#1040: The Running Man Review, Nouvelle Vague

November 21, 2025 / Sophie Kempenaar

Director Edgar Wright’s latest, THE RUNNING MAN, is an update of the Schwarzenegger-starring '87 sci-fi action film (and the '82 Stephen King novella). Josh finds just enough to recommend it, but Adam has a hard time finding the Wright in it all. Then Michael Phillips joins Adam for a review of Richard Linklater's Paris '59-set NOUVELLE VAGUE, with both agreeing that the director's 'making of' movie is “charming as hell.”

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Intro (00:00:00-00:04:23)
The Running Man (00:04:24-00:39:08)
Filmspotting Family (00:39:09-00:43:04)
Nouvelle Vague w/Michael Phillips (00:43:05-01:22:10)
Next Week / Notes (01:22:11-01:33:20)
Massacre Theatre (01:33:21-01:44:21)
Credits / New Releases (01:44:22-01:47:45)

LINKS:

-Poll: Actor/Director Duos Since 2000

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-Siskel & Ebert at 50: Lone Star Screening

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-Fear Not! (50% Off + Free Shipping; code CONFSHIP, select Media Mail)

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-London Meetup w/Josh on Dec. 11

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