Ep. 05-07: A Boy and His Dog (1975)

A Boy and His Dog (1975)—Vic (Don Johnson) is a libidinous “boy” traversing the post-apocalyptic desert of 2024, accompanied by his telepathic dog, Blood. When they encounter an underground community, the leader’s daughter, Quilla Holmes (Susanne Benton), seduces Vic into their fold, separating him from Blood, who’s left to survive on his own. But once Vic discovers he’s been lured there solely for the purpose of mechanized procreation, he elects to escape and rejoin Blood on the surface.

05-07 A BOY AND HIS DOG

Welcome to our first contribution from acclaimed, and often combative, sci-fi writer Harlan Ellison. A Boy and His Dog (1975) is not a perfect film by any means and, at times, resembles a movie a bunch of drunken friends made together on weekends. Join us, as we discuss the pros and cons that make this film an endearing cult classic–the source material, the cast, and the influence it had on future post-apocalyptic films (including one very popular director/franchise). Listen as Johnny Has the Keys scavenges the wastelands for food and carnal sustenance, only to discover that dog is, in fact, man’s best friend.

SHOW LINKS:

• A Boy and His Dog (1975)
• Original trailer
• Harlan Ellison
• Don Johnson
• Jason Robards
• Westworld (1973)
• Star Wars (1977)
• Planet of the Apes (1968)
• Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970)
• Henry the V by William Shakespeare
• Alien (1979)
• Old Yeller (1957)
• Star Trek TOS (1966-1969)
• Basket Case (1982)
• Fallout: A Post-Nuclear Role-Playing Game (1997)
• George Miller’s Mad Max franchise
• A Clockwork Orange (trailer)

Get Tim’s Book THE DEAD NEXT DOOR

Do you like our show? Want more cool stuff? Help us continue…

Reach out to us…

• CONTACT JOHNNY HAS THE KEYS
• FACEBOOK
• TWITTER
• YOUTUBE
• INSTAGRAM