Take Me To Your Reader
152 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsThe Pavement Pounders discuss adapted science fiction, generally well-known films derived from written works. They read the book, watch the movie, watch remakes, reboots, re-adaptations, and give it all a good mulling over.
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TMTYR Episode #49: Watch This on VHS (Firestarter)
February 25, 2017 16:53 - 47 minutes - 31.6 MBThis time out, the Pavement Pounders discuss their very first Stephen King, going with Firestarter, the 1980 novel and its 1984 theatrical adaptation. Alas, no exploding chickens in the movie. But lots of feathered hair, teke-ing really hard, and good old Hollywood whitewashing! Hooray! Rankings!: Colin/James/Seth: Book Movie Notes: Seth was lazy this time and … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #49: Watch This on VHS (Firestarter) →
TMTYR Episode #48: Robot Rocky (Real Steel)
January 28, 2017 15:12 - 41 minutes - 26.5 MBBrace yourself for a hard-hitting gut punch of a knockout movie, and also for Seth’s best attempts to destroy the universe with the worst possible puns and Dad jokes, because this time out, the Pavement Pounders discuss Real Steel, loosely based on the Richard Matheson short story “Steel,” as well as the Twilight Zone adaptation … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #48: Robot Rocky (Real Steel) →
TMTYR Episode #47: Punching People and Getting Promoted (The Secret Life of Walter Mitty)
December 24, 2016 16:55 - 49 minutes - 31.9 MBFor Christmas 2016, the Pavement Pounders discuss a film that came out on Christmas Day 2013 that also happens to be adapted from a short story which was also adapted into a 1947 Danny Kaye film that Seth just happened to grow up watching over and over. It’s “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” by … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #47: Punching People and Getting Promoted (The Secret Life of Walter Mitty) →
TMTYR Episode #46: There Are No The’s (Arrival)
November 20, 2016 02:52 - 54 minutes - 33 MBThis time out, the Pounders discuss the new film Arrival and “Story of Your Life,” the Nebula-winning Ted Chiang novella on which it’s based. Go see this movie! It’s awesome! Pounder Rankings!: Colin: Story Movie James: Story Movie Seth: Movie Story (But it’s pretty close on all counts) Notes: Zencastr! https://zencastr.com Ted Chiang interviews: http://www.indiebound.org/author-interviews/chiangted https://electricliterature.com/the-legendary-ted-chiang-on-seeing-his-stories-adapted-for-the-...
TMTYR Episode #45: Pale Luddites (I Am Legend)
October 29, 2016 17:08 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBFor Halloween 2016, the Pavement Pounders discuss Richard Matheson’s 1954 novel I Am Legend and the three major films adapted from it: 1964’s The Last Man on Earth, 1971’s The Omega Man, and the 2007 film I Am Legend. Slow, zombie-like vampires! Pale vampire Sith Lord beaniks! CGI uncanny valley superhuman darkseekers! And an Asylum … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #45: Pale Luddites (I Am Legend) →
TMTYR Episode #44 – A Little More Data Than Number Five (The Nostalgist)
September 25, 2016 01:59 - 28 minutes - 19.1 MBThis time out, the Pavement Pounders quickly discuss Daniel H. Wilson’s short story “The Nostalgist” and its short film adaptation. This is a low homework episode, folks, so don’t get spoiled unnecessarily! This is a first, as the Pounders read, watched, recorded, edited, and posted the episode all in one day. Don’t get used to … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #44 – A Little More Data Than Number Five (The Nostalgist) →
TMTYR Episode #44: A Little More Data Than Number Five (The Nostalgist)
September 25, 2016 01:59 - 28 minutes - 19.1 MBThis time out, the Pavement Pounders quickly discuss Daniel H. Wilson’s short story “The Nostalgist” and its short film adaptation. This is a low homework episode, folks, so don’t get spoiled unnecessarily! This is a first, as the Pounders read, watched, recorded, edited, and posted the episode all in one day. Don’t get used to … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #44: A Little More Data Than Number Five (The Nostalgist) →
TMTYR Episode #43: Montag Shot First (Fahrenheit 451, feat. Phil Nichols)
August 31, 2016 16:19 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBFor Episode #43, the Pavement Pounders are lucky enough to be joined once again by friend of the show Phil Nichols, senior advisor to the Center for Ray Bradbury Studies. Fahrenheit 451 is the topic this time, both the Francois Truffaut adaptation and, of course, the classic dystopian novel by Ray Bradbury. Pounder Rankings!: Phil/James/Colin/Seth: Book … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #43: Montag Shot First (Fahrenheit 451, feat. Phil Nichols) →
TMTYR Episode #42: The Prevalence of Tea Towels (The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy – feat. Michael Simshauser)
August 01, 2016 04:32 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBThis time out, the Pavement Pounders tackle a whopper, covering The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, including the original radio play (Primary Phase), book, TV series, and movie. Michael Simshauser was nice enough to give us some audio to drop in, to add his insights about the four media under consideration, as well as the … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #42: The Prevalence of Tea Towels (The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy – feat. Michael Simshauser) →
TMTYR Episode #41: Everybody’s a Victim (The Prestige)
May 28, 2016 16:46 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBThis time out, the Pavement Pounders discuss one of Seth’s favorite films, Christopher Nolan’s The Prestige and the Christopher Priest novel of the same name on which it’s based. Not everybody agrees about how awesome the movie is, but Seth is clearly right in this case, and also typing these show notes. Pounder Rankings!: Colin: … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #41: Everybody’s a Victim (The Prestige) →
TMTYR Episode #40: Guilty Underpants (Supercut: Year Two!)
May 15, 2016 01:36 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBWe’re well into our second year here, and if Seth has to listen to each episode multiple times, he should at least be allowed to pull out some of our best bits and chuck them into a supercut. This is a good sampling of our discussions on adaptational considerations, James’s proclivity for dropping in “That’s … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #40: Guilty Underpants (Supercut: Year Two!) →
TMTYR Episode #39: Selfie With the Monolith! #aliens (2001: A Space Odyssey)
April 09, 2016 15:28 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBThis time out, the Pavement Pounders are joined by Ben DeBono of The Sci-Fi Christian to discuss Stanley Kubrick’s classic 2001: A Space Odyssey. Colin and Seth both disliked the film on first viewing. Will things change after this viewing? What will James think about it the first time out? The movie is (kind of) … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #39: Selfie With the Monolith! #aliens (2001: A Space Odyssey) →
TMTYR Episode #38: Scientists Should Read Frankenstein (Colossus: The Forbin Project)
March 21, 2016 00:58 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBRecording right about the time of our second podcast anniversary, this time we discuss Colossus: The Forbin Project, adapted from DF Jones’s novel Colossus. Many thanks to everyone who’s interacted with us in any way since we started doing this. It’s been a lot of fun and we look forward to many more awkward discussions … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #38: Scientists Should Read Frankenstein (Colossus: The Forbin Project) →
TMTYR Episode #37: The Going Exchange Rate on Kisses (The Hunger Games, feat. MargoD of Book vs. Movie)
February 20, 2016 18:50 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBThis time out, the Pavement Pounders were joined by Margo Donohue of the Book Vs. Movie podcast to discuss The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins and its smash hit film adaptation. Huge thanks to Margo for classing up the place by hanging out with us! Pounder Rankings!: Margo: book movie Colin: book movie James (rebel!): … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #37: The Going Exchange Rate on Kisses (The Hunger Games, feat. MargoD of Book vs. Movie) →
TMTYR Episode #36: I Remember the Future (Interview with Michael A. Burstein)
January 30, 2016 18:30 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBNo clever title this time, because we were fortunate enough to have a chance to sit down (virtually) with Michael A. Burstein and discuss his short story “I Remember the Future” and its recent short film adaptation. It’s not quite our usual format, as for the most part we took a back seat to Michael, … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #36: I Remember the Future (Interview with Michael A. Burstein) →
TMTYR Episode #36: I Remember the Future, Interview with Michael A. Burstein
January 30, 2016 18:30 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBNo clever title this time, because we were fortunate enough to have a chance to sit down (virtually) with Michael A. Burstein and discuss his short story “I Remember the Future” and its recent short film adaptation. It’s not quite our usual format, as for the most part we took a back seat to Michael, … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #36: I Remember the Future, Interview with Michael A. Burstein →
TMTYR Episode #35: The Movie is Canon (Die Hard)
December 25, 2015 23:41 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBFor a special Christmas treat, this time the Pavement Pounders discuss Die Hard, adapted from Roderick Thorp’s Nothing Lasts Forever. Is it a Christmas movie? Is it science fiction? These questions and more considered. Sprechen Sie talk? Eh? Pounder Rankings!: Colin/James/Seth: movie book Notes: Honest Action: Die Hard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnHKv2G0wCw Tattoo fail ‘Nothing Last’s Forever’: http://www.buzzfeed.com/adamdavis/examples-proving-we-need-to-be-more-careful-with-grammar#.j...
TMTYR Episode #34: Ion Canonization, or an Axe-Whuppin’ (Top 3 Expanded Universe Entries)
December 18, 2015 23:48 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBFor a special tie-in with the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the Pavement Pounders discuss their Top 3 entries in the dearly-departed Expanded Universe, now called Star Wars: Legends. Pavement Pounder Picks!: Colin: Heir to the Empire, by Timothy Zahn Han Solo: Paradise Snare, by A.C. Crispin Spinter of the Mind’s Eye, by … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #34: Ion Canonization, or an Axe-Whuppin’ (Top 3 Expanded Universe Entries) →
TMTYR Episode #33: Bilateral Kidney Stones (Frankenstein)
December 09, 2015 15:06 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBAll things being equal, this episode would’ve been released for Halloween 2015. But 20th Century Fox decided to push Victor Frankenstein to Thanksgiving Weekend, so it’s Franksgiving, or Thankenstein from the Pavement Pounders! Under consideration this time are the classic 1818 novel Frankenstein, its equally classic 1931 adaptation, 1935’s Bride of Frankenstein, Mel Brooks’s Young … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #33: Bilateral Kidney Stones (Frankenstein) →
TMTYR Episode #32: Practically Illiterate (Top 3 SF Books)
November 21, 2015 18:58 - 40 minutes - 37 MBAnd now for something completely different! Eschewing the normal homework-heavy format, the Pavement Pounders discuss their lists of Top 3 Science Fiction books. This is a new thing they’re hoping to do more of, so be sure to get in touch with your suggestions for future lists, and let them know what you thought of … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #32: Practically Illiterate (Top 3 SF Books) →
TMTYR Episode #31: Hogarth’s Getting a New Daddy (The Iron Giant)
November 07, 2015 21:09 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBFor a brief Episode #31, the Pavement Pounders discuss Brad Bird’s The Iron Giant, which recently had a Fathom Event re-release. Also under discussion is the book the film is based on, variously titled as The Iron Man and The Iron Giant. Thanks to Roger from The Geek Likes for suggesting the title. Also, be … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #31: Hogarth’s Getting a New Daddy (The Iron Giant) →
TMTYR Episode #30: Weir Science (The Martian, feat. Matt Anderson)
October 17, 2015 16:57 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBFor Episode #30, the Pavement Pounders are joined by Matt Anderson of The Sci-Fi Christian to discuss the new film The Martian, adapted from Andy Weir’s best-selling book. Seth totally forgets about the Earth’s magnetic field when discussing the radiation problem. Also, his Windows laptop totally freezes up halfway through. See if you can spot … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #30: Weir Science (The Martian, feat. Matt Anderson) →
TMTYR Episode #29: We Mean No Harm to Your Planet (Jumper)
September 20, 2015 00:14 - 1 hour - 55 MBFor Episode 29, the Pavement Pounders discuss Steven Gould’s excellent novel Jumper and its lackluster 2008 film adaptation. Just read the book series! For a podcast on a better Doug Liman film, check out our episode about Edge of Tomorrow (All You Need is Kill). Huge thanks to Steven Gould for replying to our tweet, and … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #29: We Mean No Harm to Your Planet (Jumper) →
TMTYR Episode #28: Deaunt Chaynj Ennithnng (A Sound of Thunder, feat. Phil Nichols)
August 22, 2015 16:10 - 1 hour - 77.1 MB(Ironic Title Translation: Don’t Change Anything. You’ll get it once you’ve read the story.) In honor of what would have been Ray Bradbury’s 95th birthday, the Pavement Pounders discuss his well-known short story A Sound of Thunder with Phil Nichols, Senior Advisor to the Center for Ray Bradbury Studies at Indiana University. Also under consideration … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #28: Deaunt Chaynj Ennithnng (A Sound of Thunder, feat. Phil Nichols) →
TMTYR Episode #27: Interview with The Heinlein Society’s Keith Kato
August 06, 2015 16:29 - 49.8 MBSorry folks, no clever title this time, and no actual new book/movie review featuring James, Colin and Seth. Instead, Seth was lucky enough to get Keith Kato of the Heinlein Society on the phone to chat about the Society, R.A.H. himself, his work, rumors of future adaptations, and even some tidbits about Predestination, which the … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #27: Interview with The Heinlein Society’s Keith Kato →
TMTYR Episode #26: De-bounced (Starship Troopers)
August 01, 2015 01:29 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBIn Episode #26, the Pavement Pounders were delighted to be joined by Nicholas Jensen to talk about Starship Troopers, the Robert Heinlein novel and the Paul Verhoeven film of the same name (if not the same content). This podcast also features a brief segment from a longer discussion with Keith Kato of The Heinlein Society. … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #26: De-bounced (Starship Troopers) →
TMTYR Episode #25: There Is No Spooner (I, Robot)
June 27, 2015 16:03 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBIn Episode #25, the Pavement Pounders discuss the much-maligned 2004 film I, Robot, based (or is it?) on Isaac Asimov’s classic novel/anthology of the same name. This completes our Robot obligations after previously covering Eando Binder’s short story “I, Robot.” Also under consideration is the alternate universe version of the movie that we unfortunately never … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #25: There Is No Spooner (I, Robot) →
TMTYR Episode #24: Raptor Bromance (Jurassic World)
June 16, 2015 05:01 - 37.6 MBFor a special attempt at relevance, the Pavement Pounders discuss Jurassic World, currently chomping through box office records and in no way in need of their endorsement. Still and all, they discuss in what sense (if any) the movie is adapted from the original Jurassic Park novel, just to give lip service to the whole … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #24: Raptor Bromance (Jurassic World) →
TMTYR Episode #23: Dawn of the Apron (The Stepford Wives)
May 23, 2015 16:12 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBIn Episode #23, the Pavement Pounders are joined by Emily (James’s better half) to discuss Ira Levin’s 1972 novel The Stepford Wives and its two film adaptations, from 1975 and 2004. Big thanks to Emily for suggesting the topic, and to Roger at TheGeekLikes.com for seconding it. Content warning: This podcast contains some frank discussions on sexuality. Nothing … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #23: Dawn of the Apron (The Stepford Wives) →
TMTYR Episode #22: No Penalties, No Time Limit, No Award (Rollerball)
April 25, 2015 16:57 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBIn Episode #22, the Pavement Pounders take up Michael Simshauser’s suggestion of the 1975 dystopian sports movie Rollerball, based on the William Harrison short story “Rollerball Murder,” and also give some due condemnation to the 2002 abomination of a remake. It’s two hours of movie from 70 minutes of material! With bonus amazing classical music … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #22: No Penalties, No Time Limit, No Award (Rollerball) →
TMTYR Episode #21: Word Salad With the Pavement Pounders (Supercut!)
April 18, 2015 03:21 - 7.27 MBNow that we’ve been doing this about a year, we figured it was high time to put together a supercut of us being idiots. So if you’ve joined us recently, here’s your chance to see what you’ve missed. Colin insists on adaptational fidelity and disagrees with Seth! Seth admits or doesn’t admit he’s wrong! James … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #21: Word Salad With the Pavement Pounders (Supercut!) →
TMTYR Episode #20: A Lot of Novel Stuff in There (Total Recall Novelization)
April 01, 2015 14:22 - 25 MBFor a special April Fools’ Day episode, the Pavement Pounders change things up and discuss the book adapted from Total Recall, namely the novelization of the film, written by Piers Anthony, who was gracious enough to respond to a query about the process for writing it. Warning: Colin geeks out to within an inch of … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #20: A Lot of Novel Stuff in There (Total Recall Novelization) →
TMTYR Episode #19: False Mammaries, or Sleeping With the Enemy (Total Recall)
March 28, 2015 15:46 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBIn Episode #19, the Pavement Pounders discuss the Philip K. Dick short story “We Can Remember it For You Wholesale” and the two films (1990 and 2012) titled Total Recall adapted from it. The virtue of blood squibs discussed! The tri-mammary problem under consideration! Many too many Ahhnold impressions done! See you at the paaaahty! Pounder … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #19: False Mammaries, or Sleeping With the Enemy (Total Recall) →
TMTYR Episode #18: No Ifs, Ands or Robuts (Leonard Nimoy)
March 11, 2015 01:55 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBIn honor of Leonard Nimoy, the Pavement Pounders briefly discuss two episodes of The Outer Limits, both starring Nimoy, and also discuss the Eando Binder short story I, Robot on which the episodes were based. No, we’re not discussing the Isaac Asimov story collection or the Will Smith movie. That’ll have to wait for later. It was … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #18: No Ifs, Ands or Robuts (Leonard Nimoy) →
TMTYR Episode #17: An Awful Waste of Space (Contact)
February 28, 2015 15:03 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBFor Episode #17, fittingly a prime number, the Pavement Pounders discuss Contact, by Carl Sagan, and the 1997 film adapted from it. Big thanks to Rem from The Sci-Fi Movie Podcast for recommending it! Full Spoiler alert! Asterisms discussed! Swedish Radio Astronomy considered! The Drake Equation pondered! And also the crucial question of why, for … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #17: An Awful Waste of Space (Contact) →
TMTYR Episode #16: Two Out of Three Idiots Can’t Be Wrong (Minority Report)
January 31, 2015 17:24 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBEpisode #16 is here and brings with it visions of the future. This time, the Pounders discuss “The Minority Report,” by Philip K. Dick, and the 2002 Tom Cruise film Minority Report adapted from it. “In gloomy half-darkness, the three idiots sat babbling.” – Philip K. Dick, “The Minority Report” Was there ever a more apt description … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #16: Two Out of Three Idiots Can’t Be Wrong (Minority Report) →
TMTYR Episode #15: A Heinlein Timeline (Predestination)
January 13, 2015 15:33 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBRinging in the new year with a brand new film, the Pavement Pounders discuss the new film Predestination, currently in limited theaters and video on demand. The film is adapted from Robert Heinlein’s 1959 short story “-All You Zombies-“. Boys will be boys, and the Pavement Pounders got caught in a temporal underwear discussion loop. It’s not … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #15: A Heinlein Timeline (Predestination) →
TMTYR Episode #14: Double the Marley, Double the Fun! (A Christmas Carol)
December 25, 2014 18:52 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBMerry Christmas to all! In honor of the holiday, the Pavement Pounders read Charles Dickens’ 1843 novella A Christmas Carol and watched four adaptations: Scrooge (1951, starring Alastair Sim), The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992, starring Michael Caine), A Christmas Carol (1999, starring Patrick Stewart), and Scrooged! (1988, starring Bill Murray). We also discussed other versions we’d seen and gave some … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #14: Double the Marley, Double the Fun! (A Christmas Carol) →
TMTYR Episode #13: Cheesy Quilla-desa (A Boy and His Dog)
November 29, 2014 21:29 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBThis time out, the Pavement Pounders review the 1969 Nebula Award-winning novella A Boy and His Dog, by Harlan Ellison, and the 1975 Hugo-winning film adaptation of the same name. We did it so you don’t have to. This one comes with a content warning: If you’re uncomfortable with a story involving a lot of … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #13: Cheesy Quilla-desa (A Boy and His Dog) →
TMTYR Episode #12: Speak Softly and Carry an Electrified Pitchfork (The Thing)
October 31, 2014 18:02 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBIn Episode #12, the Pavement Pounders discuss John W. Campbell’s 1939 novella “Who Goes There?” and the three films (at least loosely) based on it, including 1951’s The Thing (From Another World) and the 1982 and 2011 films titled The Thing. Colin is right about something! Seth accidentally defends the Star Wars prequels! James forgets to plug in the … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #12: Speak Softly and Carry an Electrified Pitchfork (The Thing) →
TMTYR Episode #11: Some Of My Best Friends Are Drac (Enemy Mine)
October 01, 2014 04:51 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBIn the first episode of Take Me To Your Reader, Season Two, the Pavement Pounders examine the 1985 film Enemy Mine and the Hugo and Nebula Award Winning novella on which it was based. The movie didn’t win nothin’. Pounder Rankings!: Seth/Colin/James: novella movie Notes: Season Two plans!: http://pavementpodcast.com/season-two-plans/ A couple of io9 articles on the movie: … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #11: Some Of My Best Friends Are Drac (Enemy Mine) →
TMTYR Episode #10: Day of the Torrence (Day of the Triffids)
August 06, 2014 04:22 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn Episode #10, the Pavement Pounders discuss the influential and criminally under-read (at least in the U.S.) The Day of the Triffids, by John Wyndham. The 1962 British film adaptation as well as the 1981 and 2009 BBC mini-series adaptations are also discussed. We’re considering this the end of Season One of Take Me To Your Reader, … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #10: Day of the Torrence (Day of the Triffids) →
TMTYR Episode #10: Triffids Scream For Ice Cream, or Day of the Torrence (Day of the Triffids)
August 06, 2014 04:22 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn Episode #10, the Pavement Pounders discuss the influential and criminally under-read (at least in the U.S.) The Day of the Triffids, by John Wyndham. The 1962 British film adaptation as well as the 1981 and 2009 BBC mini-series adaptations are also discussed. We’re considering this the end of Season One of Take Me To Your Reader, … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #10: Triffids Scream For Ice Cream, or Day of the Torrence (Day of the Triffids) →
TMTYR Episode #9: Groundhog D-Day (Edge of Tomorrow)
July 06, 2014 02:02 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBIn Episode #9, the Pounders discuss Edge of Tomorrow, adapted from Hiroshi Sakurazaka’s much more interestingly-titled light novel All You Need is Kill. In a twist that’s perhaps ironic and perhaps moronic, Seth didn’t notice his mic was unplugged until the discussion was well underway. Fortunately, he’d been splattered with Alpha blood and was able to time … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #9: Groundhog D-Day (Edge of Tomorrow) →
TMTYR Episode #8: The Tranny-saurus and the Philosoraptor (Jurassic Park)
June 21, 2014 21:18 - 1 hour - 73 MBIn Episode #8, the Pavement Pounders discuss Jurassic Park, both the 1993 film and 1990 book, and as might be expected, The Malcolm Effect rears its ugly head. We’re blaming Dennis Nedry for our recording setup failing us. So, we ended up with a great discussion being captured by the built-in laptop microphone. We’ll understand … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #8: The Tranny-saurus and the Philosoraptor (Jurassic Park) →
TMTYR Episode #7: Shake My Hand Grenade (Death Race 2000)
May 31, 2014 15:35 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBIn Episode #7, the Pounders return to their classic format, discussing the 1975 cult classic Death Race 2000, based on Ib Melchior’s 1956 story “The Racer,” and also the 2008 remake/prequel Death Race with Jason Statham. Pounder Rankings have been cancelled for this episode, because we couldn’t figure out how to recommend the story or either film. But … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #7: Shake My Hand Grenade (Death Race 2000) →
TMTYR Episode #6: Quantum Physics Means Never Having To Explain Yourself (Timeline)
May 16, 2014 17:10 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBIn Episode #6, the Pavement Pounders take up a listener suggestion and read Michael Crichton’s Timeline and check out the 2003 film based on it. Along the way, we find out that Seth has read a lot of Crichton books and has gripes about swords making a zing sound when drawn. And James takes offense to comparisons to Paul … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #6: Quantum Physics Means Never Having To Explain Yourself (Timeline) →
TMTYR Episode #5: Botox or Boat-Axe or Something (Odd Thomas)
May 05, 2014 06:26 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBIn Episode #5, the Pounders examine the recently-released but long delayed film Odd Thomas, based on the Dean Koontz book of the same title. Can it possibly live up to the book? No. No, it can’t. But tune in for a few thoughts about what it did well and what could have been done better. Pounder … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #5: Botox or Boat-Axe or Something (Odd Thomas) →
TMTYR Episode #4: Time of Death May Vary (They Live)
April 19, 2014 16:45 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB1988's They Live, based on Ray Nelson's story "8 O'Clock in the Morning"
TMTYR Episode #3: Pretty Fly for a White Guy (The Fly)
April 07, 2014 01:35 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBThe Pounders discuss 1986's The Fly, along with the original 1958 film and the 1957 from which they're adapted.