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TMTYR Episode #52: De-Woo it! (Paycheck)

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TMTYR Episode #52: De-Woo it! (Paycheck)
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As the first entry in the Summer of PKD, the Pavement Pounders discuss the 1953 short story “Paycheck” and the 2003 film of the same name, starring Ben Affleck.

(This is an effort to economize on precious time, as the three of us will have a difficult time getting together over the summer.)

Rankings!:

Colin/James/Seth:

  • story
  • movie

Notes:
Fan Trailer only for Star Wars Rogue One: The Battle of Scarif:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqmAIqP_m8I

PKD Biography – Prophets of Science Fiction:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prophets_of_Science_Fiction

Review of the adaptation and all the Woo:
http://bitterempire.com/paycheck-philip-k-dick-john-woo/

Reviews of multiple PKD adaptations:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/troublesome-adaptations-philip-k-dick-800408