A Bald Opinion
A Bald Opinion
Join two hopeful filmmakers Guðni Líndal Benediktsson and Neill Prentice on their journey through the strange world of films based on video games, in an attempt to discover what makes a good adaptation. From Hitman and Max Payne, to Mortal Kombat and Tomb Raider, no stone will be left unturned in their search for truth.
Side Quest - In The Lost Lands
Support the showFollow us on social media we may or may not use. Instagram: (@abaldopinion)Twitter: (@abaldopinion)Guðni: (@gudni_lindal)Neill: (@neillbert) Please consider supporting the show: Buy us a coffeeTheme song: "Modern Attempt" by TrackTribe
Mar 25, • 58:33
Side Quest - Secret Level
Up, left, back, A, and triangle. Now jump up and down and then walk backwards through that door... well done you have unlocked: Secret Level. Or maybe just subscribe to Amazon Prime? The Bald Banditos are back once again with a Side Quest! Tim Miller's Secret Level is an interesting video game anthology series that brings to life an array of games - old and new. But can he dodge the curse fifteen times? Will Neill repeat himself about repeatability? And is Gudni clearly intimidated by Neill
Feb 25, • 58:02
Ep. 68 - Fatal Frame
Picture this - two bald headed hunks being terrified to death by the spooky spectre of a school child. Picture this because... well, you have to because this is an audio format. That's right, the Bald Bros are venturing back to Japan for this latest instalment of their noble Video Game Adaptation quest. Fatal Frame sees the notoriously terrifying game being adapted into a coming-of-age ghost story - what a NOVEL approach. But will it be more fatal than frame? Will there be another Japanese
Feb 11, • 56:10
Side Quest - Grand Theft Hamlet
We've all spent hours driving around GTA acting like a total bad ass... but what about a total Bard ass? That's right, finally William Shakespeare is coming to Grand Theft Auto. The Dome-namic Duo answer the call for this week's Side Quest and watch Grand Theft Hamlet. Not since Last Action Hero has Hamlet found such a natural bed fellow. Follow the tale of two friends who navigate the solitude and fear of the pandemic through staging their own unique production of Hamlet complete
Jan 28, • 59:04
Ep. 67 - Sonic The Hedgehog 3
Sonic? The Hedgehog? That golden rings a bell! Everyone's favourite blue non-ugly speedster is back for a third time and this time it's... well, kinda similar to before but just a little bit different. The Bald Bros strap on their sneakers, press down and hold A, as they take this new release for a spin. Will Sonic finally be the best thing about a movie bearing his name? What can possibly be better than one Jim Carrey? And will we now finally get that Shrek crossover the world *reads
Jan 14, • 57:53
Christmassode 2024 - Games that should be films & Looking back on this year's episodes
Merry Christmas and Uwe Bo-ho-ho to you all! The Dome-namic Duo take a minute and reflect upon the year that just was. It was a year of Bald Opinion highs and extreme lows- looking at you almost every film we were subjected to- so amongst the festive chaos, grab yourself a cup of 'nog, sit by the fire and let the velvety voices of the Hairless Hunks carry you safely to the New Year. And finally we find out to the answer to the question on everyone's lips, Gudni finally reveals his secr
Dec 24, 2024 • 1:10:08
Ep. 66 - Heavenly Sword
For once, the burden of being ginger falls upon someone other than Gudni. Enter Nariko, the blade-wielding heroine of Heavenly Sword, the 2014 film you never knew existed, based on the 2007 PS3 game whose cover you definitely know. After a small production company called Blockade Entertainment attempted the impossible, to create an extremely cheap film adaptation of a dead IP, it's up to the bald bros to search through the wreckage to find out what actually happened.Support the showFollow u
Dec 10, 2024 • 45:24
First Impressions: Like A Dragon: Yakuza & Tomb Raider: The Legend Of Lara Croft
Don't cross your streams... unless it's a double bill Side Quest! This week the Baldest Bros take a look at two new Video Game Adaptations that have been made into (excuse Neill while he wretches) TV shows. First up is Like A Dragon, the extremely popular games series about the Yakuza, and then we have yet another stab at Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. Do these small screen offerings improve upon their big screen counterparts? Are either worth investing our precious precious time into? Let&a
Nov 26, 2024 • 1:04:59
Ep. 65 - Doom: Annihilation
Dooom slaaaayer... or Doom naysayer?! That's right, the Bald Bro's delve once more into the fiery pits of hell, also known as Video Game Movie adaptations! For reasons known only to higher beings, 2019 saw the release of sequel/reboot Doom: Annihilation, a low budget take on a series that had just hit new heights. Will Neill lose all credibilit once again? Do they get it right second time round? Has Hell frozen over? No?! Well sounds like you better buckle up and press play!Support the
Nov 12, 2024 • 1:07:22
Ep. 64 - Forbidden Siren
THE BALD BROS VENTURE ONCE MORE EAST TO WATCH FORBIDDEN SIREN! BASED ON A FAIRLY POPULAR BUT HELLA SCARY HORROR VIDEO GAME, FORBIDDEN SIREN SHARES A LOT WITH ITS COUSIN SILENT HILL, LIKE... A LOT! BUT DOES IT SHARE ANY LEVEL OF QUALITY? OR DOES IT JUST SHARE THE SCARE? I SAID DOES IT JUST... JUST SHARE THE SCARE??!! I'M SORRY, WILL SOMEONE PLEASE SWITCH THAT BLOOMIN' SIREN OFF! I CAN'T HEAR My... oh... that's better. Anyway. Click play and listen. This is quite the headscratc
Oct 22, 2024 • 1:12:44
Ep. 63 - Postal
One last Boll full! But boy oh boy, what a Boll full we have for you! Join the Bald Bros as they tackle the last of Uwe's Video Game Movie offerings with 2007's Postal. Based on the infamous Postal game series, Uwe tackles his first comedy as he sets his "satirical" sights on the US. But does he hit the mark? Is he just too real and raw for us mild mannered sissies?! Can you not handle the Boll?!?! Buckle up, this is a bumpy ride through Paradise and the deeply unfunny mind o
Oct 8, 2024 • 1:10:11
Ep. 62 - Alone In The Dark 2
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the dark. Uwe claims his first outing was the scariest film he's ever made, will the sequel be just as scary? Well he isn't directing... so we can all breathe a sigh of relief. Slater said later, so follow our new hero as he takes on the supernatural in a film that bears no connection to the first film or even the game it is based on! The Bald Bros are connected though, as they watched this film hand in hand and are now sitting mere centi
Sep 24, 2024 • 1:01:30
Ep. 61 - Borderlands
All aboard...erlands! This week the Bald Bros set their beady lil eyes on the latest Video Game Adaptation, 2024's- or is that actually 2021's- Borderlands. Eli Roth takes us to Pandora with a rag tag group of characters as they search for keys... no wait... key. Oh, hey, that was easy! Has Roth and the gang cracked the VGA formula? 3 years or so of production can only mean good things, yeah? And can Gudni actually do a good Matt Berry impression?! Find out the answers to these questio
Sep 10, 2024 • 1:12:48
Minisode - Solomon Kane and Tales From The Crypt: Demon Knight
If you're looking for something to tide you over until the world finally gives you a proper Diablo adaptation, look no further than Solomon Kane, the film Neill won't shut up about. And if you feel disappointed by the House of the Dead adaptations thus far, how about giving the ultra gory Demon Knight a shot! Join the two baldies as they stray from the path of video game adaptations as they finally watch the two films most often mentioned on the podcast. The question is, are they actua
Aug 27, 2024 • 28:59
Please Insert Disc 2 - Films 51-60
Another ten in the rear view and what a mixed bag! Time for some alternatives, because what is better than one disc? Two discs obviously! It's no secret that sometimes video game movies don't hit the spot so the Bald Bros are here to offer some alternatives to scratch that disc... I mean itch!Support the showFollow us on social media we may or may not use. Instagram: (@abaldopinion)Twitter: (@abaldopinion)Guðni: (@gudni_lindal)Neill: (@neillbert) Please consider supporting the show: Bu
Aug 13, 2024 • 28:38
Ep. 60 - Warcraft
War is brewing, two factions ready themselves for battle. Is it orcs and humans? Horde and Alliance? Or is it Gudni and Neill? Join the hairless half-orcs as they tackle the 2016 fantasy epic Warcraft, the VFX filled extravaganza based on one of the biggest games ever made. Does the story deliver the thrills and the kills necessary to wow the audience or will it stumble due to its rapid pacing? Are the orcs too hot? Are the humans not hot enough? No, seriously, why are the orcs so hot? Support t
Jul 30, 2024 • 1:25:17
Side Quest - Battleship
Attention on deck, a couple of torpedoes coming straight for Battleship! Wait, that's no missile, it's just a couple of bald head goons off on another Side Quest! This week the Bald Bros take on the Board Game Adaptation that hit the cinemas, but did it sink without a trace? This episode is KNOT to be missed! FULL SPEED PORT! PETER BERG AHEAD! PLAY! PLAY! PLAAAAAY!Support the showFollow us on social media we may or may not use. Instagram: (@abaldopinion)Twitter: (@abaldopinion)Guðni: (
Jul 16, 2024 • 55:11
Ep. 59 - Tomb Raider (2018)
Grab your tiny shorts and dual pistols, it's time to go raiding the tomb of Video Game adaptations once more, but this time we find no artifacts, just this film from the not so distant past of 2018. A new age Lara Croft deserves a new film, but did it finally break the ancient curse of the video game film? Is biking cool? And is that two hairless hunks I see coming along with their opinions? Only one way to find out... Press play already!Support the showFollow us on social media we may or m
Jul 2, 2024 • 1:13:46
Side Quest - Mortal Kombat: Rebirth
The Bald Bros are off on another Side Quest looking at another fan film. And if there are two things these hairless hunks know it is fans and films! Kevin Tancharoen's Mortal Kombat: Rebirth takes a fresh approach to the Mortal Kombat property but is it a Scorpi-win or Sub-par Zero? Find out in this week's A Bald Opinion. Support the showFollow us on social media we may or may not use. Instagram: (@abaldopinion)Twitter: (@abaldopinion)Guðni: (@gudni_lindal)Neill: (@neillbert) Please co
Jun 18, 2024 • 28:47
Ep. 58 - Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li
Round 2... Fight! Who knew there was another Street Fighter movie?! Following the origins of Chun-Li, this preboot strips away the colourful characters, crazy casting, and escalating budget and instead replaces it with the Doom director and... not much else. Is this a fitting end to the Robin Shou quadrilogy of Video Game Movies? Does Neal McDonough own anything other than a suit? And how does she get out of the restroom?! Now you've read this, complete the combo and press play already!!Sup
Jun 4, 2024 • 1:13:01
Side Quest - Fallout
Turns out TV adaptations are like annoying villagers with villager problems, they just keep popping up to distract us from our main quest! This time it is Fallout and Amazon Prime's new shiny and expensive production that dropped only recently. Will it bomb or blow us away? Do we have a NEW CLEAR front runner for best adaptation? Either way this episode will be a blast! Fallout? More like Dive-In... to this latest episode that is! JUST PRESS THE BIG RED BUTTON ALREADY!Support the showFollo
May 21, 2024 • 56:04
Ep. 57 - Pokémon Detective Pikachu
It's time to adorn your deerstalker hat and grab them balls, because we have a mystery to solve! Some call it the greatest mystery of all time, the mystery of the video game film adaptation! But what's this? First we have to deal with a loose Mewtwo? He strikes back again?! And wait, you can understand me?! Things have just got poké-real! Because this week the Bald Bros choose Detective Pikachu! The first live action Pokémon film, based on the least well known game, what could go wrong
Apr 30, 2024 • 1:05:40
Ep. 56 - Resident Evil: The Final Chapter
It is finally upon us! The final chapter! Everything has been building to this moment. Years and years of world and lore building. The emotional rollercoaster of everyone's favourite cloned and sometimes super powered heroine coming to a dramatic and explosive climax! ...or you know whatever this drivel is. That's right, the Bald Bros set their beady little eyes on Resident Evil: The Final Chapter. Does Paul manage to stick the landing? Do we finally get the boardroom drama the apocaly
Apr 16, 2024 • 1:34:25
Ep. 55 - Sonic The Hedgehog 2
The Blue Blur is back under the critical eye of The Bald Bros as this week we look at Sonic The Hedgehog 2! This time the Dome-namic Duo are outnumbered as Sonic is joined by Tails and Knuckles. But is there enough Marsden? Can there ever be enough Marsden?! Is Jim Carrey's back okay from carrying this film? And are we all excited for yet more dancing?! Support the showFollow us on social media we may or may not use. Instagram: (@abaldopinion)Twitter: (@abaldopinion)Guðni: (@gudni_lindal)Ne
Apr 2, 2024 • 1:12:05
Ep. 54 - Dante's Inferno: An Animated Epic
Well HELLo, what's this?! The Bald Bros must brave the underworld as they set their sights on the latest Video Game Adaptation on their noble quest, Dante's Inferno: An Animated Epic. Based on the Divine Comedy, does this film surpass its humble source? How many styles are too many? (Spoiler: it's 8 but weirdly not 9) And does Dante really need to make such a helluva racket? Get it? HELLuva racket. Whatever. Just click play already.Support the showFollow us on social media we may
Mar 12, 2024 • 1:10:57
Ep. 53 - In The Name Of The King 3: The Last Mission
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Fool me a THIRD TIME?! Shame on Uwe! It's time to delve back into the Boll Pool in the name of the podcast, as this week the Hairless Heroes look at In The Name of The King 3: The Last Mission. How will Uwe close out this legendary trilogy? Was the kingdom of Ehb always closer than we realized? And we would understand if you want to press charges? Intrigued?! You bet your butt you are! Press play already!! SFX: "Sci Fi Vortex"
Mar 5, 2024 • 1:13:29
Ep. 52 - Mortal Kombat (2021)
Support the showFollow us on social media we may or may not use. Instagram: (@abaldopinion)Twitter: (@abaldopinion)Guðni: (@gudni_lindal)Neill: (@neillbert) Please consider supporting the show: Buy us a coffeeTheme song: "Modern Attempt" by TrackTribe
Feb 14, 2024 • 1:18:17
Ep. 51 - Yakuza: Like A Dragon
From the Wild West to the Exciting East, the Bald Bros venture back into the world of Japanese cinema for this week's video game adaptation, Yakuza: Like A Dragon. Will Miike delight us once again with another wacky adaptation or will it be more like a drag? More importantly, will Neill manage to pronounce any names correctly? Only one way to find out! The Girlfriend Review video: https://youtu.be/2H11UUCy_lE?si=LFxBttYVlsI5w4rfSupport the showFollow us on social media we may or may not use
Feb 1, 2024 • 1:08:33
Side Quest - Organ Trail
The boys are back for Season 3 and, well, this time it's complicated! Saddling up once more to take the treacherous journey through the Video Game Movie Adaptations landscape, the Cueball Cowboys stumble across this oddity, 2023's Organ Trail. Is it an adaption? If so, of which game? And can a film really be improved with the addition of dysentery? Only one way to find out: load up the wagons, grab your six-shooter, and join us as we venture back into the world of A Bald Opinion! Supp
Jan 16, 2024 • 1:08:14
Christmassode 2023 - Part 2 - Memorable beginnings in games
Happy New Year one and all! A time for new beginnings and speaking of which.... Join the Hairless Hunks as they look at some of their favourite video game openings. Which games really caught the attention from the get go? Could Doom do with a bit more exposition? How do we skip this cutscene and get to the good stuff? Easy. Just click play! Here's to a great new year full of opinions flowing from the mouths of the bald!Support the showFollow us on social media we may or may not use. Instagr
Jan 1, 2024 • 51:45
Christmassode 2023 - Part 1 - Krampuss, 48 Hour Film Projects and Cinema naps
It's the most wonderful time of the year... ish. So what better way to spend it than catching up with your favourite Bald Buddies! In Part 1 listen as the Dome-namic Duo review the year in the world of cinema and the world of A Bald Opinion. What exciting news does Gudni have to share? Which potential Oscar Contender and Box Office smash sent Gudni to sleep? And Neill is just Neill, and that's enough!Support the showFollow us on social media we may or may not use. Instagram: (@abaldopi
Jan 1, 2024 • 25:41
Please Insert Disc 2 - Films 41-50
And just like that another 10 films in the bag... a bag that needs incinerated or thrown into the deepest depths of the ocean! Come join the Bald Bros as they reflect and talk about some alternative or complimentary cinematic offerings that will help scratch that Video Game Film itch. Can anything that isn't narcotics and head trauma really match the Street Fighter experience? Does Gerard Butler have a film for every entry and is that film the same film each time? And will someone please bu
Dec 12, 2023 • 37:01
Ep. 50 - Street Fighter
Round 50! FIGHT! The Bald Bros have made it to another landmark episode and what better way to celebrate than spending waaay too long discussing one of the most infamous entries in the Video Game Movie Pantheon: Street Fighter: The Movie. Does Gudni prefer this movie over Mortal Kombat? Will Neill stop talking Tosh? And can these bald beauties relate to the plight of Dhalsim? Today is the day you listen to episode 50 of A Bald Opinion, but to us it is just Tuesday! Link to the incredible Polygo
Nov 28, 2023 • 1:38:20
BONUS: What are we watching, what are we playing?
The Hairless Hunks take a breath before the big 5-0 to catch up on what else they've been consuming. Both take to the high seas, but each on their own voyage, which of the Bald Buccaneers took the leap of faith into the world of Assasin's Creed? Just a couple of cool dudes talking about how cool they are, can you dig it?Support the showFollow us on social media we may or may not use. Instagram: (@abaldopinion)Twitter: (@abaldopinion)Guðni: (@gudni_lindal)Neill: (@neillbert) Please cons
Nov 22, 2023 • 26:42
Side Quest - Pixels
If Hollywood notoriously struggles to make a film about one game, no doubt they will nail a film about several... This week the Dome-namic Duo grab their quarters and head to the arcade to join the Happy Madison gang for Pixels. Based of a short film and nothing else, you understand absolutely NOTHING ELSE!! Pixels brings some of the arcades most iconic characters to the big screen. But does it bring a good time? Can a man notorious for shorts successfully adapt a short? And is Kevin James being
Nov 14, 2023 • 1:09:06
Side Quest - Hitman - The live action short film by RocketJump
Once more the Bald Bros set their scopes on the baddest baldest bro-est of all, Agent 47, as they discuss the RocketJump short fan film. Can these plucky fans hit the target missed by two feature length misfires? Can Neill still make it all about the wonderful, handsome, and charismatic Timothy Olyphant? Does Timothy want to be Neill's friend? Can they hang out and shoot the breeze? Is this description missing the mark? Is the answer to all these questions: 100% yes? Find out in this week&a
Nov 7, 2023 • 15:48
Ep. 49 - Five Nights At Freddy's
It is that time of year where leaves, lanterns and lattes turn orangey. That's right, spooky season is upon us once again, and what better way to celebrate it than spending Five Nights At Freddy's? The 2014 indie game that became a multimedia sensation finally makes it way to the big screen, and these Bald Bros are here to cast judgement over these furry freaks. But will the big screen be big enough to contain these big old animatronics? More importantly, will it be big enough to conta
Oct 31, 2023 • 1:17:56
Ep. 48 - The Angry Birds Movie 2
Who can talk about video games movies? One can. Can one talk with an other? One and one can. So two can?! Now we have the contrived bird pun out the way, let's join the Eggheads as they once more venture to Bird Island to meet up with Red and friends in The Angry Birds Movie 2. Are the birds and pigs still at war? Are any of the birds actually angry? And just what is the urinating habits of the eagle variety?! Are these questions getting you all in a flap with egg-citement? Listen now to av
Oct 24, 2023 • 1:00:13
Dreamcast - Snake
In the pantheon of games some are so insultingly simple it makes a mockery of the whole industry, and one of those games is the focus in this latest instalment of Dreamcast. The Dome-namic Duo set their beady little eyes on the beady little slithering creature, as they pitch their very own Snake movies. Can the film breakout of the confines of the tiny green screen and onto the big silver one? Find out in this week's episode of A Bald Opinion.Support the showFollow us on social media we ma
Oct 17, 2023 • 23:34
Ep. 47 - Dead Trigger
Yeah, we didn't know about this one either! In a world overrun by zombies it is up to a crack squad of nerds and misfits to save the day, and in a world overrun by Video Game Adaptations it is up to a crack squad of bald nerds and misfits to watch every single one. Dolph Lundgren lends his wonderful face to this mobile phone game adaptation, but does he lend the scarf or is it given to him? Is this really the best way to fight back against this outbreak of undead? And does an island mean th
Oct 10, 2023 • 1:11:28
Ep. 46 - Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle Of Life
Time to adorn the shorts and the dual wielding pistols and go raid for another Video Game Adaptation! This week the Hairless Hunks join Lara Croft for another adventure as she goes looking for the Cradle of Life... or something like that. With a new director behind the camera and a new hunk alongside her, can Croft do better than last time out or is this destined to be just another relic in the ruins of cinema? Find out on this week’s thrilling installment of A Bald Opinion!Support the showFollo
Oct 3, 2023 • 1:10:58
Ep. 45 - Resident Evil: Retribution
Retribution? More like Repetition! Once again we find ourselves at the mercy of the Umbrella Corporation and Paul WS Anderson, for the penultimate entry in this interminable franchise. Alice takes on a new horde of infected, we meet a horde of new and familiar faces, but who is hoarding the quality? How many clones are too many clones? Who is Alice talking to? And are we actually almost done with this game series?! Find out the answer to these questions, and maybe just a little bit more, in thi
Sep 26, 2023 • 1:24:24
Ep. 44 - Gran Turismo
We here at Bald HQ love the smell of fresh adaptation, and that smell you can smell is 2023's summer cinema release of Gran Turismo. Straight out the pits and onto the screen comes the - mostly - true story of Jann Mardenborough and the bizarre Gran Turismo Academy. Can Jann make it as a real racer? When does something stop being true and just become an ad? And when will Neill and Gudni have to stop pretending they know anything about cars? Find out on this week's episode of A Bald Opi
Sep 19, 2023 • 1:11:18
Side Quest - Arcane
Gudni's finally got his way once again, and so the Bald Bro's turn their beady eyes to the world of Television. Well, streaming to be more precise, as they look at Arcane: League of Legends. A hugely popular game deserves a hugely ambitious adaptation, but was the six year development worth it? Will Neill finally admit the worth and value of the serialized format? And can the Dome-namic Duo discuss a show successfully without spoiling it? Find out these answers and then some in this we
Sep 12, 2023 • 38:21
Ep. 43 - Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV
I know what you are thinking - yes, you should shave your headboard, but also no, you haven't missed us covering the previous thirteen film franchise entries. For this Final Fantasy is a different beast. And, oh, what a beast! The Bald Bros take the knife teleportation assisted leap into the confusing world of FF XV and join the ranks of the Kingsglaive in a story of betrayal, action, and giant tentacles! Is this just an expensive advert? Should something this odd slap so hard? And what is
Sep 5, 2023 • 1:15:29
Ep. 42 - BloodRayne 3: The Third Reich
Third times a charm, or is it harm? Once more - and for the last time - the Dome-namic Duo dawn their trusty double blades and stilettos as they enter the world of damphires in BloodRayne 3: The Third Reich. Rayne finds herself in a Video Game appropriate setting and mixed up in a pesky little thing known as WW2, where she must destroy a creation of her own - and avoidable - making. Will Rayne bring the pain one last time? Would Hitler being a vampire make him suck even more? And Third Reich, mo
Aug 29, 2023 • 1:16:22
Ep. 41 - Assassin's Creed
This week the Bald Templed Templars lurk in the shadows as they watch Assassin’s Creed. With a stacked cast and an exciting indie director, this was another offering from 2016 that was set to be a game changer: but did it kill at the box office? Or was it lost in the crowd? Is science really what people want in a film about Assassins? And should Neill do a spin-off cast about contact lenses in movies? Find out the answers to these and so much more, in this week’s episode of A Bald Opinion!Suppor
Aug 22, 2023 • 1:21:55
Let's Play - Combat Heroes: Black Baron vs. White Warlord
All work and no play makes Bald Bros dull boys. And with domes this shiny, dull just ain't an option, so it's time to play! And what better format is there for it than an audio podcast! Gudni uncovers a gem from yesteryear, and the Dome-namic Duo battle it out it the way God intended- in a one-on-one first person turn based book battle! Intrigued? You bet your butt you are! Sit back and enjoy two warriors slug it out on this exciting episode of A Bald Opinion!Support the showFollow us
Aug 15, 2023 • 50:02
Side Quest - Clue
Join the pseudo Cluedo cops as they try and solve the greatest mystery of all - well, the second the greatest mystery of all - is there a good adaptation of a board game? Looking at the 1985 cult hit Clue, our Hairless Heroes ponder the problems one faces when adapting an open ended game. Can the spirit of randomness be captured? Can the cast CURRY favour with the audience? Is communism really just a red herring? And does the film need more cleaver and less cleavage? Find out the answers to thes
Aug 8, 2023 • 45:24
Please Insert Disc 2 - Films 31-40
We are ten steps closer to answering that elusive of questions: What makes a good video game to film adaptation? Or are we just ten steps closer to the loony bin?! We have met up again with our "favourite" damphire, had our first brush with those battling console mascots of the 90s, and finally put to death the bald head assassin. So listen as your favourite Five-Heads suggest some alternative films, or those that would compliment what we have covered. Do you agree? Do you have sugges
Jul 11, 2023 • 25:12
Ep. 40 - BloodRayne 2: Deliverance
Saddle up Slap-heads, it's time to head west for 2007's BloodRayne 2: Deliverance! There's Boll in dem hills! We join everyone's favourite dhampir Rayne as she seeks revenge on the infamous Billy the Kid for murdering her friends and kidnapping their kin. And look, there are other characters who get equal, if not more screen time! Can Uwe finally deliver a film worthy of his ego? He can spar, but can he survive without a star? And just what on earth did Kentucky actually say?
Jul 4, 2023 • 1:15:01
Ep. 39 - Dead Rising: Watchtower
The Sultans of Slap Heads are back for another offering of undead video game movie madness, this time it is 2015's Dead Rising: Watchtower. When evil corporations insist on doing evil stuff, can people not from the game save the day? Wait, is this just another Resident Evil? Can the filmmakers capture the Capcom mayhem or is this more a case of the Sleep Walking Dead? Does Frank West know the direction to our funny bone? And THE ZOMBIES GEORGE, LOOK AT THE ZOMBIES! That's right, it&apo
Jun 27, 2023 • 1:14:58
Dreamcast - Anniversary Edition: Double Dragon, Max Payne, Doom
What's this another anniversary episode? Has it been two years already? Am I dreaming? Yes. No. Sort of, for it is time once again to enter the Dreamcast! Continuing our celebrations from last week, the Hairless Hunks take a crack at pitching their takes on a Video Game Movie. The special anniversary twist? It has to be a game they covered in the first year of this great show! Will they develop Doom? Utter an enchanting Uncharted ulysses? Or will they take the Boll by the horns and try to b
Jun 20, 2023 • 29:13
1 Year Anniversary - Games based on films
Put on your birthday suit and shine your dome nice and bright, for it is the Bald Bros Anniversary Show! That's right A Bald Opinion is one year old. That's nearly 40 films, several special guests, exposing the #BaldAgenda, and a boat load of fun! To celebrate, those whose faces' look upside down (bald and bearded) flip the format on its head, as we take a look at Movie Game Tie-ins! From the depths of ET to the heights of one particular X-Men game we talk the good, the bad, and t
Jun 13, 2023 • 55:44
BONUS: What are we watching, what are we playing?
We are more than just bald heads and video game movies... we also play games and watch other types of movies. Join us for the first of a semi regular series where we briefly chat about what we are playing and new or significant recent watches. One of us has watched the new release Sisu and has a terrible gaming secret, the other has been sinking his teeth into a new Netflix series. Support the showFollow us on social media we may or may not use. Instagram: (@abaldopinion)Twitter: (@abaldopinion)
Jun 10, 2023 • 18:57
Ep. 38 - Pokémon: The First Movie
Knowing Mew, Knowing Mewtwo! AHA! In the 90's the world was invaded by little pocket monsters known as Pokémon, nowhere was safe, not even the sanctity of the cinema! Pokémon: The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back sees Ash and the gang hit the big screen. Battles will be fought, balls will be thrown, and Brock will be horny. But can Ash save the entire planet from a cloned and enhanced legendary Pokémon? Do Vikings really come from Minnesota? Is she really that pretty for someone so small? A
Jun 6, 2023 • 1:14:18
Ep. 37 - Resident Evil: Afterlife
Is there anything witty left to say about this interminable film series? No. Is there anything left to scream incessantly about this interminable film series? Yes, and then some. Paul is back, and this time he means business... because he certainly doesn't mean entertainment. Is Afterlife a heavenly delight? Does Paul watch Prison Break? Just what is the range on light aircraft? And just who the heck lit those darn torches?! Wallow with the Dome-namic Duo as they suffer once again at the ha
May 30, 2023 • 1:25:48
Ep. 36 - Sonic The Hedgehog
The prickly blue mascot who is faster than a speeding bullet meets the minds in heads shinier than a speeding bullet in this weeks episode of A Bald Opinion, as we take a look at 2020's Sonic the Hedgehog. Once one of the most popular video game characters of all time, can Sonic recapture the magic of the 90's in his first ever venture onto the silver screen? What is inside Gudni's golden ring? And can we ever get ogre some things we wish we never found out? And can we get more fi
May 23, 2023 • 1:16:05
Ep. 35 - The Super Mario Bros. Movie
The Super Bald Bros meet for the first time the squishy faced Super Mario Bros, for another thrilling installment of A Bald Opinion! Can Mario and the gang break the curse in 2023 and finally make that successful boing to the big screen? A brand this popular doesn't leave mushroom for mistakes! Can we all dunagree on an opinion? Is this rash plum or peach? Moustache you this many questions? Find the answers to very few of these questions and so much more in this week's episode of A Bal
May 16, 2023 • 1:21:49
Ep. 34 - In The Name Of The King 2: Two Worlds
Dolph Lundgren finds himself sucked into another world, as we find ourselves drowning in the Boll Pool, it can only mean one thing.... The Bald Bros tackle their first Uwe Boll sequel! A lot less money, absolutely zero krugs, and one rather fetching desert scarf, In the Name of the King 2: Two Worlds brings us back to the world of Ehb (yes, that is apparently it's name) via the dojo and Dolph's depressingly sparse living room. So run yourself a bath, pour yourself your yearly shot of s
May 9, 2023 • 1:13:22
Dreamcast - Tetris
Well, well, well, it's all falling into place... because it's Tetris time! Your favourite Bald Bros take a crack at pitching the perfect Tetris movie. Can it be done? Block no. But gosh darn it, they look good while trying! Come listen to some pretty wild pitches as we enter the world of Dreamcast.Also, go watch that brilliant Gaming Historian video about the history of Tetris right here.Support the showFollow us on social media we may or may not use. Instagram: (@abaldopinion)Twitter:
Apr 25, 2023 • 33:26
Side Quest - Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
Off we go on another side quest! Safe to say the Bald Bards aren't quite BOARD of their true quest, but things are going to get a little DICEY! That's right, this week we trade in our controllers for dice and imagination as we take a quick look at the world of Dungeons and Dragons and the brand spanking new film for 2023. Shall we be pining for the charming leading man? Will Michelle Rodriguez have blue eyes? And do these thieves steal our hearts or just our time? Join our two absolute
Apr 18, 2023 • 1:05:35
Side Quest - The Last Of Us
The Dome-namic Duo head off on a side quest this week, and it is the type we all loathe... an escort mission! But wait, an escort mission that won several 2013 Best Game awards, is a cultural phenomenon, and is being produced by HBO?! Joel and Ellie have an outbreak to survive, and we have 9 episodes to discuss, so best get to it! Has this well received show broken the "curse"? Do we have a new formula going forward? And why does the mushroom get invited to all the parties? Find out th
Apr 11, 2023 • 1:06:24
Ep. 33 - Silent Hill: Revelation
Get your climbing boots back on, because we are about to once again ascend the quietest of mounds. Prepare as your hairless heroes return to Silent Hill in 2012's Silent Hill: Revelation.... 3D! That's right, gone is Triangle Head and say hello to Pyramid Head *checks notes* no, wait. Do we get more Bean for our buck? Just how many jackets does one hunk need? And will this help?! Come listen for answers and some.... RE VE LATION! OOOOOO. OOOOO OOOO. (Sorry wrong film).Support the showF
Apr 4, 2023 • 1:24:54
Ep. 32 - Hitman: Agent 47
Time to adorn the red tie and black suit once again as these bullet headed bros take aim at the Hitman series. A true marksman doesn't need a second shot, but yet here we are with a reboot in 2015's Hitman: Agent 47. In a world of shady organisations, potential super powers, and limited places to find your favourite flowers, 47 must kill some targets, or protect some targets... do something with some targets... it is all strictly need to know, and the audience apparently never needs t
Mar 28, 2023 • 1:19:51
Ep. 31 - Ace Attorney
What better way to start of Season Two than with a film that will destroy our recently rested brains! Adapted from the gloriously ludicrous series of games, 2012's Ace Attorney turns the legal system on its head, and offers up a series of increasingly ridiculous courtroom battles, quirky characters, and yet another attack on our bald brothers- OBJECTION! Is this really the best system for trials? Is that hairline really necessary? And how did you know there was a lamp in the room?! Support
Mar 21, 2023 • 1:16:59
Special Guest - Guinevere Turner, writer of Bloodrayne and American Psycho
A German and an American walk into a bar, the beginning of a joke or a fantastic glimpse into the chaos that was BloodRayne? This week the Dome-namic Duo are joined by the brilliantly talented screenwriter Guinevere Turner, who graciously shares what it is like to work with the one and only (thankfully) Uwe Boll. How does one go from yuppies in the 80's to dhampirs in the 18th Century? Was Michelle Rodriguez's character written to have blue eyes? And what is it like to be at a Boll pre
Mar 14, 2023 • 53:35
Please Insert Disc 2 - Films 21-30
We are now thirty films deep into this often treacherous journey through the wild landscape that is Video Game Adaptations, and so it is time to take a beat, wipe our brow, and please insert disc 2! Our Hairless Hunks offer up some alternatives, companion pieces, or just the most tenuously linked films to those films covered in our last batch of ten. What should one watch instead of Wing Commander? What pairs well with the rather delightful Werewolves Within? What is strong enough to get this ta
Mar 7, 2023 • 57:56
Ep. 30 - BloodRayne
Seasons come and seasons go, but the Boll Pool seemingly never empties. Our Bald Bros draw season one to a close looking at 2005's BloodRayne, starring Kristanna Loken, Michael Madsen, Michelle Rodriguez, Billy Zane, and everyone's favourite dinner Meatloaf. In a world where vampires run rampant and sit a lot, a Dhampir may hold the key to saving the world from Oscar winner Ben Kingsley... or something like that. Join as Neill and Guðni once again put much more thought into a Uwe Boll
Feb 28, 2023 • 1:28:41
Special Guest - Allan Ungar, director of the Nathan Fillion Uncharted Short Film
The Bald Bro's are joined this week once again by another talented person with hair- you can hear the envy a mile away! Allan Ungar, director of the new Amazon release Bandit starring Josh Duhamel and a little short you may have heard of... only the Nathan Fillion Uncharted Fan Film! How did he pull it off? What factors are important when adapting such a property? And is Nathan Fillion really as lovely as we all dream he is? Watch the Uncharted Short Film.Watch Allan's film Bandit on A
Feb 21, 2023 • 33:50
Ep. 29 - Resident Evil: Extinction
Someone saw Mad Max so that means we are in the desert and the world has gone to pot, it also means that we find ourselves once again at the mercy of Paul as we enter the end times that is 2007's Resident Evil: Extinction. The inescapable franchise reaches its third entry, and the zombies are getting smarter... but are the films? Will this be a satisfying conclusion to a trilogy or is this series destined to lurch onwards? Where are the Jill Sandwiches? All I can see are E-Claire Redfield&a
Feb 14, 2023 • 1:25:47
Ep. 28 - The King Of Fighters
When trouble comes calling be sure to put on your bluetooth headset that transports you to another dimension, then answer the call. That's right, this week your egghead explorers go a few rounds with 2009's The King of Fighters. A game that lives in the shadow of it's more popular fighting rivals, can TKoF beat the curse or will it just be another defeated challenger? What is the director of Deadpool 2 doing in this movie? And what is in Guðni's package?Support the showFollow
Feb 7, 2023 • 1:31:17
Ep. 27 - Mortal Kombat: Annihilation
Once in a generation Earth must partake in Mortal Kombat in order to stop the evils of Outworld from invading... unless Outworld just decides to invade anyway. Join your favourite No-hair Ninjas as they square off for round two, as they grapple with Mortal Kombat: Annihilation. Will Liu and his gang save the earth once again? What is an animality? What is your animality? And wait a minute... that isn't Johnny Cage and Sonya Blade?! Find these answers and so much more in this weeks episode o
Jan 31, 2023 • 1:39:41
Side Quest - The Last Of Us - First Impressions
Remember, when you're lost in the darkness.. look for the light... for it is the gleaming scalps of your favourite bald buddies! This week we look at Sony's version of a tradesman and his brother taking on giant mushrooms in the small screen adaptation ofThe Last of Us. Brought to life by the brains behind the game, and HBO, dare we dream of competent storytelling, faithful adapting, and satisfying entertainment? Is Joel really a fun guy? Is there mushroom for entertainment? Listen as
Jan 24, 2023 • 39:30
Ep. 26 - Doom
The Doom-namic Duo visit everyone's favourite red planet, as they cast their critical eyes over 2005's Dome... Wait, that isn't right?! In 1993 gaming was never the same as id Software unleashed the mayhem of Hell onto Mars, would cinema remain unscathed as Doom made the ARC jump to the big screen with the help of some big muscles? What accent is Karl Urban aiming for? Is this The Rock at his best? And will Guðni, or for that matter anyone else, join Neill on this hill? Support th
Jan 17, 2023 • 1:22:59
Ep. 25 - Wing Commander
Bald Bogies at 6 o'clock... or whenever you're listening. Join your Pattern-Baldness Pilots as they take a deep nosedive into the high flying antics of 1999's Wing Commander. Adapted from a game series that included many big names, watch as none of them return for the jump to the big screen. Will Blair finally admit his true heritage? Was that an order or a suggestion? Where did David Suchet go? And if this isn't Star Wars, then what the heck it is trying to be?Support the s
Jan 10, 2023 • 1:25:55
Special Guest - Josh Ruben, director of Werewolves Within
Our Dome-namic Duo are thrilled to be joined by the director of 2021's Werewolves Within, Josh Ruben. In a break from the Bald and the Opinion format, listen as Josh- who is what we call in the biz, Unbald- talks us through the Video Game adaptation process as he experienced it. What is important to a successful adaptation? Just how much freedom does one have? And will Guðni be able to hide his true fanboy nature? Listen for these answers and so much more, but beware... Director Within. An
Jan 3, 2023 • 40:31
Ep. 24 - Werewolves Within
Heavens to Betsy is that two full moons I see? Why no, it is everybody's two favourite fluorescent foreheads, here to devour another offering from the world of Video Game Adaptations. 2021's Werewolves Within is a different beast, adapting a VR version of a well known party game, but can this film finally break the curse of the Video Game Movie? Does Finn remind you of someone? What is up with the doctor? Will anyone survive the mayhem? I don't know about you, but lycan see troubl
Jan 3, 2023 • 1:28:12
Christmas-sode - Tales from the Sims
Sul sul! What is that shining bright in the distance? Is it Santa riding off to begin his long holiday? No. Is it the star the wise men followed? No. It's the gleaming domes of everyone's favourite follically-challenged friends, glistening in the soft twinkle of the festive lights. During the season full of family mayhem, what better time to look at pitching some possible Sims movies and chat all things festive. Come join Guðni and Neill for this Christmas-sode, YULE not regret it! Mus
Dec 27, 2022 • 49:39
Side Quest - Portal: No Escape - The Live Action Short Film by Dan Trachtenberg
Join our Receding Renegades as they take a look at Dan Trachtenberg's popular and career launching Portal fan film. Journey down this LANE and pay atTENtion as Guðni and Neill PREY upon this latest offering from the wonderful FIELD of Fan Films. So come on CLOVER, and bask in the baldest opinions in podcasting.Link to short film: https://youtu.be/4drucg1A6XkSupport the showFollow us on social media we may or may not use. Instagram: (@abaldopinion)Twitter: (@abaldopinion)Guðni: (@gudni_linda
Dec 20, 2022 • 23:36
Ep. 23 - Resident Evil: Apocalypse
Resident Evil is an apt name, because this evil forever resides on this podcast. Once again our Slapheaded S.T.A.R.S take on the T-Virus, Milla, and the creative mind of Paul WS Anderson as they tackle Resident Evil 2: Apocalypse. Just who is the protagonist in this film? Why isn't this helicopter taking off? And what does happen when one breaks free from their leather confines? Find the answers to these questions and so much more in another infectious episode of A Bald Opinion. Support the
Dec 13, 2022 • 1:31:05
Ep. 22 - In The Name Of The King: A Dungeon Siege Tale
Like Indiana Jones at the beginning of Raiders, here we are trying to escape a runaway Boll. Given $60 million and one heck of a cast, Uwe brings his unique eye to this adaptation of a moderately popular RPG, Dungeon Siege. Your favourite hairless and heirless duo journey through the realm of the Krug, the miscast, and oh so many repetitive fight scenes, on their quest to find good video game adaptations. Can Uwe deliver Lord of the Rings for half the price? Can the screen handle the sexiness of
Dec 6, 2022 • 1:29:59
Ep. 21 - Double Dragon
What is better than one opinionated depilated dome? Double Depilated Domes. And what is better than one Dragon? Double Dragon. Join DDD on their deep dive into the weird and wonderful world of New Angelis in 1994's Double Dragon. Come for the poorly executed fight scenes, but stay for the comprehensive mythology, near future dystopian world building, and two ABSOLUTELY INSANE EXPLOSIONS! Does the car stink of trash? Why does an incredibly strong creature accept his fate of force fed spinac
Nov 29, 2022 • 1:26:45
Side Quest - Papers, Please: The Officially Licensed Short Film
Join as our Bald Adventurers baldly go off the beaten track as they take on another side quest in the search for the legendary "Great Video Game Adaptation". Can a plucky pair of Russian graduates do what the Hollywood system has toiled with for decades? With the blessing of the creator, all documents were present and correct as these fans bring to life the brilliant indie game Papers Please in the form of an Official Fan Film. Will this offering pass scrutiny or shall it be turned bac
Nov 27, 2022 • 19:38
Please Insert Disc 2 - Films 11-20
We are twenty films into our voyage of discovery, so time once again to take a moment and reflect, and what else reflects? Yes, yes, our domes. But also....DISCS! That's right, time for another episode of Please Insert Disc 2, where we offer up some alternatives to the past 10 Video Game Adaptations. So crack open the case, slide open the tray, check the back for scratches, and then please insert disc 2. Support the showFollow us on social media we may or may not use. Instagram: (@abaldopi
Nov 22, 2022 • 21:59
Ep. 20 - Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
The problem with sand? It gets everywhere. The problem with video game adaptations? Where do we begin? With episode 1 probably... but here we are 20 episodes in, looting and scrounging the treasures of 2001's Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. Would Bono appearing in random scenes elevate this film? Is Daniel Craig not buff enough for some? And can the visionary behind Con Air, and a star turn from Angelina Jolie finally deliver us the rarest of artefacts.... a great Video Game Film? Join your two f
Nov 15, 2022 • 1:28:23
Ep. 19 - Tekken
In a dystopian future nothing can be Tekken for granted... Join your favourite tag-team as they face off against another VGA offering- 2009's Tekken. In a future where corporations rule, the common person struggles to survive, and the only way to achieve a better life is through one on one combat or inheriting a huge company, we look back at a film that surprisingly got a few things right (and a whole lot wrong) and even more surprisingly actually exists?! Support the showFollow us on soci
Nov 8, 2022 • 1:19:55
Ep. 18 - The Angry Birds Movie
Your favourite Egg Heads take a crack at this latest offering from the world of Video Game Adaptations. From the Smart Phone to the Dumb Screen, 2016's The Angry Birds Movie adds legs, arms, and a story, but have they remembered to add even the slightest hint of quality? Or is it a massive disa-oink-ment? Join Neill and Guðni as they flap their mouths, lay some truths, and un-bird-en themselves of their opinions in another thrilling instalment of A Bald Eagle O-pig-ion... SHUT UP IT WORKS!
Nov 1, 2022 • 1:18:07
Ep. 17 - House of the Dead
It's Halloween and your beloved Pumpkin smooth Jack O'lanterns subject themselves to the horrors of the Uwe Boll classic House of the Dead. Uwe's first VG adaptation, and our 3rd dip in the Boll Pool, will your intrepid explorers survive the onslaught of horny twenty-somethings, cartoonish captains, greyscale freeze frames, and all the cut rate bullet time ones delicate sensibilities can handle?! Enter through the Bald Door and join us in the Pool once more as we venture deeper in
Oct 25, 2022 • 1:29:59
Ep. 16 - Far Cry
What is that we hear in the distance? The weeping of every Far Cry game fan? This week the bald and the beautiful tackle another entry in the Uwe Oeuvre, 2008's Far Cry. A fairly faithful retelling of the original game, prepare yourself for something that bears little resemblance to what many have come to know and love about the Far Cry franchise. Is Til Schweiger the next Arnie? Is he really only a 2 in the sack? Why don't you carry a master key everywhere you go? How can a man almos
Oct 18, 2022 • 1:24:29
Ep. 15 - Resident Evil
Just like the relentless horde of the undead, we just can't seem to escape Resident Evil. Back again like that weird cousin that yells "gnarly" and listens to Marlyn Manson, Paul WS Anderson brings his auteur's eye to the incredibly popular Resident Evil game franchise. Laser corridors, dogs covered in gunk, and the unmistakable dreamy eyes of Jason Isaacs all come under the critical scrutiny only two shiny bald headed men can provide in this seminal episode of A Bald Opinion
Oct 11, 2022 • 1:25:09
Side Quest - Uncharted: The Nathan Fillion Live Action Fan Film
Nate? Nate?! Naaaaaathan Fillion stars in the 2018 independently produced Uncharted fan film, directed by Allan Ungar. Your intrepid egghead explorers plunge the dirty depths of YouTube to take a quick look at this great piece of "what could have been". Come join us as we muse upon the better world we were denied. Watch the film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5CZQpqF_74Music: "Modern Attempt" by TrackTribe"Jungle Atmosphere Late Night" Support the showFollow
Oct 9, 2022 • 16:40
Ep. 14 - Uncharted
Join the tonsured twins on another enthralling quest for the fabled Adaptation of High Quality, as they uncover the long gestated Uncharted. Freed from the depths of Development Hell, 2022's Uncharted finally brings a Nathan Drake and Sully to the screen, but where is the charm? Where is the adventure? Where is the moustache? Follow us on social media we may or may not use. Instagram: (@abaldopinion)Twitter: (@abaldopinion)Guðni: (@gudni_lindal)Neill: (@neillbert) Music: "Modern Attemp
Oct 4, 2022 • 1:31:09
Ep. 13 - DOA: Dead or Alive
Le tête chauve chums are back, and this time it's awkward. This week we take a tentative step into the bikini clad world of DOA. A fighting competition on a mysterious island, where have we heard that before? Oh wait, but this time everyone is hotter and making out. Come for the tournament, stay for the convoluted half baked story about nano bots and the bare arms of Eric Roberts, as we try to survive Dead or Alive.Music: "Modern Attempt" by TrackTribeSupport the showFollow us on
Sep 27, 2022 • 1:25:53
Ep. 12 - Rampage
This week our very own glabrous gorillas take a swing at 2018's Rampage starring the most enviable of eggheads Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Joining Dwayne is Jeffrey Dean Negan, Naomie Harris, and the real star of the show, George the oversized albino gorilla. Cityscapes crumble, mercenaries digest, evil CEOs scheme, bald men rejoice at the sexiness of their naked temples- this film really has everything- but is this arcade adaptation worth your time, or is it a real joystick in the
Sep 20, 2022 • 1:20:32
Ep. 11 - Silent Hill
Join the hairless hunks this week as they ascend the quietest mound this side of the Otherworld as we take a look at the 2006 adaptation Silent Hill. Sharon has a bad case of the Creepy Kids, so Rose takes her adopted daughter to the mysterious Silent Hill in a bid to cure her, but things get spooky and the pair find that surviving a nightmarish hellscape is an uphill struggle. Is this a film to scream about from the roof tops or is a... silent hill?Music: "Modern Attempt" by TrackTrib
Sep 13, 2022 • 1:19:52
Dreamcast - Nidhogg & The Secret of Monkey Island
The dreamcasting continues in round two, where the coned conmen turn the mic on each other and pitch two new hot properties. What is Neill's mystery game? Is Guðni really bringing two directors to the table? Did they actually record during a thunder storm?All of this and more in Dreamcast Round Two!Music: "Modern Attempt" by TrackTribeSupport the showFollow us on social media we may or may not use. Instagram: (@abaldopinion)Twitter: (@abaldopinion)Guðni: (@gudni_lindal)Neill: (@ne
Sep 10, 2022 • 18:33
Please Insert Disc 2 - Films 1-10
10 films down, so many to go. But instead of watching them, how about you let us suggest other (better) films instead? Music: "Modern Attempt" by TrackTribeSupport the showFollow us on social media we may or may not use. Instagram: (@abaldopinion)Twitter: (@abaldopinion)Guðni: (@gudni_lindal)Neill: (@neillbert) Please consider supporting the show: Buy us a coffeeTheme song: "Modern Attempt" by TrackTribe
Sep 6, 2022 • 19:11
Side Quest - Resident Evil - The Netflix Series
Here. We. Go. Again. If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try, try, try, try, and try again. The naked noggins of Neill and Gudni once more delve into the world of Resident Evil for a special side quest: Netflix's shiny new RE TV show. Have Netflix cracked the formula, or has another monstrosity been unleashed on us once again?Music: "Modern Attempt" by TrackTribeSupport the showFollow us on social media we may or may not use. Instagram: (@abaldopinion)Twitter: (@abaldopi
Aug 30, 2022 • 1:13:05
Ep. 10 - Need For Speed
Join as your favourite couple of disc heads put on their fuel caps and satisfy their urge. The urge for velocity. Aaron Paul, Imogen Poots, and Dominic Cooper strap in for a once in a lifetime adventure (because there was no sequel), as the long lasting and extremely popular Need for Speed franchise crashes onto the big screen. Will this budding franchise have Vin double checking his rearview mirror, or will Aaron Paul be best sticking with a RV instead of a Shelby? Listen as Neill and Gudni dis
Aug 23, 2022 • 1:19:14
Ep. 9 - Mortal Kombat (1995)
Join the Kueball Komrades as they go back in time to the optimistik 90's, where all a film needed was a few skenes with Kristopher Lambert, a handful of fight skenes, one absolute banging soundtrakk, and a total disregard for the letter C. A surprise success that helped launch the career of Paul W. S. Anderson, does Mortal Kombat stand the test of time, or is this tale of a once in a generation tournament best left in the last generation? Music: "Modern Attempt" by TrackTribeSuppo
Aug 16, 2022 • 1:25:08
Ep. 8 - Ratchet & Clank
The last lombax of the universe teams up with a cute robot to shoot bad guys - in space! It’s time to look at the nuts and bolts of Ratchet & Clank, the 2016 film created exclusively to sell a PS4 game. If you’re into wacky names, dated humor and lacklustre action sequences, we’ve got you covered. Oh brother!Music: "Modern Attempt" by TrackTribeSupport the showFollow us on social media we may or may not use. Instagram: (@abaldopinion)Twitter: (@abaldopinion)Guðni: (@gudni_lindal)Ne
Aug 9, 2022 • 1:21:32
Ep. 7 - Alone in the Dark
In 2005, German director Uwe Boll turned off the lights for video game adaptations everywhere. Alone in the Dark, his action horror film starring Christian Slater and Tara Reid, is known around the world as one of the worst films ever made. But how bad can it be? And what on earth is it about? Link to the interview with Blair Erickson, the original writer of Alone in the Dark: https://www.somethingawful.com/feature-articles/behind-scenes-uwe/1/ Music: "Modern Attempt" by TrackTribe&q
Aug 2, 2022 • 1:26:17
Dreamcast - Manhunt & Untitled Goose Game
In this minisode, we play Dreamcast - not the console, but a hypothetical game where we each get 150 million dollars to produce a video game adaptation of our choice. Music: "Modern Attempt" by TrackTribeSupport the showFollow us on social media we may or may not use. Instagram: (@abaldopinion)Twitter: (@abaldopinion)Guðni: (@gudni_lindal)Neill: (@neillbert) Please consider supporting the show: Buy us a coffeeTheme song: "Modern Attempt" by TrackTribe
Jul 31, 2022 • 18:18
Ep. 6 - Max Payne
Max Payne, the 2008 thriller starring Mark Wahlberg, was expected to deliver bullet-time action sequences and a heap of noir tropes. Instead, we got scowling scamps in turtlenecks besieged by Valkyries from Norse mythology. What happened?Music: "Modern Attempt" by TrackTribe"Rain on rooftop""Thunderstorm - Long"Support the showFollow us on social media we may or may not use. Instagram: (@abaldopinion)Twitter: (@abaldopinion)Guðni: (@gudni_lindal)Neill: (@neillbert)
Jul 26, 2022 • 1:16:57
Minisode - Let's talk about games
In a less official capacity, we sit each other down to talk about the most influential games and films in our lives. We ramble, ponder and reminisce, which is everything we don't want to do in the regular episodes. Music: "Modern Attempt" by TrackTribeSupport the showFollow us on social media we may or may not use. Instagram: (@abaldopinion)Twitter: (@abaldopinion)Guðni: (@gudni_lindal)Neill: (@neillbert) Please consider supporting the show: Buy us a coffeeTheme song: "Modern
Jul 19, 2022 • 46:45
Ep. 5 - Monster Hunter
In 2020, Paul W. S. Anderson dropped his wife into yet another action film full of CGI creatures and action. Does it make sense? Is Ron Perlman wearing a wig? Is the main character married? Does the film actually end? Does any of it matter?Music: "Modern Attempt" by TrackTribeSupport the showFollow us on social media we may or may not use. Instagram: (@abaldopinion)Twitter: (@abaldopinion)Guðni: (@gudni_lindal)Neill: (@neillbert) Please consider supporting the show: Buy us a coffeeThem
Jul 12, 2022 • 1:17:11
Ep. 4 - Hitman
What's that glint in the distance? Is it the reflection from a snipers scope? Or the sheen of a Hitman's dome? This week we set our sights on 2007's Hitman. Strange knife fights in trains, alternate endings and unsmoked cigarettes plague this troublesome adaptation filled with all manner of actors pretending to be Russian. Music: "Modern Attempt" by TrackTribeSupport the showFollow us on social media we may or may not use. Instagram: (@abaldopinion)Twitter: (@abaldopinio
Jul 5, 2022 • 1:11:47
Ep. 3 - Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
The groundbreaking, star-studded CGI sci-fi film Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within was supposed to change the world of filmmaking, but this Final Fantasy ended up being a Final Foray. Let's look at what went wrong, what went right and what the deal is with this Dr. Aki Ross person anyway. Music: "Modern Attempt" by TrackTribeSupport the showFollow us on social media we may or may not use. Instagram: (@abaldopinion)Twitter: (@abaldopinion)Guðni: (@gudni_lindal)Neill: (@neillbert) P
Jun 28, 2022 • 1:12:32
Ep. 2 - Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
In this second episode, we look at the 2010 big-budget swords and sandals epic Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Sit back and let Alfred Molina take you across the desert planes on an ostrich, while taking in the sights of a franchise that was supposed to be the next Pirates of the Caribbean. Music: "Modern Attempt" by TrackTribeSupport the showFollow us on social media we may or may not use. Instagram: (@abaldopinion)Twitter: (@abaldopinion)Guðni: (@gudni_lindal)Neill: (@neillbert)
Jun 21, 2022 • 1:09:08
Ep. 1 - Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City
Kicking things off with a bang, we look at the 2021 action horror Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City. Fake bellies, Jill sandwiches and zombie dogs - there's a lot to talk about. Music: "Modern Attempt" by TrackTribeSupport the showFollow us on social media we may or may not use. Instagram: (@abaldopinion)Twitter: (@abaldopinion)Guðni: (@gudni_lindal)Neill: (@neillbert) Please consider supporting the show: Buy us a coffeeTheme song: "Modern Attempt" by TrackTribe
Jun 14, 2022 • 1:14:53