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Weekly Round-Up: Minecraft Movie Misses, Murderbot Hooks Us In, and Lilo & Stitch Nostalgia

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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/

Instagram: instagram.com/fandomportals/?locale=en
Threads: threads.net/@fandomportals
Email: [email protected]
Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/fandomportals


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Chapters

1. Welcome and Minecraft Movie Critique (00:00:00)

2. When Game Adaptations Miss the Mark (00:04:48)

3. The Studio: Hollywood Satire Series (00:08:47)

4. Celebrity Cameos and Character Analysis (00:16:20)

5. Murderbot Recommendation (00:22:12)

6. Lilo & Stitch Nostalgia and Live Action (00:24:33)

48 episodes

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Content provided by Aaron Davies. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Aaron Davies or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

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/

Instagram: instagram.com/fandomportals/?locale=en
Threads: threads.net/@fandomportals
Email: [email protected]
Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/fandomportals


  continue reading

Chapters

1. Welcome and Minecraft Movie Critique (00:00:00)

2. When Game Adaptations Miss the Mark (00:04:48)

3. The Studio: Hollywood Satire Series (00:08:47)

4. Celebrity Cameos and Character Analysis (00:16:20)

5. Murderbot Recommendation (00:22:12)

6. Lilo & Stitch Nostalgia and Live Action (00:24:33)

48 episodes

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