About this episode

The episode discusses the 1987 film 'The Running Man' and its themes of media and government satire.

On this episode we revisit the neon-soaked, one-liner-loaded survival game show satire, 1987's sci-fi action spectacle, 'The Running Man,' starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. From its razor-sharp satire of media and government to Arnie’s more than classic line deliveries, this film gives us more than enough to talk about. Joined by Ben Gonzalez, one-third of the Movies In Trouble podcast, we break down the film’s wild production history, its over-the-top action sequences, and why this dystopian g...

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Hosts: CE Garcia, Gabe "The Calilobo"

Guest: Ben Gonzalez

Topics covered

• film analysis
• sci-fi
• action
• satire
• media critique
• dystopia

Keywords

• The Running Man
• Arnold Schwarzenegger
• sci-fi action
• media satire
• dystopian film

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Books & works: The Running Man

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