JOURNEY'.Enjoy the show! Time stamps:00:49 Intro03:22 “Materialists” (2025) Non-spoiler Review11:14 Movie and TV news (Ben Stiller/Twilight Zone, Mia Goth in Star Wars + more)17:22 “The Life of Chuck” (2025) Review46:51 Interview with Swedish filmmakers Filip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson for 'The Last Journey'01:08:09 Watch Recommendations for the Week

    The Perfume Nationalist
    The Green Mile

    The Perfume Nationalist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 155:18


    Lilac Vegetal by Pinaud (1878) + The Green Mile by Stephen King (1996) +  Frank Darabont's The Green Mile (1999)  6/13/25 S7E39 To hear the complete continuing story of The Perfume Nationalist please subscribe on Patreon. 

    How They Love Mary
    Episode 328: Is The Life of Chuck Worth Seeing? A Catholic Priest's Honest Reaction

    How They Love Mary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 15:42


    Is The Life of Chuck worth seeing? Catholic priest and film reviewer Fr. Edward Looney gives his honest reaction to this mind-bending, deeply human film based on Stephen King's short story. Fr. Looney had early access to a pre-screening but still went to the theater to watch it again—and in this video, he explains why. He shares why this film struck a deep emotional chord and why he thinks it's one of the most thought-provoking movies in recent years. He also shares that two audience members walked out of the theater after the first 30 minutes, calling the movie “stupid”—a sentiment Fr. Looney firmly refutes. Stay tuned to hear why he believes they missed the entire point of the film. In this video, Fr. Looney covers: The spiritual and philosophical impact of The Life of Chuck Key themes of mortality, memory, and meaning Two brief moral cautions for viewers to be aware of Why he's already planning to watch it multiple more times And how this film might inspire reflection on life and faith

    The Movie Pals Podcast
    Bonus Podcast #4 - The Life of Chuck (2024)

    The Movie Pals Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 43:08


    We couldn't quite fit every review into our 200th episode, so we decided to bring back a Bonus Episode (it's been while)! Listen as we break down the new Stephen King adaptation, "The Life of Chuck" Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:58 - Review of, “The Life of Chuck” (2024) - Overall Rating: 3.5/5 Stars 42:50 - Outro

    Screen Nerds Podcast
    Quick Screen: The Life of Chuck

    Screen Nerds Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 11:34


    For this "Quick Screen" episode, Michael checked out the brand new theatrical film "The Life of Chuck". What are some of his thoughts of this science fiction dramatic film based on a short story from Stephen King starring Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Mia Sara, Carl Lumbly, Benjamin Pajak, Jacob Tremblay and Mark Hamill? Check it out and see!Be a part of the conversation!E-mail the show at screennerdspodcast@gmail.comFollow the show on Twitter @screennerdspodLike the show on Facebook (Search for Screen Nerds Podcast and find the page there)Follow the show on Instagram and Threads just search screennerdspodcastCheck out the show on Bluesky just search screennerdspodcastBe sure to check out the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Goodpods, Overcast, Amazon Music or your podcast catcher of choice! (and please share rate and review!)Want to share your thoughts on the podcast? Send me an e-mail!Thanks to Frankie Creel for the artwork

    Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast
    The Running Man (1987)

    Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 80:08


    In 1987, Arnold Schwarzenegger was well on his way to becoming the biggest action star in the world. Later on in the year, he would be in Predator. But first, he'd star in the Stephen King adaptation The Running Man. Or is it a Richard Bachman adaptation? What's the difference, and why would the rights to this book be $100,000, surprising the hell out of producer George Linder? We get into all of this, as well as a full review of the Paul Michael Glaser (Starsky?) directed film, in the podcast below. Also, find out what franchise we'll be attacking next. That is, should we choose to accept it. All this, as well as many puns, when you listen to this week's Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast!

    Third Row from the Front
    The Life of Chuck

    Third Row from the Front

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 32:29


    We review the sci-fi drama adapted from a Stephen King short story starring Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiojor, and Karen Gillan

    The Big Picture
    ‘Materialists' and the Top Five Movie Love Triangles. Plus: ‘The Life of Chuck,' With Mike Flanagan.

    The Big Picture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 103:48


    Sean and Amanda have an in-depth conversation and unpack their very mixed feelings on a pair of two new releases coming this weekend. They start with Celine Song's ‘Materialists' and celebrate Song's wonderful writing while also exploring their inability to connect to Dakota Johnson's and Pedro Pascal's performances of the material (1:46). Then, they create their list of the top five movie love triangles of all time (45:10). Next, they discuss Mike Flanagan's newest Stephen King adaptation, ‘The Life of Chuck,' and explore why they think it will be such a divisive movie (53:57). Finally, Sean is joined by Flanagan to talk about his relationship to King, why he felt that this was the right time to make a shift away from horror, and how to tightrope walk the thin line between corniness and sincerity (1:21:01). Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Mike Flanagan Producer: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
    The Life of Chuck Movie Review

    The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 98:07


    The Losers busk through Mike Flanagan's latest Stephen King joint: . Beware of spoilers.

    Sarah and Vinnie Full Show
    06-13 Full Show

    Sarah and Vinnie Full Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 169:15


    Good vibes, variety, AND dad jokes! Today is the ONLY Friday the 13th of the year. Most conspiracy theories aren't all that believable, but all of these are! Plus, a couple needed change for a pizza tip and ended up winning $1,000,000! There's no shortage of new movies to watch this weekend, including one with Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, and a new Stephen King tale. Rumors are swirling around Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's relationship. Be prepared for Father's Day this Sunday. We're reminiscing on the craziest celebrity cheating stories. There was a single survivor in the Air India crash. Meanwhile, the Brian Wilson tributes are rolling in, including one from our very own Green Day.

    Trivia With Budds
    11 Trivia Questions on Stephen King Books and Movies

    Trivia With Budds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 7:51


    For Patreon subscriber Nikki Long!  Fact of the Day: Dolphins have "bromances" in which two males may pair up for as long as 15 years and help each other hook up with females. Triple Connections: Milk, Burnt, You're THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:47 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $1 A MONTH: www.Patreon.com/TriviaWithBudds INSTANT DOWNLOAD DIGITAL TRIVIA GAMES ON ETSY, GRAB ONE NOW!  GET A CUSTOM EPISODE FOR YOUR LOVED ONES:  Email ryanbudds@gmail.com Theme song by www.soundcloud.com/Frawsty Bed Music:  "EDM Detection Mode" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ http://TriviaWithBudds.com http://Facebook.com/TriviaWithBudds http://Instagram.com/ryanbudds Book a party, corporate event, or fundraiser anytime by emailing ryanbudds@gmail.com or use the contact form here: https://www.triviawithbudds.com/contact SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL MY AMAZING PATREON SUBSCRIBERS INCLUDING:   Mollie Dominic Vernon Heagy Brian Clough Nathalie Avelar Natasha raina leslie gerhardt Skilletbrew Brooks Martin Yves Bouyssounouse Diane White Youngblood Evan Lemons Trophy Husband Trivia Rye Josloff Lynnette Keel Lillian Campbell Jerry Loven Ansley Bennett Gee Jamie Greig Jeremy Yoder Adam Jacoby rondell Adam Suzan Chelsea Walker Tiffany Poplin Bill Bavar Sarah Dan  Katelyn Turner Keiva Brannigan Keith Martin Sue First Steve Hoeker Jessica Allen Michael Anthony White Lauren Glassman Brian Williams Henry Wagner Brett Livaudais Linda Elswick Carter A. Fourqurean KC Khoury Tonya Charles  Justly Maya Brandon Lavin Kathy McHale Chuck Nealen Courtney French Nikki Long Mark Zarate Laura Palmer  JT Dean Bratton Kristy Erin Burgess Chris Arneson Trenton Sullivan Jen and Nic Michele Lindemann Ben Stitzel Michael Redman Timothy Heavner Jeff Foust Richard Lefdal Myles Bagby Jenna Leatherman Albert Thomas Kimberly Brown Tracy Oldaker Sara Zimmerman Madeleine Garvey Jenni Yetter JohnB Patrick Leahy Dillon Enderby James Brown Christy Shipley Alexander Calder Ricky Carney Paul McLaughlin Casey OConnor Willy Powell Robert Casey Rich Hyjack Matthew Frost Brian Salyer Greg Bristow Megan Donnelly Jim Fields Mo Martinez Luke Mckay Simon Time Feana Nevel

    Kill By Kill
    Carrie vol. 2 (w/ Joe Lipsett and Trace Thurman)

    Kill By Kill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 94:42


    It's double the Carrie, double the body count this week as we unpack not one, but two remakes of the seminal Stephen King spectacular, CARRIE (2002 and 2013)!! And we're bursting out of the scary prayer closet with two Retuning Champions you know and love - from Horror Queers, it's Joe Lipsett and Trace Thurman here to help us two more modern Black proms and the problems that come with them!! Can any version of Carrie live up to DePalma's? What if you add a lot of Dutch angled, vaseline-lensed SyFy Original visuals? What if you turn Carrie White into Darth Vader? How did Trace traumatize dance class bros? Do either of the remakes best the Carrie 2 sequel? It's a battle of Christ Hartigans, lackluster Tommys, uneven Sues, and divergent Margrets!! All this, plus internet backlashes, plugs and tips, Carrie vs. Jigsaw, bad Billys, thick blood, wonky CGI, and a gym full of Choose Your Own Deathventure!! It's twice the Horror Queers, twice the Carrie, and twice the Uncle Steve as we telekinetically launch Season Six of Kill By Kill right at ‘ya!! Part of the BLEAV Network.Get even more episodes exclusively on Patreon! Artwork by Josh Hollis: joshhollis.com Kill By Kill theme by Revenge Body. For the full-length version and more great music, head to revengebodymemphis.bandcamp.com today! Our linker.ee Click here to visit our Dashery/TeePublic shop for killer merch! Join the conversation about any episode on the Facebook Group! Follow us on IG @killbykillpodcast!! Join us on Threads or even Bluesky Check out Gena's Substack called Gena Watches Things!! Check out the films we've covered & what might come soon on Letterboxd!

    We Enjoy...
    News and Yous: STAR TREK: SNW wrapping up, CARRIE series casts FLANAGANGers, SPACEBALLS 2, and more...

    We Enjoy...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 35:27


    Matt and Eric discuss the announced ending of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS, casting for Mike Flanagan's CARRIE series, the SPACEBALLS 2 teaser, THE LIFE OF CHUCK, and more...

    Essential Guide to Writing a Novel
    Episode 169 - How to find a surefire plot.

    Essential Guide to Writing a Novel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 25:03


    Stephen King says there is no idea dump we can visit to find a good plot.  We have to create our own plots.  How can we do so?  Here's a discussion on creating plots.  Also, if Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark expedition can learn to write, so can we.  And the critical technique of using the active sentence form.Support the show

    Les matins
    "Life of Chuck" et le grand cinéma naïf

    Les matins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 3:39


    durée : 00:03:39 - Le Regard culturel - par : Lucile Commeaux - Mercredi dernier est sorti au cinéma une adaptation d'une nouvelle de Stephen King, "Life of Chuck", dont le réalisateur échoue malheureusement à faire un vrai grand film naïf.

    Strange and Beautiful Book Club
    "The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla" by Stephen King (Part 1 of 2)

    Strange and Beautiful Book Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 99:49


    Slightly delayed but here it is and we got so excited to chat about this one that it just made sense to split it into parts so it won't be too too long. But don't worry, you won't be waiting a month for the next one. Without further ado - here is the "Wolves of the Calla" episode from Matt and Rachel of the Strange and Beautiful Book Club There's more from the Strange and Beautiful Network!Listen to Rachel, Kate, and Hannah discuss spicy books, serious books, and everything in between (but mostly spicy!). It's like sitting down with girl friends to chat about hot book boyfriends but in podcast format! Listen now at Feast, Sheath, Shatter: A Book Chat PodcastLove Movies, TV Shows and Books in the Fantasy, Scifi, and Horror genre and want to hear more? Check us out at The Strange and Beautiful Book Club where Rachel and her husband Matt discuss all things genre-related.Listen to us chat our way through the greatest scifi tv show ever made on We Are All Kosh - A Babylon 5 podcastLonging for a simpler time in the police procedural genre AND love Vampires? Matt and Rachel also review the classic television show Forever Knight on their podcast, Come in 81 Kilo.Not getting enough sweaty 90s sexcapades from your television and movie content? Listen to Meg and Rachel discuss the finer points of Geraint Wyn Davies' career over at Ger Can Get It!You can also:Join us on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/strangeandbeautifulnetwork/⁠⁠⁠Find us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz9ENwKdHrm57Qmu8L4WXwQRiverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video recording, unlimited transcription services, AI Social Media clips, teleprompter and on screen scripts, and a bunch of other cool stuff too. Make long distance podcasting 100x easier. (Don't work harder, work smarter) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    A Bite Of
    'The Life of Chuck' Movie Review + Interview with Karen Gillan

    A Bite Of

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 33:55


    We contain multitudes! And a review Mike Flanagan's adaptation of Stephen King's, The Life of Chuck PLUS an exclusive interview with Karen Gillan! On the menu: Mike Flanagan's storytelling, genre blending, finding joy in life, Flanaverse favorites, and more!Support the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=44878998⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/abiteofpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   BLUESKY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/abiteofpodcast.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TWITTER: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ABiteOfPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  THREADS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@abiteofpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ABiteOfPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WEBSITE:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.abiteofpod.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  DISCORD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/461OOcf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(00:00) - Intro & Update(02:04) - General Thoughts (06:42) - Unique Structure & The Mike Flanagan of it(19:28) - Perfomances and Stand Outs(25:02) - Final Thoughts & Rating(26:30) - Interview with Karen Gillan

    Bulletproof Screenplay® Podcast
    BPS 423: From Instagram Mysteries to Indie Horror The Bold Experiments of Joe Kowalski

    Bulletproof Screenplay® Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 69:56


    When the winds of curiosity rustle the mind and stir the soul, they often bring with them storytellers—those rare beings who don't just recount events but breathe life into them. On today's episode, we welcome Joe Kowalski, a young filmmaker from Cleveland whose creative spirit dances between shadows and light, weaving stories through film, mystery, and innovation.Joe Kowalski is a filmmaker, game designer, and storyteller whose projects explore new ways to experience narrative across media.In this profound conversation, we journey through Joe's unique endeavor—a Stephen King “Dollar Baby” short film adaptation titled I Am the Doorway. What begins as a seemingly simple homage to the horror maestro evolves into a lesson in humility, time management, and artistic vision. Joe's choice of story, influenced by a girlfriend and the limitations of a shoestring budget, was no accident. It was a study in resourcefulness—making the most of what one has while honoring a source of immense creative power. “You have to know what you can realistically accomplish,” Joe said. And that, my friends, is wisdom beyond years.Joe didn't stop at simply retelling a tale. He reframed the horror classic into a new cinematic experience, wrapping Stephen King's suspense within a short film festival format. This wasn't about profit or prestige—it was about community, experimentation, and delivering value to the audience. His respect for the time and effort of collaborators is unwavering: “That's the biggest thing they can give you,” he mused. And in a world obsessed with the bottom line, such reverence is sacred.But his imagination doesn't remain tethered to the screen. Joe designed an interactive Instagram murder mystery game—an elegant rebellion against linear storytelling. Through a labyrinth of tags and grids, players navigate a digital whodunit, one clue at a time. Each piece of the game reveals not just a path to the culprit, but a deeper truth about human curiosity and our hunger for connection. It's a digital scavenger hunt of intention, ingenuity, and play. A new mythology told in swipes and likes.Lest one believe that his path has been frictionless, Joe admits to the chaos of low-budget production, the stress of festivals, and the heartbreak of seeing good work shelved for lack of fit. Still, he views each project as a sculptor views stone—not yet perfect, but perfecting. His year-long film PRISM is another feather in this vibrant cap—a color-coded exploration of identity and emotional entanglement told through color-isolated cinematography. Here is a man who does not merely shoot films; he paints them.Throughout the conversation, what resounds most is Joe's blend of youthful energy and ancient patience. He reveres the creative process, yet he's unafraid to let go when the time calls for it. Whether planning podcasts with friends or studying the rise of VR storytelling, Joe doesn't merely chase the next trend—he studies its rhythm, its heartbeat, and asks how it might elevate human experience. “You have to care about the story even when you don't feel like caring about it,” he says—and that is the quiet devotion of an artist in bloom.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bulletproof-screenwriting-podcast--2881148/support.

    The Kingcast
    278: Karen Gillan and Tom Hiddleston on The Life of Chuck

    The Kingcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 65:09


    Life of Chuck stars Karen Gillan and Tom Hiddleston sat down with us to talk about their Stephen King origin stories, the film adaptations that moved them, and everything that went into their roles in the most recent Stephen King adaptation.

    Sinica Podcast
    The Raider: China and the Life of Evans Carlson, with Historian Stephen Platt

    Sinica Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 82:06


    This week on Sinica, I chat with Stephen Platt, historian at UMass Amherst and author, most recently, of the book The Raider: The Untold Story of a Renegade Marine and the Birth of U.S. Special Forces in World War II. Like his previous works, Autumn in the Heavenly Kingdom and Imperial Twilight, it offers a compelling narrative history of an overlooked chapter through a deeply empathetic and well-researched examination of individual lives. Please make sure to listen to the excerpt from the audiobook at the end of this podcast.04:21 - Evans Carlson: A forgotten hero07:49 - The Real Carlson vs. the constructed Carlson10:04 - The book's origin12:20 - Carlson's ideological transformation16:50 - Carlson's religious beliefs and public perception20:04 - Emerson's influence on Carlson's thinking 23:46 - Inner conflicts: Soul-searching or regret?27:15 - Carlson's relationship with President Franklin D. Roosevelt30:39 - Gung Ho Meetings: meaning, practice, and legacy33:34 - Zhu De's influence on Carlson 40:28 - Carlson's relationships with Agnes Smedley and Edgar Snow47:49 - Hopes for U.S.-China alliance 51:57 - Carlson's death and his legacy 58:01 - Lessons from CarlsonPaying it Forward: Peter Thilly, Emily MokrosRecommendations: Stephen: 11.22.63 by Stephen King; Ted Chiang (author); Otoboke Beaver (band); Book of Mormon (musical)Kaiser: Wobbler (band); The Religion by Tim Willocks; Zappa (2020)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Next Best Picture Podcast
    Interviews With "The Life Of Chuck" Cast

    Next Best Picture Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 24:38


    "The Life Of Chuck" had its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, where it won the People's Choice Award and received positive reviews for Mike Flanagan's adaptation of the Stephen King novella, direction and performances from the cast, which includes Tom Hiddleston, Mark Hamill, and Jacob Tremblay. Other members of the cast, including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Kate Siegel, Matthew Lillard, Mia Sara, and Annalise Basso, were all kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about their work and experiences making Flanagan's film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in limited release and will expand nationwide on June 13th from NEON. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Live Wire with Luke Burbank
    Open Book: Karen Russell

    Live Wire with Luke Burbank

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 21:27


    Award-winning author Karen Russell (Swamplandia!) chats about the joy of reading a book you love written by someone you love, how Stephen King led to sleepless nights as a child, and those “little black dress” books you always loan to a friend. Plus, Elena reveals her latest vacation read as a murder mystery starring "existential sheep." 

    Bear Brook
    The 13th Step: Feds Arrest Eric Spofford

    Bear Brook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 27:22


    Big news on another podcast from the team behind Bear Brook: The 13th Step. That series investigates allegations of sexual misconduct against Eric Spofford, the founder of a major addiction treatment provider in New England, allegations Spofford denies. Now, federal prosecutors say Spofford organized violent acts of vandalism against Lauren, her parents and her editor, all in hopes of shutting that reporting down.Bear Brook has been named an Apple Podcasts Series Essential. Bear Brook, hosted by Jason Moon, is the critically-acclaimed true crime podcast from New Hampshire Public Radio.  Season 1 - Two barrels. Four Bodies. And a cold case that's changing how murders will be investigated forever. Season 2: A True Crime Story - Jason Carroll is serving life in prison for a murder he says he didn't commit. The only evidence against him? His own taped confession. More than 30 years later, is it possible to get to the truth – and who gets to tell it? Stephen King called both seasons “the best true crime podcasts I've ever heard. Brilliant, involving, hypnotic.” The New Yorker said season one “stands out for its ambition, complexity, and thoughtful tone.”  Photos, transcripts and more at bearbrookpodcast.com. Do you have information about the Bear Brook murders or the Sharon Johnson murder case? Email us.

    Fresh Air
    Why We Remember / 'Simpsons' Composer Alf Clausen

    Fresh Air

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 46:51


    Do you have trouble remembering names and faces, or where you put your keys? Neurologist Dr. Charan Ranganath talks about the latest research into memory. His book is called Why We Remember. Alf Clausen, the Emmy-winning composer, arranger and orchestrator behind the music and song parodies on The Simpsons, died at 84. He spoke with Terry Gross in 1997.And Justin Chang reviews the new film The Life of Chuck, based on a novella by Stephen King. TV critic David Bianculli recommends an upcoming live TV production of George Clooney's Broadway hit, Good Night, and Good Luck.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy