A celebratory live episode arguing that They Live is a prescient anti-capitalist, anti-propaganda John Carpenter movie that has only become more relevant. The hosts praise its simplicity, Carpenter’s style, Roddy Piper’s performance, Keith David’s run, and the film’s iconic fight and sunglasses reveal, while also joking about its conspiracy logic and absurd worldbuilding.
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favorableAlan HowarthSean Fennessey: Named as Carpenter’s score collaborator, with the music described as one of the film’s strongest elements. About 40 min
favorableShepard FaireyBill Simmons: Cited for the OBEY street art that homages the movie and helped push it into pop culture. About 40 min
neutralRay NelsonBill Simmons: Named as the author of the short story the film is based on. About 8 min
favorableWWE / Roddy Piper as wrestlerBill Simmons: Piper’s wrestling background is used to explain the performance’s energy and his later influence on The Rock. About 1:12
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