The Pint: A Pop Culture Podcast · John Amenta & Lloyd Green/The Pint Insiders

Silent Running

December 23, 2025·1 hr 2 min·5 clips

Lloyd shares how he almost got a tour of Douglas Trumbull's studio through a plastics department coworker.

Hosts Johnny and Lloyd analyze the 1972 sci-fi film Silent Running, discussing its environmental themes, Douglas Trumbull's visual effects, and Bruce Dern's performance. They critique elements like the Joan Baez songs and vague plot points while highlighting its influence on pop culture and cult status.

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