This week on episode #157 of The Harsh Language Podcast, it's Marvin's first time watching Stand By Me, a film that has been misremembered for forty years as a warm, nostalgic hug. In our review, we dig into how it is actually the best coming-of-age story ever told, but not for the reasons people seem to remember.

We also discuss why IT: Welcome To Derry was way better than expected, the debate over whether Pluribus is boring or if we’ve just lost our attention spans, Paramount’s refusal to back down, Netflix’s new plan for exclusive theaters, and whether anyone is actually excited for Avengers: Doomsday.

📌 Chapters

00:00 - Welcome To Derry Was WAY Better Than Expected 15:40 - Is Pluribus Boring or Have We Lost Our Attention Spans?

33:55 - Paramount Isn't Backing Down Yet

36:20 - Netflix's Plan For Exclusive Theatres

43:14 - Is Anyone Actually Excited For Avengers Doomsday? 53:50 - Rob Reiner's Amazing Legacy

57:00 - Stand By Me Review

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