The Zelda Filmcast
Hey Listen! Follow along as I, David, a Legend of Zelda Mega Fan, watches movies of all kinds. Sprinkling in some opinions & facts, sometimes blurring the line of film critique to just pure fanboying.
Episodes aren't just limited to movies, I talk about my adventures through the Legend of Zelda series and other action related media.
So grab some popcorn, a controller or a favorite beverage and we'll trek across Hyrule and the Silver Screen together.
Episodes
35 episodes
Ocarina of Time #3 - D2D From Dodongo to Darunia
We jump back into OoT and pick up where last episode left off: we’ve got the Kokiri Emerald, the Deku Tree has fallen, and Zelda has filled us in on the Triforce, the Sacred Realm, and the race to gather the three spiritual stones before Ganond...
Attack of the Clones
Stumbling through the Star Wars Saga, realizing so much has already been said. So let's compare our thoughts to Zelda and make comparisons shall we?David rambles, talks about some of the multi-genre-ness of the movie and things that work...
Ocarina of Time #2 - The Name of the Game
In this episode of the Zelda Filmcast, we jump back into The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and continues the journey from the aftermath of the Deku Tree’s fall to the gates of Hyrule Castle and beyond. Along the way, he explores the...
Phantom Menace
Turmoil has struck the galaxy (and the world of podcasting) as Phantom Menace begins our movies series on Star Wars!Still playing Ocarina of Time and will be alternating episodes.David riffs and discusses nostalgia and thoughts on...
Ocarina of Time #1 - 23 is Number 1!
The beginning of the Ocarina of Time Let's Play Podcast Club! A spoiler free attempt at playing the game and talking about how it goes down and how it feels to play in 2026. Play along, discuss and let's see why this is still a beloved classic!...
The Legend of Zelda Movie: What We Know So Far
In this episode of the Zelda Filmcast, host David Ries dives into the exciting developments surrounding the upcoming Legend of Zelda movie, set to release on May 7, 2027. Expressing hope that the film will prioritize artistic direction over sta...
New Year, Not New Me
In this episode, David Ries explores the concept of fresh starts through the lens of gaming, particularly focusing on the Zelda series. He reflects on personal experiences with starting new games and how they relate to life changes, resolutions...
Mortal Engines
In this episode, David Ries explores the cinematic world of Mortal Engines. He discusses the Highland Stable from Breath of the Wild, delves into the film adaptation of Mortal Engines, and analyzes its box office performance. The conversation t...
Start Here + Villainy Pt.1
In this episode, David introduces a revamped format for the podcast, focusing on the exploration of villains in storytelling. He discusses the essential characteristics that make a villain memorable and effective, including their connection to ...
A Quick Update
A short message since I haven't uploaded anything lately.Working on rebranding/reformatting the show to be more sustainable.
Kraven & Zelda Casting
We explore various topics including the latest updates on the Zelda movie, an analysis of the Sony Extended Spider-Verse, and insights into the casting choices for the upcoming Zelda film. This conversation also touches on animation trends and ...
Venom: The Last Dance
Last Call for Venom - Venom: The Last DanceVenom 3 is a fun popcorn movie to not think about too seriously. Enjoy the action and the humor and don't read too far in-between the lines. I run through parts I liked and disliked, some though...
Madame Web
Mad Web Bruh - Madame WebLooking at the Sony classic Madame Web and admiring it for it's... mediocreness? Not taking the movie too seriously and doing some loose analysis with it. Glad there's only two more Sony Marvel movies left to cov...
Morbius
It's Morbin' TimeStarting a new naming convention. At the release of an episode I'll have a fun name that will later be "renamed" to just the movie title for those looking through my history.Talk Nintendo Switch 2, Zelda Movie, Br...
Venom: Let There Be Carnage
Listen while David discusses the tones and themes of Venom 2. The carnage it's referring to may be Brock's character seriousness. Follow us in our series of watching movies to preface the Zelda Movie.Then David discusses the gorilla scen...
Venom
This week David starts the series on Producer Avi Arad and the extended Spiderverse. Starting with the movie Venom, the topic of Anti-Heroes is discussed. What they are, why we like them and what it is that works for them.
2 Switch 2 Luxurious
BONUS EP!David talks about the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct in detail and tries to keep the speculation and aftermath minimal. Heavily focusing on Zelda based announcements and some of the hardware features, including the price.Then a...
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
In this episode of the podcast, host David Ries discusses the recent Nintendo Direct, including the announcement of a Zelda movie release date. He provides an overview of the film 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,' sharing his first impressio...
Alita: Battle Angel
In a world of Alita, David rambles on the best parts of the movie and a little behind how it was made and the source material.The movie Flow is praised as an animation film pushing boundaries.We return to Wes Ball next time for Ki...
The Maze Runner: The Death Cure
In this episode, David discusses the a review of "The Maze Runner: The Death Cure." He shares insights on the film's production challenges, character development, and critical reception, while also speculating on the future of the Maze Runner f...
The Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials
Random Zelda Article: AnoukiLooking at director Wes Ball's 2nd movie, the Scorch Trials of the Maze Runner saga. Seeing how the movie plays out, what to think of it and what skills could be applied towards the Zelda Movie Mr. Ball is dir...
Maze Runner & Switch 2 Reveal
This week we start taking a look at the movies of Wes Ball, the Legend of Zelda director. We look at his directorial debut in the 2014 movie Maze Runner and predict what could be included in a Legend of Zelda movie.Then we take a look a...
New Year New Me
Here's a laid back update episode on all the various topics. Movies - Saw some, going to see some. Games - Played some, going to play more.New Year's resolutions aren't silly if you stick to them, which we talk about. There can be signi...