The Running Man (1987)

The Running Man (走る男) directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri; short from anime sci-fi anthology ‘Neo Tokyo’ (1987).

This is literally what the evil dystopian government in the opening of The Running Man does.

“Fuck you, I won’t fire on hungry civilians!”

And Arnold Schwarzenegger is presented fully as a hero for opposing it.

Oh hello

Neo Tokyo (1987) The Running Man 走る男 Directed By: Yoshiaki Kawajiri

Legendary NFL running back, actor and social activist Jim Brown has passed away at age 87 on May 18, 2023.

He’s best known for playing fullback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League from 1957 through 1965. Some of his achievements include 9x Pro Bowl, 8x All-Pro, 3x NFL MVP (one of which he received as a rookie in 1957), HOF All-1960s Team, and 1957 NFL rookie of the year. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971. He’s considered to be the greatest running back in the history of the sport at the time of his retirement and remains one of the greatest rushers to ever play in the NFL. He sits 11th all time in rushing yards and sixth all-time in rushing touchdowns.

Brown later became an actor after retiring from professional football. Some of his notable films include The Dirty Dozen, Any Given Sunday, The Running Man, and Mars Attacks!.

Did you heard?! Another new project for Glen just got announced!!!!

I JUST LOOKED IT UP!!!!

I never saw the original but I’m so desperate to read the book!

YAY FOR A BOOKED AND BUSY GLEN!

True story.

Почему бы и да.

Субзеро вообще был в отключке

Glen Powell will lead the cast of Edgar Wright's “The Running Man,” taking on a role played by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1987 cult favorite.

The dystopian action film is based on a novel of the same name by horror maestro Stephen King.

The Running Man (1987)

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Anyways, thinking about how the games are ultimately rigged as in the end it’s sort of implied combattants are put up against Rinzler. There’s virtually (ha) no chance of surviving that. Legacy’s version of the game grid reminds me a lot more of The Running Man (1987) than it does the Rome comparison it likes to use. Honestly, I’ve said this in a lot of prior posts but I view it and the two grids as “Rome evolved into running man” here me out.

Encom game grid has a lot more of the more classic gladiator elements from attire, systematic killings, religious persecution etc. The legacy grid is more focused on the flash and entertainment value than elimination. It’s about being flashy and fun, death is expected, maiming is delightful— but if you don’t show off what’s the point? It must be fun!

My comparison to Running man especially has to do with Rinzler, he serves a similar role to the Hunters and the twist of the film (spoilers for that movie?). If you do well, last long , get the audience to love you. You live. You’ll get recruited as a Hunter or in this case a star combattant. Best of the best,coolest of cool. The executioner. There is no “Winner” of the Running man, there’s a fake end made for them and they’re killed behind the scenes and tossed into a pit. There is no winning disk wars because unless you get that crowds attention you’ll eventually be sent to Rinzler. There’s no winning. There’s no living. You get your 15 minutes of fame and life then your gonzo…

I Also dont believe Rinzler is a regular combatant it’s more “My dog craved blood so I’m letting him tear you apart as a treat :).” Additionally a “you all have been such a great audience so we brought him back.”

And of corse it’s true for any blood based/gladiatorial sport but the level of vigor and blood lust from the crowd reminded me of Running man where the little old lady gets showered in prizes for choosing something we’d deem as barbaric.