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Join two hopeful filmmakers Guðni Líndal Benediktsson and Neill Prentice on their journey through the strange world of films based on video games, in an attempt to discover what makes a good adaptation. From Hitman and Max Payne, to Mortal Kombat and Tomb Raider, no stone will be left unturned in their search for truth. 

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Join two hopeful filmmakers Guðni Líndal Benediktsson and Neill Prentice on their journey through the strange world of films based on video games, in an attempt to discover what makes a good adaptation. From Hitman and Max Payne, to Mortal Kombat and Tomb Raider, no stone will be left unturned in their search for truth. 

    Ep. 58 - Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li

    Ep. 58 - Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li

    Round 2... Fight! Who knew there was another Street Fighter movie?! Following the origins of Chun-Li, this preboot strips away the colourful characters, crazy casting, and escalating budget and instead replaces it with the Doom director and... not much else. Is this a fitting end to the Robin Shou quadrilogy of Video Game Movies? Does Neal McDonough own anything other than a suit? And how does she get out of the restroom?! Now you've read this, complete the combo and press play already!!Suppo...

    • 1 Std. 13 Min.
    Side Quest - Fallout

    Side Quest - Fallout

    Turns out TV adaptations are like annoying villagers with villager problems, they just keep popping up to distract us from our main quest! This time it is Fallout and Amazon Prime's new shiny and expensive production that dropped only recently. Will it bomb or blow us away? Do we have a NEW CLEAR front runner for best adaptation? Either way this episode will be a blast! Fallout? More like Dive-In... to this latest episode that is! JUST PRESS THE BIG RED BUTTON ALREADY!Support ...

    • 56 Min.
    Ep. 57 - Pokémon Detective Pikachu

    Ep. 57 - Pokémon Detective Pikachu

    It's time to adorn your deerstalker hat and grab them balls, because we have a mystery to solve! Some call it the greatest mystery of all time, the mystery of the video game film adaptation! But what's this? First we have to deal with a loose Mewtwo? He strikes back again?! And wait, you can understand me?! Things have just got poké-real! Because this week the Bald Bros choose Detective Pikachu! The first live action Pokémon film, based on the least well known game, what could go wr...

    • 1 Std. 5 Min.
    Ep. 56 - Resident Evil: The Final Chapter

    Ep. 56 - Resident Evil: The Final Chapter

    It is finally upon us! The final chapter! Everything has been building to this moment. Years and years of world and lore building. The emotional rollercoaster of everyone's favourite cloned and sometimes super powered heroine coming to a dramatic and explosive climax! ...or you know whatever this drivel is. That's right, the Bald Bros set their beady little eyes on Resident Evil: The Final Chapter. Does Paul manage to stick the landing? Do we finally get the boardroom drama the apocalyps...

    • 1 Std. 34 Min.
    Ep. 55 - Sonic The Hedgehog 2

    Ep. 55 - Sonic The Hedgehog 2

    The Blue Blur is back under the critical eye of The Bald Bros as this week we look at Sonic The Hedgehog 2! This time the Dome-namic Duo are outnumbered as Sonic is joined by Tails and Knuckles. But is there enough Marsden? Can there ever be enough Marsden?! Is Jim Carrey's back okay from carrying this film? And are we all excited for yet more dancing?! Support the Show.Follow us on social media we may or may not use. Instagram: (@abaldopinion)Twitter: (@abaldopinion)Guðni: (@gudni_linda...

    • 1 Std. 12 Min.
    Ep. 54 - Dante's Inferno: An Animated Epic

    Ep. 54 - Dante's Inferno: An Animated Epic

    Well HELLo, what's this?! The Bald Bros must brave the underworld as they set their sights on the latest Video Game Adaptation on their noble quest, Dante's Inferno: An Animated Epic. Based on the Divine Comedy, does this film surpass its humble source? How many styles are too many? (Spoiler: it's 8 but weirdly not 9) And does Dante really need to make such a helluva racket? Get it? HELLuva racket. Whatever. Just click play already.Support the Show.Follow us on social media we may or may not ...

    • 1 Std. 10 Min.

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