Episode 97 : The Ring - Don’t Push Pause

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We’re kicking off our fifth Halloween by celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Gore Verbinski’s THE RING. Going for more than jump scares, this American film ushered in the blockbuster trend of remaking a pre-existing film. Not only did it reignite the idea of urban legends & invigorate the careers of those involved, THE RING also proved a remake could still fresh, modern & an absolute terrifying delight.  //***Discussions include***\\ The origin story, urban legend & folklore behind the film; multiple reinventions of the story, dawn of the remake boom & why the film stands out; preying upon instinctual fears of the audience, themes & atmosphere; cast highlights & uniqueness of characters; special effects, creep factor, visual & sound importance; the film’s climax, reception, longevity, sequels, plus Justin & Lindsay share some local folklore. Naomi Watts, Daveigh Chase, David Dorfman, Martin Henderson & Brian Cox star in THE RING (2002). Directed by Gore Verbinski. //***Picks of the Week***\\ Lindsay’s Pick: THE SKELETON KEY (2005). Kate Hudson, Gena Rowlands, John Hurt, Peter Sarsgaard. /// Director: Iain Softley. Justin’s Pick: 1408 (2007). John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, Mary McCormack, Tony Shalhoub. /// Directed by Mikael Håfström. //***MurrayMoment***\\ Naomi Watts’ initial nervousness working with Bill in ST. VINCENT (2014). //***Final Thoughts on THE RING***\\ Next Episode:  40th Anniversary of POLTERGEIST (1982) Please rate, review & subscribe. Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & YouTube. Hosts: Justin Johnson & Lindsay Reber // Music: Matt Pace // Announcer: Mary Timmel // Logo: Beau Shoulders. www.dontpushpausepodcast.com [email protected] Be Kind and Rewatch // October 4th, 2022.

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We’re kicking off our fifth Halloween by celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Gore Verbinski’s THE RING. Going for more than jump scares, this American film ushered in the blockbuster trend of remaking a pre-existing film. Not only did it reignite...

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