Video Games That Deserve an Adaptation

The Mandalorian and Grogu | An NWN Movie Review

This week, the boys are back to discuss the highly anticipated new Star Wars movie -- The Mandalorian and Grogu! In The Mandalorian and Grogu, once a lone bounty hunter, Mandalorian Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure. The film is directed by Jon Favreau and written by Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, and Noah Kloor. It stars Pedro Pascal, Jeremy Allen White, and Sigourney Weaver. Join our Discord server for more Nerd Discussions! https://discord.gg/aggvpCD355 To help us make this show even better please support our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/newwavenerds Subscribe wherever you get podcasts! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6whfFXxTqt3jOfLC8SMkKT?si=271db316e4bd4ffb Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-wave-nerds/id1638237450 Comic Book Reviews Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd6WbrWdpSm9GxRxXzEkj1FV_R3QDeUEW My Father Before Me Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd6WbrWdpSm9cZkEVVp7dttxFjhQ9WpA9 Join the Conversation! Follow our socials! https://x.com/newwavenerds https://www.instagram.com/newwavenerds/ https://www.facebook.com/newwavenerds

Oscar Snub?? | Kokuho Movie Review

Join our Discord and meet fellow NERDS! https://discord.gg/aggvpCD355 This week, Brennan is back to review the Oscar-nominated movie Kokuho! In Kokuho, in post-war Japan's economic boom, gangster family-born Kikuo Tachibana finds himself adopted by a kabuki actor. Despite, life's challenges, he develops into a gifted perfomer. If you like the work that we do here and want to help us make these videos even better, consider becoming a Patron (and receive exclusive benefits when you do!) https://www.patreon.com/newwavenerds Subscribe wherever you get podcasts! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6whfFXxTqt3jOfLC8SMkKT?si=271db316e4bd4ffb Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-wave-nerds/id1638237450 Join the Conversation! Follow our socials! https://x.com/newwavenerds https://www.instagram.com/newwavenerds/ https://www.facebook.com/newwavenerds Movie Reviews Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd6WbrWdpSm9Ui_Ubx9brB0e6pq7HcZsP&si=CvzGnuXLDs3mGker Nerd Discussions Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd6WbrWdpSm-NGEfJU7jJTuDLgzIky6BT&si=DVB_kxUL2bWPISZZ My Father Before Me Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd6WbrWdpSm9cZkEVVp7dttxFjhQ9WpA9

Ne Zha | An NWN Movie Review

This week, Brennan and Shayde are back to recommend the highly-lauded epic movie, Ne Zha! In Ne Zha, born with unique powers, a boy is recruited to fight demons and save the community that fears him. The film is directed by Yu Yang and written by Yu Yang, Yunyun Wei, and based on the novel by Xixing Lu. It stars Joseph, Mo Han, Hao Chen, Qi Lu, Jiaming Zhang, and Wei Yang. Ne Zha is a sci-fi/fantasy movie worth watching. Check it out now on HBO Max, Prime Video, Tubi, and basically everywhere else! For a recent movie review, check out Brennan's video on Avatar: Fire and Ash! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZJS41Aw080 For a more classic movie, check out Brennan and Tory's review of Commando! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfWgAmz7Kyc If you're more of a gamer, check out Brennan and Shayde's video, where we discuss what video games are perfect for adaptation! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37-zS6KHbTc Comic Book Reviews Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd6WbrWdpSm9GxRxXzEkj1FV_R3QDeUEW My Father Before Me Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd6WbrWdpSm9cZkEVVp7dttxFjhQ9WpA9 Join the Conversation! Follow our socials! https://x.com/newwavenerds https://www.instagram.com/newwavenerds/ https://www.facebook.com/newwavenerds Subscribe wherever you get podcasts! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6whfFXxTqt3jOfLC8SMkKT?si=271db316e4bd4ffb Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-wave-nerds/id1638237450 If you like the work that we do here and want to help us make these videos even better, consider becoming a Patron (and receive exclusive benefits when you do!) https://www.patreon.com/newwavenerds

The Best Movie in the Trilogy?? | Avatar: Fire and Ash Review

This week, Brennan is back to discuss one of most highly anticipated movies of the year, Avatar: Fire and Ash! In Avatar: Fire and Ash, Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief after Neteyam's death, encountering a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges. The film is directed by James Cameron, and written by James Cameron, Rick Jaffa, and Amanda Silver. It stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, and Oona Chaplin. Avatar: Fire and Ash is in theaters now around the world!

Does Avatar Hold Up 20 Years Later? | Avatar (2009) Movie Review

This week, in preparation for the new movie Avatar: Fire and Ash, Brennan and Shayde are back to discuss the highest-grossing film of all time and the one that started it all, Avatar! In Avatar, a paraplegic Marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home. Avatar is written and directed by James Cameron, and stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez, Giovanni Ribisi, and Joel David Moore! Avatar is currently available to stream on Disney+! For another recent release, check out Brennan and Tory's review of The Running Man with Glen Powell! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DESmlYthBHg For a more classic movie, check out Brennan and Tory's review of Commando! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfWgAmz7Kyc If you're more of a gamer, check out Brennan and Shayde's video, where we discuss what video games are perfect for adaptation! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37-zS6KHbTc Comic Book Reviews Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd6WbrWdpSm9GxRxXzEkj1FV_R3QDeUEW My Father Before Me Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd6WbrWdpSm9cZkEVVp7dttxFjhQ9WpA9 Join the Conversation! Follow our socials! https://x.com/newwavenerds https://www.instagram.com/newwavenerds/ https://www.facebook.com/newwavenerds Subscribe wherever you get podcasts! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6whfFXxTqt3jOfLC8SMkKT?si=271db316e4bd4ffb Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-wave-nerds/id1638237450 If you like the work that we do here and want to help us make these videos even better, consider becoming a Patron (and receive exclusive benefits when you do!) https://www.patreon.com/newwavenerds #avatar #avatarfireandash #avatarthewayofwater #movie #moviereview #review #disney