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Weekly Round-Up: Minecraft Movie Misses, Murderbot Hooks Us In, and Lilo & Stitch Nostalgia
Episode Summary:
In this Weekly Round-Up episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast, Aaron and Brash catch up on what they've been into—and not all of it gets glowing reviews. From the chaotic fan-service of the Minecraft Movie, to early reactions to Apple TV’s The Studio, and a rave over Murderbot Diaries, the duo explores what’s working, what’s flopping, and what hits that nostalgic sweet spot. Plus, Aaron shares a touching moment rewatching Lilo & Stitch through his son’s eyes, and they preview next week’s emotional dive into Kevin Smith’s Jersey Girl.
Topics:
- The Minecraft Movie: Fan service overload or misunderstood fun?
- Why live-action video game movies keep falling back on the "real world crossover" trope
- The Studio on Apple TV: Satire, cameos, and a surprisingly annoying protagonist
- Murderbot Diaries: Book-to-TV adaptation hype and Skarsgård steals the screen
- Weekly nostalgia pick: Lilo & Stitch rewatch through a parent’s eyes
- Concerns about the Lilo & Stitch live-action remake (where is Gantu?)
- Will Elvis make the soundtrack cut?
Key Takeaways:
- The Minecraft Movie skips the game's survival mechanics in favor of chaotic energy and celebrity cameos.
- The Studio is technically brilliant but not emotionally gripping—yet.
- Murderbot nails emotional storytelling through a non-human lens, earning a full episode deep dive soon.
- Lilo & Stitch remains a perfect starter movie for kids—and a tearjerker for adults.
- Fans are wary of live-action remakes losing the heart (and villains) of the originals.
Quotes:
“We’ve got to mine... and then we’ve got to craft!”“You don’t see him build a wood pickaxe! That’s like Minecraft 101.”
“The Studio is like The Office meets Hollywood satire... but everyone’s extremely annoying on purpose.”
“Murderbot is a robot that understands humanity better than the humans around him.”
Apple Podcast Tags:
Minecraft Movie, Murderbot, Lilo and Stitch, Apple TV, The Studio, Fandom Round-Up, Weekly Podcast, Geek Freaks Network, Fandom Portals Podcast, Movie Reviews, Book Adaptations, Kevin Smith, Jersey Girl, Live Action Remakes, Pop Culture News
Contact Us:
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FandomPortals
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Threads: threads.net/@fandomportals
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By Aaron Davies
4.4
77 ratings
Episode Summary:
In this Weekly Round-Up episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast, Aaron and Brash catch up on what they've been into—and not all of it gets glowing reviews. From the chaotic fan-service of the Minecraft Movie, to early reactions to Apple TV’s The Studio, and a rave over Murderbot Diaries, the duo explores what’s working, what’s flopping, and what hits that nostalgic sweet spot. Plus, Aaron shares a touching moment rewatching Lilo & Stitch through his son’s eyes, and they preview next week’s emotional dive into Kevin Smith’s Jersey Girl.
Topics:
- The Minecraft Movie: Fan service overload or misunderstood fun?
- Why live-action video game movies keep falling back on the "real world crossover" trope
- The Studio on Apple TV: Satire, cameos, and a surprisingly annoying protagonist
- Murderbot Diaries: Book-to-TV adaptation hype and Skarsgård steals the screen
- Weekly nostalgia pick: Lilo & Stitch rewatch through a parent’s eyes
- Concerns about the Lilo & Stitch live-action remake (where is Gantu?)
- Will Elvis make the soundtrack cut?
Key Takeaways:
- The Minecraft Movie skips the game's survival mechanics in favor of chaotic energy and celebrity cameos.
- The Studio is technically brilliant but not emotionally gripping—yet.
- Murderbot nails emotional storytelling through a non-human lens, earning a full episode deep dive soon.
- Lilo & Stitch remains a perfect starter movie for kids—and a tearjerker for adults.
- Fans are wary of live-action remakes losing the heart (and villains) of the originals.
Quotes:
“We’ve got to mine... and then we’ve got to craft!”“You don’t see him build a wood pickaxe! That’s like Minecraft 101.”
“The Studio is like The Office meets Hollywood satire... but everyone’s extremely annoying on purpose.”
“Murderbot is a robot that understands humanity better than the humans around him.”
Apple Podcast Tags:
Minecraft Movie, Murderbot, Lilo and Stitch, Apple TV, The Studio, Fandom Round-Up, Weekly Podcast, Geek Freaks Network, Fandom Portals Podcast, Movie Reviews, Book Adaptations, Kevin Smith, Jersey Girl, Live Action Remakes, Pop Culture News
Contact Us:
Website: https://www.fandomportalspodcast.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FandomPortals
Instagram: instagram.com/fandomportals/?locale=en
Threads: threads.net/@fandomportals
Email: [email protected]
Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/fandomportals