The Zelda Filmcast Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:01 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2384281 en-us © 2026 The Zelda Filmcast yes Support this Podcast fe909245-699c-59c0-a7c7-81c9d9b0f56d David Ries episodic false Hey Listen! Follow along as I, David, a Legend of Zelda Mega Fan, watches movies of all kinds. Sprinkling in some opinions & facts, sometimes blurring the line of film critique to just pure fanboying.

Episodes aren't just limited to movies, I talk about my adventures through the Legend of Zelda series and other action related media.

So grab some popcorn, a controller or a favorite beverage and we'll trek across Hyrule and the Silver Screen together.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Film, movies, adventure, zelda, video games, reviews, exploration, nintendo David Ries https://storage.buzzsprout.com/7gw4vxckqwg3ox22ycc9pn8e0rlk?.jpg The Zelda Filmcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2384281 David Ries Ocarina of Time #3 - D2D From Dodongo to Darunia Ocarina of Time #3 - D2D From Dodongo to Darunia We jump back into OoT and pick up where last episode left off: we’ve got the Kokiri Emerald, the Deku Tree has fallen, and Zelda has filled us in on the Triforce, the Sacred Realm, and the race to gather the three spiritual stones before Ganondorf can get his hands on them. 

We find the goron's starving so we decide to free their food source from the Dodongos. Making friends along the way, because FRIENDSHIP. #Darunia

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]]> We jump back into OoT and pick up where last episode left off: we’ve got the Kokiri Emerald, the Deku Tree has fallen, and Zelda has filled us in on the Triforce, the Sacred Realm, and the race to gather the three spiritual stones before Ganondorf can get his hands on them. 

We find the goron's starving so we decide to free their food source from the Dodongos. Making friends along the way, because FRIENDSHIP. #Darunia

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]]> David Ries Buzzsprout-19725950 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0500 816 keywords Zelda, video game analysis, gameplay, story, culture, Nintendo, Zelda series, game design, adventure games 31 full false Attack of the Clones Attack of the Clones Stumbling through the Star Wars Saga, realizing so much has already been said. So let's compare our thoughts to Zelda and make comparisons shall we?

David rambles, talks about some of the multi-genre-ness of the movie and things that work well and some things that don't work.

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]]> Stumbling through the Star Wars Saga, realizing so much has already been said. So let's compare our thoughts to Zelda and make comparisons shall we?

David rambles, talks about some of the multi-genre-ness of the movie and things that work well and some things that don't work.

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]]> Buzzsprout-19649551 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0500 1019 30 full false Ocarina of Time #2 - The Name of the Game Ocarina of Time #2 - The Name of the Game In this episode of the Zelda Filmcast, we jump back into The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and continues the journey from the aftermath of the Deku Tree’s fall to the gates of Hyrule Castle and beyond. Along the way, he explores the game’s early world design, story setup, and iconic atmosphere while highlighting memorable moments, side quests, and classic Zelda details.


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]]> In this episode of the Zelda Filmcast, we jump back into The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and continues the journey from the aftermath of the Deku Tree’s fall to the gates of Hyrule Castle and beyond. Along the way, he explores the game’s early world design, story setup, and iconic atmosphere while highlighting memorable moments, side quests, and classic Zelda details.


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]]> David Ries Buzzsprout-19640343 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0500 1487 29 full false Phantom Menace Phantom Menace Turmoil has struck the galaxy (and the world of podcasting) as Phantom Menace begins our movies series on Star Wars!

Still playing Ocarina of Time and will be alternating episodes.

David riffs and discusses nostalgia and thoughts on Star Wars. Some takes original, some takes done to death. Who's to say?

The occasional Zelda comparison is made and he's getting his creative juices going again to resurrect the podcast after months off.

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]]> Turmoil has struck the galaxy (and the world of podcasting) as Phantom Menace begins our movies series on Star Wars!

Still playing Ocarina of Time and will be alternating episodes.

David riffs and discusses nostalgia and thoughts on Star Wars. Some takes original, some takes done to death. Who's to say?

The occasional Zelda comparison is made and he's getting his creative juices going again to resurrect the podcast after months off.

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]]> David Ries Buzzsprout-19640324 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:00:00 -0500 1470 28 full false Ocarina of Time #1 - 23 is Number 1! Ocarina of Time #1 - 23 is Number 1! The beginning of the Ocarina of Time Let's Play Podcast Club! A spoiler free attempt at playing the game and talking about how it goes down and how it feels to play in 2026. Play along, discuss and let's see why this is still a beloved classic!

00:00 Introduction
07:28 Press Start
10:15 Kokiri Forest
12:54 Great Deku Tree

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]]> The beginning of the Ocarina of Time Let's Play Podcast Club! A spoiler free attempt at playing the game and talking about how it goes down and how it feels to play in 2026. Play along, discuss and let's see why this is still a beloved classic!

00:00 Introduction
07:28 Press Start
10:15 Kokiri Forest
12:54 Great Deku Tree

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]]> Buzzsprout-18926829 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0500 1022 Ocarina of Time, Great Deku Tree, Ocarina of Time Remake, Let's Play, Nintendo, Zelda 27 full false The Legend of Zelda Movie: What We Know So Far The Legend of Zelda Movie: What We Know So Far In this episode of the Zelda Filmcast, host David Ries dives into the exciting developments surrounding the upcoming Legend of Zelda movie, set to release on May 7, 2027. Expressing hope that the film will prioritize artistic direction over star power. Ries reflects on the potential for the film to blend elements from various Zelda games, while also addressing the challenges of adapting a silent protagonist like Link into a talking character for a live-action format. He emphasizes the importance of a coherent storyline that respects the rich lore of the Zelda universe while appealing to both fans and a broader audience.

00:00 Introduction to the Zelda Filmcast
01:50 Zelda Movie
03:58 Director Wes Ball's Vision
06:57 Sony's Involvement
08:27 The Silent Protagonist Dilemma
12:39 Hopes and Expectations for the Film
15:28 Outro







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]]> In this episode of the Zelda Filmcast, host David Ries dives into the exciting developments surrounding the upcoming Legend of Zelda movie, set to release on May 7, 2027. Expressing hope that the film will prioritize artistic direction over star power. Ries reflects on the potential for the film to blend elements from various Zelda games, while also addressing the challenges of adapting a silent protagonist like Link into a talking character for a live-action format. He emphasizes the importance of a coherent storyline that respects the rich lore of the Zelda universe while appealing to both fans and a broader audience.

00:00 Introduction to the Zelda Filmcast
01:50 Zelda Movie
03:58 Director Wes Ball's Vision
06:57 Sony's Involvement
08:27 The Silent Protagonist Dilemma
12:39 Hopes and Expectations for the Film
15:28 Outro







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]]> Buzzsprout-18524661 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0600 1020 Keywords Zelda movie, Legend of Zelda, David Ries, film adaptation, video game movies, Zelda Filmcast, casting news, Wes Ball, Nintendo, Sony Pictures 26 full false New Year, Not New Me New Year, Not New Me In this episode, David Ries explores the concept of fresh starts through the lens of gaming, particularly focusing on the Zelda series. He reflects on personal experiences with starting new games and how they relate to life changes, resolutions, and the idea of resets. The conversation delves into the challenges of hero mode in games, the excitement of new beginnings, and the reality that true resets are often an illusion. David also shares insights on parenthood as a significant life change and encourages listeners to embrace their imperfections while navigating life's choices.

00:00 Cold Open
02:07 Intro & Hero Mode
03:32 New Year Resolutions & Fresh Starts
08:53 Birth as the True Fresh Start
11:38 The Tree Branch
13:34 Using Life's Lessons & Outro

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]]> In this episode, David Ries explores the concept of fresh starts through the lens of gaming, particularly focusing on the Zelda series. He reflects on personal experiences with starting new games and how they relate to life changes, resolutions, and the idea of resets. The conversation delves into the challenges of hero mode in games, the excitement of new beginnings, and the reality that true resets are often an illusion. David also shares insights on parenthood as a significant life change and encourages listeners to embrace their imperfections while navigating life's choices.

00:00 Cold Open
02:07 Intro & Hero Mode
03:32 New Year Resolutions & Fresh Starts
08:53 Birth as the True Fresh Start
11:38 The Tree Branch
13:34 Using Life's Lessons & Outro

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]]> Buzzsprout-18458619 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:00:00 -0600 890 Keywords gaming, fresh starts, Zelda, hero mode, resolutions, life changes, parenthood, choices, self-improvement, storytelling 25 full false Mortal Engines Mortal Engines In this episode, David Ries explores the cinematic world of Mortal Engines. He discusses the Highland Stable from Breath of the Wild, delves into the film adaptation of Mortal Engines, and analyzes its box office performance. The conversation touches on the film's visuals, the concept of Municipal Darwinism, and the complexity of its villains. 

Additionally, a theoretical discussion on what would happen if Ganondorf wore Majora's Mask, inviting listeners to engage

00:00 Introduction
02:20 Jumping into Mortal Engines
08:05 Box Office Flop: Analyzing Mortal Engines
13:36 Visuals and Aesthetics of Mortal Engines
17:54 Villain Analysis in Mortal Engines
23:16 Sidequest: Ganondorf + Majora
26:58 Outro

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]]> In this episode, David Ries explores the cinematic world of Mortal Engines. He discusses the Highland Stable from Breath of the Wild, delves into the film adaptation of Mortal Engines, and analyzes its box office performance. The conversation touches on the film's visuals, the concept of Municipal Darwinism, and the complexity of its villains. 

Additionally, a theoretical discussion on what would happen if Ganondorf wore Majora's Mask, inviting listeners to engage

00:00 Introduction
02:20 Jumping into Mortal Engines
08:05 Box Office Flop: Analyzing Mortal Engines
13:36 Visuals and Aesthetics of Mortal Engines
17:54 Villain Analysis in Mortal Engines
23:16 Sidequest: Ganondorf + Majora
26:58 Outro

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]]> David Ries Buzzsprout-18039123 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0500 1701 Keywords podcasts, Zelda, Mortal Engines, box office, film analysis, villains, steampunk, Hyrule, character arcs, theoretical discussions 24 full false Start Here + Villainy Pt.1 Start Here + Villainy Pt.1 In this episode, David introduces a revamped format for the podcast, focusing on the exploration of villains in storytelling. He discusses the essential characteristics that make a villain memorable and effective, including their connection to the protagonist, moral clarity, compelling backstories, and the importance of being a worthy adversary. The conversation delves into various examples from different media, highlighting how these elements contribute to the overall narrative and audience engagement. David also shares his plans for future episodes and encourages listener interaction.

00:00 Intro
00:53 Wiki & Brief Rebrand Discussion
04:20 What makes a Good Villain?
24:49 A Brief Aside on Anti-Heroes
26:29 Reboot/Rebrand
30:24 Outro

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]]> In this episode, David introduces a revamped format for the podcast, focusing on the exploration of villains in storytelling. He discusses the essential characteristics that make a villain memorable and effective, including their connection to the protagonist, moral clarity, compelling backstories, and the importance of being a worthy adversary. The conversation delves into various examples from different media, highlighting how these elements contribute to the overall narrative and audience engagement. David also shares his plans for future episodes and encourages listener interaction.

00:00 Intro
00:53 Wiki & Brief Rebrand Discussion
04:20 What makes a Good Villain?
24:49 A Brief Aside on Anti-Heroes
26:29 Reboot/Rebrand
30:24 Outro

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]]> David Ries Buzzsprout-17961097 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 20:00:00 -0500 1876 Keywords villains, storytelling, character development, Zelda, film analysis, podcast, narrative structure, antagonist, character arcs, media analysis 23 full false A Quick Update A Quick Update A short message since I haven't uploaded anything lately.

Working on rebranding/reformatting the show to be more sustainable.

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]]> A short message since I haven't uploaded anything lately.

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]]> David Ries Buzzsprout-17919804 Sun, 28 Sep 2025 15:00:00 -0500 36 bonus false Kraven & Zelda Casting Kraven & Zelda Casting We explore various topics including the latest updates on the Zelda movie, an analysis of the Sony Extended Spider-Verse, and insights into the casting choices for the upcoming Zelda film. This conversation also touches on animation trends and the future of animated storytelling, highlighting the importance of character authenticity and the creative process behind film production.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Film Cast and Zelda Wiki
02:28 Exploring the Sony Extended Spider-Verse
07:48 Kraven the Hunter: A Critical Review
15:06 Casting Insights for the Zelda Movie
22:20 Animation Trends and Future Projects

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]]> We explore various topics including the latest updates on the Zelda movie, an analysis of the Sony Extended Spider-Verse, and insights into the casting choices for the upcoming Zelda film. This conversation also touches on animation trends and the future of animated storytelling, highlighting the importance of character authenticity and the creative process behind film production.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Film Cast and Zelda Wiki
02:28 Exploring the Sony Extended Spider-Verse
07:48 Kraven the Hunter: A Critical Review
15:06 Casting Insights for the Zelda Movie
22:20 Animation Trends and Future Projects

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]]> Buzzsprout-17626710 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0500 1565 Kraven, Sony, Avi Arad, Zelda Movie, Live Action, Zelda Casting, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Nintendo 22 full false Venom: The Last Dance Venom: The Last Dance Last Call for Venom - Venom: The Last Dance

Venom 3 is a fun popcorn movie to not think about too seriously. Enjoy the action and the humor and don't read too far in-between the lines. I run through parts I liked and disliked, some thoughts that came to me in them and a side quest to talk briefly about a game I've been playing. 

I'll have to return on a later episode and do a full Expedition 33 review and give some insights on what I love there.

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]]> Last Call for Venom - Venom: The Last Dance

Venom 3 is a fun popcorn movie to not think about too seriously. Enjoy the action and the humor and don't read too far in-between the lines. I run through parts I liked and disliked, some thoughts that came to me in them and a side quest to talk briefly about a game I've been playing. 

I'll have to return on a later episode and do a full Expedition 33 review and give some insights on what I love there.

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]]> Buzzsprout-17457379 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0500 957 Keywords Venom, Sony Marvel, Zelda, movie review, character dynamics, box office, gaming, JRPG, Claire Obscure Expedition 33 21 full false Madame Web Madame Web Mad Web Bruh - Madame Web

Looking at the Sony classic Madame Web and admiring it for it's... mediocreness? Not taking the movie too seriously and doing some loose analysis with it. Glad there's only two more Sony Marvel movies left to cover. Hence why I'm starting a new naming convention for some episodes.


Next Movie

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]]> Mad Web Bruh - Madame Web

Looking at the Sony classic Madame Web and admiring it for it's... mediocreness? Not taking the movie too seriously and doing some loose analysis with it. Glad there's only two more Sony Marvel movies left to cover. Hence why I'm starting a new naming convention for some episodes.


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]]> Buzzsprout-17400389 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:00:00 -0500 975 Keywords Madam Web, film review, Sony Marvel, Dakota Johnson, superhero movies, Hyrule, Zelda, movie critique, box office, character analysis 20 full false Morbius Morbius It's Morbin' Time

Starting a new naming convention. At the release of an episode I'll have a fun name that will later be "renamed" to just the movie title for those looking through my history.

Talk Nintendo Switch 2, Zelda Movie, Breath of the Wild briefly before we dive into my rough impressions of Morbius. I kind of wanted to like it but the blandness left a bad taste.

Next movie we'll look at for our Avi Arad series is Madame Web.

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]]> It's Morbin' Time

Starting a new naming convention. At the release of an episode I'll have a fun name that will later be "renamed" to just the movie title for those looking through my history.

Talk Nintendo Switch 2, Zelda Movie, Breath of the Wild briefly before we dive into my rough impressions of Morbius. I kind of wanted to like it but the blandness left a bad taste.

Next movie we'll look at for our Avi Arad series is Madame Web.

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]]> Buzzsprout-17316060 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0500 1433 Switch 2, Zelda, Morbius, Jared Leto, Avi Arad, Zelda Movie, bad movies, bland movies, video games, movie memes, film critique 19 full false Venom: Let There Be Carnage Venom: Let There Be Carnage Listen while David discusses the tones and themes of Venom 2. The carnage it's referring to may be Brock's character seriousness. Follow us in our series of watching movies to preface the Zelda Movie.

Then David discusses the gorilla scenario with a special Zelda twist!

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]]> Listen while David discusses the tones and themes of Venom 2. The carnage it's referring to may be Brock's character seriousness. Follow us in our series of watching movies to preface the Zelda Movie.

Then David discusses the gorilla scenario with a special Zelda twist!

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]]> Buzzsprout-17126572 Mon, 12 May 2025 03:00:00 -0500 1366 Keywords Venom, Let There Be Carnage, movie review, film analysis, box office, audience reception, critical reception, Zelda, gaming debate, hypothetical challenges 18 full false Venom Venom This week David starts the series on Producer Avi Arad and the extended Spiderverse. Starting with the movie Venom, the topic of Anti-Heroes is discussed. What they are, why we like them and what it is that works for them.

Hand Drawn Zelda Strategy Guide Link

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]]> This week David starts the series on Producer Avi Arad and the extended Spiderverse. Starting with the movie Venom, the topic of Anti-Heroes is discussed. What they are, why we like them and what it is that works for them.

Hand Drawn Zelda Strategy Guide Link

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]]> Buzzsprout-17060444 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:00:00 -0500 2021 Venom, Zelda, anti-hero, film analysis, character development, Avi Arad, Tom Hardy, Marvel, storytelling, audience reception 17 full false 2 Switch 2 Luxurious 2 Switch 2 Luxurious BONUS EP!

David talks about the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct in detail and tries to keep the speculation and aftermath minimal. Heavily focusing on Zelda based announcements and some of the hardware features, including the price.

Then a small segue into talking about Princess Mononoke in IMAX, AI Ghibli Art, Movies and reaching out for feedback on what we should use for socials.

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David talks about the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct in detail and tries to keep the speculation and aftermath minimal. Heavily focusing on Zelda based announcements and some of the hardware features, including the price.

Then a small segue into talking about Princess Mononoke in IMAX, AI Ghibli Art, Movies and reaching out for feedback on what we should use for socials.

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]]> Buzzsprout-16970000 Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0500 2177 Nintendo, Switch 2, Mario Kart, gaming news, video games, Zelda, game chat, digital sharing, GameCube, Elden Ring, pricing, Princess Mononoke, IMAX, AI Art, Studio Ghibli bonus false Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes In this episode of the podcast, host David Ries discusses the recent Nintendo Direct, including the announcement of a Zelda movie release date. He provides an overview of the film 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,' sharing his first impressions, analyzing its themes, pacing, and visual effects. The conversation also delves into character development, plot summary, and the film's critical reception and box office performance. David concludes with a preview of future episodes and invites listener engagement.

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]]> In this episode of the podcast, host David Ries discusses the recent Nintendo Direct, including the announcement of a Zelda movie release date. He provides an overview of the film 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,' sharing his first impressions, analyzing its themes, pacing, and visual effects. The conversation also delves into character development, plot summary, and the film's critical reception and box office performance. David concludes with a preview of future episodes and invites listener engagement.

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]]> Buzzsprout-16935533 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 20:00:00 -0500 1735 Zelda, Planet of the Apes, movie review, Nintendo Direct, CGI, film analysis, podcast, video games, cinema, Wes Ball 16 full false Alita: Battle Angel Alita: Battle Angel In a world of Alita, David rambles on the best parts of the movie and a little behind how it was made and the source material.

The movie Flow is praised as an animation film pushing boundaries.

We return to Wes Ball next time for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.

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]]> In a world of Alita, David rambles on the best parts of the movie and a little behind how it was made and the source material.

The movie Flow is praised as an animation film pushing boundaries.

We return to Wes Ball next time for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.

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]]> Buzzsprout-16801198 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0500 1520 Alita, Battle Angel, James Cameron, Flow, Oscar, Action, Sci Fi, Anime, Adventure, Zalem, Ido 15 full false The Maze Runner: The Death Cure The Maze Runner: The Death Cure In this episode, David discusses the a review of "The Maze Runner: The Death Cure." He shares insights on the film's production challenges, character development, and critical reception, while also speculating on the future of the Maze Runner franchise.

Then we hop to socials and see what posts people are having about Zelda.

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]]> In this episode, David discusses the a review of "The Maze Runner: The Death Cure." He shares insights on the film's production challenges, character development, and critical reception, while also speculating on the future of the Maze Runner franchise.

Then we hop to socials and see what posts people are having about Zelda.

Hidden Chasm thanks to GamingReinvented

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]]> Buzzsprout-16718227 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 03:00:00 -0600 1717 Keywords Zelda, Maze Runner, Death Cure, video games, movie reviews, Switch 2, film analysis, character development, production insights, franchise future 14 full false The Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials The Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials Random Zelda Article: Anouki

Looking at director Wes Ball's 2nd movie, the Scorch Trials of the Maze Runner saga. Seeing how the movie plays out, what to think of it and what skills could be applied towards the Zelda Movie Mr. Ball is directing.


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]]> Random Zelda Article: Anouki

Looking at director Wes Ball's 2nd movie, the Scorch Trials of the Maze Runner saga. Seeing how the movie plays out, what to think of it and what skills could be applied towards the Zelda Movie Mr. Ball is directing.


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]]> Buzzsprout-16631455 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 03:00:00 -0600 2005 Keywords Zelda, Maze Runner, Scorch Trials, film review, character analysis, movie discussion, video game adaptation, storytelling, plot twists, audience reception 13 full false Maze Runner & Switch 2 Reveal Maze Runner & Switch 2 Reveal This week we start taking a look at the movies of Wes Ball, the Legend of Zelda director. We look at his directorial debut in the 2014 movie Maze Runner and predict what could be included in a Legend of Zelda movie.

Then we take a look at the Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal teaser scene for scene. If you haven't seen it yet, check out the link below!

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]]> This week we start taking a look at the movies of Wes Ball, the Legend of Zelda director. We look at his directorial debut in the 2014 movie Maze Runner and predict what could be included in a Legend of Zelda movie.

Then we take a look at the Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal teaser scene for scene. If you haven't seen it yet, check out the link below!

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]]> Buzzsprout-16469564 Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0600 1748 Maze Runner, Nintendo Switch 2, Wes Ball, Zelda Film 12 full false New Year New Me New Year New Me Here's a laid back update episode on all the various topics. Movies - Saw some, going to see some. Games - Played some, going to play more.

New Year's resolutions aren't silly if you stick to them, which we talk about. There can be significant growth and great optimism.

Going to start streaming, come check it out, I'll upload to youtube gameplay.

Breath of the Wild in Minecraft
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Rito to Hateno Run Video
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]]> Here's a laid back update episode on all the various topics. Movies - Saw some, going to see some. Games - Played some, going to play more.

New Year's resolutions aren't silly if you stick to them, which we talk about. There can be significant growth and great optimism.

Going to start streaming, come check it out, I'll upload to youtube gameplay.

Breath of the Wild in Minecraft
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Rito to Hateno Run Video
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]]> Buzzsprout-16382330 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 03:00:00 -0600 1171 Keywords Zelda, Breath of the Wild, Sheik's Mask, gaming news, fitness, Echoes of Wisdom, Final Fantasy VII, film criticism, New Year resolutions, Twitch streaming 11 full false Christmas Extravaganza 2024 Christmas Extravaganza 2024 In this special Christmas episode, David explores the intersection of holiday spirit and pop culture through the lens of Christmas movies, focusing on the trifecta of Elf, How the Grinch Stole Christmas & Die Hard. The conversation also touches on the presence of holiday themes in the Zelda series, insights from the recent Game Awards, and anticipations for the upcoming Nintendo Direct. The episode emphasizes nostalgia, family-friendly content, and the significance of rewatchability in holiday films.

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]]> In this special Christmas episode, David explores the intersection of holiday spirit and pop culture through the lens of Christmas movies, focusing on the trifecta of Elf, How the Grinch Stole Christmas & Die Hard. The conversation also touches on the presence of holiday themes in the Zelda series, insights from the recent Game Awards, and anticipations for the upcoming Nintendo Direct. The episode emphasizes nostalgia, family-friendly content, and the significance of rewatchability in holiday films.

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]]> Buzzsprout-16332882 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:00:00 -0600 2081 Keywords Christmas movies, Elf, Zelda, Game Awards, Nintendo Direct, family-friendly, holiday spirit, Will Ferrell, gaming news, nostalgia, Die Hard, Grinch, Keywords Elf, The Grinch, Die Hard, Christmas movies, holiday classics, film analysis, movie re 10 full false D&D: Honor Among Thieves D&D: Honor Among Thieves In this episode of the Film Cast, David dives into a detailed review of the movie 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.' He discusses his personal experiences with the D&D franchise, the film's characters, plot, and humor, as well as its critical reception and influences from other media. The conversation highlights the film's blend of adventure and comedy, practical effects, and the significance of its connection to the Dungeons & Dragons game mechanics.


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]]> In this episode of the Film Cast, David dives into a detailed review of the movie 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.' He discusses his personal experiences with the D&D franchise, the film's characters, plot, and humor, as well as its critical reception and influences from other media. The conversation highlights the film's blend of adventure and comedy, practical effects, and the significance of its connection to the Dungeons & Dragons game mechanics.


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]]> Buzzsprout-16242888 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 03:00:00 -0600 1613 Keywords Dungeons and Dragons, Honor Among Thieves, film review, movie analysis, fantasy films, Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, heist movies, tabletop games, film history 9 full false Princess Mononoke Princess Mononoke Jumping back into the mind of Hayao Miyazaki, we watch the beloved film "Princess Mononoke" and explore the different groups of characters, overarching man versus nature themes and complicated dynamics of Iron Town. 

Studio Ghibli films lean towards the Zelda aesthetic and both originate from Japan so we look at some of those common characteristics. How would this story be told in a modern setting? Could this story be told in a Zelda game?

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]]> Jumping back into the mind of Hayao Miyazaki, we watch the beloved film "Princess Mononoke" and explore the different groups of characters, overarching man versus nature themes and complicated dynamics of Iron Town. 

Studio Ghibli films lean towards the Zelda aesthetic and both originate from Japan so we look at some of those common characteristics. How would this story be told in a modern setting? Could this story be told in a Zelda game?

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]]> Buzzsprout-16154810 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:00:00 -0600 1714 Keywords Princess Mononoke, Studio Ghibli, David Ries, Zelda, animation, man vs nature, character analysis, hero's journey, CGI, cultural references 8 full false BONUS God of War (2018) BONUS God of War (2018) In this bonus episode, David shares his thoughts on the 2018 game God of War, discussing its mechanics, story, character development, and overall gameplay experience. He reflects on his journey through the game, comparing it to other adventure games and highlighting the elements that stood out to him, including the combat system, puzzles, and character interactions. 

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]]> In this bonus episode, David shares his thoughts on the 2018 game God of War, discussing its mechanics, story, character development, and overall gameplay experience. He reflects on his journey through the game, comparing it to other adventure games and highlighting the elements that stood out to him, including the combat system, puzzles, and character interactions. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-16080077 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 03:00:00 -0600 1107 Keywords God of War, video game review, gameplay mechanics, character development, story analysis, combat mechanics, gaming podcast, adventure games, PS4, game design bonus false What would a Legend of Zelda Movie look like? What would a Legend of Zelda Movie look like? In this episode, David looks into the world of The Legend of Zelda, discussing the potential for a live-action movie adaptation. He explores various aspects such as the anticipated storyline, casting choices, and the involvement of key figures from Nintendo. The conversation also touches on the importance of a solid script and how the film could reflect the beloved game series' themes and characters. 

He shares his excitement for the project and invites listeners to engage with their thoughts and questions.


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]]> In this episode, David looks into the world of The Legend of Zelda, discussing the potential for a live-action movie adaptation. He explores various aspects such as the anticipated storyline, casting choices, and the involvement of key figures from Nintendo. The conversation also touches on the importance of a solid script and how the film could reflect the beloved game series' themes and characters. 

He shares his excitement for the project and invites listeners to engage with their thoughts and questions.


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]]> Buzzsprout-16080033 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 03:00:00 -0600 1490 Zelda, Legend of Zelda, Zelda movie, Nintendo, video games, film adaptation, casting, story elements, game music, fan theories 7 full false Legend (1985) Legend (1985) In this episode of the podcast David discusses Ridley Scott's 1985 film 'Legend' and shares his thoughts on the new Zelda game Echoes of Wisdom.

Discussion about the Alarmo ensues before we jump into Legend, doing broad strokes on what the movie is and essentially comparing to Ocarina of Time.

First impressions of Echoes of Wisdom are then discussed and so far David is enjoying it! Only 3 bosses in!

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]]> In this episode of the podcast David discusses Ridley Scott's 1985 film 'Legend' and shares his thoughts on the new Zelda game Echoes of Wisdom.

Discussion about the Alarmo ensues before we jump into Legend, doing broad strokes on what the movie is and essentially comparing to Ocarina of Time.

First impressions of Echoes of Wisdom are then discussed and so far David is enjoying it! Only 3 bosses in!

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]]> Buzzsprout-15994771 Sat, 26 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1681 Zelda, Legend, Ridley Scott, Echoes of Wisdom, Nintendo, film podcast, video games, fantasy movies, Tom Cruise, Tim Curry 6 full true Transformers Transformers In this episode, David explores the 2007 film Transformers, reflecting on his nostalgia for the movie and discussing its production, character dynamics, and storytelling elements. The conversation begins with a light-hearted discussion about Zelda before diving into the main topic. David shares insights about the film's creation, the impact of its characters, and the overall experience of watching it as an adult.

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]]> In this episode, David explores the 2007 film Transformers, reflecting on his nostalgia for the movie and discussing its production, character dynamics, and storytelling elements. The conversation begins with a light-hearted discussion about Zelda before diving into the main topic. David shares insights about the film's creation, the impact of its characters, and the overall experience of watching it as an adult.

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]]> Buzzsprout-15837664 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0500 1603 5 full true The NeverEnding Story The NeverEnding Story In this episode, David explores the film "The NeverEnding Story". Discussing various aspects of the movie, including its origins, character themes, and story telling. The conversation transitions through the film's narrative structure, special effects, and critical reception, ultimately reflecting on the film's impact and the personal experiences that could be had with it. 

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]]> In this episode, David explores the film "The NeverEnding Story". Discussing various aspects of the movie, including its origins, character themes, and story telling. The conversation transitions through the film's narrative structure, special effects, and critical reception, ultimately reflecting on the film's impact and the personal experiences that could be had with it. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-15749032 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0500 1945 Zelda, The NeverEnding Story, podcast, film analysis, character themes, nostalgia, storytelling, movie critique, video games, grief 4 full true Peter Pan Peter Pan David watches Peter Pan and draws parallels between the themes and elements of the film and the Legend of Zelda video game series. He discusses the concept of not wanting to grow up, the portrayal of pirates, the presence of fairies, and the relationships between characters. David also mentions the influence of Peter Pan on modern culture and shares the plan to go biweekly moving forward.

A look at the problematic portrayal of indigenous peoples.
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]]> David watches Peter Pan and draws parallels between the themes and elements of the film and the Legend of Zelda video game series. He discusses the concept of not wanting to grow up, the portrayal of pirates, the presence of fairies, and the relationships between characters. David also mentions the influence of Peter Pan on modern culture and shares the plan to go biweekly moving forward.

A look at the problematic portrayal of indigenous peoples.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/racist-history-peter-pan-indian-tribe-180953500/

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]]> Buzzsprout-15679463 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0500 1426 3 full false Echoes of Wisdom Anticipation Echoes of Wisdom Anticipation In this episode, David discusses the upcoming Zelda game, Echoes of Wisdom. He talks about the gameplay mechanics, the ability to play as Zelda, the different races in the game, and the potential storyline. He also speculates on the game format, the presence of familiar characters, and the possibility of a dark world. David expresses excitement for the game and encourages listeners to send in questions and suggestions.

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]]> In this episode, David discusses the upcoming Zelda game, Echoes of Wisdom. He talks about the gameplay mechanics, the ability to play as Zelda, the different races in the game, and the potential storyline. He also speculates on the game format, the presence of familiar characters, and the possibility of a dark world. David expresses excitement for the game and encourages listeners to send in questions and suggestions.

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]]> Buzzsprout-15602984 Mon, 26 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0500 1801 2 full true Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind In this first ever episode, David discusses the film 'Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind' and explores various themes and elements of the movie. He highlights the environmental and man versus nature themes, the hand-drawn animation style, and the strong female protagonist. David also touches on the similarities between the film and the Zelda series, as well as the concept of anime as a genre. Overall, he recommends the film and invites feedback and movie suggestions.

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]]> In this first ever episode, David discusses the film 'Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind' and explores various themes and elements of the movie. He highlights the environmental and man versus nature themes, the hand-drawn animation style, and the strong female protagonist. David also touches on the similarities between the film and the Zelda series, as well as the concept of anime as a genre. Overall, he recommends the film and invites feedback and movie suggestions.

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]]> Buzzsprout-15591170 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0500 1914 1 full false Introduction Introduction This is the introduction episode of the podcast, where David discusses the format of the show and his goals. The podcast will focus on action movies, adventure, and the Legend of Zelda series. David plans to start each episode with listener feedback and news, followed by the main topic of the day. There will also be a question bag segment where listeners can send in questions. The host shares his background and interests in films and games. The first movie to be covered in the next episode is Hayao Miyazaki's Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind.

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]]> This is the introduction episode of the podcast, where David discusses the format of the show and his goals. The podcast will focus on action movies, adventure, and the Legend of Zelda series. David plans to start each episode with listener feedback and news, followed by the main topic of the day. There will also be a question bag segment where listeners can send in questions. The host shares his background and interests in films and games. The first movie to be covered in the next episode is Hayao Miyazaki's Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind.

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]]> David Ries Buzzsprout-15560264 Fri, 09 Aug 2024 21:00:00 -0500 394 full false