The Nomads of Fantasy

Hello nomads and let's talk about some obscure characters from the world of Star Wars. We're going deep, but we found some funny, some tragic tales to characters who either say one word in an entire film, or literally have just two seconds of screen time. We sourced a ton of information from our friends over at Wookiepedia.org. "Wookieepedia" is a fan-created online encyclopedia fo...

Hello Nomads and welcome to our monthly catch-up episode for February of 2024! Pull up a gaming chair, grab a Dew, gather around the warm glow of your screen and listen to Brandon, Eric and Dave talk about all of the video games, tv shows, movies, books and board games that they have been checking out this month. We hope you enjoy and as always, safe travels Nomads! Here is the full list of the th...

"The Green Knight" is a 2021 fantasy film directed by David Lowery, based on the Arthurian legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. The story follows Gawain, the nephew of King Arthur, who accepts a challenge from the mysterious Green Knight. The Green Knight challenges any knight to strike him with his axe, under the condition that the knight must seek him out in one year's time to...

Oldboy is a South Korean psychological thriller film directed by Park Chan-wook, released in 2003. The story follows Oh Dae-su, a man who is mysteriously imprisoned in a cell for 15 years without knowing the identity of his captor or the reasons for his captivity. During his time in confinement, he is subjected to psychological torture and is left with no explanation for his imprisonment. Upon his...

Hello Nomads and welcome to our monthly catch-up episode for the beginning of 2024! Pull up a beanbag chair, grab a drink, gather around the warm glow of your screen and listen to Brandon, Eric and Dave talk about all of the video games, tv shows, movies, books and board games! (Oh My!) that they have been checking out this month. We hope you enjoy and as always, safe travels Nomads! Here is the f...

"Apocalypto" is a historical action-adventure film directed by Mel Gibson and released in 2006. The movie is set in the pre-Columbian era, specifically in the declining Mayan civilization. The story revolves around a young hunter named Jaguar Paw, played by Rudy Youngblood, who lives with his tribe in the Mesoamerican jungle. The film begins with peaceful scenes of the tribe's daily li...

Let's go back to when comic book movies were just starting to take over the box office. Its 2005 and director Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller release one of the most faithful adaptations for the genre. The movie is called Sin City. Maybe you've seen this one, maybe you haven't. We recommend that you check this movie out again only because there's nothing just quite like it. It do...

Hello nomads and welcome to our monthly catch-up episode for the wrap up of 2023! Pull up a seat, grab a drink, gather around the warm glow of your phone and listen to Brandon, Eric and Dave talk about all of the video games, tv shows, and movies that they have been checking out this month. We hope you enjoy and as always, safe travels Nomads! Here is the full list of the things we talked about th...

From Spielberg to Gremlins - A Cute Mogwai Spawned a Monster Movie! Uncover the unexpected journey of Gremlins, from Steven Spielberg's initial vision to Joe Dante's subversive masterpiece. We'll explore the film's unique blend of comedy and horror, its impact on the PG-13 rating, and how a cuddly critter became a holiday havoc-wreaker. So grab your popcorn, dim the lights, and pre...

Hello nomads and welcome to our monthly catch-up episode for November of 2023. Pull up a seat, grab a drink, gather around the warm glow of your phone and listen to Brandon, Eric and Dave talk about all of the video games, tv shows, and movies that they have been checking out this month. We hope you enjoy and as always, safe travels Nomads! Here is the full list of the things we talked about this...

Hey youuuu guyssss! We finally are talking about The Goonies, directed by Richard Donner and produced by the legendary Steven Spielberg.. Now this is a movie that was a big part of Dave and Brandon's childhood, but Eric wouldn't have been born for almost 10 more years.. So what did Eric think of his first viewing of The Goonies!? What makes this kids movie so special? And did Chunk ask his...

Hello Nomads! Yes you read that correctly, we're discussing Video Game Maps, UI and their importance in gaming. Tune in on your Thanksgiving drive to find out What makes a good video game map. Why do they put so many damn icons on the map? Grab a cozy blanket, enjoy your turkey coma and listen as we discuss this often overlooked and underappreciated aspect of gaming. Safe travels Nomads! Check...

Hello nomads and welcome to the land of India for this weeks viewing of Jailer. This is the first for Brandon, Eric, and Dave to watch a modern Indian movie, but Jailer has has some tricks of it's own. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and starring Rajinikanth. We're new to this style of movie and it is definitely a different experience than we're used to in the US. Check it out because we...

Hello nomads and welcome to our monthly catch-up episode. Pull up a seat, grab a drink, gather around the warmth of your monitor and listen as the Nomads talk about all of the video games, tv shows, and movies that they have been exploring. We hope you enjoy and as always, safe travels. Here is the full list of the things we talked about this month: Sonic Frontiers, Fall of the House of Usher, Spi...

Hello fans of horror, and fans of video games. This episode is dedicated to you! From creepy to cute, we played 7 video games to help you decide what to play next. Bramble: The Mountain King Signalis Darkwood Cult of the Lamb Dead Cells: Castlevania Edition SOMA Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Stick around after our reviews for a round of "Indie Said What?!" Safe travels, nomads.

Aye, tis there be a Witch around here. Rest ye mind though, for we shall keep you safe. Fer now. Has ye watched the movie The Witch? What say you? Did ye dance with Black Phillip? Did thou find it scry? Who be the Witch? Was there a Witch? Wast thou eating moldy corn? Join Dave, Eric, Brandon, and special guest, Thijis, for a breakdown about Eggar's debut feature film, The WItch. Stick around...

Hello nomads and welcome to the dystopian late 80's. Yep, we've been here before, but this time we're wearing sunglasses. Why? Because we're talking about John Carpenter's They Live! So get ready to hear us react to seeing the movie for the first time and find out whether we think this movie has a long fight or if it's all out of bubble gum. This episode also bring back spe...

Hello nomads and welcome to our monthly catch-up episode. Pull up a seat, grab a drink, gather around the campfire and listen as the Nomads talk about all of the video games, tv shows, and movies that they have been exploring. We hope you enjoy and as always, safe travels. Here is the full list of the things we talked about this month: Party Animals, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, F-...

Beneath the Surface: Unmasking the Enigma of Under the Skin Hello nomads and welcome to the nightly streets of Scotland. Watching 'Under the Skin' is always an intriguing, thought-provoking experience that left us deeply uncertain about our feelings toward it. Dive into the unsettling yet beautiful world of Jonathan Glazer's sci-fi masterpiece(?), Under the Skin. We'll dissect Scar...

Hello Nomads and welcome to our initial thoughts on the much anticipated Bethesda release, Starfield. There's been much hubub about what Starfield 'should' be and we discuss our thoughts on our initial foray into the stars...

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is why we love movies! "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" is the ultimate adventure cocktail! Join Indiana Jones, the swashbuckling archaeologist extraordinaire, in a pulse-pounding quest filled with "action," "mystery," and "romance" in this iconic '80s blockbuster. Strap in for a "roller-coaster ride" as Indy ba...

Hello nomads and welcome to our Quick Review of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3! It just came to Disney+ and all of the Nomads have seen it, so let's talk about it! Is it the best Marvel movie? Is The High Evolutionary a cool villain? What's next for the Guardians? Why am I crying so much??? Safe travels, nomads and will you please... OPEN THE FUCKING DOOR! Check out our YouTube channel to...

Hello nomads and welcome to our monthly catch-up episode. Pull up a seat, grab a drink, gather around the campfire and listen as the Nomads talk about all of the video games, tv shows, and movies that they have been exploring. We hope you enjoy and as always, safe travels. Here is the full list of the things we talked about this month: Exoprimal, Toem, MEN, Stray, Maquette, Ted Lasso, Lego 2K Driv...

Reservoir Dogs: Stylish Mayhem or a Failed Caper? Alright nomads, we gots work to do. So cough up so cash for the tip and let's get the hell outta here. You all have been given your aliases for this episode, so sit down, shut up, and listen to what we have to say. We have a special guy on the team today, goes by the name Bill and he's from A Gamer Looks at 40: A Game Stories Podcast. So wh...

Hello nomads, please join me as I, Brandon, go alone to watch Indiana Jones & The Dial of Destiny in the movie theater. I broke this episode up into two sections to capture my feelings and thoughts about the franchise and then how I felt right after. I recorded this one in the car, so buckle up and let's see if Indiana Jones pulls off what could be his last adventure.