Podcast: The Movie: The Game

Each week hosts Ryan & Shane play and discuss their way through the immense catalogue of movie-based video games, one movie at a time, in a possibly futile quest to see whether they can actually be any good, or maybe even better than the movies they are based on-- so you don’t have to!

Season 4: 90%ers Club Post Mortem 06/12/2025

Season 4: 90%ers Club Post Mortem Season 4: 90%ers Club Postmortem episode! In which Shane & Ryan unearth the freshly buried remains of all the season 4 games and plop them on the examining table so they can pay their final respects(?)! Also: Ryan doesn’t do well with surprises, Shane has another bull**it quiz that Ryan totally won, Ryan demonstrates his psychic powers of Shutter Island-based opposite foresight, and more!(?) /episode/index/show/9f80f015-f688-46c5-89fd-461b55889e08/id/36967075

Ghostbusters 06/05/2025

Ghostbusters Episode 40, season 4 Finale!! - In which Shane & Ryan do their best not to cross their streams in order to watch and play the games of Ivan Reitman’s 1984 ghost cop spooktacular: Ghostbusters! Also: Ryan just can’t let the spectral fellatio slide, Shane’s birthday presents suck, can inanimate objects be ghosts?, and more! /episode/index/show/9f80f015-f688-46c5-89fd-461b55889e08/id/36858330

Turbo Kid 05/29/2025

Turbo Kid Episode 39! - In which Shane & Ryan bust out the Huffy and their post-apocalyptic bicycle helmets in order to watch and play the games of Fancois Simard, Anouk Whissell, and Yoann-Karl Whissell’s 2015 retro wave Mad Max on bikes: Turbo Kid! Also: Ryan has a bone to pick with nets, Shane has no appreciable opinion on nets, the Sandra Bullock movie The Net is mentioned, and more! /episode/index/show/9f80f015-f688-46c5-89fd-461b55889e08/id/36770575

Back to the Future 05/22/2025

Back to the Future Episode 38! - In which Shane & Ryan don bulletproof vests & swindle some plutonium from some nice Libyan lads in order to watch and play the games of Robert Zemeckis’s 1985 timeless Oedipal paradox: Back to the Future! Also: Ryan FINALLY brings up Tattoo Assassins, Shane reveals the Black Knight Curse, time to talk Time Travel types, and more! /episode/index/show/9f80f015-f688-46c5-89fd-461b55889e08/id/36681700

Aladdin 05/15/2025

Aladdin Episode 37! - In which Shane & Ryan acquire phenomenal cosmic power in an itty-bitty living space in order to watch and play the games of Ron Clement & John Musker’s 1992 Disney Renaissance box office & cultural juggernaut that is in no way problematic with modern sensibilities: Aladdin! Also: Ryan tells a 20-minute story about a 10-minute conversation, Shane has PTSD flashbacks triggered by Disney Infinity, move over Bechdel Test ‘cause the Tayd Test has arrived, and more! /episode/index/show/9f80f015-f688-46c5-89fd-461b55889e08/id/36577955

Rocky 05/08/2025

Rocky Episode 36! - In which Shane & Ryan become dumb as rocks (not a huge stretch, TBH) and punch on some meat in order to watch and play the games of John G. Avildsen’s (but really- Sylvester Stallone’s, who we kidding?) timeless masterpiece from 1976 that explores what if the dumbest person on Earth tries to impose their will on one of the most deeply autistic people on the planet-- and also what if the dumb person is also really good at getting punched? : Rocky! Also: Ryan is ruthlessly bullied into inserting too many additional audio sidebars, Shane’s a bully, Jim Cornette actually has a point, and more! /episode/index/show/9f80f015-f688-46c5-89fd-461b55889e08/id/36488490

Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back 05/01/2025

Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back Episode 35! - In which Shane & Ryan kiss their sisters and find out who their daddies are in order to watch and play the games of Irvin Kershner’s attempt to answer the question “what if Star Wars went through a Goth phase?”: Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back! Also: Ryan has a quick, non-hot take on toxic fandom, Shane walks Ryan right into a masterful wordplay trap (SUCKER!), we desperately wanted to photoshop Kurtwood’s face onto Yoda for the cover art but we chickened out, and more! /episode/index/show/9f80f015-f688-46c5-89fd-461b55889e08/id/36389545

Iron Man 04/24/2025

Iron Man Episode 34! - In which Shane & Ryan fire up the ol’ Black Sabbath records in order to watch and play the games of John Favreau’s zero expectation comic book action movie that ruined Hollywood forever(?): Iron Man! Also: Ryan demands his internet bucks for his powers of foresight then commences to almost completely forget a segment, Shane sucks at picking superpowers, INFINITE FLAMETHROWER HAS ENTERED THE CHAT, and more! /episode/index/show/9f80f015-f688-46c5-89fd-461b55889e08/id/36289020

The Godfather Part 2 04/17/2025

The Godfather Part 2 GAME #100 EXTRAVAGANZA!! In which Shane & Ryan grab some Gabagool & become made men in order to watch and play the game of Franky Ford Coppola’s epic tale about a man and his family: The Godfather: Part 2! Also: Ryan has great taste in movies per usual, Shane likes the past, is The Godfather, Star Wars, and Lord of the Rings all the same thing but for different nerds? and more! /episode/index/show/9f80f015-f688-46c5-89fd-461b55889e08/id/36213295

Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior 04/10/2025

Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior Episode 32! - In which Shane & Ryan put on their mohawks and hop on the back of a motorcycle in order to watch and play the game of George Miller’s post-apocalyptic knock off of Fist Full of Dollars: Mad Max: Road Warrior! Also: Ryan speaks Italian, Shane thinks Greece is the best, Kurtwood takes over, and more! /episode/index/show/9f80f015-f688-46c5-89fd-461b55889e08/id/36077405

Robocop (Season 4 Premiere) 04/03/2025

Robocop (Season 4 Premiere) Season 4 (Certified Fresh) hath arrived! In which Shane & Ryan instruct their [ladies] to leave in order to watch and play the game of Paul Verhoeven’s satirical merchandise-laden gore-fest about a robot cop: Robocop! Also: Ryan is forced to change his plans, Shane performs a haiku, in Kurtwood we trust, and more! /episode/index/show/9f80f015-f688-46c5-89fd-461b55889e08/id/35986075

Season 3: Oops All Arnold! Postmortem 08/01/2024

Season 3: Oops All Arnold! Postmortem Season 3: Oops All Arnold! postmortem episode! In which Shane & Ryan unearth the remains of all the season 3 games and plop them on the examining table so they can pay their final respects(?)! Also: Ryan edits 2 minutes-worth of coughs out of the podcast, Shane creates a whole-ass program for his quiz (showoff), Ryan botches the outro, and more! /episode/index/show/9f80f015-f688-46c5-89fd-461b55889e08/id/32380277

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines 07/25/2024

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines Episode 30- In which Shane & Ryan talk to the hand in order to watch and play the games of Jonathan Mostow’s (and let’s face it, Arnold’s too) obvious money laundering scheme disguised as the long-awaited sequel to one of the most beloved action movies of all time (what could possibly go wrong?!): Terminator 3 colon Rise of The Machines! Also: Ryan ponders the reasoning for Skynet’s sunglasses kink, Shane makes a killer My So Called Life Reference (remember that show? DO YOU?!), Dueling Shaq/Harrison Ford impersonations, and more in this action-packed Season 3: Oops All Arnold finale! /episode/index/show/9f80f015-f688-46c5-89fd-461b55889e08/id/32287187

True Lies 07/18/2024

True Lies Episode 29- In which Shane & Ryan Ride on horses in an elevator in order to watch and play the game of noted aquaphile James Cameron’s movie about marriage and zany terrorists: True Lies! Also: Ryan gets triggered by Fred Flintstone, Shane fights his fiercest battle yet against “with a missile” or “on a missile”, I love the Nineteen Nine-A-Tees, and more! /episode/index/show/9f80f015-f688-46c5-89fd-461b55889e08/id/32196777

Last Action Hero 07/11/2024

Last Action Hero Episode 28- In which Shane & Ryan put on their red shirts, blue jeans, and brown leather jackets in order to watch and play the games of yet another John McTiernan action epic...epic FLOP, that is (ZING!): Last Action Hero! Also: Ryan correctly identifies the Nexus Event for our current dark timeline, Shane can’t tell the difference between Aretha Franklin & Tina Turner (please don’t cancel us!), Arnold loves(?) reciting pro wrestling promos, and more! /episode/index/show/9f80f015-f688-46c5-89fd-461b55889e08/id/32097387

Terminator 2: Judgement Day 07/04/2024

Terminator 2: Judgement Day Episode 27- In which Shane & Ryan grab a sack of quarters, hop on to the same motorized scooter and head to the Galleria in order to watch and play the games of James Cameron’s global smash hit odd couple buddy action movie sequel: Terminator 2 colon Judgement Day! Also: Ryan FINALLY turns his ire toward George Thorogood, Shane FINALLY turns his ire toward Edward Furlong, feature spotlight on the amazing Earl Boen, and more! /episode/index/show/9f80f015-f688-46c5-89fd-461b55889e08/id/32014382

Total Recall 06/27/2024

Total Recall Episode 26- In which Shane & Ryan get their @sses to Mars in order to watch and play the games of Paul Verhoeven’s ultra-violent three-titted 5 alarm sci-fi banger: Total Recall! Also: Ryan is particular with title grammar (shocker), Shane finally starts to display the signs of early onset Schwarzenegger-triggered Stroke Syndrome, it’s time to pick a bone with birthday psychics, and more! /episode/index/show/9f80f015-f688-46c5-89fd-461b55889e08/id/31909172

Red Heat 06/20/2024

Red Heat Episode 25- In which Shane & Ryan slip into their towels and take a violent stroll through a Siberian bath house in order to watch and play the games of Walter Hill’s spectacularly forgettable buddy cop comedy that unfortunately really does exist: Red Heat! Also: “Contra with our d**ks out”, Madea’s Revolution X, Shane REALLY likes bath house scenes, and more! /episode/index/show/9f80f015-f688-46c5-89fd-461b55889e08/id/31823902

The Running Man 06/13/2024

The Running Man Episode 24- In which Shane & Ryan put on their leotards lined with xmas lights and hop in their dune buggies in order to watch and play the games of Paul Michael Glaser’s take on Stephen King’s take on OTHER writer Robert Sheckley’s take on reality TV-centric dystopian futures: The Running Man! Also: Ryan does a tight minute on our prison system, Shane debuts the John Wick Alarm, the definitive difference that makes a computer store “good” is finally revealed, and more! /episode/index/show/9f80f015-f688-46c5-89fd-461b55889e08/id/31731872

Predator 06/06/2024

Predator Episode 23- In which Shane & Ryan call each other sunnuvab!tches while mid-air arm wrestling in order to watch and play the games of John McTiernan’s pre-Die Hard all-time action movie heavyweight: Predator! Also: Ryan has a knack(?) for making movie theme lyrics, Shane comes right out the gate with the hot take, the Bad Joke Jingle makes its debut, and more! /episode/index/show/9f80f015-f688-46c5-89fd-461b55889e08/id/31630032

The Terminator 05/30/2024

The Terminator Episode 22- In which Shane & Ryan are sent to past in so they can bang their best friend’s mom in order to watch and play the games of James Cameron’s 100% Tomatometer-rated Cyber-Arnold showcase extravaganza: The Terminator! Also: Ryan doesn’t know how to open doors, Shane suffers from meatball-related Mandela Effect, THREE EFFING’ HOURS?!, and more! /episode/index/show/9f80f015-f688-46c5-89fd-461b55889e08/id/31533402

Season 3 Premiere: Conan the Destroyer 05/23/2024

Season 3 Premiere: Conan the Destroyer Episode 21- Season 3 is here! In which Shane & Ryan get a special visitor that will forever change the course of this season, as well as force them to watch and play the game of Richard Fleischer’s creep-laden sword and sorcery sequel: Conan The Destroyer! Also: Ryan is forced to change his plans, Shane might be smarter than Skynet, goddamn the basement has a lot of stairs, and more! /episode/index/show/9f80f015-f688-46c5-89fd-461b55889e08/id/31433702

Saw 02/29/2024

Saw Time to bring our FebruSCARY horror franchise games mini-season to close, where Shane & Ryan play and discuss the games of James Wan & Leigh Whannell’s franchise featuring everyone’s favorite noted non-consensual game and tricycle enthusiast: The Saw franchise! Featuring our first ever guest host: Shane’s creaking chair-- so strap yourselves in and get ready from some sweet QTE action!! /episode/index/show/9f80f015-f688-46c5-89fd-461b55889e08/id/30161168

A Nightmare on Elm St. 02/22/2024

A Nightmare on Elm St. Next up in our FebruSCARY horror franchise games mini-season, Shane & Ryan play and discuss the games of Wes Craven’s dreamboat slasher that built New Line Cinema (and Robert Englund’s career): The (A) Nightmare on Elm Street franchise! Kung Fu this primetime, B*tch! /episode/index/show/9f80f015-f688-46c5-89fd-461b55889e08/id/30043783

Friday the 13th 02/15/2024

Friday the 13th Next up in our FebruSCARY horror franchise games mini-season, Shane & Ryan play and discuss the games of Victor Miller/Sean Cunningham’s heartwarming slasher extravaganza about a mother’s unconditional devotion to her son, and her son’s undying love for her: The Friday the 13th franchise! So let’s get ready to Ki Ki Ki, Ma Ma Make our way to Camp Crystal Lake! /episode/index/show/9f80f015-f688-46c5-89fd-461b55889e08/id/29964408

Halloween 02/08/2024

Halloween Next up in our FebruSCARY horror franchise games mini-season, Shane & Ryan play and discuss the…uh…game…of John Carpenter’s progenitor of horror slashers: The Halloween franchise! EVIL DIES TONIGHT? /episode/index/show/9f80f015-f688-46c5-89fd-461b55889e08/id/29835933

Texas Chainsaw Massacre (Mini-Season Premiere) 02/01/2024

Texas Chainsaw Massacre (Mini-Season Premiere) The first entry in our FebruSCARY mini-season, in which Shane & Ryan play and discuss the games of different horror franchises, starting with Tobe Hooper’s cautionary tale about cannibalistic hillbillies: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise! Franklin’s the worst, right?! /episode/index/show/9f80f015-f688-46c5-89fd-461b55889e08/id/29682698

Season 2 Postmortem 01/11/2024

Season 2 Postmortem Season 2 Postmortem episode! In which Shane & Ryan unearth the remains of all the season 2 games and plop them on the examining table so they can pay their final respects(?)! Also: Known sexual deviant Jar Jar Binks drops by, a divisive HSW Awards, a mini season on the horizon, and more! /episode/index/show/9f80f015-f688-46c5-89fd-461b55889e08/id/29437343

Jurassic Park 01/04/2024

Jurassic Park Episode 20- the season 2 finale! In which Shane & Ryan grab the Barbasol and their Hawaiian shirts in order to play and discuss the games of yet ANOTHER tectonically successful Steven Spielberg joint: Jurassic Park! Also: Ryan ponders the practicality of virtual space computer filing systems, Shane seems pretty sure that dinosaurs are aliens, 1993 is the peak point of civilization and we have a quiz to prove it, and more! /episode/index/show/9f80f015-f688-46c5-89fd-461b55889e08/id/29332618

Die Hard 12/28/2023

Die Hard Episode 19! In which Shane & Ryan take off their shoes & socks and make fists with their toes in order to play and discuss the games of John McTiernan’s holiday-adjacent classic: Die Hard! Also: Ryan doesn’t know how to hear any more about McClane’s bare feet, Shane has a thing for offensive German accents, it’s time to plat Die Hard(est), and more! /episode/index/show/9f80f015-f688-46c5-89fd-461b55889e08/id/29259958

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