What happens when entertainment stops being exaggerated and starts feeling inevitable?

In this episode of Parallel Frequencies, Just Blane and Coco dive deep into The Running Man (2025) and uncover why this remake feels less like sci-fi and more like a documentary from five minutes in the future. What begins as a discussion about a high-octane thriller quickly expands into a powerful conversation about AI manipulation, influencer culture, reality TV ethics, and how desperation turns spectators into participants.

Drawing from a recent digital-media safety town hall and real-world mental health discussions, the episode explores how algorithms reward outrage, how narratives are edited to manufacture villains, and why audiences are conditioned to cheer for chaos. Glenn Powell’s portrayal of Ben Richards grounds t ...