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155 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days 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 #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.
TMTYR Episode #2: Can I Get An Ape-men? (Planet of the Apes)
March 22, 2014 01:51 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBIn Episode #2, the damned, dirty Pavement Pounders delve into the classic 1968 film Planet of the Apes. Also discussed are the Pierre Boulle novel on which it’s based, and the unfortunate re-adaptation/remake starring Marky Mark, with a brief conversation about Rise of the Planet of the Apes and the new franchise it’s started. Along … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #2: Can I Get An Ape-men? (Planet of the Apes) →
TMTYR Episode #1: Farewell to the Outline (The Day the Earth Stood Still)
March 22, 2014 01:44 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBThe Pavement Pounders take a look at The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951), adapted from Harry Bates's Farewell to the Master. Also, that 2008 remake.