Episode Forty-It, Part Three
Welcome back, everyone! This week I give my final thoughts on 1986's masterpiece, Stephen King's It! I analyze the characters, themes and trace the patterns of King's tropes through the years as they evolved into the novel I spent the last three weeks discussing. If you're a fan of The Dark Tower, make sure you also listen to the special bonus episode in which I explore the relationship between this novel and the events of The Dark Tower series.
8 Apr 20151h 14min
Episode Thirty Nine-It, Part Two
Welcome back, everyone! This week, I will continue my analysis of Stephen King's masterpiece: It!
2 Apr 201553min
Episode Thirty Eight-It, Part One
In 1986, the master of horror released the novel worthy of his title. This novel reflected many of the themes, characters, and story beats that he had introduced in his earlier novels and stands as his ultimate thesis of the horror genre. More importantly, it is the pinnacle of coming of age stories, a tale that places childhood friends at the center of a cosmic conflict, and only through the power of friendship can we overcome our fears. If that doesn't speak to Mr. King's sensibilities, I don't know what does. Oh, and it has a scary clown! Ladies and gentlemen, I hope that you packed your bags, because we will be spending the next month in Derry, Maine, home of Pennywise The Dancing Clown. Enjoy your stay, and keep away from the drains, the canal and the Barrens. You'll never know what you might find there. Or what might find you. . .
27 Mar 20151h 21min
Episode Thirty-Seven-Thinner, the Movie
Would you rather be cursed by a gypsy to grow magically thin or be forced to watch this movie?
21 Mar 201528min
Episode Thirty Six-Thinner
Take a trip down Bachman lane with the last "true" Bachman book before King was outed as the real author. How does this compare to the other Bachman novels? Does it feel more like a Bachman book or a King book? Is it any good? Find out in this week's episode of the Stephen Kingcast!
21 Mar 201534min
Episode Thirty Five-The Running Man
In this week's episode, I examine the 80's classic starring the Terminator himself: The Running Man! Is it better or worse than Bachman's novella? Find out here in the Stephen Kingcast!
20 Mar 201539min
Episode Thirty Four-The Bachman Books
In this week's episode, the Stephen Kingcast makes room for the Richard Bachmancast as I examine the 1985 collection of Richard Bachman's previously published works. As I've done with reviews of other collected works such as Night Shift, Skeleton Crew and Different Seasons, I won't review all of the stories included, and will focus on what I consider the Big Two: The Long Walk and The Running Man. How do the Richard Bachman entries differ from Stephen King's works? Find out this week in the Richard Bachmancast!
20 Mar 201531min
Episode Thirty Three-Mercy
Corl from The Walking Dead stars in the adaptation of Stephen King's short story, Gramma. Is Corl's zombie killing skills enough to face off against family witches? Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast's review of Mercy!
13 Mar 201533min
