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“The Mario Galaxy Movie” And The Changing Shape Of Video Game Adaptations

“The Mario Galaxy Movie” And The Changing Shape Of Video Game Adaptations

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 This week, it's The Mario Galaxy Movie! The second film in the Nintendo/Illumination franchise is already a global hit despite less than stellar reviews. It is nevertheless a fascinating film: an amalgam of stunning animation and music, full of hyperactive action, with little interest in the typical conventions of narrative storytelling, and like, plot. On this episode Alison and Richard, along with producer Benjamin Frisch, discuss the film, its beauty and weirdness, offer a sidebar on Shigeru Miyamoto as-artist, and delve into the history of video game adaptations. We discuss producer Ben’s longstanding trauma related to the 1993 Super Mario Bros. adaptation, and the evolution of video game films from the schlocky but individual adaptations of the past to the more controlled franchise model of today. Finally, we expose Dr. Mario for his quackery, scold the Mario babies, and recommend some further viewing and listening. Next week, we will be revealing the worst things we’ve ever done, over dinner, with The Drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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