EPISODE 165: This week Jason and Joe from Reel Spoilers rank five films from director Peter Hyams. From the atmospheric "Outland" (1981) [22:28], to the sequel "2010: The Year We Make Contact" (1984) [49:22], to the buddy cop drama "Running Scared" (1986) [1:22:21], to the thrilling actioner "Time Cop" (1994) [1:43:17], finally to the suspenseful horror novel adaptation "The Relic" (1997) [2:08:08]. Each film highlights Hyams' directorial versatility and ingenuity. Through insightful analysis, we uncover the thematic depth and visual motifs defining Hyams' style, resonating across audiences from eerie space stations to gritty urban landscapes.
Join us as we rank and celebrate these cinematic treasures, paying homage to Peter Hyams' enduring legacy in filmmaking.
HOST: Jason
Binge Movies comes to you from the last video store in the universe. Store manager Jason and his guests rank and review movies to determine which are most worthy of preservation for all time. At Binge Movies the very strange, deeply analytical, and highly ridiculous meet to make a movie review show unlike any other.
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