179 - Ring

We all thought violence was just on our TV screens, but what happens when evil emerges from within it? Join the 1001 by 1 crew as they discuss the J-Horror standard “Ring” and everything that goes with it: amazing jackets, bad parents, and comparisons to the 2002 US remake. Also, this week Britt recommends “Pulse” (free on Hoopla), Joey recommends “Battle Royale” (free on Hoopla, Tubi, and/or Kanopy), and Adam recommends “Rebel Ridge” (available on Netflix). Chapters (AI Generated) 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Film Discussion 02:01 Recommendations Before Diving into Ring 08:05 Exploring the Cast and Crew of Ring 11:01 Critical Reception and Awards of Ring 20:10 Plot Synopsis of Ring 23:03 Differences Between the Book and the Film 29:00 Personal Experiences with Ring 36:52 Cinematography and Visual Style of Ring 43:58 Cultural Context and Folklore in Ring 46:13 Exploring the Storytelling in 'The Ring' 47:41 The Significance of Folklore in Horror 49:22 Character Analysis: Ryuji and Reiko 51:15 The Impact of Performance on Storytelling 54:30 Iconic Scenes: The TV Moment 57:11 Comparing the Original and Remake 01:00:20 Cultural Context and Historical Influences 01:05:53 Parenting in Horror: A Critical Look 01:10:08 The Legacy of 'The Ring' and Its Influence 01:15:30 Final Thoughts and Recommendations You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at [email protected]. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.