Episode 86 : The Shawshank Redemption

For a film about imprisonment, THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION is an unassuming & bold entry as one of the most popular films of all-time. With inspiration in the face of adversity as an undercurrent, the film speaks in universal themes, emotionally effective & profound in its storytelling. Hope may be a dangerous thing, but for how SHAWSHANK came to fruition & the enduringly powerful impact, this authentic tale remains an timeless touchstone for all audiences. //**Discussions include**// Frank Darabont’s humble rise within the film industry & connection to SHAWSHANK writer, Stephen King; differences between the screenplay adaptation & novella; Castle Rock involvement, location & production design; overall tone, themes, commentary, use of narration & changes to the film’s climax; casting, behind the scenes stories & ensemble character development; reception & how the film grew in popularity despite a disappointing box office return Tim Robbins & Morgan Freeman star in THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (1994). Directed by Frank Darabont. //**Picks of the Week**// • Lindsay’s Pick: THE PLAYER (1992). Tim Robbins, Greta Scacchi, Whoopi Goldberg. /// Directed by Robert Altman. • Justin’s Pick: LEAN ON ME (1989). Morgan Freeman, Beverly Todd, Robert Guillaume. /// Directed by John G. Avidsen. //**MurrayMoment**// How Billy sneakily exploited downtime on the set of Tim Robbins’ film, CRADLE WILL ROCK (1999). //**Final Thoughts on THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION.**// —Coming in 2022: G H O S T (1990)!— //Please Subscribe, Rate & Review on any platform. Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter & YouTube. //Complete Episode Archive, Videos & Store: www.dontpushpausepodcast.com //Questions? Comments? Email us: [email protected] //Hosts: Justin Johnson & Lindsay Reber //Music: Matt Pace //Announcer: Mary Timmel //Logo: Beau Shoulders Be Kind and Rewatch! // December 7, 2021