#094: (Pt. 1) It (2017) / Stand By Me
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An episode of the The Next Picture Show podcast, hosted by Genevieve Koski, Keith Phipps, Tasha Robinson & Scott Tobias, titled "#094: (Pt. 1) It (2017) / Stand By Me" was published on September 19, 2017 and runs 56 minutes.
September 19, 2017 ·56m · The Next Picture Show
Summary
On the surface, Andy Muschietti’s new adaptation of Stephen King’s IT is about a scary clown and fear itself, but beyond that, it’s also about friendship, nostalgia, and the moment when childhood ends — themes it shares with another of the better cinematic King adaptations, Rob Reiner’s 1986 film STAND BY ME. In this half of our comparison of the two films, we speculate why King thought STAND BY ME was the first film adaptation to get his work right, what in the film holds up (the performances), and what doesn’t (that framing device). Plus, some belated feedback from our recent episodes on THE BATTLE OF ALGIERS and DETROIT. Please share your comments, thoughts, and questions about STAND BY ME, IT, or both by sending an email to [email protected], or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Outro music: “Stand By Me” by Ben E King Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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