The Filmcast Ep. 869 - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Apr 7, 2026
They debate movie-theater etiquette and sacred viewing habits, then trade quick takes on Ready or Not 2, Exit 8, Born to Bowl, War Machine, and For All Mankind. The conversation pivots to a full review of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, arguing nostalgia versus substance and calling out tone, character choices, and baffling plot beats.
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Schedule Movies For Start To Finish Viewing
- If you want a complete movie experience, schedule viewing when you can watch start-to-finish rather than piecemeal.
- Jeff prefers setting a firm time (e.g., 4 p.m. tomorrow) to avoid interrupted, fragmented viewings.
Long Takes Make A Hallway Feel Infinite
- Exit 8 uses long takes and in-camera tricks to simulate a looping, videogame-like corridor.
- Jeff compared its single-take staging to Severance-style run sequences that cleverly extend perceived space.
Exit 8 Turns Game Mechanics Into Tense Cinema
- Devindra praised Exit 8 as lean indie horror using repeated subway-room mechanics from the game.
- He highlighted Genki Kawamura's game-influenced direction and clever in-camera tricks that make one hallway feel expansive.