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The Nomads of FantasyMovie, TV show and video game discussions Author: Brandon Wilson Creative
This podcast is dedicated to exploring the fictional worlds across movies, TV shows, and video games.Join Brandon, Eric, and Dave as they explain the stories, characters, performances, and productions in all genres. From sci-fi thrillers to animes to arthouse films to indie video games, we embrace all universes as our home.Each episode engrosses listeners with sounds and music from the topic and always ends with a clever round of trivia!We are not fanboys. We will give any fictional creation a chance to be explored. We promise to look for the good even in the bad, because we understand how hard it is to make something, especially at a large scale.This is why we call ourselves The Nomads of Fantasy. We want to visit the fantastical! We want to see what people are capable of creating! So please, come with us and experience what we experienced.And with that... safe travels, nomads. Language: en-us Genres: Film Reviews, TV & Film, TV Reviews Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Escape From New York
Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
Let's sneak into Escape from New York, John Carpenter’s cult classic that blends dystopian sci-fi with gritty action. Set in a future where Manhattan has become a maximum-security prison, the film delivers an unforgettable premise, a killer atmosphere, and one of cinema’s coolest anti-heroes in Snake Plissken.That said… this one didn’t quite hit the same highs as Carpenter’s other work from the era. While the concept is undeniably strong and there’s a certain cheesy charm that makes it fun to watch, the execution feels uneven. The performances often come across as flat, with characters that never fully come to life. The villain lacks real presence, and the President—despite being central to the plot—feels surprisingly underwhelming.There’s still plenty to appreciate here, especially if you enjoy Carpenter’s style and low-budget creativity. But compared to his other films from this time, Escape from New York feels more like a rough draft of something greater than a fully realized classic. A fun ride, but one that leaves you wishing for a bit more depth and impact.Stick around until the end of the conversation for a round of Snake Trivia!Safe travels, nomads.
