Stand by Me at 40: Why It Still Hits Hard | '40s Madness Round 1
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Show Notes
Why does STAND BY ME still resonate 40 years later? Adam and Josh revisit Rob Reiner’s classic, reflecting on its friendships, its wistfulness, and River Phoenix’s unforgettable performance. Plus: a review of Maggie Gyllenhaal’s THE BRIDE and a look at the Round 1 matchups of Filmspotting '40s Madness.
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Intro (00:00:00-00:02:53)
Stand by Me (00:02:54-00:49:35)
Filmspotting Family (00:49:36-00:57:12)
The Bride (00:57:13-01:02:59)
Notes / Save the Date (01:03:00-01:08:22)
'40s Madness Rd. 1 (01:08:23-01:24:03)
Credits / New Releases (01:24:04-01:25:53)
Correction:
-Yes, Adam realizes that he said "Jesus, does anybody" – twice! – not "anyone." He regrets the error.
Notes/Links:
-Filmspotting Madness
https://www.filmspotting.net/madness
-Stephen King: Why I Hugged Rob Reiner After Watching ‘Stand by Me’
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/opinion/culture/stephen-king-rob-reiner-stand-by-me.html
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