Johnny Has the Keys

Ep. 06-34: The Road (2009)

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THE ROAD (2009)—In a bleak post-apocalyptic world, a father and son journey across a desolate landscape, struggling to survive while evading cannibalistic scavengers. As they navigate the ruins of civilization, they cling to hope and their bond, seeking refuge and a glimpse of humanity amidst the devastation.

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THE ROAD (2009) carries the weight of Cormac McCarthy’s acclaimed novel, a literary masterpiece. Join us as we delve into why this film, directed by John Hillcoat, captures the haunting atmosphere and existential themes of McCarthy’s work. Listen, as Johnny Has the Keys treks through a desolate wasteland, scrounging to protect our offspring amid the ashes of a dying world.

SHOW LINKS:

  • The Road (2009)
  • Original trailer
  • The Road by Cormac McCarthy
  • Cormac McCarthy
  • A Boy and His Dog (1975)
  • The Walking Dead (2010)
  • The Day After (1983)
  • Threads (1984)
  • Night of the Living Dead (1968)
  • The Omega Man (1971)
  • The Last of Us (2023)
  • The Mandalorian (2019)
  • Ernest Hemingway
  • William Faulkner
  • Mad Max (1979)
  • The Road Warrior (1981)
  • The Mist (2007)
  • The Stand (1994)
  • Civil War (2024)

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