A Bald Opinion

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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.

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Ep. 5 - Monster Hunter 12.07.2022 1:17:11

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 TrackTribe Support the show Follow us on social media we may or may not use. Instagram: ( @abaldopinion ) Twitter: ( @aba...

Ep. 4 - Hitman 05.07.2022 1:11:47

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 TrackTribe Support th...

Ep. 3 - Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within 28.06.2022 1:12:32

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 TrackTribe Support the show Follow us on social media we may or ma...

Ep. 2 - Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time 21.06.2022 1:09:08

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 TrackTribe Support the show Follow us on social media we may or...

Ep. 1 - Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City 14.06.2022 1:14:53

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 TrackTribe Support the show Follow us on social media we may or may not use. Instagram: ( @abaldopinion ) Twitter: ( @abaldopinion ) Guðni: ( @gudni_lindal ) Neill: ( @neill...

Welcome to A Bald Opinion! 08.06.2022 2:07

Bald. Together. Strong. Unleash your inner baldness and join wannabe filmmakers Guðni and Neill on their journey through the bizarre world of video game film adaptations. Music: "Space Station Experience" by Unicorn Heads "Modern Attempt" by TrackTribe Support the show Follow us on social media we may or may not use. Instagram: ( @abaldopinion ) Twitter: ( @abaldopinion ) Guðn...