Thirty years ago, Rob Reiner directed the seminal coming-of-age film Stand By Me. To celebrate its anniversary, Michael Bailey and I take a look at the film as well as the Stephen King novella “The Body,” upon which it’s based; as well as the music on its soundtrack. We also discuss why it’s an essential movie for anyone who grew up in the 1980s.
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After the cut are are some of the clips featured in the episode:
The opening scene with the kids playing cards in the treehouse:
The junk yard scene:
Gordie and Chris’ conversation:
The campfire scene:
Gordie and Chris after they find Ray Brower’s body:
The theatrical trailer:
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