Episode Twenty Four-Christine
In this week's episode of the Stephen Kingcast, I examine King's first time behind the wheel of an evil car. In later years, he'll revisit the atrocities of what cars can do with entries such as From a Buick 8, Mr. Mercedes. And in 1999, King experienced first hand the dangers of what cars can do to a person as he meets the real life version of the evil car. But is Christine more than just a book about an evil car? Could it actually be a profound examination on the death of childhood friendships, growing up and a parent's fear of letting go? It couldn't possibly be his first great love story, could it? Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!
17 Jan 20151h 17min
Episode Twenty Three-Stand By Me
Join me this week for my review of Rob Reiner's 1986 smash hit, Stand By Me. For many of us, it's remembered as a childhood classic, the ultimate coming of age tale. Does it hold up? Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!
10 Jan 201539min
Episode Twenty Two-The Body
In this week's episode, I continue my examination of Stephen King's Different Seasons, focusing on one of Stephen King's most enduring and beloved stories, The Body. As we all know, this story goes on to inspire the classic Rob Reiner film, Stand By Me, which I will address next week. Does this story hold up to your memory? Find out this week on The Stephen Kingcast!
3 Jan 201537min
Episode Twenty One-Bryan Singer's Apt Pupil Review
In this week's review, I examine Bryan Singer's post-The Usual Suspects/pre-X-Men project, the adaptation of Stephen King's short story, Apt Pupil. If you've reviewed last week's episode, then you know I thought it was a tense, deeply disturbing examination of hate and control. In it, Stephen King created his most horrendous villain to date with the character, Todd Bowden. Is Bryan Singer able to match Stephen King? Is Brad Renfro able to embody the awful characteristics of King's twisted creation? Is Ian McKellen . . . ? Yes, Ian McKellen is awesome. Stick around and listen to my thoughts on Bryan Singer's Apt Pupil!
28 Dec 201441min
Bonus Episode-NOS4A2
In this holiday bonus edition of the Stephen Kingcast, I turn my attention to Joe Hill's Christmas-themed thrill ride, NOS4A2. Because nothing brings out the holiday spirit like possessed cars, vampiric predators, surreal dreamscapes, ruined childhoods and plastic explosives. How does NOS4A2 stack up against his father's works? More importantly, how does it stack up to his own? Find out this week on the Stephen Kingcast! And as always, write in at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com.
24 Dec 20141h 25min
Episode Twenty-Apt Pupil Review
In this week's review, I continue our six-week journey through Stephen King's novella collection: Different Seasons, with the story: "Apt Pupil." Despite the lack of supernatural elements, I argue that this is Stephen King's most horrific story at this point of publication. Join me as I take a deep dive into the squalid mind of Todd Bowden as he discovers that evil takes many shapes, and often times resembles the man who looks back at you from your mirror. Make sure you stick around next week when I review Bryan Singer's adaptation starring Brad Renfro and Magneto himself, Sir Ian McKellan.
20 Dec 201451min
Episode Nineteen-Frank Darabont's The Shawshank Redemption Review
This week's edition examine's Frank Darabont's classic film, The Shawshank Redemption. Since it's release, it has become a beloved movie for the audience, and it is often used as a counterargument for anyone who dismisses King as "just a horror author." Be honest: you've probably seen this movie a dozen times at this point. You know it. You can quote it. But does that mean it's as good as you remember? Find out this week on the Stephen Kingcast!
13 Dec 201452min
Episode Eighteen-Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption Review
In this week's review, I begin a six-week journey through Stephen King's novella collection: Different Seasons, beginning with the first story: "Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption." Widely considered one of Stephen King's best stories, it laid the groundwork for the classic film and is used as an example of how Stephen King is so much more than just a "horror" writer. Make sure to come back next week as I examine Frank Darabont's beloved film adaptation.
6 Dec 201435min
