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This is the podcast about movies, videogames, and the sparks that fly when those worlds collide! Each week, Steve Guntli, Jennifer Bannister, and Justin Wilhelm will watch a movie and then play the video game based on that movie to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, similarities, and differences between the two mediums to see how they complement, or contradict, each other!

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Latest Episodes

Our annual spooky month comes to a close with one of our deepest cuts to date! PUMPKINHEAD 2: BLOOD WINGS, a 1993 direct-to-video sequel to the cult monster movie PUMPKINHEAD, inexplicably was developed alongsie a game adaptation for MS-DOS. Of cours... more

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Break out the whips and chains, because we're getting freaky this week with the BDSM-tinged horror classic HELLRAISER! From the mind of Clive Barker, this demented story was unlike anything else in cineplexes at th... more

After the success of his audacious 1992 hit BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA, Francis Ford Coppola decided to produce a follow up that would be a similarly lavish, and more accurate, interpretation of a classic horror tale. The result is MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENS... more

Step right up for the goofy carnage of 1988 cult film KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE! Featuring enough inventive practical effects and circus-based humor to make up for a general lack of story, this slow-growing favorite has become a Halloween staple... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Orozco
Managing editor of Macabre Daily and a longtime Hellraiser fan
Macabre Daily
Episode: Hellraiser (with Matt Orozco)
Robert Ottone
Two-time Bram Stoker Award-winning horror writer
Episode: The Mask (with Robert Ottone)
Ailish Collins
Guest, co-host and special episode participant
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Episode: Buffy the Vampire Slayer (with Ailish Collins)
JR Ralls
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Episode: Willow (with JR Ralls)
Aaron Salinas
Guest on CinemArcade
Episode: Puss in Boots (with Aaron Salinas)
Dr. Hannah Neuhauser
Licensed Shrekologist, specialist in musical adaptations of children's literature
Independent scholar
Episode: Shrek (with Hannah Neuhauser)
Lynsey Pennington
Guest, long-time film/retro media commentator
Former Ultra 64 era commentator, media observer
Episode: Porky's (with Lynsey Pennington)
Kelly Hu
Actress who plays the sorceress in The Scorpion King
Entertainment industry
Episode: The Scorpion King
Jeffrey Chatman
A rock star of the Austin improv community
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Episode: The Mummy Returns (with Jeffrey Chatman)

Hosts

Steve Guntli
Host of CinemArcade
Jennifer Bannister
Co-host of CinemArcade (one of the regular co-hosts)
Justin Wilhelm
Co-host of CinemArcade

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • JBan

    Just listened to your jackass episode. Really interesting. If I could offer an unsolicited criticism, Jban saying the movie was boring over and over again is not compelling content. After a while, it becomes redundant and annoying. Say it once and move on.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    pv1224
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent podcast. Don't pay attention to the other 1 star review. That guy likes to drink cat diarrhea from a bucket in his basement. Great job CinemArcade!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    AMPearson
    2 years ago
  • Genuinely Funny and Informative

    When the Ultra 64/Wii-Universe podcast ended it left an enormous nerd-shaped hole in my heart, so I am so excited to report that Steve’s new venture Cinemarcade is also a must-stream delight. He and his co-hosts are hilarious and informed and just make for a fun listen. Can’t wait for you to do Speed Racer for the Wii! Both the movie and game are criminally underrated

    -Jaymo from TheOldSwitcharoo.com

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jaymosh
    United States2 years ago
  • Bring back that Woody guy!

    Written by totally not Woody’s mom

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PodTaster88
    United States2 years ago
  • One of the best film podcasts out there

    I feel like I’m gatekeeping this podcast right before it blows up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B-Rabbitt88
    Canada2 years ago

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The show earns praise for deep nostalgia and solid nostalgia-nerd banter, with occasional critiques of game adaptations.
Listeners appreciate the hosts' chemistry and humor when unpacking both film and game sides.
Guests and panel dynamics are a strong draw, though some episodes lean heavily into niche titles that may alienate casual listeners.

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Apple Podcasts
#229
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Talking Points

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Hellraiser (with Matt Orozco)
Q: Would you replace him with heroin or with anything?
The hosts suggest Frank functions as a symbol of something Julia becomes addicted to, while Orozco explains that the story centers on desire and the lengths people go to satisfy it.
Hellraiser (with Matt Orozco)
Q: Matt, would you remember when you first saw this?
Orozco recalls watching many horror movies as a child, with his grandmother taking him to video stores and letting him choose films. He estimates he first saw Hellraiser between ages seven and ten.
Miami Vice (with Brennan Patrick)
Q: Tell us about your relationship with Michael Mann and how it informs your view of this Miami Vice adaptation.
I've followed Mann's work from Thief to Heat and beyond, and I see Miami Vice as a bold stylistic experiment that challenges conventional studio expectations. It's icy and adult in a way that few big Hollywood films were at the time, which makes it fascinating even when it doesn't fully click for every viewer.
Mad Max
Q: Was this choice because of the vroom vroom beep beeps?
Yes, this was because of the vroom vroom beep beeps, and because I've been wanting a reason to play the other game that we'll play next week.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CinemArcade

What is CinemArcade about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lively roundtable that examines films and their licensed video games, with a focus on how storytelling and design translate across media. Episodes blend film analysis, retro gaming critique, and pop-culture trivia, often weighing casting choices, era-specific humor, and merchandising era quirks against the experience of playing the corresponding game. Listeners can expect thoughtful comparisons between cinematic intent and interactive adaptations, plus entertaining anecdotes about production, marketing stunts, and fan culture. Notable strengths include a playful, knowledgeable trio dynamic, deep dives into both sides of the media equation, and a willingness to celebrate nostalgia while critiquing misfires. This show likely appeals to cine... more

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2. Robert Ottone
3. Ailish Collins
4. JR Ralls
5. Aaron Salinas
6. Dr. Hannah Neuhauser
7. Lynsey Pennington
8. Kelly Hu

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