Episode 78: A Minecraft Movie & Video Game Adaptations

This week, Ben and Danny reflect on A Minecraft Movie. It spurs a preceding discussion on videogame adaptations and the fact that whilst they may be enjoying a renaissance on television, the relationship between film and videogames isn't always as fruitful as it could be. They then chat about the mainstream obsession with long-established Intellectual Properties and nostalgia-baiting and how narratives built on references may struggle with longevity, largely because of an absence of a maturity that can be enjoyed as one grows older. 00:00 - Intro 01:46 - Film and television video game adaptations discussion (films and games mentioned/discussed: #lastofus #silenthill #residentevil #halo #wargames #stillwakesthedeep #fallout #falloutseries #lastofusseries #farcry #bloodrayne #uweboll #matrix #callofduty) 47:55 - #aminecraftmovie discussion/analysis 01:17:30 - Outro