EPISODE 035 - Gaming Soon to Theaters

The Movie Topic:
"Once again, movie topics overlap as we return to a topic that is sure to mention Florida Attorney Jack Thompson at least once. (Hopefully that was the one.) We touched on it when we talked about adaptations. Squidlord asked me a question about it when we talked about video games in general, and now we locate that deceased equine and pummel it most thoroughly. We're talking about movies based on video games. In our inimitable style, we're also going to widen the scope by switching 'em around (video games based on movies), we'll ask ourselves a few most ponderous questions of things that may yet come to pass... and thanks to my buddy Dev, we'll examine some parallels between movies and video games that don't directly tie together."

• Personal Preamble:
  • Apologies for the length of Episode 034.
  • Birthday wishes to host's brother.
  • Script Frenzy progress report.
• Listener Feedback:
  • Email from Dev.
  • Voice mail from Rachel (host of The Sims 2 Challenges).
  • Send your email feedback to flickabrac @gmail .com - space added to protect against spambots. If you don't want it read on the show, please make a note of that.
  • Alternately, you can call the voice mail line at (206) 350-2310. Line open 24/7. Standard calling rates apply. Calls will be played on the show.
• In Theaters the week of April 18, 2008.
• Mini-review of Nim's Island.
  • This movie is also discussed in Episode 3 of Spoiler Alert (iTunes link)
• Discussion of movies based on video games
• Thanks to Wendiigo for his voice participation!
• Thanks also to Icebird, Brent, wopalockapino Maggie, Emily from Ohio, Dev, samsper, SheWhoSims, and Infinity Nevermore for playing with us in the text chat!
• Music used in this episode
  • Bumper music composed by StudioMig
    • Intro and Outro: Robot
    • New in Theaters: The Sword of Fire
    • Movie Review: Sherlock
    • Main Event: Transformers
  • (With appreciation to the Podsafe Music Network)

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