noiseredux's Monthly VG Movie: Once Upon Atari

[noiseredux]

hey Tomb Raider's not that bad!

So actually my thought process is that I'll be mixing up (A) movies based on games, (B) movies about gaming, and (C) documentaries about games. Also, I want to maybe loosely tie in each month's movie with whatever game we're doing for Together Retro that month. At least if possible. Though some months will just be total wildcards.

The IRC thing was just an idea to maybe encourage participation, though more than likely I'd be watching on my own as well.

[Anapan]

Yeah, whatever you pick, I'll watch it (I think there's a way to subscribe to a thread, right?). I'd certainly try to log into irc, but odds are against it happening no matter the time of day or night despite the fact I'm probably at home and awake - no schedule or responsibilities doesn't mean not busy).

I really don't wanna watch Pixels, but I guess I'd watch it to join the discussion afterward. I recall a youtube video (posted here?) where some reviewer was screaming at the top of his lungs about how many things are wrong with it. The review was entertaining at least...

[noiseredux]

I really don't wanna watch Pixels, but if the conversation is good, I'd even watch it for the discussion afterward.

haha, that reminds me of an actual conversation that my wife and I recently had...

her: "What if somebody buys you Pixels for Christmas?"

me: (sigh) "Then I guess I'd have to watch it."

My serious take is that it looks awful, but I'll totally watch it when it's free for me to watch just to see for myself. But don't worry... I wouldn't be picking that one.

Yeah, whatever you pick, I'll watch it.

Thanks!

[Ack]

her: "What if somebody buys you Pixels for Christmas?"

me: (sigh) "Then I guess I'd have to watch it."

Not true. Xen once bought me House of the Dead, Alone in the Dark, and In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale as a present.

Boom, instant electronics store credit.

[noiseredux]

Not true. Xen once bought me House of the Dead, Alone in the Dark, and In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale as a present.

I have all of these. House Of The Dead is actually hilarious/bad/fun. We've seen it more than once, man. Alone In The Dark was in the pile of stuff to watch this month but didn't get to it. In The Name is... really low on my "to watch" list admittedly, haha.

[Ack]

Might I make a recommendation? Light all three on fire and go watch something good instead.

[noiseredux]

you know me well enough to know that I don't waste much time on "good movies."

[noiseredux]

alright well I've got some pretty cool ideas for next year, but I'm gonna start off by finishing off 2015 with a couple of better known movies.

Maru, I'm not sure if you can work out to a documentary, but let's try this...

NOW PLAYING - NOVEMBER 2015:

Indie Game The Movie



2012, 103 Minutes, Not Rated

Trailer:

This month month Together Retro is showcasing Grim Fandango, a game that was developed by cult-favorite independent studio Double Fine. And while such a studio has far more resources than the 'indie' developers we may think of when we hear the term now, certainly they hold dear the sort of homegrown freedom that indie developers today can look up to. As such I thought it might be fun to take a look at a documentary focusing on three unique and successful independent developers and their three unique and successful games.

The movie follows the development and release of three games: Super Meat Boy, Fez and Limbo. Though the games are highlighted, the stories are really far more about their developers - Edmund McMillen & Tommy Refenes, Phil Fish, and Jonathan Blow - respectively. The film outlines some of the many hurdles, heartbreaks and victories that come from the development process. The narrative is one of those that tends to be compelling even to those who are not necessarily video game fans.

The documentary has received glowing praise from critics since release. This may well be due to the warts and all fly-on-the-wall approach to capturing everything. There's breakdowns and drama - some of which probably wasn't what the developers hoped would be captured when they agree to the project. But ultimately it makes for an extremely voyeuristic watch.

Indie Game The Movie is available in quite a few ways. It's available for streaming via Netflix as well as Amazon. There are also several DVD configurations including a family-friendly version which removes all profanity. You can also purchase digital copies of the movie (and the featured games) from Steam and GOG.

[marurun]

Started watching this while folding some laundry. Made it about 1/3 of the way through. Pretty interesting so far. They chose some... distinct personalities to examine.

[noiseredux]

Started watching this while folding some laundry. Made it about 1/3 of the way through. Pretty interesting so far. They chose some... distinct personalities to examine.

haha yes. Phil Fish probably made no new fans with this film. But it's a really interesting movie no less. And all the games featured are totally worth playing.