Ep. 893 - Resident Evil
Summary
The Filmcast reviews Zach Creger’s new film, *Resident Evil*, discussing its faithfulness to the games and the necessity of prior knowledge for viewers. The hosts also analyze *The Wait*, a low-key action drama starring Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe, praising its cinematography while critiquing its lack of clever problem-solving. Additionally, they cover the Apple Vision Pro’s new MLB experience, debating the trade-offs between immersive VR and the social aspects of live sports, and offer brief thoughts on the new *Shaun the Sheep* movie and the latest season of *Slow Horses*.
Topics discussed
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Introduction and Resident Evil hype
Debate on needing game knowledge for the movie
Recommendation for Patrick Birmell's 'Last Scene'
Taskmaster and the psychology of Dungeon Masters
Taskmaster recommendation and transition
News: Pepper spray incident at AMC Burbank
Discussion on theater etiquette and self-defense
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Review: The Weight (Ethan Hawke film)
Review: Shaun the Sheep: The Beast at Mossy Bottom
Review: Apple Vision Pro MLB Baseball experience
VR hardware comparison and tourism content
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Review: Slow Horses Season 6
Review: Sentenced to Chicago
Review: Furious (Quincy Taylor Bernstein)
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Weekly plugs: Decoding Everything and Steam Frame
Patreon and support options
Review: Resident Evil movie
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