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Back Look Cinema invites you to revisit the cinematic treasures of yesteryear from the 70s, 80s, & 90s. Join us every other week as our host, Zo Richardson, welcomes a special guest to share their cherished memories of some of the greatest movies in history and delve into the legendary Hollywood lore that unfolded behind the camera.
Killian’s Classics: Comparing three versions of the deadliest game: The Running Man - Ep. 208
Back Look Cinema: The Podcast
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Killian’s Classics: Comparing three versions of the deadliest game: The Running Man - Ep. 208
Zo examines the recent adaptation of a Stephen King novel: Edgar Wright's The Running Man (2025) starring Glen Powell and comparing this film to the novel as well as the much beloved 1987 adaptation of The Running Man starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and directed by Paul Michael Glaser. What where the main differences? In what way was the new movie faithful to the novel? How do the different themes compare in these films and the novel? Find out in this episode; spoilers ahead!
Episode Chapters
02:12 Motivated Running
03:58 Richard Bachman
06:09 The Comparisons - Novel, Movie, Movie
10:24 The Running Man Ad
28:04 Critically Thinking About The Running Man
Back Look Cinema: The Podcast
Back Look Cinema invites you to revisit the cinematic treasures of yesteryear from the 70s, 80s, & 90s. Join us every other week as our host, Zo Richardson, welcomes a special guest to share their cherished memories of some of the greatest movies in history and delve into the legendary Hollywood lore that unfolded behind the camera.
