EPISODE · Oct 10, 2018 · 1H 5M
345- THE THING with Peyson Rock
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They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but those people haven't met THE THING! Directed by the master of horror John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell, Wilfred Brimley, Richard Masur, some dudes, a dog and a thing, the reception to this film was initially as warm as the Antarctic winds in January. Since, however, it has become one of Carpenters most iconic and beloved films. But how does it hold up in today's cold harsh light?Actor and self-described "Thingiac" Peyson Rock joins us to give it the old blood test! Listen here or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher. Also, follow us on Facebook or Twitter. And please consider supporting our Patreon campaign, or purchasing Rewatchability t-shirts at TeePublic! Also, buy tickets to our special podcast / screening of "Shaun of the Dead" at the Hot Docs Podcast Festival! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but those people haven't met THE THING! Directed by the master of horror John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell, Wilfred Brimley, Richard Masur, some dudes, a dog and a thing, the reception to this film was initially as warm as the Antarctic winds in January. Since, however, it has become one of Carpenters most iconic and beloved films. But how does it hold up in today's cold harsh light?Actor and self-described "Thingiac" Peyson Rock joins us to give it the old blood test! Listen here or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher. Also, follow us on Facebook or Twitter. And please consider supporting our Patreon campaign, or purchasing Rewatchability t-shirts at TeePublic! Also, buy tickets to our special podcast / screening of "Shaun of the Dead" at the Hot Docs Podcast Festival! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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