Quantum Recast: Your Favorite Films, Recast In Different Years

• Street Fighter - 2026: Should Video Game Movies Continue?

  Two hosts. One cursed genre. We’re back from hiatus and diving headfirst into Street Fighter—the messy past, the chaotic present, and the narrow path where a live-action adaptation might actually work. We start with Raúl Juliá’s legendary M. Bison, a masterclass in villainy that shows how one serious performance can anchor an otherwise bonkers movie. From there we map the game-to-film curse: cramming 200 hours of world and choice into 120 minutes, inventing bland protagonists, killing fan favorites you’ll need next time, and mistaking “gritty” for “good.”So what would it take to make Street Fighter land in 2026? We make the case for a bold, colorful tone that looks like the game you remember, a tournament that actually feels like a tournament (with an audience and rules), and a clean narrative spine built around Ryu and Ken’s estrangement colliding with Chun-Li and Guile’s revenge lines. We argue for Bison as a manipulative, modern dictator rather than a gym poster, and for Akuma as a shadowy pressure system instead of a homework dump. Along the way we debate the new cast, where stunt casting helps or hurts, and why choreography and silhouette should outrank marquee names. Sonic and Mario thrived when they embraced cartoon logic; Speed Racer was early but right. It’s time to let video game movies be gloriously unreal—and ruthlessly coherent.If you care about tournaments that make sense, fights you can actually read, and characters who don’t vanish in service of cameos, this conversation’s for you. Tap play, tell us your dream Ryu/Ken/Chun-Li, and share the episode with the friend who still quotes “it was Tuesday.” And if you’re new here, hit follow, drop a review, and stick around—we’ve got more heavy hitters on deck.Thanks for listening; If you feel like supporting us, this is where you do that!Patreon (Just a buck to show your support!)BuyMeACoffee Check out or other content/socials here. LinktreeTapbioHosts:Cory Williams (@thelionfire)Nick Growall (@nickgrowall)Co-Hosts (Season 6):Aly Dale (@alydale55)Ash Hurry (@filmexplorationah)Cass Elliott (@take5cass)Terran Sherwood (@terransherwood) Voice of the Time Machine:Kristi Rothrock (@letzshake)Editing by:Nick GrowallFeatured Music:"Quantum Recast Theme" - Cory Williams"Charmer" - Coat...

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• Y2K - 1999: The Lost Millennial Mix-Tape

  What if Y2K was recast in...1999?The turn of the millennium was a cultural crossroads that perfectly encapsulates millennial adolescence—an era before smartphones but after the internet changed everything. In this episode, Cory and Nick explore A24's "Y2K," a horror-comedy that asks: what if technology actually did turn against us when the clock struck midnight on December 31, 1999?The crew talks how this compact 90-minute film captures the distinct cultural essence of late '90s high school life better than most nostalgia pieces. From the tribal divisions between nu-metal kids and pop princesses to the social anxiety of navigating high school parties, "Y2K" serves as a remarkably accurate time capsule of a period that existed between Kurt Cobain's death and 9/11.Thanks for listening; If you feel like supporting us, this is where you do that!Patreon (Just a buck to show your support!)BuyMeACoffee Check out or other content/socials here. LinktreeTapbioHosts:Cory Williams (@thelionfire)Nick Growall (@nickgrowall)Co-Hosts (Season 6):Aly Dale (@alydale55)Ash Hurry (@filmexplorationah)Cass Elliott (@take5cass)Terran Sherwood (@terransherwood) Voice of the Time Machine:Kristi Rothrock (@letzshake)Editing by:Nick GrowallFeatured Music:"Quantum Recast Theme" - Cory Williams"Charmer" - Coat...

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• The Rock: Completing the Almighty Nic Cage Trilogy

  What if we recasted Michael Bay's 1996 classic "The Rock?"Ash Hurry joins us once again to break down why this film stands as possibly Bay's greatest achievement and the culmination of Nicolas Cage's action movie trilogy. • Exploring the James Bond theory: Sean Connery's character John Mason is actually an older James Bond who was captured and imprisoned• Michael Bay's filmography and how "The Rock" represents his peak before the Transformers era• The anti-villain brilliance of Ed Harris's General Hummel – threatening but ultimately unwilling to follow through• Standout scenes including the shower room speech by Michael Biehn and the green smoke finale • Chemistry between Cage and Connery creates the perfect action movie pairing, similar to other great duos in film history• And of course, our fun recasting game, where we reimagine the film with modern actors (Nick), DC universe actors (Ash), and professional wrestlers (Cory).Check out our social media for more content and to join the conversation about your favorite action movie duos and scenes from The Rock. Leave us a review if you enjoyed this deep dive into 90s action cinema!Thanks for listening; If you feel like supporting us, this is where you do that!Patreon (Just a buck to show your support!)BuyMeACoffee Check out or other content/socials here. LinktreeTapbioHosts:Cory Williams (@thelionfire)Nick Growall (@nickgrowall)Co-Hosts (Season 6):Aly Dale (@alydale55)Ash Hurry (@filmexplorationah)Cass Elliott (@take5cass)Terran Sherwood (@terransherwood) Voice of the Time Machine:Kristi Rothrock (@letzshake)Editing by:Nick GrowallFeatured Music:"Quantum Recast Theme" - Cory Williams"Charmer" - Coat...

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• Indecent Proposal: Demi Wanted Moore

  A million dollars for one night with your spouse - would you take the deal? This provocative question sits at the heart of the 1993 film "Indecent Proposal," and it's made Cory lose sleep, even thirty years later.Cory and Nick analyze this infamous film, noting how the first act brilliantly establishes the tension, only for the film to transform from erotic thriller into romantic comedy.  After deep diving the plot they also explore how this premise would change in today's world. Would one million dollars even be enough anymore? Would the power dynamics shift with our modern understanding of consent? And which current actors could step into these iconic roles for a remake?Listen now and then ask your partner the million-dollar question - their answer might surprise you!Thanks for listening; If you feel like supporting us, this is where you do that!Patreon (Just a buck to show your support!)BuyMeACoffee Check out or other content/socials here. LinktreeTapbioHosts:Cory Williams (@thelionfire)Nick Growall (@nickgrowall)Co-Hosts (Season 6):Aly Dale (@alydale55)Ash Hurry (@filmexplorationah)Cass Elliott (@take5cass)Terran Sherwood (@terransherwood) Voice of the Time Machine:Kristi Rothrock (@letzshake)Editing by:Nick GrowallFeatured Music:"Quantum Recast Theme" - Cory Williams"Charmer" - Coat...

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• Armageddon: Red, White & Bruce

  What if we recast 'Armageddon'?From the explosive action and emotional storytelling to the unforgettable soundtrack, Armageddon is Michael Bay in full "Bayhem" mode. Join Cory, Nick, and Aly in our deep dive as we explore the intricate layers of this 90s classic that sent audiences on a thrill ride to the stars, while they each recast the film in different years.We discuss the stellar performances by Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck, and Liv Tyler while examining how their characters navigate the complexities of relationships during an unprecedented global crisis in this ultimate Disaster move. See who Aly picks for her 2018 cast, Cory with his 1990 throwback list, and Nick's unexpected "Sandler-verse" lineup!Whether you’re revisiting Armageddon for the first time or watching it with fresh eyes, we unpack its impact as a cultural phenomenon and ponder why its themes still resonate today. Did the ending make you cry, or did the action keep you on the edge of your seat? Let’s talk about it! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and join us as we celebrate the legacy of Armageddon!Thanks for listening; If you feel like supporting us, this is where you do that!Patreon (Just a buck to show your support!)BuyMeACoffee Check out or other content/socials here. LinktreeTapbioHosts:Cory Williams (@thelionfire)Nick Growall (@nickgrowall)Co-Hosts (Season 6):Aly Dale (@alydale55)Ash Hurry (@filmexplorationah)Cass Elliott (@take5cass)Terran Sherwood (@terransherwood) Voice of the Time Machine:Kristi Rothrock (@letzshake)Editing by:Nick GrowallFeatured Music:"Quantum Recast Theme" - Cory Williams"Charmer" - Coat...

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