'The Running Man' [1987] - CE Garcia, Gabe "The Calilobo," with guest host Ben Gonzalez.

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...

People in this episode

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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