TMTYR Episode #10: Day of the Torrence (Day of the Triffids)
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“Dayofthetriffids” by Reynold Brown. Licensed under Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
In Episode #10, the Pavement Pounders discuss the influential and criminally under-read (at least in the U.S.) The Day of the Triffids, by John Wyndham. The 1962 British film adaptation as well as the 1981 and 2009 BBC mini-series adaptations are also discussed. We’re considering this the end of Season One of Take Me To Your Reader, so we went out with a bang here, discussing the book and three adaptations, as well as having a rather extended discussion of just what makes a good adaptation. Sparks fly, and there may be a bit of hair-pulling and an insult here or there. Honestly, though, we actually like each other. (We’ll be back in September, probably, with new episodes.)
Pounder Rankings!:
Colin:
book
1981 miniseries
2009 miniseries
1962 film
James:
book
1981 miniseries
2009 miniseries
1962 film
Seth:
book
2009 miniseries
1981 miniseries
1962 film
Notes:
Colin’s reference to Matthew Inman as the author of XKCD was in error (and Seth and James totally didn’t catch it). That’s Randall Munroe (https://what-if.xkcd.com/). Matthew Inman is The Oatmeal. We at the Pavement Pounders Podcast admire them both.
TMTYR Episode #9: Groundhog D-Day (Edge of Tomorrow)
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In Episode #9, the Pounders discuss Edge of Tomorrow, adapted from Hiroshi Sakurazaka’s much more interestingly-titled light novel All You Need is Kill.
In a twist that’s perhaps ironic and perhaps moronic, Seth didn’t notice his mic was unplugged until the discussion was well underway. Fortunately, he’d been splattered with Alpha blood and was able to time loop back and replace the missing content. And Alpha blood is really good for the skin, as we understand.
It makes a good redemption story, and Colin Loves a Good Redemption Story (TM).
BTW, I’m not sure we gave full spoiler warnings. So here it is: Spoilers!! Big Time!
TMTYR Episode #8: The Tranny-saurus and the Philosoraptor (Jurassic Park)
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In Episode #8, the Pavement Pounders discuss Jurassic Park, both the 1993 film and 1990 book, and as might be expected, The Malcolm Effect rears its ugly head. We’re blaming Dennis Nedry for our recording setup failing us. So, we ended up with a great discussion being captured by the built-in laptop microphone. We’ll understand if you want to give it a miss, but if you can look past it, give it a listen.
Pounder Rankings!:
Colin:
book
film
James:
film
book
Seth:
film
book
I think we can all agree Colin is just dead wrong as usual. Though Colin might disagree. And be wrong again.
TMTYR Episode #7: Shake My Hand Grenade (Death Race 2000)
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In Episode #7, the Pounders return to their classic format, discussing the 1975 cult classic Death Race 2000, based on Ib Melchior’s 1956 story “The Racer,” and also the 2008 remake/prequel Death Race with Jason Statham.
Pounder Rankings have been cancelled for this episode, because we couldn’t figure out how to recommend the story or either film. But here are some general thoughts:
“The Racer”: Not the worst story you’ll ever read, and it’ll only take you a half hour to read. Find it in an anthology linked below.
Death Race 2000: Sylvester Stallone is pretty awesome. David Carradine is very David Carradine. There are also bare chests of various descriptions.
Death Race: Loud and stupid, just the way you probably expected.
TMTYR Episode #6: Quantum Physics Means Never Having To Explain Yourself (Timeline)
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In Episode #6, the Pavement Pounders take up a listener suggestion and read Michael Crichton’s Timeline and check out the 2003 film based on it.
Along the way, we find out that Seth has read a lot of Crichton books and has gripes about swords making a zing sound when drawn. And James takes offense to comparisons to Paul Walker’s California Surfer Dude shtick.
Pounder Rankings! (it’s a landslide again):
Seth/Colin/James:
Book
Movie
Notes:
Thanks once again to Leo for suggesting the topic!
TMTYR Episode #5: Botox or Boat-Axe or Something (Odd Thomas)
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In Episode #5, the Pounders examine the recently-released but long delayed film Odd Thomas, based on the Dean Koontz book of the same title. Can it possibly live up to the book?
No. No, it can’t. But tune in for a few thoughts about what it did well and what could have been done better.
TMTYR Episode #4: Time of Death May Vary (They Live)
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Spousal mandates made clear at James’s house.
In Episode #4, the Pounders discuss the 1988 John Carpenter film They Live, along with the short story on which it’s based, Eight O’Clock in the Morning, by Ray Nelson. Full spoilers for basically everything.
Also, Colin expresses dismay at people dying at the wrong time. He’s a stickler, that guy!
TMTYR Episode #3: Pretty Fly for a White Guy (The Fly)
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In Episode #3, the Pavement Pounders, children of the 1980s, switch things up and go for a well-known film that came out during their formative years, 1986’s The Fly, starring Jeff Goldblum.
The 1957 George Langelaan short story of the same name is also considered, as is the very faithful 1958 silver screen adaptation.
Cats are disintegrated! Bacon Man, the invincible and tasty superhero, is born! Animatronic spiders rule the day!
TMTYR Episode #2: Can I Get An Ape-men? (Planet of the Apes)
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In Episode #2, the damned, dirty Pavement Pounders delve into the classic 1968 film Planet of the Apes.
Also discussed are the Pierre Boulle novel on which it’s based, and the unfortunate re-adaptation/remake starring Marky Mark, with a brief conversation about Rise of the Planet of the Apes and the new franchise it’s started.
Along the way, they manage to segue from talking about remakes, reboots, and readaptations into a discussion of Batman. Because he’s Batman!!!
Pounder Rankings!!!
James:
Planet of the Apes novel
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Planet of the Apes (1968 film)
Planet of the Apes (2001 film)
Colin:
Planet of the Apes (1968 film)
Planet of the Apes novel
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (even without having seen it!)
insurmountable and unnamed chasm of other fictional things
Planet of the Apes (2001 film)
Seth:
Planet of the Apes (1968 film)
Planet of the Apes novel
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Planet of the Apes (2001 film)
Bonus Ranking, or Seth Ranks the Whole Franchise!
Planet of the Apes (1968 film)
Planet of the Apes novel
Escape From the Planet of the Apes
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
Battle for the Planet of the Apes
Beneath the Planet of the Apes
Planet of the Apes (2001 film)
(note that this list differs from what Seth said on the podcast)
Interesting tidbit about how the actors in ape makeup during the filming of the 1968 film instinctively segregated themselves into group of similar apes.
Hilarious Serta commercial featuring everyone’s favorite male scientist chimpanzee:
TMTYR Episode #1: Farewell to the Outline (The Day the Earth Stood Still)
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It’s here, folks! Oh, not on iTunes, yet, on account of making sure everything’s working first. We’re all new to this. But feel free to download it here if you like. If you’re patient, you should be able to find us in iTunes in a couple of weeks.
In their inaugural episode, the Pavement Pounders discuss the Harry Bates short story Farewell to the Master, the classic 1951 film adaptation of the story titled The Day the Earth Stood Still and the remake from 2008 of the same name.
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