{"podcast":{"title":"Rewind Classic Movies","slug":"rewind-classic-movies-7152764","podcast_index_feed_id":7152764,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/673e4f6a045942e8b6500bcd","website_url":"https://rewindclassicmovies.com","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/673e4f6a045942e8b6500bcd/1732835900563-26efd97e-ce7c-4287-a9e1-fc46b4c32627.jpeg","author":"Gareth Bartlett","episode_count":78,"summary":"Films we saw as kids even if we didn't understand the adult themes. New episodes every week. The REWIND main show looks at the VHS and DVD movies we grew up with while FAST FORWARD moves past them - to sequels, modern remakes, rankings and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T14:21:55.910603+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rewind-classic-movies-7152764"},"episode":{"title":"THE RUNNING MAN (1987): Arnie, One Liners & An 80s Future","slug":"the-running-man-1987-arnie-one-liners-an-80s-future","published_at":"2026-01-06T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rewind-classic-movies-7152764/the-running-man-1987-arnie-one-liners-an-80s-future","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rewind-classic-movies-7152764","url":"https://rewindclassicmovies.com","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/673e4f6a045942e8b6500bcd/e/69581d111002b08bc85b2ccf/media.mp3","summary":"Arnold Schwarzenegger hunts ratings, spouts one-liners, and accidentally predicts reality TV. In this episode of  Rewind Classic Movies , we revisit  The Running Man (1987) . A loose, sanitised adaptation of Stephen King’s bleak novel that somehow became a neon-lit, catchphrase-stuffed 80s action spectacle. Recorded over Christmas, partly from a Greek garden, the discussion digs into: Why the film feels more like a parody than a prophecy How much of Stephen King’s original story survived the rewrite process Arnie’s peak one-liner era (for better or worse) The film’s surprising accuracy about media manipulation and televised punishment Why nostalgia doesn’t always mean something holds up A cult classic for some, a baffling mess for others, and a fascinating snapshot of where blockbuster cinema collided with TV culture. 🗓️ Don't miss the NEW STYLE FAST FORWARD episode next week when both the guys return to look at ... The Running Man! 2025 version! With Glen Powell! And directed by one of our favorites, Edgar Wright! How exciting! Find us in other places: Patreon: ► https://patreon.com/RewindClassicMovies YouTube: ► https://www.youtube.com/@rewindclassicmovies Instagram: ► https://www.instagram.com/rewindclassicmovies Facebook: ► https://www.facebook.com/rewindclassicmovies TikTok: ► https://www.tiktok.com/@rewindclassicmovies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"Arnold Schwarzenegger hunts ratings, spouts one-liners, and accidentally predicts reality TV. In this episode of Rewind Classic Movies , we revisit&…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4804,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/rewind-classic-movies-7152764/episodes/the-running-man-1987-arnie-one-liners-an-80s-future/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rewind-classic-movies-7152764/the-running-man-1987-arnie-one-liners-an-80s-future.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}