From Pixels To Celluloid

In this episode of From Pixels to Celluloid, we’ve got a nice variety of topics, including a big review, reactions, and adaptation news. We kick things off with our full spoiler review of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, breaking down what we liked, what we didn’t, and where the next entries could go in the future. After that, we share a quick reaction to the Mortal Kombat 2 final trailer, express our excitement for the upcoming Backrooms film, and discuss the news that the directors of Final Destination: Bloodlines are helming a new Metal Gear Solid film. We also discuss Alanah Pearce's launch of Charred Pictures and its potential for unique gaming adaptations, then wrap things up with our thoughts and speculation on the Sonic the Hedgehog 4 teaser.Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:51 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Spoiler Discussion33:23 Mortal Kombat 2 Final Trailer37:42 Backrooms 42:13 Final Destination Bloodlines Duo Directing New Metal Gear Solid Film 49:44 Alanah Pearce Launches Charred Pictures55:55 Sonic 4 Teaser ChatStephen Whiley produced the FPTC theme. Check out his work here: https://soundcloud.com/stephen-whileyDid you enjoy the episode? Well there's plenty more where that came from.Subscribe for more casual discussions on video game adaptations, and follow us on INSTAGRAM and TIKTOK for clips and extra content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of From Pixels to Celluloid, we deliver a full spoiler review of Iron Lung and examine how it translates from game to film. We break down what worked, what didn’t, and whether the film succeeds as a true adaptation of the original indie horror game — or functions better as a companion piece that expands on its atmosphere and ideas. Beyond the review, we also discuss what this project could mean for the future of video game adaptations. Could this open the door for more smaller filmmakers to take on other gaming IPs? And could we see more indie games adapted for film rather than just major studio titles? As usual, this is a laid-back yet analytical discussion between two friends exploring how video games are adapted for film and TV. If you enjoy in-depth, relaxed conversations about game-to-screen adaptations, be sure to follow the podcast for upcoming episodes. Stephen Whiley produced the FPTC theme. Check out his work here: https://soundcloud.com/stephen-whiley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re diving into a spoiler-free review of Fallout Season 2, breaking down what works, what surprised us, and whether the wasteland still delivers. We then shift to horror, with reviews of Iron Lung, Return to Silent Hill, and Resident Evil Requiem – Evil Has Always Had A Name, as well as why we're cautiously optimistic about Zach Cregger's upcoming RE adaptation. We wrap up by looking ahead at the games and adaptations we’re most excited about in the coming months.Editor's note: Apologies for the patchy audio in the first portion of the episode; the software glitched and couldn't be fixed in editing.Stephen Whiley produced the FPTC theme. Check out his work here: https://soundcloud.com/stephen-whileyTime codes:00:00 - Intro08:48 - Fallout Season 2 Spoiler-Free Discussion28:24 - The Last of Us Season 2 and the best approach to making a game adaptation30:28 - Resident Evil Requiem - Evil Has Always Had a Name36:08 - The Potential for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil film42:19 - Iron Lung Spoiler-Free review47:43 - Craig Mazin developing a Baldur's Gate adaptation54:26 - Return to Silent Hill discussion01:02:40 - What games and adaptations we're looking forward to in the coming months01:08:06 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to Resident Evil, 2026 is shaping up to be a major year for video game adaptations. In this episode, Vincent and I discuss the most anticipated game-to-screen films and what fans should expect from these upcoming movies.Editor's note: As you may have noticed, Street Fighter wasn't part of this discussion, even though it's one of the major releases for 2026. This is because this episode is a segment from a larger one we recorded in December 2025, which included a whole section dedicated to our anticipation for Street Fighter. So while Vincent and I are definitely interested in the new film, we simply forgot to address it during this discussion.Stephen Whiley produced the FPTC theme. Check out his work here: https://soundcloud.com/stephen-whiley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a while, but Vincent and I are excited to share a brand new podcast episode to wrap up 2025. In this special episode, Vincent openly talks about his first-hand experience attending The Game Awards, and we dive into the details. We also chat about the exciting Street Fighter teaser, sharing our hopes and concerns for the upcoming adaptation of this legendary fighting game franchise. Plus, we offer a spoiler-free review of Fallout Season 2, Episode 1, focusing on the story, characters, and world-building that make it special. Vincent also shares his thoughts on Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, and we conclude with a sneak peek at the video game adaptations coming in 2026.Stephen Whiley produced the FPTC theme. Check out his work here: https://soundcloud.com/stephen-whiley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, Vincent and I share our thoughts on Until Dawn and have a spoiler-filled discussion of the second episode of The Last of Us season 2. We also cover the announcements of adaptations for Out Run, Split Fiction, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. P.S. I apologise for the quality of my microphone; the crackling was not detected until the recording was complete.That said, enjoy the episode and feel free to leave a review on your podcast provider of choice.Topics:00:00 Intro01:37 Out Run adaptation by Michael Bay11:25 Split Fiction adaptation featuring Sydney Sweeney16:58 Until Dawn review (possible spoilers from 19:50 to 21:02 and 29:07 to 31:17)31:51 SPOILER TALK for The Last of Us season 2 episode 201:14:04 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Stephen Whiley produced the FPTC theme. Check out his work here: https://soundcloud.com/stephen-whiley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, Vincent and I discuss a variety of topics, including reviews for Minecraft, Devil May Cry, The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 1, Mythic Quest, and Side Quest, as well as discussions about Switch 2 and the release date for The Legend of Zelda film.That said, enjoy the episode and leave a review on your podcast provider of choice.Topics:05:05 Minecraft19:30 Switch 229:55 Mythic Quest and Side Quest41:35 Devil May Cry59:46 The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 1 (mild spoilers)01:26:47 Switch 2 game keys01:33:20 The Legend of Zelda film release date01:42:33 A short discussion about the Until Dawn filmStephen Whiley produced the FPTC theme. Check out his work here: https://soundcloud.com/stephen-whiley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, I discuss my concerns for the upcoming Mortal Kombat 2 and how there are some similarities to Mortal Kombat Annihilation from 1997 that could lead this sequel down the same path.That said, enjoy the episode and leave a review on your podcast provider of choice.Stephen Whiley produced the FPTC theme. Check out his work here: https://soundcloud.com/stephen-whileyFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frompixtocellpod/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, Vincent and I discuss some spoilers for Sonic the Hedgehog 3, my thoughts on Castlevania Nocturne season 2, our hopes for Secret Level season 2, and a few other titbits, including the recent announcement of a Resident Evil movie reboot with the Barbarian director.With all that being said enjoy the episode and leave a review on your podcast provider of choice.Timecodes:00:00 Intro and Nosferatu spoiler-free chat07:41 Sonic 3 spoilers41:10 Secret Level season 2 hopes58:32 Castlevania Nocturne season 201:15:08 Games we'll play in February and modern gaming annoyances01:34:04 Thoughts on Resident Evil movie reboot01:49:06 Final Thoughts and outroStephen Whiley produced the FPTC theme, check out his work here: https://soundcloud.com/stephen-whiley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast Vincent and I discuss all of the major video game adaptations of 2024 including Fallout, Arcane Season 2, the Knuckles show, Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, Secret Level, and Sonic the Hedgehog 3. We also have a quick chat about upcoming adaptations in 2025. There were many adaptations in film and TV, some good, some bad and some terrible. Check out the episode to find out what we thought.Editor's note: This was recorded on December 30th.With all that being said enjoy the episode and leave a review on your podcast provider of choice.Timecodes:00:00 Intro06:30 Fallout14:16 Arcane Season 231:15 The Knuckles show43:24 Borderlands (We didn't watch)47:57 Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft52:52 Secret Level01:16:18 Sonic the Hedgehog 301:25:24 Our most anticipated adaptation of 202501:32:10 OutroStephen Whiley produced the FPTC theme, check out his work here: https://soundcloud.com/stephen-whiley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today is the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, at least in the US, and I am very excited to see this film. But before that, I wanted to look back and discuss Sonic 1, 2, and the Knuckles TV show. In this mini-retrospective/review, I cover the pros and cons of each property, how they relate to the games, and some of the core elements that made the films, and the TV, to a lesser degree, work as well as they have.Editor's note: This was recorded before Sonic 3's release and was supposed to be out earlier in the week but unfortunately that didn't work out due to some scheduling issues.With all that being said enjoy the episode and leave a review on your podcast provider of choice.Stephen Whiley produced the FPTC theme, check out his work here: https://soundcloud.com/stephen-whiley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the podcast's second episode, Vincent and I discuss the Fallout series from Amazon, X-Men 97, and the X-Men's ties to video games. Towards the end, we have a brief chat about upcoming adaptations in film and TV.Editor's note: Like the previous episode, this was recorded in early 2024 and took a while to edit due to hardware issues. So there are points where we refer to some adaptations that weren't out then, like Borderlands, Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft and Arcane Season 2.With all that out of the way enjoy the episode and leave a review on your podcast provider of choice.The FPTC theme was produced by Stephen Whiley, check out his work here: https://soundcloud.com/stephen-whiley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the podcast's first episode, Vincent and I introduce ourselves before moving on to the main topic of conversation which is video game adaptations and whether they are improving. It is a very chilled-out and casual discussion about how far this genre has come and where it is in the modern landscape of film and TV.Editor's note: This episode was recorded in early 2023 and took a while to get edited due to hardware issues. So if some adaptations like Twisted Metal or Five Nights At Freddy's are missing from the discussion then you know why.With all that out of the way enjoy the episode and leave a review on your podcast provider of choice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.