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Want to watch the video version of this podcast? Check it out on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkLXkS6rfns Our two new books... STORY QUESTIONS: How To Unlock Your Story One Question At A Time - https://payhip.com/b/ZTvq9 and 17 Steps To Writing A Great Main Character - https://payhip.com/b/kCZGd 0:00 - True Story Behind One Of The Biggest Screenplay Sales In History 15:37 - This Is The Story I Tell New Screenwriters 26:32 - What I Finally Understand About The Screenwriting Business 20 Years Later 36:44 - Why The Logline Is The Most Important Part Of The Screenwriting Process 47:37 - Difference Between A Hollywood Movie Idea And One That Isn't Good Enough 58:42 - If You Don't Cry While Writing A Screenplay... Throw It Away 1:10:06 - Truth About The First 10 Pages Of A Screenplay 1:19:57 - How A Screenplay Sale Actually Works Mike Thompson is a veteran Hollywood writer/producer, perhaps best known for his feature films, Dragonfly, starring Academy Award-winner, Kevin Costner, and Love Happens, featuring Emmy-winner Jennifer Aniston. He also co-created and was a showrunner of the FOX television series, John Doe, starring Dominic Purcell, and co-wrote and produced the indie horror film, Choose, starring Academy Award-nominee, Bruce Dern. In the documentary realm, he executive produced the multi-award-winning feature, A Lawyer Walks Into a Bar, and appears as himself in the cult classic award-winner, The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters. In addition to his produced credits, he is uniquely distinguished for having written and sold dozens of high-profile spec scripts, pitches and teleplays to nearly every major Hollywood studio, including multiple seven-figure deals and at one point, the “highest-paying scripter deal ever" ~ Variety. He has collaborated on projects involving the likes of Tom Cruise, Denzel Washington, Johnny Depp, George Clooney, Will Smith, Edie Falco, Chris Pine, Michael Keaton, Richard Gere, Academy Award-winning director Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump), and presently, blockbuster producer Jerry Bruckheimer (Top Gun: Maverick). Upon graduation from film school at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, Mike began his career at Paramount Pictures, where he worked as an assistant to Academy Award-winning producer, Scott Rudin (No Country for Old Men), and subsequently for legendary producer, Larry Gordon (Field of Dreams), who set up Mike's very first spec script sale at Walt Disney Studios. Mike lives and works in the mountains outside of his hometown of Seattle. MORE VIDEOS WITH MIKE THOMPSON https://tinyurl.com/5bk7st83 CONNECT WITH MIKE THOMPSON https://themissilesite.com https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0860513

From The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters comes a somber follow-up documentary about Walter Day's music career. Walter and Billy spoke to me about their lives after The King of Kong, Walter's generosity, and his legal battle with the internet, which accused him of cheating. Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day releases Worldwide 6/9 on VOD via Apple, Amazon, Google Play, YouTube Movies, Fandango, and Vimeo-on-Demand https://www.arcadesandlovesongs.com/ Subscribe to YPA Reviews for more content. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQrUmfPvYdxuBYuvkAREhxA?view_as=public   Go to https://www.ypareviews.com/ to read my written reviews and stay up to date on all of my newest podcast and YouTube content.   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youll-probably-agree/id1453935603  Subscribe on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6poDSN5vjKFFk5XVY7SHtq?si=979e81a7063f4005  Subscribe on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-114056851   Follow Me on X and Instagram @ypareviews My TikTok @ypareviewschicago Follow Me on Twitter and Instagram @ypareviews

The tale of Steve Wiebe vs. Billy Mitchell is a funny, poignant David vs. Goliath story that goes far beyond video game scores. Steve Wiebe's story is a touching narrative about the everyday man who everyone can relate to, taking on a hot sauce king who happens to hold the record for the best Donkey Kong score. But like Bill Belichick, he's a shady sportsman who embarks on cheating tactics to win. You don't have to like video games to like this movie. Just enjoy the underdog story about a man trying to find something in life he can accomplish, versus the man who lives like a tycoon, worshipped by his friends within his little cocoon community.

On this episode, we're diving into a story that blends nostalgia, music, and the origins of esports — a follow-up to one of the most beloved documentaries in gaming history. I'm talking about Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day.This new film is the feature directorial debut from Oscar-winning producer Ed Cunningham — best known for Undefeated and The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters. If you're a fan of the latter, you're in for a real treat, because this film brings us back into the world of Walter Day — the iconic star of The King of Kong, and the man often credited as the father of esports.Now 74, Walter is taking center stage once again in this musical documentary that follows his legal battle to protect his legacy, all while chasing a long-held dream: recording and performing the rock-opera love songs that have been echoing in his mind since his heart was broken back in the golden days of the arcade.This episode features not one but two great interviews — first with Ed Cunningham, the director of Arcades & Love Songs, and then with the legend himself, Walter Day. We'll talk about everything from the making of the film, to Walter's unique musical vision, to what this journey has meant for him personally.So whether you're a longtime fan of The King of Kong, a lover of indie film, or just curious about this one-of-a-kind story, stick around — you won't want to miss this.

In this bonus episode of Popcorn & Catch-Up, we discuss the film The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters.Remember to spread the word about the show! Reach us on X/Twitter, Facebook, or BlueSky to share your thoughts! Enjoy!

Sam Clements is curating a fictional film festival. He'll accept almost anything, but the movie must not be longer than 90 minutes. This is the 90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest podcast. In episode 134 Sam is joined by Seth Gordon, director of The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters, Horrible Bosses, and Baywatch.   His new movie Back In Action is available to stream on Netflix now.  Seth has chosen Office Space (89 mins), Mike Judge's cult classic comedy from 1999. The film stars   Ron Livingston, Jennifer Aniston, Stephen Root, Gary Cole, David Herman, Ajay Naidu, and Diedrich Bader. Sam and Seth discuss making The King of Kong, including the Thames Barrier in his new film, and what makes Office Space such an enduring iconic movie. Thank you for downloading. We'll be back in a couple of weeks! Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/90minfilm If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, review and share with your friends. We're an independent podcast and every recommendation helps - thank you!  You can also show your support for the podcast by leaving us a top at our Ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/90minfilmfest Website: 90minfilmfest.com Blue Sky:  @90minfilmfest.bsky.social Instagram: @90MinFilmFest Tweet: @90MinFilmFest  We are a proud member of the Stripped Media Network. Hosted and produced by Sam Clements. Edited and produced by Louise Owen. Guest star Seth Gordon. Additional editing and sound mixing by @lukemakestweets. Music by Martin Austwick. Artwork by Sam Gilbey. 

GG Hawkins and Jason Hellerman talk with Seth Gordon, the celebrated writer-director behind Back in Action, Horrible Bosses, and The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters. Seth shares the joys and challenges of creating large-scale films, balancing action and comedy, and his insights into leadership and creativity. This episode is packed with practical advice for emerging filmmakers and candid reflections on Seth's career journey. In this episode, No Film School's GG Hawkins, Jason Hellerman, and Seth Gordon discuss: How Seth approaches directing large-scale films while staying focused on the story's essence Why removing distractions is key to immersing yourself in the creative process The importance of starting with the story and building everything else around it Balancing meticulous planning with room for spontaneity and collaboration on set Why aspiring filmmakers should focus on creating something deeply meaningful, rather than chasing external recognition Memorable Quotes: “My phone is always off. I don't even answer the phone anymore... The interruptions throw me off... What works for me is to disappear into a tiny sort of working environment and then get lost in one detail at a time.” “Make something. Don't make it about a film festival or about getting recognition. Make it about something you care about deeply.” “It didn't start with a crew of 300 and dealing with the Thames river and weather in England and whatever. It started with a piece of paper and excitement about a story.” Resources: Seth Gordon on IMDb Back in Action Trailer Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web: No Film School Facebook: No Film School on Facebook Twitter: No Film School on Twitter YouTube: No Film School on YouTube Instagram: No Film School on Instagram Send us an email with questions or feedback: podcast@nofilmschool.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello classmates!Birdman in the flesh, The Brutalist NOT in the flesh, the future of Robert Eggers, and the Academy Awards shit the bedVisit the YouTube channel Saturdays @ 12:30 PM Pacific to get in on the live stream, or just watch this episode rather than just listen!Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@middleclassfilmclassThis Episode:https://youtu.be/9k1k36P02E0http://www.MCFCpodcast.comhttps://www.twitch.tv/MCFCpodcasthttp://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcasthttp://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFChttp://www.tiktok.com/middleclassfilmclasshttp://www.instagram.com/middleclassfilmclassEmail: MCFCpodcast@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail at (209) 283-1716Merch store - https://middle-class-film-class.creator-spring.com/Join the Patreon:www.patreon.con/middleclassfilmclassPatrons:JavierJoel ShinnemanLinda McCalisterHeather Sachs https://twitter.com/DorkOfAllDorksChris GeigerDylanMitch Burns Robert Stewart JasonAndrew Martin Dallas Terry Jack Fitzpatrick Mackenzie MinerBinge Daddy DanAngry Otter (Michael)The Maple Syrup Don: StephenTrip AffleckJoseph Navarro     Pete Abeytaand Tyler NoeStreaming Picks:Greenland - MaxThe Big Year - MaxWerewolves - $20 rental an Amazon, YouTube, and Apple TVKing of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters - Prime Video, Hoopla, Plex

On today's episode, I talk to director Seth Gordon. Originally on the path to be an architect, Seth's life took a detour into documentary filmmaking when he picked up a camera while teaching abroad in Kenya. After working in different positions in filming and editing, he eventually made his acclaimed doc The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters, about rivals in the world of competitive Donkey Kong playing. From there, Seth became a comedy director, directing some of the best sitcoms of the 21st century including Parks and Rec, Community, The Office, The Goldbergs and more, as well as films such as Four Christmases, Horrible Bosses, Baywatch and, his most recent film, which just debuted on Netflix last week, Back In Action starring Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz! This is the website for Beginnings, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow me on Twitter. Check out my free philosophy Substack where I write essays every couple months here and my old casiopop band's lost album here! And the comedy podcast I do with my wife Naomi Couples Therapy can be found here! Theme song by the fantastic Savoir Adore! Second theme by the brilliant Mike Pace! Closing theme by the delightful Gregory Brothers! Podcast art by the inimitable Beano Gee!  

Sam Clements is curating a fictional film festival. He'll accept almost anything, but the movie must not be longer than 90 minutes. This is the 90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest podcast. In episode 132 Sam is joined by Seb Patrick, writer, journalist, and podcaster. This episode was recorded in April 2020, four months before Seb tragically died at the age of 37.  After talking to Seb's family, we've decided to release this episode on the 30th November 2024, on what would have been Seb's 42nd birthday. This is our contribution to 'Seb Patrick's Day', a moment on social media where Seb's friends reminisce, sharing photos and links to his work to celebrate his memory.  Seb has chosen The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (79 mins). The 2007 documentary feature was directed by Seth Gordon, and follows Steve Wiebe, Billy Mitchell, Walter Day, and Brian Kuh. Sam and Seb discuss the colourful cast of characters, Seth Gordon's post-film career in Hollywood, and why there is a Donkey Kong kill screen coming up. Thank you for downloading. We'll be back in a couple of weeks! Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/90minfilm If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, review and share with your friends. We're an independent podcast and every recommendation helps - thank you!  You can also show your support for the podcast by leaving us a top at our Ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/90minfilmfest Website: 90minfilmfest.com Tweet: @90MinFilmFest  Instagram: @90MinFilmFest  We are a proud member of the Stripped Media Network. Hosted and produced by @sam_clements. Edited and produced by Louise Owen. Guest star Seb Patrick. Additional editing and sound mixing by @lukemakestweets. Music by @martinaustwick. Artwork by @samgilbey. 

We have another example of The Krull Exemption as 1993's Super Mario Bros.: The Movie proves that you can throw all the money in the world at something and it's still going to end up on basic cable after CSI reruns. Afterwards, we keep the Nintendo train rolling with 2007's The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters!Email: info@channel-37.comTwitter: @WHXN37

This one is a doozy everybody! A sea of virgins trying to get the high score on Donkey Kong and other classic arcade games. Throw in some bad music, hot sauce and some light child abuse and you've got yourself a recipe for a good time! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @thesharkpod Donate at patreon.com/sharksacrosshollywood Music by The Drag  

Chris and Aaron (and Jonathan) have found some things to recommend to you.1) Small Recommends:I'm Still Here - 2024  (1:52)We Live in Time (4:55)Daughters (7:24)Conclave (8:59)2) The Big Recommend: King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (14:31)3) Surprise Double Feature: ????????  (45:35)4) Questions from You??? (50:34)If you'd like to join the LIVE conversation each week, become a member of the SinClub at Patreon.com/cinemasins!Thanks to lorangeproductions.com for the theme song!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the latest genre of My Favorite Summer, d$, Mikey, and #XLessDrEarl revisit a topic first explored in July 2015 - with Pinky and Clay Shaver back then, no less... Documentaries! Now that all three have seen many, many more documentaries since Eps 183 and 184 (over 450 episodes since those days), it was time to redo the lists.  Since Pinky is still imprisoned in the Chinese gulag and Clay is coaching in the WNBA, we look to another filmmaker and production guy, friend of the show Ken Horstmann who joins the show to give his own lists.   Make sure to check the list below to find out where you can see a lot of these      All Things Must Pass - Peacock; TubiTV Amazing Grace - MAX American Movie - Amazon Prime Beyond the Gates of Splender - TubiTV Brooklyn Bridge - Hoopla Cave of Forgotten Dreams - AMC+ Dark Days - Peacock; TubiTV A Decade Under the Influence - for rental A Disturbance in the Force - for rental Exit Through the Gift Shop - unavailable F for Fake - Max; The Criterion Channel The Fog of War - for rental The Fire of Love - Disney+, Hulu Free Solo - Disney+; Hulu Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse - for rental Hoop Dreams - MAX; Paramount+; The Criterion Channel  Icarus - Netflix The Inventor - MAX Jasper Mall - Amazon Prime, TubiTV Jiro Dreams of Sushi - Hulu; Peacock; AMC+; TubiTV The Kid Stays in the Picture - for rental The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters - for rental A League of Ordinary Gentlemen - TubiTV Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992 - for rental Lost in La Mancha - for rental Marwencol - for rental Murderball - Peacock; Amazon Prime; TubiTV Muscle Shoals - for rental Paradise Lost - for rental The Resurrection of Jake the Snake - Amazon Prime; TubiTV Rockafire Explosion - unavailable Score - TubiTV Searching for Sugarman - for rental Stop Making Sense - MAX They Shall Not Grow Old - for rental Tower - for rental 20 Days in Meripol - Hoopla Winnebago Man - TubiTV Won't You Be My Neighbor - Netflix

There's a Movie Friends kill screen coming up... If anyone is interested there may by a Movie Friends kill screen coming up. For our Patron voted movie this month we are talking about Seth Gordon's classic tale of Donkey Kong glory, The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters! We discuss Steve Weibe, the man of limitless patience, Billy Mitchell, the man of limitless ego, and all the wonderful folks that populate this story. Also: Michelle has a cat update! Seth goes on a weird rant about socks! Michelle loves Mario: the Lost Levels and Seth learns Michelle's middle name. Pop in a quarter and press play! Opening music from 

Brent, Nate, and Kate climb into the 2007 American Documentary Film The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters starring: Steve Wiebe, Billy Mitchell, Walter Day, Robert Mruczek, Brian Kuh, Steve Sanders, Dwayne Richard, Roy Shildt (aka "Mr. Awesome"), Todd Rogers, Greg Bond, and Doris Self. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billy Mitchell is the Video Game Player of the Century, the first to achieve a perfect score of 3,333,360 points on the original Pac-Man arcade game, the original high score record-holder on Donkey Kong, and the subject of the 2007 documentary, “The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters.” He shares the illustrious story of his famed video game career including what inspired him to start playing Donkey Kong specifically, how he got hooked on Pac-Man, why he was determined to beat both games, and how drastically things changed after he was featured in a Life magazine photo spread of video game champions during the height of the golden age of arcade video game in the 80s. He talks about Steve Weibe, Twin Galaxies, reclaiming his gaming records, meeting Namco founder Masaya Nakamura, and video gaming culture then and now. STAY CONNECTED:TikTok: @ChrisJerichoInstagram: @talkisjericho @chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @TalkIsJericho @IAmJerichoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzyWebsite: https://www.webisjericho.com/

We talk about The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007) this time. You'd better have your quarter lined up on the cabinet bezel so you can witness a rivalry for the ages - it's nerd vs. nerd action, like you've never seen it before!

Some corrections, Werner Herzog and his amazing voice (and documentaries), a bunch of other super depressing documentaries (but some more uplifting, comedic ones as well), and seeing Jamie Lee Curtis at a restaurant and just blowing it.  Stuff mentioned: What's Up, Doc? (1972), Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972), Fitzcarraldo (1982), Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979), Paul F. Tompkins Werner Herzog Yelp Review for Trader Joe's on Hyperion, Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995-1998), La Soufrière (1977), Lessons of Darkness (1992), Grizzly Man (2005), To Die For (1995), Cape Fear (1995), Dead Calm (1989), My Best Fiend (1999), Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills (1996), Capturing the Friedmans (2003), The Act of Killing (2012), The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst (2015), O.J.: Made in America (2016), Salesman (1969), The Imposter (2012), Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008), Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72 (1973), The War Room (1993), A Lion in the House (2006), The Bridge (2006), American Movie (1999), The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007), Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2008), Good Morning America Spinal Tap Interview with Charles Gibson (1992), and Hoop Dreams (1994).

Jon and Veronica spend a weekend with Alex's friends but one of them desperately wants to leave. Recommendations: Jon - Paths of Glory / Demons / The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters / Stop Making Sense Veronica - Barry Lyndon / The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar / Trouble in Paradise / Fast Five / Mad Max: Fury Road / Not Another Teen Movie / Bottoms Follow us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/judgejudy https://letterboxd.com/jonwb

This is the BORB that you didn't know you wanted or needed, but abso-freaking-lutely do. You're welcome y'all, this week gets 5 bingeable gold stars!"The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters is a 2007 American documentary film about competitive arcade gaming directed by Seth Gordon. It follows Steve Wiebe in his attempts to take the high score record for the 1981 arcade game Donkey Kong from Billy Mitchell." - Wikipedia-Join us for as little as $5 a month on Patreon!-We'd love to see you in our Discord, come hang out!-We have really fun merch, go take a look!-Follow us on Instagram and Twitter!-Audio editing by Dallas Hernandez and Shay Jewett.-Sources:https://www.amazon.com/King-Kong-Quarters-Billy-Mitchell/dp/B0012HDAAMThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4523794/advertisement

Johnny and Christopher take a trip down memory lane as they encounter technical difficulties reminiscent of their early days as podcast rookies – a reminiscent mishap involving the misplacement of the opening segment. Originally a segment of sheer brilliance, now relegated to what one might call "sloppy seconds," the hosts invite you to join in and share a laugh at the twist of fate.Tune in as the duo delves into Johnny's intriguing preoccupation with UFOs, Bigfoot, and a medley of other "less-than-serious" subjects. The episode takes an enlightening turn as they unveil their personal Top 5 emergency preparedness kit must-haves.Moving along, the hosts shift gears to discuss the captivating documentary, "The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters," exploring the realm of competitive arcade gaming and the quest for arcade supremacy. 

Podcasting through the dog days of a slow news summer has us discussing RFK Jr's curious ideas about THE JEWS, why governments enforcing speech norms is bad, actually, a silly upset about a Tracy Chapman cover, and CBS's great Mark Strassmann heads to Panama City to scold the riptide heroes. Has something we said, or failed to say, made you FEEL something? You can tell us all about it on Facebook or Twitter, leave a comment on the show's page on our website, or you can send us an email here. Enjoy!Show RundownOpen — Abe in strange environs5:32 — Bobby Kennedy Jr. sits down at a nice dinner party and holds forth on THE JEWS27:31 — Should Democrats have a back-up plan in case Joe Biden goes full Weekend at Bernie's?33:11 — The 1st Amendment is Good, radical lunatics insist42:59 — Tracy Chapman is great, some cover songs are good, cultural appropriation is mostly not a thing1:11:51 — Will Mark Strassmann get off a good one…on the beach?1:23:55 — Sucralose and aspartame will kill you, but so will enough of anything1:38:16 — Wrap-up! The League, Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1, Joyride, The Sound of Freedom, The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters, 30 for 30: The American Gladiators DocumentaryRelevant Linkage can be found at the page for this episode on our website at https://www.brainiron.com/podcast/episode0152

Welcome to Bad Dad Rad Dad, where Kylie and Elliott talk about the movies they watch each week while searching for better cinematic dads. Along the way, they see a raunch-com for the lefties, beg Billy Mitchell not to sue them, watch a movie they flat out don't like, and finally experience an all-time favourite in the theatre. This week's movies are: No Hard Feelings (2023), The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007), Fish Tank (2009), Kill List (2011), and Eraserhead (1977).Follow along onInstagram: @baddad.raddadLetterboxd: kylieburton Letterboxd: ElliottKuss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2007 was a rough year, collectively, for Alex and Trav but this episode isn't all sadness as they discuss all the great movies, fun video games, and the viral videos of the day.Sports16-0 Patriots lose to NY GiantsDetroit Lions go 0-16CFB complete chaosLSU beats OSU, both teams had 2 lossesApp State beats #5 MichiganTeam ranked #2 in AP poll lost 7 times in 9 weeksTotal hodgepodge of “contenders”: West Virginia, California, South Florida, Boston College all ranked #2 at one pointKansas and Missouri in the top 5 most of the year#1 and #2 fell during the same weekend three different timesBonds passes Hank AaronBoston sweeps ColoradoDucks beat Senators in 5Spurs sweep Cavs, LeBron's first FinalsGamingPS3Call of Duty 4: Modern WarfareGod of War 2Rock BandUnchartedWiiMario GalaxyMetroid Prime 3Guitar Hero 3Xbox 360BioShockHalo 3Mass EffectNintendo DSLegend of Zelda Phantom HourglassPSP Ratchet and Clank: Size MattersPCTeam Fortress 2CrysisPortalUnreal Tournament 3SongsWhat was everywhereApologize - TimbalandCrank That (Soulja Boy) - Soulja BoyParty Like a Rock Star - Shop BoyzStronger - KanyeUmbrella  - RihannaThis Ain't a Scene, It's An Arms Race - Fall Out BoyAlbumsRadiohead, “In Rainbows”Type O Negative, “Dead Again”Ulver, “Shadows of the Sun”Dethklok, “The Death Album”The Shins, “Wincing the Night Away”MoviesSuperbadJunoHot RodWalk HardSimpsons MovieLars and the Real GirlNo Country for Old MenThere Will Be BloodZodiacThe King of Kong: A Fistful of QuartersNotable eventsMichael Vick dogfightingChris Benoit murdersiPhone arrivesVirginia Tech shootingMost popular TV shows Released in 2007Sopranos endingMad MenChuckiCarlyFlight of the ConchordsInternetFacebook explodedMSN and AIMAdvice animal memeWe still printed directionsCharlie Bit My FingerChocolate RainRickrollingLeave Britney AloneWhat What in the ButtSupport the show Find more of our work on the Polymedia Network Find Travis on Twitter Find Alex on Twitter Send us an email drunkfriendpodcast@gmail.com

Matt, Lucas, Hot Mickey, and Producer Sam breakdown King of Kong; A Fistful of QuartersFollow the podcast! Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @tfppodcasts

Who knew Donkey Kong could get this intense outside of Super Smash Bros? Welcome to the Movies to Watch Before You Die Podcast with Gab and Dylan! Look up the movie here - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0923752/ Find us on Anchor here - https://anchor.fm/moviestowatch Watch the full documentary here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXLQqcHcJDQ&ab_channel=sfcplanet Who are we: A former actress and video editor, respectively but more than anything we're movie fans like you. Why listen? Why not! We're gonna talk about movies you love, movies you hate, and movies you've never heard of. We can't wait to hear what you think of them too. If you want to tell us your opinion on whether or not a movie is one we should watch before we die, tell us we're wrong, or tell us you like the show send us an email at moviestowatchbeforeyoudie@gmail.com . We can't wait to hear from you and we can't wait to talk movies! You can also find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and at anchor.fm/moviestowatch Movies Dylan and Gab agree you should watch before you die: Vampire's Kiss, Die Hard, Tropic Thunder, Wag the Dog, The Legend of Billie Jean, You've Got Mail and True Lies --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moviestowatch/message

This week on Remainders, we talk the 2007 documentary King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters, the story of die-hard gamers competing for the record high-score on Donkey Kong. Steve Wiebe, a down on his luck everyman, needs a purpose and discovers it in classic arcade gaming. As he attempts to break the record in Donkey Kong, he is exposed to the power and corruption in the underbelly of competitive gaming.  The charismatic but deceptive Billy Mitchell, self-proclaimed “world's best gamer,” will do anything to maintain his high-score and championship title regardless of the cost.Other topics include American Movie's influence on 2000s documentaries, Tarantino's new book, Scorsese's upcoming Killers of the Flower Moon, Leonard Cohen, big-budget movies and their influence on the movie industry, and Warren Zevon's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination.Songs of the WeekYour Wild Years by The MenzingersNothing in Return by Roky EricksonAll Songs of the Week hereWebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitter

It's listener pick week and Derek is going for the High Score. He beer'd us... a documentary!? It's The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters! Naturally, we're throwing our friend and arcade game enthusiast Mike Lanham under the barrel as our guest host for this strangely compelling battle for Donkey Kong dominance. *The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters © 2007 New Line Productions, Inc.

We're back with another commentary! It's been a while since our last one, and this one is a special occasion. In the Discord where Nick and Manny met, we do a weekly Palooza where each week, a different member can assign something new for the rest of the group to watch or listen to. Nick's palooza is this week, and the first thing he is assigning is this film, one of his favorite documentaries ever, The King Of Kong! You can find this movie in full for free on YouTube and we encourage you to listen to us along with it. Thank you all as always for listening, and we hope you enjoy! Find us here: Manny: https://linktr.ee/Emmanuel_Fuentes Nick: https://linktr.ee/Reeves_117

The internet provided a way for creatives around the world to share their talents with all of us. Forming alongside these new creators were vibrant, dedicated communities hungry for hyper-specialized content. In our interconnected 21st century, niche isn't a dirty word - it's an opportunity. Dan Bulich and Pat Brennan - co-hosts of the YouTube channel Console Wars - create long-form videos that exist at the intersection of two of today's most popular topics online: Video Games and Nostalgia.Console WarsTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters (Super Nintendo vs Sega Genesis) - Console WarsWhy Nostalgia For Video Games Is Uniquely Powerful - Kotaku53: Making Music, with Joe Sumner - Where We Go NextShigeru Miyamoto - WikipediaYs III: Wanderers from Ys (SNES) - YouTubeCinemassacre (Angry Video Game Nerd)Death Valley Rally vs Desert Demolition (Super Nintendo vs Sega Genesis) - Console WarsThe Lawnmower Man (Super Nintendo vs Sega Genesis) - Console WarsSuper Bomberman vs Mega Bomberman (Super Nintendo vs Sega Genesis) - Console WarsHeroes of the Game - Slaps - YouTubeThe Toys That Made Us - NetflixThe Movies That Made Us - NetflixGenesis Does What Nintendon't - YouTubeLink: The Faces of Evil, for CD-i - YouTubeDan's Chrono Trigger High Score (Page 80) - Nintendo PowerKing of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (Trailer) - YouTubeThe Wizard (Trailer) - YouTubeSuper Mario Bros Super Show - Episode 1 - YouTubeX-Men: Mutant Apocalypse (SNES) - YouTubeRocko's Modern Life: The Complete Series (Trailer)Bob Camp - WikipediaBob Camp co-creator of Ren and Stimpy explains GROSS-UPS - YouTubeUltimate Mortal Kombat 3 (Super Nintendo vs Sega Genesis) - Console WarsHot Dog Car Sketch - I Think You Should LeaveHas This Ever Happened to You? - I Think You Should LeaveT2: The Arcade Game (Super Nintendo vs Sega Genesis) - Console WarsMaking Movies, by Sidney LumetFollow Console Wars on Instagram: @ConsoleWarsGuysFollow Console Wars on Twitter: @ConsoleWarsGuys----------Email: wherewegopod@gmail.comInstagram: @wwgnpodcast

Eric has selected our first documentary feature to find out if it holds up or not. Do you like retro video games? Get ready because this movie takes you into a world that you may not have known existed before. Spoilers ahead as always. We also have a Patreon that just launched! Stay tuned for more details on how you can access extra treats from your favorite movie going pals. As always the gang offers their weekly quarantine viewing picks so you can be entertained while you're trapped at home. We live stream the show every Thursday evening around 7ish PM EST on Twitch, YouTube and Facebook Live. Follow our daily film musings on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Please send emails about your neighbors to cinema9pod@protonmail.comPATREON:https://www.patreon.com/cinema9?fan_landing=true

00:00:15 Introduction00:01:24 Gaming setups00:12:25 News 00:12:27 I was wrong, CRDTs are the future 00:17:18 How we lost 54k Github stars 00:21:10 DALL-E  00:25:45 Inside the Longest Atlassian Outage of All Time 00:35:11: Sponsor00:36:22 Book of the Show 00:36:38 Indie Boardgame Designers Podcast 00:37:24 The Laundry Files 00:40:35 Tool of the Show 00:40:39 Zapier 00:42:21 Earthly 00:46:46 Funding open-source projects01:19:44 How to get funding for open-source projects01:22:47 Farewells  Resources mentioned in this episode:Media: The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2017) Class Action Park (2020) Indie Boardgame Designers Podcast: https://indieboardgamedesigners.com/ GitHub Stars Won't Pay Your Rent: https://medium.com/@kitze/github-stars-wont-pay-your-rent-8b348e12baed News: I Was Wrong, CRDTs Are The Future: https://josephg.com/blog/crdts-are-the-future/ How We Lost 54k GitHub Stars: https://httpie.io/blog/stardust DALL-E: https://openai.com/blog/dall-e/ Inside the Longest Atlassian Outage of All Time: https://newsletter.pragmaticengineer.com/p/scoop-atlassian?s=r Books: Indie Board Game Designers Podcast The Laundry Files: https://amzn.to/3kdWWQg Tools: Zapier: https://zapier.com/ N8n: https://n8n.io/ Earthly: https://earthly.dev/ Adam Gordon Bell: Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamgordonbell Website: https://adamgordonbell.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamgordonbell/ CoRecursive: https://corecursive.com/   If you've enjoyed this episode, you can listen to more on Programming Throwdown's website: https://www.programmingthrowdown.com/ Reach out to us via email: programmingthrowdown@gmail.com You can also follow Programming Throwdown on Facebook | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Player.FM  Join the discussion on our DiscordHelp support Programming Throwdown through our Patreon★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A native Virginian living in LA, Clay Tweel is a documentary director/producer/editor with a passion for telling great character-based stories. His works include Make Believe, Print the Legend, Finders Keepers, Out of Omaha, The Innocent Man and Gleason—the last of which was shortlisted for an Academy Award and named one of the 5 best documentaries of 2016 by the National Board of Review. His features have been distributed by Showtime, Netflix, and Amazon Studios while working closely with companies that include Open Road, The Orchard and Exhibit A. Most recently, Clay executive-produced and directed all four episodes of Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults, an examination of the UFO cult through the eyes of its former members and their loved ones. He is currently directing a feature documentary and producing numerous projects under his banner Parkside Films.Since this interview was recorded, at the end of 2021, it has been announced that Clay is co-directing a feature documentary about uncovering corruption in soccer organization FIFA. Told through the lens of the late investigative journalist Andrew Jennings, it's presumably another example of Clay's emphasis on "singular viewpoints of characters and their experience.”Clay and Lisa also cover:His career evolution, starting as assistant editor on Seth Gordon's arcade game competition documentary The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters, leading into the acclaimed Gleason and beyondHis desire “to figure out why people do what they do,” and the compassionate portrayal of complex human experience in the Heaven's Gate docuseriesWorking in “the golden age of nonfiction,” the future of true crime unscripted content, and Clay's thought that Liz Garbus's outstanding I'll Be Gone in the Dark so powerfully explored the genre that we're now “potentially in a post-true crime world”(Televisionation: Screen Culture features Lisa Crawford—a cultural commentator and expert on the evolving relationship between fans and television creators—in conversation with prominent content creators and producers. She focuses on how television content impacts our culture.)

Episode 5! Jesse submits an NNS Sustainability proposal. Kyle gets fired up about NNS Spam. Both hosts recommend holocaust movies and have strong opinions about chili.  Show Notes:  Jesse's Sustainability Proposal Essay  NNS Sustainability Proposal Forum Post  How to use $34,000 to conduct a spam proposal attack on NNS.  Reset Followees for the “All Topics Except Governance” Category Dom's tweet about NNS spam ICP Weekly Space with ICPXY and DISTRIKT Ask Neurotic:  What are the real world possibilities that BTC integration provides?  Recommendations:  Jesse: King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters  Kyle: Life is Beautiful Also: Jojo Rabbit    Got feedback, Ask Neurotic questions or just want to chat?  Follow us on twitter @neuroticpod

In our fourth episode of Season 3, we vie for the high score in The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters. Hosted by Katie Lesperance (@lesperak), Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt) & Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt). Show Notes: 1:20 The tutorial (our 60-second plot summary) 2:30 What did know about King of Kong before watching? 6:30 How about that Billy Mitchell? 15:30 What about sweet sweet Steve Wiebe? 21:00 Billy Mitchell's wife 23:20 How Twin Galaxies fits in 28:20 "You've got to be kidding me." 36:00 Guinness gets involved 42:00 What happened after the movie? 48:30 Critical Hits (choice user reviews from MetaCritic.com) 54:40 MinMax: where we cover the good/bad that we have not talked about yet 1:02:25 Our game this week: Obscure Arcade Game or Nah? 1:09:30 Cut or Scene: should this show be watched or skipped? Cutscenes is a seasonal podcast at the intersection of video games and TV/movies. Our six-episode Season 3 airs from October 28th to December 2nd, 2021. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at (@cutscenes_pod) and Instagram (@cutscenes _pod) and hit the notification bell/follow/subscribe to our show on your podcast app of choice to get the latest episodes when they release! If you like what you've heard, consider a 5-star review on your podcasting platform of choice! Music (used under Creative Commmons): "Introduction" by Lifeformed | Intro Voiceover by DJ Stormageddon

In this episode, Brian is joined by Carlo of The Movie Loot podcast to look into the documentary form, and six films that sometime prove that truth is stranger than fiction. We discuss "Vernon, Florida," "Hoop Dreams," "Bowling for Columbine," "The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters," "Grizzly Man" and "Cameraperson."

On this week's Vookcast, Angelo is joined by Ollie, Luke, and Michael to talk about some of the best video game documentaries, as well as our favourite YouTube channels that provide interesting insight and analyses of games. We also turn our attention to Nintendo's Q2 financial report for the year, discussing how Mario Kart 8 Deluxe overtook Mario Kart Wii as the best selling entry in the series.What are some of your favourite game docos? Got some interesting YouTube channels that we didn't mention? Or are you looking forward to picking up Pokemon Brilliant Diamond/Pearl? DIG into the Vooks Discord to join the discussion - and share your favourite game docos!Subscribe to us on your favourite listening platform, and please consider sharing and giving us a review - it really helps!Relevant articles:Mario Kart 8 Deluxe dethrones MK Wii as Nintendo release its Q2 earningsVideo games documentaries and analyses YouTube channels:Angelo: Icons (2002 - 2007, wiki)The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007)Indie Game: The Movie (2012, wiki)Free to Play (2014, wiki)Double Fine Adventure (2015)Raising Kratos (2019)High Score (2020, wiki)Console Wars (2021)Noclip (YouTube channel)Gaming Historian (YouTube channel)Interesting analyses YT channels: 8-bit Music Theory; Feminist FrequencyOllie: Summoning Salt (YT channel) New Frame Plus (YT channel) Analyses channels: Alex Moukala Music, Digital Foundry, Game Maker's ToolkitRandom fun channels: LGR, Highlight Reel, The 8-Bit GuyMichaelAhoyMy Life in GamingRMC - The CaveModern Vintage GamerNostalgia NerdStory ModeSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/vooksdotnet)

0:00 Intro1:26 King of Kong35:28 Pkew Pkew Pkew

“Let's Huddle with Ed Cunningham” is an interview and storytelling podcast at the intersection of sports, media, Hollywood and pop culture featuring people who tell and participate in the biggest, craziest and most meaningful stories on the playing field and off. Intimate with a celebratory and comedic tone, the series' core is deep dive interviews, along with commentary and scripted episodes, that all share personal growth and connections through our best sport meets life moments. Host and Executive Producer Ed Cunningham is an award-winning filmmaker, broadcaster and former NFL player who produced “The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters” and the Oscar-winning “Undefeated.” On the field, Ed played at the University of Washington, and for the Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks, while off the field, he began producing and working in radio and television during his playing days and started his network career at CBS before moving to ESPN and ABC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nico and Adam mourn the losses of Norm McDonald and Michael K Williams before nominating six random movies for induction into the Movie Hall of Fame. They are: McCabe & Mrs. Miller (17:12), The Year of Living Dangerously (13:05), Come and See (44:19), Talk Radio (1:07:14), City of God (1:23:22) and The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (1:37:53). Chat with the TMT Community on Discord! For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @funnynicotweets, @someadamhall, @TMT_Media E-mail: toomanythoughtsmedia@gmail.com Subscribe and Rate on Apple Podcasts!

Dans cet épisode, magie du monde d'après...nous sommes allées en Zoom à Brooklyn, New York pour rencontrer Dan DiMauro, le réalisateur de Get me Roger Stone, sorti sur Netflix en 2017. Dans cet épisode, la voix de Dan DiMauro est doublée en français par le comédien Pierre Hancisse. Retrouvez l'interview en anglais dans un autre épisode du podcast. Le film Get me Roger Stone retrace le parcours du sulfureux conseiller politique américain Roger Stone, roi des mauvais coups, et l'un des plus proches conseillers de Trump pour l'élection de 2016. Dan DiMauro nous raconte sa rencontre avec Roger Stone suite à un article du New Yorker intitulé “The Dirty Trickster” qui décrivait une personnalité sulfureuse et décalée dans le monde républicain. Dan nous parle également de l'interview de Donald Trump, et de ses souvenirs de tournage aux côtés de Roger Stone le jour de son élection. Nous vous recommandons aussi d'autres documentaires politiques de Dan DiMauro : son court métrage documentaire sur de Trump et Atlantic City sorti en 2020 : Trump A.C./D.C, et l'épisode de Dirty money sur Netflix sur les obscures pratiques immobilières de Jared Kushner, le gendre de Donald Trump. Les trois recommandations de films de Dan DiMauro: Sa “perle rare”: Denial, de Derek Hallquist. le réalisateur filme son père, un militant écologiste qui porte un lourd secret intime qu'on découvre au cours du tournage. Disponible sur Youtube ou sur Amazon. Sa “référence”: Burden of dreams, de Les Blank. Il suit Werner Herzog en Amazonie pour enregistrer le tournage de son film Fitzcarraldo. Disponible en VOD sur Vimeo. The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters, réalisé par Seth Gordon qui retrace l'histoire de deux champions du jeu vidéo Donkey Kong. Disponible sur Youtube. The Cave, de Feras Fayyad, magnifique documentaire sur la vie d'un hôpital en pleine guerre de Syrie. Nommé aux Oscars en 2020. Pas de lien disponible en France pour le moment malheureusement. Le film qui lui a donné envie de réaliser: La Haine de Mathieu Kassovitz. Voir en VOD sur La cinetek ou sur Canal + . Contactez-nous par email undocunsoir@gmail.com ou sur notre compte Instagram.

Dans cet épisode, magie du monde d'après...nous sommes allées en Zoom à Brooklyn, New York pour rencontrer Dan DiMauro, le réalisateur de Get me Roger Stone, sorti sur Netflix en 2017. L'interview est réalisée en anglais. Une version française est disponible dans un autre épisode de Un doc Un soir avec la voix du comédien Pierre Hancisse. Le film Get me Roger Stone retrace le parcours du sulfureux conseiller politique américain Roger Stone, roi des mauvais coups, et l'un des plus proches conseillers de Trump pour l'élection de 2016. Dan Di Mauro nous raconte sa rencontre avec Roger Stone suite à un article du New Yorker intitulé “The Dirty Trickster” qui montrait une personnalité sulfureuse et décalée dans le monde républicain. Dan nous parle également de l'interview de Donald Trump, et de ses souvenirs de tournage aux côtés de Roger Stone le jour de son élection. Regardez également l'épisode de Dirty money sur Netflix réalisé par Dan DiMauro sur les obscures pratiques immobilières de Jared Kushner, le gendre de Donald Trump. Nous vous recommandons aussi son court métrage documentaire, 100% archives sur de Trump et Atlantic City sorti en 2020 : Trump A.C./D.C. Les trois recommandations de films de Dan DiMauro: Sa “perle rare”: Denial, de Derek Hallquist. Celui-ci filme son père, un militant écologiste sur lequel le spectateur découvre un lourd secret au cours du tournage. Disponible sur Youtube ou sur Amazon Sa “référence”: Burden of dreams, de Les Blank. Il suit Werner Herzog en Amazonie pour enregistrer le tournage de son film Fitzcarraldo. Disponible en VOD sur Vimeo. The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters, réalisé par Seth Gordon qui retrace l'histoire de deux champions du jeu vidéo Donkey Kong. Disponible sur Youtube. The Cave, de Feras Fayyad, magnifique documentaire sur la vie d'un hôpital en pleine guerre de Syrie. Nommé aux Oscars en 2020. Pas de lien disponible en France pour le moment malheureusement. Le film qui lui a donné envie de réaliser: La Haine de Mathieu Kassovitz. Voir en VOD sur La cinetek ou sur Canal + . Contactez-nous par email undocunsoir@gmail.com ou sur notre compte Instagram.

Two players vie for the lowest stakes imaginable in the 2007 documentary The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters.

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED 03/07/2019 After a couple weeks of discussing movies about losers, it's time we talk about true winners. Winners like Billy Mitchell, the reigning Donkey Kong high score champion since 1982. That is until he's dethroned by the mild-mannered Steve Wiebe. Will Billy let this man claim the title that is rightfully his? Listen in as we chat with Ian Simmons about of of his favorite documentaries of all time: 2007's "The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters" directed by Seth Gordon.

Two video game related episodes in a row? Has hell frozen over, or is that just Chicago still being moody? Who knows! Regardless of the weather we have a very "cool" episode for you all today. On today's episode Sean and Luke sit down with the former Donkey Kong Champion of the world, and the star of the 2007 documentary "The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters", Billy Mitchell. We discussed everything with Billy, from his opinion on how the "documentary" portrayed him, to talking about playing Twitch with his son, all the way to the musical that is currently being performed about his life, this is one episode you don't want to miss! Please rate/review this episode, and we'll see you guys soon! Enjoy! FOLLOW US! TWITTER: @LukeJaconis @SeanAlynYoung  INSTAGRAM: @lukejaconis @seanalynyoung FACEBOOK: @TheUnemployedGuys E-MAIL: theunemployedguyspodcast@gmail.com 

Are there moral & spiritual lessons in video games? According to the experts featured in this groundbreaking show, the answer is a resounding YES. Not only can some video games teach players the rewards of altruism but, can help them explore their consciousness and evolve their soul. The Outer Limits of Inner Truth explores which games and characters pull players into higher & lower vibratory states. Feature Guests On The Show Include: 01:10 - Daniel Pessina / Played Johnny Cage, Sub-Zero, Scorpion, Reptile, and Smoke in the video games Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat II) 07:00 - Dr. Rachel Kowert / Research Psychologist & Author of three books about the mental health benefits of video games 14:01 - Brendan Frye / Editor In Chief of Comics & Gaming Magazine 22:23 - David Jaffe / Video game designer best known for his contribution to the Twisted Metal and God of War franchises 46:49 - Max Parker / Video game columnist/video guy for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 1:04:02 - Walter Day / Founder of Founder of Twin Galaxies & Co-Star the 2007 film "The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters" 1:31:01- Darren Campo / Television Producer & Bestselling Author 1:44:13 - Lisa Caza / Psychic Empath 1:59:00 - Jeff Casper & Jona Bryndis / Metaphysical Teachers FIVE VIDEO GAMES WITH MORAL & SPIRITUAL MESSAGES Final Fantasy X – The discovery that an entire world and its characters are merely a living dream is an idea that actually correlates perfectly with the lessons from famous Near Death Experience. Also, the main antagonist Yu Yevon is a being which manipulates people into worshiping it in order to keep them under his control. The protagonists discover this, vanquish Yu Yevon and take back their power. Oh yeah!! God of War – Teaching that humans can conquer the gods because they themselves deep down are actually gods too. Anything is possible with strong belief and the willpower to carry it out. Assasin's Creed Series – Explores whether you have free will or if your life is pre-ordained based on your ancestors heritage. Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask – Some say the theory is that Link (the main protagonist) is actually dead and is going through the five stages of grief. The different characters he meets in the game represent: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Super Mario Bros. (series) – By eating mushrooms, certain plants, and even changing your clothes, your character can overcome different enemies and obstacles that they couldn't before. Some spiritual philosophies discuss the benefits of expanding your consciousness in order to expand your evolution. Also, many studies have shown the health & spiritual benefits of taking psychedelic mushrooms. Thanks for planting that seed in millions of children Nintendo! lol

A boy dreams of leaving his trailer park, only to end up in outer space defending the galaxy in the 1984 movie, The Last Starfighter. The movie features an alien race with Mr. Burns haircuts, the most reluctant hero ever, and plenty of "homages" to another popular film franchise (hint: it rhymes with Bar Doors.) Join us for an episode that features tangents about The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters, Passenger 57, and the entire theme song from Blossom (it makes sense in context, honest.) When all is said and done, we find out if The Last Starfighter stands the Test of Time.

Adam Cornelius and Chris Higgins are making the film Coined, about the rise of cryptocurrency. They previously worked together on Ecstasy of Order: The Tetris Masters. Adam is a documentary filmmaker; Chris, a journalist. They've just launched a Kickstarter to fund Coined, and have shot quite a bit of footage already. We talk about what they learned on the last film and how they plan to make the next one. Sponsors & patrons This podcast is made possible through the support of sponsors and patrons. Thanks to Cards Against Humanity, which is helping underwrite our new indie ads: inexpensive, short advertisements designed for independent artists, makers, programmers, and others. Thanks to Cards Against Humanity, which just launched a site where you can buy directly from them, including their Bigger Blacker Box and their 2012 and 2013 holiday packs, the profits from which are donated to charity. Our indie advertisers this week are: In Flux, a new compilations album from Brave Wave by video-game composers. Get 10% off with coupon code DISRUPT. Storming Mortal, an interview podcast with technological celebrities Rainblocks, a fast-paced iOS puzzle game featuring charming pixel art Bee, an issue tracker and timesheet app for the Mac Chroma Videos, a professional promotional video service for Mac and iOS app developers Wordundrum, an iOS game that's like Sudoku with words The Novelist, a quiet introspective game, currently 50% off Thanks also to patrons GravityFish, Mike Mansor, and George O'Toole for supporting us directly through Patreon! You can back this podcast for as little as $1 per month. At higher levels, we'll thank you on the air and send you mugs and T-shirts! Show notes Dogecoin is a cryptocurrency that "forked" from Bitcoin, and uses the same open-source underlying code. It was meant as a bit of a joke, and now represents a somewhat illiquid equivalent of tens of millions of US dollars. The Dogecoin community, highly active on Reddit, threw a party in New York in February that Adam and Chris attended to film. Billy Marcus forked Dogecoin. We talked about a bunch of documentaries: Word Wars, about Scrabble Wordplay about crossword puzzles The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters about competition for top scores among videogamers Indie Game: The Movie Spellbound about spelling bees Citizen Koch on the Koch brothers influence on American politics Rivers and Tides, a film about artist Andy Goldsworthy The inimitable Jason Scott documents (in NSFW language) the extent to which King of Kong was problematic in its narrative and treatment of its subjects. A Harper's article about the controversy is locked in its archives. Twin Galaxies, the definitive video game achievement site, is currently up! Adam Cornelius not only made a movie about competitive Tetris, he co-created the Classic Tetris World Championship, which returns for its fifth iteration in Portland this October. Chris wrote an article for The Magazine, "Playing to Lose," about the event. Dogecoin has a tipbot on Reddit that makes it easy to be generous. Berkshire Hathaway is $190,347 a share at this writing (for its "A" shares; its "B" tracking shares are $127 each). When Dogecoin's "reward" — the coins received for mining — halves, it's called the Halvening. Creativity, Inc, a great book by Pixar co-chief Ed Catmull about dealing with failure, documents how the animation studio nearly lost all of Toy Story 2 because of a failure to have good backups. VHX works with filmmakers to distribute their work digitally. Next week's episode (81) of The New Disruptors is an interview with co-founder and CEO Jamie Wilkinson. A monopsony is a market in which there is a single buyer for goods or services that can dictate terms to sellers. This is like Amazon being the dominant seller of DVDs and Blu-Rays on line holding Warner Home Video over a barrel (as it is now) to negotiate prices. Humble Bundle creates packages of digital media (games, books, movies, and more) and lets buyers set their price, a portion of which goes to charity. If one pays above the average price, one gets additional parts of the bundle. Lisanne Pajot, the co-creator of Indie Game, recently was hired by VHX as its filmmaker ambassador. She and James Swirsky, her partner on the film, finally had the time to get married after years of constant work on the movie! Just Married!!! http://t.co/q3bfqfdiSf— Indie Game:The Movie (@indiegamemovie) April 12, 2014 Sara Benincasa is nearing the end of her Kickstarter for her "This Tour Is So Gay" project, which is a live storytelling show.

What If Greensboro had it's own comic convention, put on by Acme Comics? What If Brian Michael Bendis and Chris Bachalo were working on Uncanny X-Men together? What If Jermaine, Stephen and Griffin saw Wreck It Ralph and told you all what they thought of it? What If Disney bought the Star Wars franchise? What If Marvel's What If comics are portents for the future? Find out on Acmecast #104! Show Notes: Once again, Comic Book City Con 2013 will be held Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th of 2013 at the Empire Room in Downtown Greensboro! Follow @ComicBookCityUS on Twitter! The AcmeCon 2 1/2 program from 1985: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3 and Page 4! "Greensboro may get a comic convention" from Greensboro News & Record.com! "Brian Bendis and Chris Bachalo Bring Us Uncanny X-Men?" at Bleeding Cool.com. The Internet Movie Database Trivia page for Wreck It Ralph! King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters on Netflix - available on disc! Indie Game: the Movie on Netflix - available for instant streaming! "Disney Acquires Lucasfilm For $4B, 'Star Wars' Comics To Remain With Dark Horse For 'The Near Future'" at Comics Alliance.com. Check out what What If issues are available in our Comixology store!