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John Carpenter’s ‘The Thing’ at 40, With John Carpenter!

John Carpenter’s ‘The Thing’ at 40, With John Carpenter!

FromThe Big Picture


John Carpenter’s ‘The Thing’ at 40, With John Carpenter!

FromThe Big Picture

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Length:
92 minutes
Released:
Jul 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This year marks the 40th anniversary of John Carpenter’s sci-fi horror masterpiece, one of the signature cult classics in American cinema. Sean and Chris Ryan break down everything they love about the movie (1:00) before Carpenter joins the show to discuss how he made the film, and why it resonates to this day (55:00).

Host: Sean Fennessey
Guests: John Carpenter and Chris Ryan
Producer: Bobby Wagner
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Released:
Jul 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Ringer dives into movies as Editor-In-Chief Sean Fennessey sits down with Hollywood’s biggest filmmakers, breaks down the latest industry trends, handicaps the upcoming Oscars race, and reviews new films with Ringer colleagues like Shea Serrano, Amanda Dobbins, and Bill Simmons.