EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 10 MIN
The Running Man: Entertainment, Control, and Manufactured Reality
from The Art of Story in Film Podcast · host Dylans Bloyeder RTL
In this episode of The Art of Story in Film Podcast, hosts Dylan Bloyed and Lola Rain revisit The Running Man, a dystopian film that blends action with media satire.They explore how the movie uses game-show spectacle, exaggerated villains, and public manipulation to comment on power, propaganda, and entertainment as control.This episode focuses on narrative structure, tone, and why The Running Man remains relevant in conversations about media, violence, and audience complicity.You’ve been listening to The Art of Story in Film Podcast.We hope you enjoyed this episode. Stay tuned for more insights into the art of storytelling in film!Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts.This episode includes AI-generated content.
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In this episode of The Art of Story in Film Podcast, hosts Dylan Bloyed and Lola Rain revisit The Running Man, a dystopian film that blends action with media satire.They explore how the movie uses game-show spectacle, exaggerated villains, and public manipulation to comment on power, propaganda, and entertainment as control.This episode focuses on narrative structure, tone, and why The Running Man remains relevant in conversations about media, violence, and audience complicity.You’ve been listening to The Art of Story in Film Podcast.We hope you enjoyed this episode. Stay tuned for more insights into the art of storytelling in film!Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts.This episode includes AI-generated content.
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