"Checkmate" (The Thing, 1982)
On Ep.5 of BWW: Tish gets into 80s critical bomb turned Sci-Fi classic, "The Thing".
In this episode of BWW, Tish goes back to the early 80s for a film that was initially panned by critics, one of which asking "Is this the most hated movie of all time?".
But in the decades after, "The Thing", directed by John Carpenter; written by Bill Lancaster; starring Kurt Russell, R.J. MacReady, Keith David & Wilford Brimley (Based on the novella "Who Goes There?" by John W. Campbell Jr.) has shaken off the negative reviews it initially gained and has become somewhat an essential watch for any Sci-Fi fan.
TIMESTAMPS:
Intro - (00:30)
history/relationship - (01:58)
“Let’s take it from the top” - (03:24)
“The Cast” - (12:51)
“Issues with the cast” - (21:22)
“The filming” - (27:27)
“Make your art” - (37:39)
“Likes and dislikes” - (39:21)
“The Uncanny Valley” - (42:30)
“Outro” - (56:36)
BWW is produced, hosted & edited by Tishon Pugh.
Executive Producer: Charlie Taylor of The 5th Element Podcast Network.
Thanks for listening! Be sure to rate & review wherever you listen and share to help spread the word. Below are the socials & necessary links to everyone involved, give us a follow!
BWW - (Twitter) @BWWthepod
BWW - (IG) @bwwthepod_
5EPN - (Twitter) @The5thElementUK
Intro Music - "Tony's Belated Breakfast" By Birocratic
Thanks to ChillHop Music for the ability to use
Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:
Diggin' In The Digits
In Search of Sauce
5EPN Radio
"What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor
The Beauty Of Independence
But in the decades after, "The Thing", directed by John Carpenter; written by Bill Lancaster; starring Kurt Russell, R.J. MacReady, Keith David & Wilford Brimley (Based on the novella "Who Goes There?" by John W. Campbell Jr.) has shaken off the negative reviews it initially gained and has become somewhat an essential watch for any Sci-Fi fan.
TIMESTAMPS:
Intro - (00:30)
history/relationship - (01:58)
“Let’s take it from the top” - (03:24)
“The Cast” - (12:51)
“Issues with the cast” - (21:22)
“The filming” - (27:27)
“Make your art” - (37:39)
“Likes and dislikes” - (39:21)
“The Uncanny Valley” - (42:30)
“Outro” - (56:36)
BWW is produced, hosted & edited by Tishon Pugh.
Executive Producer: Charlie Taylor of The 5th Element Podcast Network.
Thanks for listening! Be sure to rate & review wherever you listen and share to help spread the word. Below are the socials & necessary links to everyone involved, give us a follow!
BWW - (Twitter) @BWWthepod
BWW - (IG) @bwwthepod_
5EPN - (Twitter) @The5thElementUK
Intro Music - "Tony's Belated Breakfast" By Birocratic
Thanks to ChillHop Music for the ability to use
Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:
Diggin' In The Digits
In Search of Sauce
5EPN Radio
"What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor
The Beauty Of Independence
