Game & Watch with Aaron & James

"He has his father's eyes." This week, Aaron and James move into the Bramford and tackle a classic movie about nosy neighbors and struggling actors! Well, not exactly, but they did decide to close out spooky season with one of the most famous and highly regarded horror films of all time, and one of Aaron’s personal favorites to boot. Listen to Aaron revel in discussing why he adores the film so much, while James explains what holds it back from being one of his own favorites. They’ll cover the performances, filmmaking, plot, and more, so don’t miss out on another great episode!

Do you like your Metroidvanias to be more combat-focused or puzzle-focused? Join Aaron, James, and two returning special guests as they tackle this fascinating puzzle platformer. With its atmospheric and charming presentation, this is a game that wows and challenges its players. But when is a puzzle too hard, or too obscure? How many breadcrumbs should developers drop to guide players along the way? Is “Metroid-Brainia” a brilliant or terrible name for a sub-genre? These and many more questions will be discussed in another Game & Watch deep dive episode!

“I've seen enough horror movies to know any weirdo wearing a mask is never friendly.” This week, Aaron and James head back to Camp Crystal Lake (or is it Camp Forest Green?) with two returning guests to discuss the 6th entry in the Friday the 13th franchise. They’ll discuss where this franchise and Jason Voorhees sit among the other slasher franchises and iconic killers before diving into the movie’s tone and kills. Was Part 6 the major turning point in the franchise that sent it off the rails, or was the franchise already well on its way there? Listen in and hear what they have to say!

This week, Aaron and James cover a BBC broadcast documenting an investigation of paranormal events in the home of an innocent family. These events totally happened in real life and without a doubt happened live on air. And they might also have traumatized audiences across the UK. Listen in and find out more!

"If I let you go, do you think that you can fly?" Before getting lost in New York or carrying the One Ring to Mordor, Macaulay Culkin and Elijah Wood starred in this family-oriented psychological thriller. Do the young stars have the acting chops to navigate such disturbing material? Who is Mr. Highway? Is this an early 90’s gem, or a misfire that should be lost to time? Listen in as Aaron and James discuss, but maybe check on your kids first?

It’s time to draft again! The year is 2003 and we’re still in the first half of the sixth generation of video game consoles. The GameCube is hot, the Game Boy Advance is arguably even hotter. and the Xbox is … also there. The entire Game Boy crew is back to draft the best team they can. Who will walk away triumphant and who will walk away with regret? Listen and find out!

“Hold on to your butts." What can Aaron and James say about this first entry in one of the biggest franchises on the planet that other people haven’t said before? Probably not a lot, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have a fun conversation while doing it! Join them as they wrap up Sam Neill month (may he rest in peace) with the film that put him on the map for blockbuster movie audiences!

“I have to. He wrote me this way.” Take a little drive with Aaron and James to the quaint town of Hobb’s End, where the children are totally fine and there are zero tentacled beings from the cosmic otherworld. In honor yet again of the late, great Sam Neill, your hosts explore another of his roles. They'll discuss the film’s successes and failures in tackling Lovecraftian horror, among many other things. This isn't an episode to miss.

“I can't exist by myself because I'm afraid of myself, because I'm the maker of my own evil.” This week, Aaron and James attempt to make sense of this enigmatic cult film. The filming process took a psychological toll on its lead actors and it’s not difficult to see why, but what resulted is unquestionably an intriguing and unpredictable ride that delivers its themes of doppelgangers and divorce with manic energy. For a film that makes many bold choices, tune in to find out which ones land and which ones don’t.

“Don’t you believe me?” Join Aaron and James as they fondly remember screen icon Sam Neill in this harrowing nautical thriller. Can a film with only three cast members work? How does the film compare to the original novel? Why does Billy Zane keep getting typecast as villains at sea? Listen to hear the answers to these and other hard-hitting questions!