Film is Lit

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More like “The TALKING Man” because Arnie spends half this movie delivering one-liner after one-liner like his life depends on it! On this episode of the Film is Lit podcast, we fire up the 1987 sci-fi action cult classic “The Running Man,” starring the one and only Arnold Schwarzenegger in peak action-hero mode. Packed with outrageous kills, gloriously cheesy catchphrases, and iconic retro fashion (sponsored by Adidas!) the film remains a fascinating time capsule of the Reagan era. Beneath all the camp lies a genuinely inspired villain performance by Richard Dawson, the first host of Family Feud. We also had a blast spotting our current home of Culver City in this movie - the good ol' CC! But here’s the big question: does “The Running Man” actually hold up as an action classic, or is it mostly remembered for the vibes? And how does it compare to the much darker, nastier Stephen King novel it was based on? Listen and find out!

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AMAZE! AMAZE! AMAZE!
This week on The Film is Lit Podcast, we’re blasting off into Project Hail Mary - the long-awaited adaptation of Andy Weir’s hard sci-fi epic. Joining us is returning guest and certified Weir superfan, Matt Gaylord, whose love for the book is second only to The Martian… so the big question remains: did the film deliver the goods? On this episode, the three of us break down Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace, first contact in film, and our latest obsession, Rocky. And we ask another big question… is Rocky officially cuter than Baby Yoda? Tune in to find out. AMAZE!!!
#ProjectHailMary #AndyWeir #RyanGosling #RylandGrace #RockyTheEridian #TheMartian #FilmIsLitPodcast #PhilLord #ChrisMiller #SandraHüller #MoviePodcast #BookToFilm #SpaceMovies #FirstContact #Grogu #BabyYoda #FilmDiscussion #SciFiLit

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Welcome to episode 150 of Film is Lit! What a milestone!
Did ANYONE like the "Running Man" movie that came out last year based on Richard Bachman (aka Stephen King)'s 1892 novella...? Anyone...? Bueller...? We hate to jump on the bandwagon, but this wasn't one of our favs. All we can say is it's worth tuning in!
#StephenKing #TheRunningMan #BooktoFilm #Movies #GlenPowell #LeePace #FilmAdaptation #EdgarWrite #MovieReview

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More like "No Other NOMINATIONS," am I right?!?! Cuz it didn't get any Oscar noms! Get it?... this thing on?

On this episode of the Film is Lit podcast, we dive into the latest film from one of our all-time favorite directors, Park Chan-wook, the razor-sharp black comedy thriller “No Other Choice.” It’s a dark, shocking story about just how far one man will go after being laid off. And speaking of shocking, we did not expect the novel it’s based on, “The Ax” by the legendary Donald E. Westlake, to completely knock us out. It quietly became one of the best books we’ve ever read. It’s that good. So the big question: does Park Chan-wook’s twisted vision live up to the cold-blooded brilliance of Westlake’s novel? Or is the film its own beast entirely? Listen and find out.

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Tom Ripley is BACK! And this time, it’s colder, darker, and shot in gorgeous black and white. In today's episode of the Film is Lit podcast, we dissect "Ripley," the 2024 series that turns fraud into high art. From Andrew Scott’s quietly terrifying performance to the show’s deliberate pacing and razor-sharp visual style, could this be one of our favorite limited series of all time? Plus, how does it stack up against "The Talented Mr. Ripley?" All we know is that Patricia Highsmith would be proud of this adaptation.

#AndrewScott #DakotaFanning #JohnnyFlynn #EliotSumner #StevenZaillian #RobertElswit #PatriciaHighsmith #FilmisLitpodcast #booktoscreen #Netflix