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Stephen King Journey @stephenkingjourney.bsky.social · Jul 21

In Dec of 2021, I turned 50.
It was time for a mid-life crisis.
It was going to be either a sports car or to embark on a journey to revisit a favorite aspect of my youth:

Reading Stephen King.

#StephenKing #horror #horrorbooks

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Stephen King Journey @stephenkingjourney.bsky.social · 22h

It's a first novel that really didn't take off until the Brian DePalma film. Reading it today, it's more of a curiosity to see how he got started. But he definitely grew as a writer from that point. While 'Salem's Lot didn't blow my socks off, you can definitely the leap he took as an author.

Stephen King Journey @stephenkingjourney.bsky.social · 22h

The final (?) word on The Stand (1994) miniseries goes to the Kingslingers who have been side by side with me as I read the book recently.

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Stephen King Journey @stephenkingjourney.bsky.social · 22h

I agree, but I think the techniques of filming “dread” have advanced a lot since 1994, and especially in the past 10 years with Japanese horror. Did the 2020 series improve on what Mick Garris did? I’ll find out shortly!

Stephen King Journey @stephenkingjourney.bsky.social · 22h

Another common theme among the podcast reviews is that the Lincoln Tunnel segment of The Stand miniseries was a disappointment when compared to the book.

Stephen King Journey @stephenkingjourney.bsky.social · 22h

Day 330
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Coming close to the end of the reviews of Mick Garris’s The Stand series from 1994.

Up now is The Stephen King Podcast.

#TheStand #StephenKing

The Stephen King Podcast Ep 55 - The Stand Revisited

YouTube video by Lou's Reviews

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Stephen King Journey @stephenkingjourney.bsky.social · 22h

Surprised to hear someone so critical of The Stand (1994) but Stephen King Cast backs it up with some solid reasoning. Here’s Part 2 of his review.

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Stephen King Journey @stephenkingjourney.bsky.social · 22h

This is the first one to criticize the realization of the song, “Baby, Can You Dig Your Man”

I thought it was fine, but the host is adamant that it would never have been a hit.

Stephen King Journey @stephenkingjourney.bsky.social · 22h

Day 329
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Happy Black Friday! While I’m out and about spending “quality time” with my family, I’ll have an earpiece in listening to the Stephen King Cast review the miniseries The Stand (1994).

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Stephen King Journey @stephenkingjourney.bsky.social · 22h

Day 328
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Now listening to Chat Sematary‘s review of the miniseries The Stand (1994).

#TheStand #StephenKing

Stephen King Journey @stephenkingjourney.bsky.social · 22h

The interview with W.G. Snuffy Walden (composer of The Stand’s soundtrack) was fascinating.

He shared how tight the budget was for the production and how they had run out of money for the music, endangering Pt 4.

King wrote Snuffy a personal check for $10,000 to get the music completed. Good man!

Stephen King Journey @stephenkingjourney.bsky.social · 22h

Next up is The Losers’ Club with an interview that I’m genuinely excited to hear!

The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast - The Stand Miniseries with Director Mick Garris and Composer W.G. Snuffy Walden

Listen to The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast - The Stand Miniseries with Director Mick Garris and Composer W.G. Snuffy Walden by Bloody FM on Podcast Addict. The Losers discuss the 1994 TV minis...

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Stephen King Journey @stephenkingjourney.bsky.social · 22h

Every single podcast found this clip to be the funniest part of The Stand (1994).

Indeed, it was such a dumb way to go out.

Stephen King Journey @stephenkingjourney.bsky.social · 22h

In the series, she just casually wanders over to the ledge and then jumps off.

Perhaps the original scene would have been too violent for network television, but it certainly would’ve been more powerful.

Stephen King Journey @stephenkingjourney.bsky.social · 22h

In The Stand (1994), there is a change from the book in how Nadine meets her demise.

In the book, Nadine provokes Flagg into a rage and he throws her from the top of the tower.

Stephen King Journey @stephenkingjourney.bsky.social · 22h

Interesting piece of trivia I learned about this episode:

Production of The Stand was supposed to have been in Colorado, but it was switched to Utah because in the early 90s Colorado passed legislation that removed #LGTBQ protections. So King & other producers picked an alternate location to film.

Stephen King Journey @stephenkingjourney.bsky.social · 22h

“Toothless bullshit.”

That’s how they opened up in describing The Stand (1994).

I’ll be honest, I didn’t see that take coming!

Stephen King Journey @stephenkingjourney.bsky.social · 22h

Day 327
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With a long road trip ahead of me, it’s a great time to listen to a bunch of takes on The Stand (1994) miniseries.

First up is one of my favorite groups of Stephen King podcasters, Derry Public Radio.

#TheStand #StephenKing

Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King Podcast - Episode 36 – The Stand Pt.6 – “Business in the Front, Evil in the Back”

Listen to Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King Podcast - Episode 36 – The Stand Pt.6 – “Business in the Front, Evil in the Back” by Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King Podcast on Podcast Addict. At long last the coverage of The Stand concludes with the 1994 made for tv miniseries. Tune in as the Derry Public Radio staff discusses CM’s further hatred of Frannie, the merging together of characters, doubling down on Rat Man, the secrets behind the Hemingford Home set, Ben’s love of all the corpse scenes, a surprise new favorite character, the wonderful cameos, Josh gets f

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Stephen King Journey @stephenkingjourney.bsky.social · 1d

Tom Cullen is the “Samwise” of The Stand?

Interesting… 🤔

Stephen King Journey @stephenkingjourney.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s something you didn’t need: A 10 minute supercut of Randall Flagg (Jamie Sheridan) singing “Baby, Can You Dig Your Man”

Randall Flagg singing (TEN GLORIOUS MINUTES)

YouTube video by BorschtKilmeister

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Stephen King Journey @stephenkingjourney.bsky.social · 1d

I missed it the first time, but here’s Sam Raimi’s cameo as the guy who shoots up the Judge.

Stephen King Journey @stephenkingjourney.bsky.social · 1d

Next up is Dark Tower Radio and their review of the final segment of The Stand (1994)

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Stephen King Journey @stephenkingjourney.bsky.social · 1d

The Losers’ Club ends with a well-deserved mocking of Stephen King’s acting skills.

“Stu!”

Stephen King Journey @stephenkingjourney.bsky.social · 1d

This podcast episode was recorded in 2020 before the release of the more recent adaptation of The Stand.

“I hope they update it, and replace the Rat Man with something more modern, like The Tiger King.” 😂

Stephen King Journey @stephenkingjourney.bsky.social · 1d

Good question… Why did Larry Underwood decide that carrying a 🎸 was necessary for a 1,000 mile journey by foot? Seems like it would’ve been so uncomfortable to carry that distance and take up precious space that could have been occupied by a tent, medical supplies, etc. 🤔

Stephen King Journey @stephenkingjourney.bsky.social · 1d

and even if he did why is there a link between him and Harold and not between anyone else who met their fate in Vegas or elsewhere?

That definitely felt tacked on and unnecessary.