The Super Mario Galaxy Movie with Alyssa Portela

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Galaxy Movie! Joining me is returning guest Alyssa Portela—back after three years since she helped break down The Super Mario Bros. Movie. A software engineer working in the video game industry, Alyssa brings fresh insight into how games translate to the big screen.

We dive deep into what makes this new Mario adventure shine (or not), from its story and visuals to how it captures the magic of the beloved games. Along the way, Alyssa shares her top four favorite movies, giving us a peek into the films that shaped her taste.

We also look ahead at other upcoming video game adaptations and whether Hollywood is finally cracking the code on bringing games to life. And to wrap things up, we play a fun round of “Real or Made Up?”—where Alyssa has to guess whether a video game title is legit or something I completely invented.

It’s a fun, nostalgic, and insightful episode you won’t want to miss!