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285 | The Long Walk

  • Rated R

  • Runtime: 1hr 48min

  • Directed by Francis Lawrence

  • Written by JT Mollner, based on the novel by Stephen King

  • Stars: Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson and Mark Hamill

  • Released in US September 12, 2025

  • RT: 90% critics / 85% audience 

  • Currently in theaters

    Synopsis

    In the United States of an undetermined year, 50 boys are chosen from a lottery - one from each state - to walk as long as they possibly can. They may not drop below 3mph. The last boy standing wins.

 

Join us again in two weeks when we will be reviewing Cuckoo, currently streaming on Hulu and Kanopy.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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149 | The Hunt

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Directed by Craig Zobel

Written by Nick Cuse & Damon Lindelof

Stars: Betty Gilpin & Hillary Swank

Rated: R; Runtime: 1hr 30min

Where to find: Currently available for purchase on streaming providers

Synopsis: A bunch of middle Americans wake up in a field and are soon picked off one by one at the hands of wealthy elites who want to take out their political frustration on them. Will any of these true Americans survive?


Next up, it’s our 150th episode! That right, our Sasquatchcentennial. In honor of the occasion we’ll be checking out a bigfoot movie that’s currently on Amazon Prime, Abominable. Join us next time to celebrate another pointless milestone, won’t you?


Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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