Games On Film

Harry and Rory buckle up, rev the engine, and then mirror signal manoeuvre through the movie version of EA's racing game franchise, Need for Speed! In the process, they suggest a new name for booster seats, consider if the film is part of Legendary's kaiju cinematic universe, and imagine Aaron Paul driving Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. This podcast contains SPOILERS for Need for Speed (2014). Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/GamesOnFilmPod/ Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/GamesOnFilmPod/ Music by David Lightfoot www.davidlightfootmusic.com

Harry and Rory find themselves transported to the game grid and must do battle with the Master Control Podcast if they are to survive this episode covering the groundbreaking Disney sci-fi epic, Tron. Up for discussion are unusual greeting card categories, anti-laser cinema of the 1980s, and a potential sequel set in a world of savoury snacks. But does the film still deliver in this day and age or should it be derezzed? This podcast contains SPOILERS for Tron (1982). Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/GamesOnFilmPod/ Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/GamesOnFilmPod/ Music by David Lightfoot www.davidlightfootmusic.com

Harry and Rory make a trip to Litwak's Arcade, pop a quarter in an old Fix-It Felix Jr. machine, and discover the world of Wreck-It Ralph. The perks and perils of film Q&As, British 'celebrities' replacing voice actors in American animated movies, and a horrific alternate ending to Toy Story 3 are all discussed. But does the film score high enough to rank alongside the Disney classics? This podcast contains SPOILERS for Wreck-It Ralph (2012). Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/GamesOnFilmPod/ Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/GamesOnFilmPod/ Music by David Lightfoot www.davidlightfootmusic.com

Lightguns, Camera, Action! It's time for Harry and Rory to take aim at the first video game movie from the notorious Uwe Boll - the much-maligned and very loose adaption of SEGA's arcade hit, The House of the Dead. Springboard zombies, conquistador zombies, swimming zombies (or swimbies), this film has it all. But is it really the "cinematic equivalent of waterboarding" or does it capture the feel of the games more than people give it credit? This podcast contains SPOILERS for House of the Dead (2003). Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/GamesOnFilmPod/ Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/GamesOnFilmPod/ Music by David Lightfoot www.davidlightfootmusic.com

Harry and Rory set their sights on the biggest thing to come out of Finland since Lordi won the Eurovision Song Contest - it's Angry Birds. More specifically, the first feature length ad-app-tation of "everyone's favourite" mobile game. There's time to examine the movie's themes (anti-immigration or allegory for the Native American experience?), assess the state of children's animation today, and do our best impressions of Game of Thrones cast members. Join us for a look at this colourful tale of avian-porcine conflict, with dirty jokes - for kids! This podcast contains SPOILERS for The Angry Birds Movie (2016). Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/GamesOnFilmPod/ Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/GamesOnFilmPod/ Music by David Lightfoot www.davidlightfootmusic.com

Harry and Rory journey into the deep reaches of space - and the even deeper reaches of the DVD bargain bin - for the most anticipated science-fiction film of 1999 (at least for the members of the Freddie Prinze Jr. fan club): Wing Commander. We compare the cast of the movie adaptation with the stars of its FMV-featuring source material, while talking beanie hats, mini disc technology, and alien space cats. We also discover Harry's number one fear - and it's not being forced to sit through Wing Commander again! This podcast contains SPOILERS for Wing Commander (1999). Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/GamesOnFilmPod/ Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/GamesOnFilmPod/ Music by David Lightfoot www.davidlightfootmusic.com

Harry and Rory are joined by cartoon and comic maker (plus fellow brother!) Hamish Steele, as the podcast takes its first steps into the mega franchise that is Pokémon with the big-screen debut of Ash, Pikachu, and co: The First Movie aka Mewtwo Strikes Back. They tackle all the film's big topics - cloning, slavery, eugenics, the meaning of life - but there's also plenty of time to appreciate Team Rocket's puns, marvel at Mewtwo's eye for architecture, and tear up when Pikachu cries at the end. Plus, they discuss bonus films Pikachu's Summer Vacation and Origin of Mewtwo. Is this film the very best, like no film ever was? This podcast contains SPOILERS for Pokémon: The First Movie (1998). Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/GamesOnFilmPod/ Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/GamesOnFilmPod/ Music by David Lightfoot www.davidlightfootmusic.com

Harry and Rory take an express elevator to "Hell" for the big-screen adaptation of id software's Doom franchise, starring Karl Urban, Rosamund Pike and The Rock. Together they ponder how surely any outpost on Mars could be described as remote, marvel at how much Dwayne Johnson has grown (in size as well as popularity) in the decade or so since, and ask whether Dexter Fletcher's character is the most evil person in the whole movie. Does the film successfully replicate a first-person-shooter, or is it more of a first-prize-stinker? This podcast contains SPOILERS for Doom (2005). Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/GamesOnFilmPod/ Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/GamesOnFilmPod/ Music by David Lightfoot www.davidlightfootmusic.com

Harry and Rory unleash episode three, as The Rock goes up against large animals at large in the big screen adaptation of the 1986 skyscraper-smashing arcade game, Rampage. They chart the recent Rocknaissance before launching into their discussion of the film itself, while finding the time to touch on such important topics as Pee-wee Herman at Wrestlemania, Jeffrey Dean Morgan's powers of teleportation, and Michael Caine riding a giant bee. This podcast contains SPOILERS for Rampage (2018). Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/GamesOnFilmPod/ Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/GamesOnFilmPod/ Music by David Lightfoot www.davidlightfootmusic.com

It's episode TWO - it's Ready Player ONE! Harry and Rory don their VR headsets and venture into the OASIS, comparing and contrasting the original Ernest Cline book with the Steven Spielberg movie. Join them as they wade through the myriad references and computer generated nostalgia in an attempt to unlock the story's deeper meaning - will they solve the clues, find the keys and achieve podcast glory? This podcast contains SPOILERS for Ready Player One (both the book and the film). Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/GamesOnFilmPod/ Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/GamesOnFilmPod/ Music by David Lightfoot www.davidlightfootmusic.com/

Harry and Rory kick off the podcast proper by tackling the new Tomb Raider movie, with Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft. They talk about their experiences with the franchise before going through the film blow by blow, asking what is the difference between a tomb and a crypt, whether this could have been a stealth Hellraiser sequel, and who is the REAL Tomb Raider. This podcast contains SPOILERS for Tomb Raider (2018). Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/GamesOnFilmPod/ Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/GamesOnFilmPod/ Music by David Lightfoot www.davidlightfootmusic.com/

In the opening episode, Harry and Rory introduce themselves, discuss their plans for the podcast and highlight some key films they are (or are not) looking forward to viewing. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GamesOnFilmPod/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GamesOnFilmPod/ Music by David Lightfoot http://www.davidlightfootmusic.com/ Thanks to Hamish Steele for advice and support!