On this new entry in the special episode series Breaking It Apart, I’m joined by Kevin Brackett, Joe Black, Pete Abeyta, Derrick Patterson, Tara Giancaspro and VG Mobster for an episode on Super Mario Bros. The 1993 adaptation of the classic Nintendo platformer left a lot of people confued when it was first released but has gone on to become a cult classic and the kind of unique adpatation we're not likely to see ever again. Puzzle pieces include The Matrix, Men In Black, Tank Girl and Inglorious Basterds.

As always, SPOILER ALERT for Super Mario Bros and the movies we discuss!

Written by Parker Bennett, Ed Solomon, Terry Runte

Directed by Rocky Mortn and Annabel Jankel

Starring Bob Hoskins, John Leguizamo, Dennis Hopper, Samathan Mathis, Fiona Shaw

Hollywood Pictures

https://www.smbmovie.com/

Kevin Brackett is a film critic and co-hosts the Reel Spoilers Podcast

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Joe Black is a filmmaker. Check out his work at https://www.bluemeanspregnantfilms.com/

Pete Abeyta is a host of the Middle Class Film Class Podcast

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And follow Pete on Twitter @TheRealPEEEETE

Derrick Patterson is a videogame collector and cosplayer.

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Tara Giancaspro performs as Sweaty Lamarr.

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You can also Follow Tara's Substack at https://substack.com/@taragiancaspro

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VG Mobster is a gamer and hosts the VG Mobster YouTube Channel

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And follow him on Twitter @vgmobster

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