#45 The Hunger

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Gen Z slang is rife with new words like "unalive," "skibidi" and "rizz." Where do these words come from — and how do they get popular so fast? Linguist Adam Aleksic explores how the forces of social media algorithms are reshaping the way people talk and view their very own identities. For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch . Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links: TEDNext: ted.com/futureyou TEDSports: ted.com/sports TEDAI Vienna: ted.com/ai-vienna TEDAI San Francisco: ted.com/ai-sf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

3 years ago 1:19:44

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The SPEED gang sinks their teeth into the 80s cult film THE HUNGER starring Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie and Susan Sarandon. Can Keanu Reeves and the careening bus take on seedy 80s New York, luscious billowing curtains in blue light and three absurdly attractive leads? Grab your Ankh and tune in to find out. We are joined by extraordinary editor Alex O’Flinn (A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT, THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD).

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#46 Point Break 1:05:34

1 year ago1:05:34

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Surf's up BTS fans! After an extended hiatus, we're back. To get us started off with a bang, we're going to pit Keanu against Keanu. That's right - we're going to see if the 1991 action classic POINT BREAK is better than, equal to, or worse than our beloved SPEED. Time to sit back, listen, and ask yourself: if you want the ultimate, you've got to be willing to pay the ultimate price. It's not tragic to die doing what you love. Vaya con Dios! Thanks as always to the unbeatable Andrew Elmore for the incredible intro music. Check out more of his amazing music here . Erin Larson's Better Than Speed Letterboxd archival project can be found here . The other great SPEED podcast we mentioned, 50 MPH, can be found here . Pump some gas here . See you next time!…

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#45 The Hunger 1:19:44

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#44 Gremlins 2 The New Batch w/ Guest Gizmo (A.J. LoCascio) 1:10:54

4 years ago1:10:54

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Never get them wet. Never feed them after midnight. Never go below 50. Make sure to take good care of your pet Keanus this holiday season. Special guest A.J. LoCascio (the voice of Gizmo in the upcoming HBO Max series Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai) joins us to compare Gremlins 2: The New Batch to Speed. How does this podcast even exist? Click here to check out Ted Turner’s real world doomsday tape that Daniel Clamp paid homage to. SUPER CREEPY! Thank you as always to the talented Andrew Elmore for his amazing theme song. Check out his bandcamp page and support his music! Thank you to Erin Larson, as well, for the BTS letterboxd page tracking all our vote tallies. Your efforts are truly appreciated!…

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#43 Stephen King's Firestarter 1:17:42

4 years ago1:17:42

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There's a chill in the autumn air, but we brought the fire! Join us for Stephen King's Bressonian slow cinema "classic" FIRESTARTER, starring Drew Barrymore. With special guest, the incredible Isla Hinck from Easy Allies ! She helps us decide if this gem is better than SPEED, or is simply a dumpster fire. Plus, we talk MATRIX RESURRECTIONS. Happy Halloween! Thank you as always to Andrew Elmore for the righteous jam. (If you downloaded this episode at midnight on Monday, it was missing the second half. Apologies for the error. This episode should contain the full content!)…

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#42 Eraserhead 1:01:05

4 years ago1:01:05

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Back in the Speed cave after a year, the gang venture into the nightmarish world of David Lynch's ERASERHEAD. Without Sandra Bullock's top-notch driving and Keanu Reeve's expert marksmanship, how will they ever find their way home? Hold onto your hats. It's another wild episode of Better Than Speed.

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#41 Dawn of the Dead 1:12:04

4 years ago1:12:04

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Better than Speed is Back from the Dead! The boys take a stab at George Romero's Dawn of the Dead. Does it rise to the occasion? Is it a dead-end bore? Lock the doors, board the windows, hide in the basement and listen in! Bonus - we offer our thoughts on the Kean'ews of 2020 - Bill & Ted Face the Music. (This episode was originally recorded in September of last year, so pandemic references and Bill & Ted excitement are out of date.) Thanks to Andrew Elmore for the theme song!…

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#40 Bus Passenger Ortiz 1:18:42

4 years ago1:18:42

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Join us for a special episode with Carlos Carrasco, the actor who played Ortiz (aka Gigantor) in the film SPEED and Popeye in BLOOD IN BLOOD OUT, among many others (including THE FISHER KING and CROCODILE DUNDEE 2)! Hear all about SPEED's infamous script rewrites and death-defying stunts. Plus, Carlos gives great advice to young actors and filmmakers while discussing representation in Hollywood. Thank you to Andrew Elmore for the official Better Than Speed theme song!…

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#39 The Creation of the Humanoids 55:37

5 years ago55:37

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Never has the screen brought you a more shocking revelation. Out of World War III came ... The Creation of the Humanoids. Special guest Dawn Garcia joins us in the virtual Speed cave and gives Keanu Reeves a run for his money with an influential sci-fi cult film that asks the question: "How do you apologize to someone for killing them?" Next episode's selection is Dawn of the Dead , which is also streaming for free in glorious 4K on YouTube. Thanks to Andrew Elmore for the amazing opening theme. Until next time, keep your bus above 50!…

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#38 The Bad Batch 1:06:31

5 years ago1:06:31

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For a refreshing change of pace, who's in the mood for a desert apocalypse? We crawl across the barren landscape of Ana Lily Amirpour's sophomore film, The Bad Batch, and perform our task once again: compare every movie to Speed. With Keanu Reeves as a charismatic cult leader nicknamed "The Dream," what could possibly go wrong? Looking for Ana Lily Amirpour's debut vampire film, A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night ? It's free on Kanopy with a local library card. Join us next episode for Andy Warhol's favorite film, The Creation of the Humanoids. It's currently streaming for free on YouTube ! Shout out to Andrew Elmore for the great theme song. Feel better, pal! Shout out to Ryan for the ukulele tutelage.…

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#37 Beyond the Valley of the Dolls 1:02:32

5 years ago1:02:32

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This is our podcast and its freaking us out! Join the BTS crew as they take a trip Beyond the Valley of the Dolls. Will they succumb to the film's pills and thrills? Do they love it when a beautiful woman licks between their toes?? Turn on, tune in, drop out and find out! Check out the soundtrack to the film on Spotify . Also, donate, join the protests if you can, stay safe and support Black Lives Matter .…

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#36 Aguirre, the Wrath of God 46:43

5 years ago46:43

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The BTS crew officially begins Season 2's look at cult films by taking a trip deep into the jungles of Werner Herzog's Aguirre, The Wrath of God . What lies down river for our explorers - fever, famine, COVID-19? Tune in and find out. Plus, hang around for a special reading of poetry written by Keanu Reeves. From Aguirre to Zatoichi, the bus boys are back. Uncensored. No holds barred.…

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#35 The Speedademy Awards (27th Annual) 1:26:13

6 years ago1:26:13

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#34 Season One Finale: 1984 1:25:47

6 years ago1:25:47

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War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Big Bus is strength. Celebrate an entire two years of laughter, love and heartbreak in our tumultuous season finale that will permanently alter Better Than Speed history forever. Here's George Orwell's doubleplusgood essay on Politics and the English Language . A huge thank you to all our listeners, guests and fellow hosts who have made this such a fun project over the past two years. We'll be back for season two in a few months. Until then, stay above 50, hotshots.…

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#33 Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival 54:21

6 years ago54:21

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Punch, kick, it's all in the mind. Join us as Zatoichi, the blind swordsman, slices and dices his way through the Edo countryside of Japan in the fan-favorite film Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival . If you've stuck with us through our very extended season 1 tour through the alphabet, you have our sincere thanks. You won't want to miss our season finale, when we take on the last remaining category from the Criterion Collection: films that start with a number. 1984 is our final pick... you don't want to miss the startling conclusion.…

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#32 Young Mr. Lincoln 1:07:59

6 years ago1:07:59