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, … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #10: Day of the Torrence (Day of the Triffids) →

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 … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #9: Groundhog D-Day (Edge of Tomorrow) →

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 … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #8: The Tranny-saurus and the Philosoraptor (Jurassic Park) →

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 … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #7: Shake My Hand Grenade (Death Race 2000) →

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 … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #6: Quantum Physics Means Never Having To Explain Yourself (Timeline) →

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. Pounder … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #5: Botox or Boat-Axe or Something (Odd Thomas) →

1988's They Live, based on Ray Nelson's story "8 O'Clock in the Morning"

The Pounders discuss 1986's The Fly, along with the original 1958 film and the 1957 from which they're adapted.

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 … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #2: Can I Get An Ape-men? (Planet of the Apes) →

The Pavement Pounders take a look at The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951), adapted from Harry Bates's Farewell to the Master. Also, that 2008 remake.