Tag: The Running Man

The Running Man

At the height of his career, Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in a sci-fi action movie called The Running Man, which was based on a story by Richard Bachman, who turned out to be Stephen King. It was a pale imitation of the original story, and so King decided to withhold his name from the material. Now,…

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The Long Walk

Stephen King seems to be the flavour of the month at the moment. With the excellent Life of Chuck recently released, a TV series based on the novel It, Welcome To Derry, coming soon, and a new version of The Running Man in November, King’s wealth of novels and short stories seems to be attracting…

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TV and Streaming – Saturday 8th August 2020

Morning! It’s 5am and I cannot sleep! It’s way too hot so I’m sitting outside trying to cool down and put this long list of recommendations together. Don’t forget, it is compulsory from today to wear face masks in any indoor activity. Stay safe, look after yourself and Happy Saturday! AMAZON PRIME WARRIOR (12) Starring:…

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TV and Streaming – Wednesday 5th August 2020

Morning! Thoughts today, go out to those involved in that hideous explosion in Beirut. As far as the rest of us, the usual collection of movie recommendations plus Movie Weekly has moved and is on tonight at 10 on http://www.zackfm.com. Be great if you could join me. Stay safe, look after yourself and Happy Wednesday!…

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TV and Streaming – Sunday 2nd August 2020

Morning! Firstly, congratulations to Arsenal for winning the FA Cup yesterday. Today, we have nice weather, the British Grand Prix part 1 and loads of movies, as seems the norm on a Sunday. Here come the recommendations. Stay safe, look after yourself and Happy Sunday! AMAZON PRIME THE PRODUCERS (12) Starring: Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick,…

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TV and Streaming – Wednesday 8th July 2020

Morning! It is horrible out there so stay in and watch a movie. Stay safe, look after yourself and Happy Wednesday! AMAZON PRIME THE LAST BOY SCOUT (18) Starring: Bruce Willis, Damon Wayans Action, comedy, crime A private detective’s protected female witness is murdered, prompting him and the victim’s boyfriend to investigate the crime that…

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TV and Streaming – Monday 6th July 2020

Morning! Hope you’ve recovered from the weekend? Back to the weekday drudgery I guess. Well fear not. Plenty to escape to with today’s recommendations. Stay safe, look after yourself and Happy Monday! AMAZON PRIME FILTH (18) Starring: James McAvoy, Jamie Bell, Jim Broadbent Comedy, Drama A corrupt, junkie cop with bipolar disorder attempts to manipulate…

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TV and Streaming – Thursday 2nd July 2020

Morning! Thursday again, which means that Movie Weekly is back tonight at 10 on http://www.zackfm.com. Be great if you could join me. Elsewhere, it’s business as usual with plenty to recommend. Stay safe, look after yourself and Happy Thursday! AMAZON PRIME NATIONAL LAMPOON’S EUROPEAN VACATION (15) Starring: Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Jason Lively, Dana Hill, Eric Idle, Robbie Coltrane Comedy,…

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TV and Streaming – Thursday 14th May 2020

Morning! It’s Thursday again so it’s time to get your clapping hands working. Weather is pretty good but if you still don’t like going out, there’s plenty of movies to catch. Hopefully your movie horizons are expanding after all these films. Stay safe, be careful and Happy Thursday! FIST OF FURY (18) Starring: Bruce Lee, Nora…

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