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Mick Garris' The Stand Miniseries Rewatch Pt. 1 Dec 04, 2020

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Our gift to you! In anticipation of CBS All Access' The Stand, which debuts Thursday, December 17th, we decided to unlock our four-part rewatch of Mick Garris' original 1994 miniseries. If you recall, we ran the first episode, but ran the three other eps in our Patreon, The Barrens. Now, it's all here for you... So, join Losers Randall Colburn, Dan Caffrey, Michael Roffman, and McKenzie Gerber as they make their way out West. Who's going to Boulder, CO? Who's heading to Las Vegas, NV? You'll have to follow along to find out -- and, hopefully, you're wearing a mask.

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The Green Mile Pt. 2 Nov 27, 2020

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The Losers are still roaming around the halls of Georgia Pines. They've had their eggs, they've eaten their toast, and they're still listening to Paul Edgecombe as he tells his story over a warm glass of orange juice. The end is near, though. Join Dan Caffrey, Jenn Adams, Dan Pfleegor, and Michael Roffman as they reach the last pages of Stephen King's 1996 serialized novel, The Green Mile. In the second of two episodes dedicated to the book, they discuss its blemishes, its beauties, and its bones. They also discuss the loose connections to King's other works (there is one intriguing tie to The Dark Tower), the many, many slices of poundcake within, and eventually how many bright-red Pennywise clown noses this novel deserves. Stay tuned for the film adaptation in December.

Chapters include: Intro, Misery (6:30), Sematary (25:00), Word Processor (45:00), Mudcake (1:00:00), King’s Dominion (1:15:00), Final Thoughts (1:24:00), and Outro (1:38:00)

Further reading: Stephen King's Magical Negro Problem Isn't Magical, Stephen King's Super-Duper Magical Negroes, Magical Negro: From The Green Mile to Get Out, and Stephen King Needs More Black Friends

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The Green Mile Pt. 1 Nov 20, 2020

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The Losers have left Maine for the balmy confines of Georgia Pines. It's here they listen to a curious old man by the name of Paul Edgecombe. There's no telling how old he is, but those weathered eyes of his speak to multiple lifetimes. Join Dan Caffrey, Jenn Adams, Dan Pfleegor, and Michael Roffman as they begin their coverage of Stephen King's 1996 serialized novel, The Green Mile. In the first of two episodes dedicated to the book, they discuss its themes of atonement, King's controversial use of the Magical Negro trope, and whether or not Paul is a jerk. Stay tuned for Part Two next week.

Chapters include: Intro, The Hook (16:05), Structure & Format (37:45), Heroes & Villains (54:15), and Outro (2:34:00)

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IT Miniseries 30th Anniversary: The Losers' Club Reunited! Nov 18, 2020

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In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Stephen King's IT miniseries, the original cast of kids reunited for this exciting panel originally recorded for this year's Salem Horror Fest. Hosted by The Losers' Club and filmmaker John Campopiano, the cast discussed stories from the set, the legacy of the miniseries, and growing up with Stephen King. Guests included Marlon Taylor (Mike Hanlon); Brandon Crane (Ben Hanscom); Ben Heller (Stanley Uris); Adam Faraizl (Eddie Kasprak); and Emily Perkins (Beverly Marsh). Want to see the panel in video? Click here!

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Five Filmmakers Fit for Stephen King (Patreon Clip) Nov 13, 2020

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Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers tasked to assign Stephen King properties to five filmmakers: David Lynch, Ari Aster, Wes Anderson, Judd Apatow, and Michael Bay. From there, they each suggest five other filmmakers they'd love to see enter King's Dominion. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content

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Dreaming Up a Stephen King Biopic Nov 06, 2020

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The Losers dump out another big ol' Bag of Bones right after spooky season. Together, Losers Michael Roffman, Dan Pfleegor, and McKenzie Gerber crack some skulls and answer your pressing questions. You know, like what would a Stephen King biopic look like? What's the right age to become a Constant Reader? What are some tips for writing stories? And what Stephen King merchandise/paraphernalia would we want ourselves? Gather around and find out the As to your Qs.

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Top 10 Stephen King Stories for Halloween (Patreon Clip) Oct 30, 2020

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Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers celebrating the festival of Samhain by naming 10 Stephen King titles everyone should pull off their bookshelves every October. Special guest includes actress, writer, filmmaker, and podcast host Julia Marchese. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content

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Greg Nicotero on Growing Up in the Land of the Dead Oct 23, 2020

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Legendary SFX creator, television producer, and director Greg Nicotero joins Loser Michael Roffman for a stroll in the Land of the Dead. Together, they discuss his roots in horror, growing up 20 minutes away from George A. Romero's cinematic nightmares, visiting the set of Creepshow, and stumbling into King's Dominion. He also previews The Creepshow Halloween Special, which premieres on Shudder this Thursday, October 29th.

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The Science of Stephen King Oct 23, 2020

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Ever put down your Stephen King book and wonder how much of it could actually happen? So did authors Meg Hafdahl and Kelly Florence. In fact, the two of them went down such a deep rabbit hole that they came out with a new book. It's called The Science of Stephen King and it's the essential guide for Constant Readers who want to go a little deeper between the lines. In celebration of its recent publication, Loser Randall Colburn sat down with the two authors to discuss their findings in King's Dominion and what brought them there in the first place.

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The Crate: Creepshow (Patreon Clip) Oct 16, 2020

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Here's a preview of our latest installment of The Crate, a Patreon-only segment of The Losers' Club that offers a monthly deep-dive into random horror rentals. This time around, the Losers revisit a title that's not so random: 1982's Creepshow. Joining them is New York Times best-selling author Daniel Kraus, who just published his posthumous collaboration with Romero, The Living Dead. Want more? Head over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content!

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