Ep. 182 The Shawshank Redemption

March 25, 2026March 21, 2026 ~ twoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Shawshank Redemption.

Introduction (00:00)
Production info (02:35)
Good adaptation (09:00)
So is this movie good (18:20)
Dark Tower Thinnies (22:20)
Yuck-King it Up (25:28)
Fun Stuff (27:06)
Other Worlds than These (33:40)
- Jay: The Rest is Science. Podcast
- Sean: The Silent Bullet by Arthur Reeves
Outro (38:50)

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Bonus Episode 51: Misery movie

January 28, 2026January 25, 2026 ~ twoguysdarktower

In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore the 1990 adaptation of Misery.

Note: We recorded this before Rob Reiner’s tragic death.

Introduction (00:00)
Background (01:28)
Changes from the book (06:55)
Overall thoughts (26:06)
Dark Tower Thinnies (30:58)
Yuck-King it up (32:21)
Fun stuff (35:55)
Other Worlds Than These (42:33)
- Sean: Patriot (2015-2018, Amazon Prime)
- Jay: Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch (1965, Philip K. Dick)
Outro (50:23)

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Next episode: “Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption” found in Different Seasons.

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Bonus Episode 50: The Dark Half movie

December 3, 2025November 30, 2025 ~ twoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we discuss The Dark Half movie adaptation.

Introduction (00:00)
Production (01:30)
Faithful adaptation: to a fault (05:07)
Our final thoughts (21:05)
Dark Tower Thinnies (23:15)
Yuck-King it Up (26:02)
Fun Stuff (28:23)
Other Worlds than These (34:09)
- Jay: The Monkey (2025)
- Sean: Dept. Q (2025)
Outro (40:17)

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Next Episode: Misery Part 1 “Annie”

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Bonus Episode: Thinner Adaptation

July 23, 2025July 9, 2025 ~ twoguysdarktower

In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore the 1996 film adaptation of Thinner.

Introduction (00:00)
Background (01:16)
Comparing the book and movie (03:48)
Overall thoughts (13:46)
Our ratings (19:21)
Dark Tower Thinnies (21:20)
Yuck-King It Up (22:24)
Fun Stuff (29:15)
- SNL Digital Short: The Curse
- Pennywise blood stain?
Outro (34:44)

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Bonus Episode: Carrie (1976)

December 4, 2024December 2, 2024 ~ twoguysdarktower

In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore the 1976 movie adaptation, Carrie.

Introduction (00:14)
Facts and Figures (01:29)
Adaptation (09:39)
Themes (29:11)
Our thoughts on the movie (33:51)
Dark Tower Thinnies (35:16)
Yuck-King it Up (36:17)
Fun Stuff (38:41)
Outro (47:07)

Original trailer: CARRIE (1976) | Official Trailer | MGM Studios

Director: Brian De Palma

Cast: Sissy Spacek as Carrie White, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving, Nancy Allen, William Katt, P. J. Soles, Betty Buckley, and John Travolta

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Bonus Episode: ‘Salem’s Lot (2024)

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024 ~ twoguysdarktower

In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore the 2024 adaptation of Salem’s Lot, directed by Gary Dauberman.

Introduction (00:13)
Recap (00:52)
Podcast coverage (01:53)
Cast and crew (04:03)
- Lewis Pullman (Ben Mears)
- Jordan Preston Carter (Mark Petrie)
- Makenzie Leigh (Susan Norton)
- Alfre Woodard (Dr. Cody)
- Bill Camp (Matt Burke)
Adaptation (06:00)
Acting (16:01)
Directing (22:33)
Overall thoughts (33:49)
Dark Tower Thinnies (36:12)
Yuck-King it Up (39:08)
Fun Stuff (41:25)
Outro (50:11)

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Bonus Episode 38 – Doctor Sleep (2019 movie) (Patreon Clip)

October 12, 2022January 4, 2023 ~ twoguysdarktower

A new bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our Patrons. What follows is a short excerpt of our discussion of the 2019 movie, Doctor Sleep.

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Ep. 138 – “The Shining” (1980) Movie

July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 ~ twoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore the 1980 adaptation The Shining.

Introduction (00:13)
Recap (00:50)
Adaptation (02:09)
Mirrors (12:53)
Crazy theories (19:19) ←!!
Dark Tower Thinnies (28:26)
Yuck-King it Up (29:26)
Thank you, Patrons! (31:24)
Fun Stuff (32:04)
Critical reception and box office success (36:29)
Other Worlds than These (42:58)
Outro (45:39)

Danny Torrance with the Apollo 11 sweater in The Shining. Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Scatman Crothers, Danny Lloyd, Joe Turkel, Tony Burton

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Other Worlds Than These topics:

Gentleman Jack, season 2. HBO.
Peaky Blinders, season 6. Netflix.

Critical reception links:

Roger Ebert: 4 out of 4 stars with a unique look at whether any character is a reliable witness.
Pauline Kael: “Each shot seems rigorously calculated, meticulous, and he keeps the scenes going for so long that any suspense dissipates…the actors appear to be merely Kubrick’s tools, and you get the feeling that they have been denied any free will.”

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Next Episode: Doctor Sleep, Prefatory Matters.

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Bonus Episode 32 – “Christine” Movie (Patreon Clip)

March 23, 2022April 9, 2022 ~ twoguysdarktower

A new bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our Patrons. What follows is a short excerpt of our discussion of the 1983 movie adaptation of Christine, directed by John Carpenter.

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Directed by John Carpenter and starring Keith Gordon, John Stockwell, Alexandra Paul, Robert Prosky, and Harry Dean Stanton.

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Bonus Episode 31 – “The Green Mile” Movie (Patreon Clip)

March 17, 2022March 16, 2022 ~ twoguysdarktower

A new bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our Patrons. What follows is a short excerpt of our discussion of the 1999 movie adaptation of The Green Mile, directed by Frank Darabont.

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Michael Clarke Duncan and Tom Hanks in The Green Mile — John Coffey pointing at Cassiopeia

Starring: Tom Hanks, David Morse, Bonnie Hunt, Michael Clarke Duncan, James Cromwell, Michael Jeter, Graham Greene, Doug Hutchison, Sam Rockwell, Barry Pepper, Jeffrey DeMunn, Patricia Clarkson, Harry Dean Stanton

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