617 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie & Supergirl Trailer
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In this lively episode of The Weekly Planet, hosts James and Nick Mason dive into a whirlwind of pop culture news, starting with the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie, which they review with mixed but ultimately favorable sentiments. They praise its visual flair and better integration of game mechanics compared to the first film, though they acknowledge its lack of depth and adult humor. The hosts also discuss the new Hunt for Gollum movie, confirming Leo Woodall as the new Aragorn and expressing skepticism about recasting the iconic role. They cover Scream 8's shift to Australia, the Masters of the Universe trailer featuring Idris Elba as He-Man and Jared Leto as Skeletor, and the Supergirl trailer, which they find more promising despite its campy tone. The episode also features a deep dive into fan letters, including a humorous inquiry about whether someone owes their life to Zack Snyder, and a discussion on video game adaptations, with Portal and Super Mario cited as prime examples. The hosts wrap up with a nostalgic look at classic films and a playful debate on jorts, all while maintaining their signature blend of satire and affection for geek culture.
The Super Mario Galaxy movie improves on its predecessor with better platforming sequences and visual design, though it remains a kids-focused, reference-heavy experience.
The casting of Leo Woodall as Aragorn in the new Hunt for Gollum film marks a controversial recasting, sparking debate about legacy characters and actor suitability.
Scream 8's move to Australia and its new setting offer a fresh take on the franchise, though the title 'Scream Mate' is a joke that lands well with the hosts.
Masters of the Universe's new trailer shows strong potential with Idris Elba and Jared Leto, but the film's success hinges on avoiding the pitfalls of past adaptations.
Supergirl's trailer leans into emotional storytelling and team-ups, with Lobo replacing Comet the Super Horse, signaling a shift in tone and character dynamics.
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Welcome Back & The Content Conundrum
The hosts kick off the episode with their signature banter, riffing on podcasting, content creation, and the absurdity of asking for phones mid-conversation. They set the tone with humor and meta-commentary, teasing the audience with a playful 'subversion of expectations' bit.
Hunt for Gollum & Scream 8: Casting & Setting Shifts
“It's everybody who's returning, except they're just recasting this one guy. And not just any guy. He's kind of like the main guy. So make of that what you will.”
Masters of the Universe & Supergirl Trailers: First Impressions
“It looks like Thor. What happened to Thor? The Thor movies. But, I mean, that's Masters of the Universe. That's right.”
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review: A Mixed Bag
“I went into this and I'm like, okay, if there's one thing for grown-ups every 15 minutes, that'll be fine, I guess. And was there? Not really, but I think there were references at least.”
Fan Letters & Video Game Adaptation Debates
The hosts read and react to fan letters, including a humorous one about owing one’s life to Zack Snyder. They then debate the future of video game adaptations, arguing for narrative-rich games like Portal over basic ones like Pong, and reflect on the challenges of adapting games into films.
“The only thing more wavering than their love for those and only those two franchises is their dedication to quality content.”
“It looks like Thor. What happened to Thor? The Thor movies. But, I mean, that's Masters of the Universe. That's right.”
“I'm not in favour of the Kevin Smith style jorts. Wow! That's right, I'll say it. He's been through a lot. I like him. He's been through a lot of jorts.”
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Nick Mason
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Super Mario Galaxy Movie
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Masters of the Universe
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Supergirl
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Hunt for Gollum
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