As a special feature ofThe Fanbase Weekly podcast, the Fanbase Feature focuses on and celebrates a specific element of geek culture.
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests David M. Booher (Eisner Award and GLAAD nominated writer – Ghostbusters: Back in Town, Canto, Killer Queens), David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press’ The Margins, Lost Angels, Spectral: A Showcase of Fear), R. E. Nelson (executive editor – Half Evil Comics), and Shane Portman (Emmy-nominated writer/director – Tumble Leaf, Shape Island, Fanbase Press’ Shrub) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Stand by Me (1986) in light of the feature film’s 40th anniversary, with topics including how the film authentically depicts pre-teen childhood, the meta-commentary that speaks directly to Stephen King’s experiences as an aspiring writer, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Stand by Me abound in this panel discussion!)
Cast members: David M. Booher (Eisner Award and GLAAD nominated writer – Ghostbusters: Back in Town, Canto, Killer Queens), David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press’ The Margins, Lost Angels, Spectral: A Showcase of Fear), R. E. Nelson (executive editor – Half Evil Comics), Shane Portman (Emmy-nominated writer/director – Tumble Leaf, Shape Island, Fanbase Press’ Shrub), and Bryant Dillon (Fanbase Press President, The Fanbase Weekly co-host, writer – Something Animal, Identity Thief)
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Fanbase Press’ recommendations for fans of Stand by Me:
*Paul and Corey Cross the Streams: Season 3, Episode 5 [Look Who’s Starring – ‘Stand by Me’ (1986)]
The Fanbase Weekly Theme Song Written and Performed by: Adam WarRock
The Fanbase Weekly Theme Song Produced by: Mikal kHill
Episode Photo by: Barbra Dillon
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