Shows
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #246 - All-Purpose Marvel SoupThis fortnight, we dig into Fantastic Four: First Steps (17:10), one of the big comics adaptations of the summer, and The Old Guard 2 (33:22), another one. We also look at political UFO comic Saucer County and Tim Key's new movie The Ballad of Wallis Island.2025-07-3144 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceA rare moment in British cinemaA double-bill of metallic superhero action this fortnight, as we cover the Man of Steel's return to cinemas in Superman (15:05), and the latest Marvel TV show Ironheart (36:43, with moderate spoilers from 41:59 and full-on ruinous ending spoilers from 48:11). We also discuss Japanese dark comedy movie Baby Assassins and new Apple TV scifi-comedy Murderbot.2025-07-1752 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #244 - What would Wes Anderson’s James Bond be like?This fortnight, we fight desperately for survival in the zombie dystopia of The Last Of Us (13:18, with spoilers for the big early-doors plot twist from 19:10) and the feral training ground of Predator: Killer of Killers (28:16). Plus bonus chat about M.R. Carey's fantasy series The Rampart Trilogy and the new album A Sober Conversation by BC Camplight.2025-07-0339 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #243 - Just homo sapien actors on soundstagesThis fortnight, two major scifi franchises drop their second seasons on us - it's Doctor Who (18:07) and Star Wars prequel Andor (39:36)! Meanwhile, Alastair's watched classic French film Breathless, while Nick's read new Batman storyline Gotham Nocturne.2025-06-1956 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #242 - Cinematic CinemaThis fortnight, we finally catch Sinners (19:28, with midway twist spoilers from 26:33), the cinema sensation of 2025 so far, plus the latest season of Netflix's Love, Death & Robots (35:19), including the usual countdown of our favourite episodes. With bonus discussion of Homicide: Life on the Street and Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. Lastly, if you still need to back Nick’s SoulD #2 Kickstarter, you’ve got about 28 hours after this podcast drops…2025-06-0550 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceGotta throw the nerds somethingThis fortnight, in a change to the planned schedule, it's another Marvel double-bill with Thunderbolts* (12:36, spoilers from 25:00) and Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man season 1 (29:33, spoilers from 37:30). Elsewhere, Alastair's watched new Netflix anime Terminator Zero and Nick's read rural noir dark fantasy comic Revival, ahead of its upcoming TV adaptation. If you want to back Nick's kickstarter for the second issue of SoulD, you've got about two weeks left!2025-05-2247 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #240 - The oldest, saddest man in the worldThis fortnight, we're delving into the dark side of superheroics with Daredevil: Born Again (19:35), then the grimy underbelly of tech and society itself in Black Mirror season 7 (38:15). Plus bonus chat about the final season of Superman & Lois, plus the new Viagra Boys album Viagr Aboys (not a typo). Nick's latest comic is also live on Kickstarter! It's the second issue of his series SoulD with Phil Appley, about corporations selling our souls in rock form and weirdos carving them into silly statues! He'd just love it if you clicked here and checked it out.2025-05-081h 00
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #239 - Teen Murder SpecialIt's all teenage death all the time this fortnight, but with very different tones, as we discuss the lurid cult-horror of Yellowjackets season 3 (18:18) and the all-too-real sadness of Netflix's Adolescence (39:34). Plus some bonus less-grim chat about acclaimed animated movie Flow and the fourth season of Apple TV sitcom Mythic Quest - including one host making a shocking on-air discovery.2025-04-2458 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #238 - Do Dog Man’s parents miss him?This fortnight, we enter the surreal worlds of Severance season 2 (16:07) and Grand Theft Hamlet (36:22). Plus we recommend each other the also-odd movies Dog man and In Camera.2025-04-1048 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #237 - Enjoyment Vs ContentThis fortnight, we cover new high-concept scifi movie Mickey 17 (22:57) and the latest season of Invincible (38:38), the scifi superhero show we've previously raved about, with spoilers from 42:48. Plus bonus chat about the play Dear England and TV show Hacks.2025-03-2755 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceGood old fashioned violenceThis fortnight, we delve into the dark side of tech with new movie Companion (20:34) and the first two volumes of technothriller comic W0rldtr33 (33:14). Plus Nick's read loads of comics from Marvel's Ultimate line, while Alastair's watched Oscar-dominating movie Anora, plus has some thoughts on the results.2025-03-1350 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceDon’t disrespect the comedy pervertThis fortnight, we're heading into the bold future of Captain America: Brave New World (13:10) and the bloody past of Dexter: Original Sin (26:53, ruination-level spoilers from 38:16). Plus bonus opening chat about Prime Target and Sweetpea.2025-02-2747 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceIn the mood for something massive?This fortnight, the superhumans threaten to go boom in new comic series The Power Fantasy (15:49), while space itself almost blows up in Star Trek: Section 31 (34:47). Also featuring some chat about The Brutalist, as part of Alastair's ongoing Oscars coverage, and Colin From Accounts. More shownotes on ModerateFantasyViolence.com2025-02-1349 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #233 - BRING THE PAIN!Time for Alastair's favourite time of year as we get stuck into two big Oscar-season movie releases - the new remake of Nosferatu (16:22) and A Real Pain (35:11). Plus Alastair's also seen Nickel Boys, while Nick's broken the theme by watching The Traitors season 3 (like the rest of Britain). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2025-01-3053 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolencePunching three bald menThis fortnight, some climactic cartoon chat, as we cover the final seasons of both What If? (12:44) and Star Trek: Lower Decks (28:34). Plus some bonus chat about Alan Moore's new novel The Great When and the new Robbie-Williams-as-monkey movie Better Man. Longer shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2025-01-1641 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceLet's get down to counting down!As 2025 begins, one last gasp for last year, as we get together for our traditional end of year round-up episode. Witness our general thoughts and top five favourites for both film (17:33) and TV (43:29) in 2024. And for those who prefer it when we review specific things, there's also chat about Dune: Prophecy and the recent Doctor Who special Joy to the World at the very start. More shownotes and end of year review articles, including Alastair's year in film and Nick's Top Ten TV Shows, at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2025-01-021h 16
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceThe Oscar for OscarinessTime once again for one of our famous barely-festive Christmas specials, as we cover Arcane season 2 (18:50) and Blitz (32:39). Plus some bonus chat about Baby Reindeer (sounds kinda seasonal!) and Day of the Jackal (less so!). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2024-12-1947 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceYou deaded my woman!Two big follow-ups this fortnight, with Gladiator II (16:10) and The Diplomat season 2 (27:45). Plus bonus chat about the new Linkin Park album and the Monsters graphic novel by Barry Windsor-Smith. Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2024-12-0546 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #228 - He’s turned into a giant bible!This fortnight, one final comic book supervillain story with The Penguin (17:26) and then a more grounded, theological story of villainy in Heretic (32:30). Plus some chat about Only Murders In The Building season 4 and the filmed version of a recent Kiss Me Kate production. See more at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2024-11-2149 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceLet There Be BallsAt last, our longawaited Marvel villain/anti-hero special, covering Agatha All Along (17:58 with full spoilers from 26:37) and Venom: The Last Dance (40:45). Plus some bonus TV chat about Totally Completely Fine and Reservation Dogs. Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2024-11-0756 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceThis is bad and you know it’s badThis fortnight, we're covering the fourth season of our beloved Slow Horses (17:58), plus new British scifi-comedy Timestalker (36:52), with some opening chat about neo-classic crime comic Criminal and Alastair's annual thoughts about his London Film Festival viewing. If you want to check out Nick's new comics kickstarter for SoulD, a fantasy-cyberpunk comic about coporations selling our souls and two sisters caught in the middle, head over to this link and check it out: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nickbryan/sould Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2024-10-2449 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceArthouse GleeThis fortnight, we take on two current movies: Joker: Folie a Deux (22:41, ending spoilers from 39:26) and Rebel Ridge (43:10). One has been extremely well received, the other has not. Also featuring bonus chat about The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and Superman & Lois season 3. Fuller shownotes on ModerateFantasyViolence.com2024-10-1057 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceHungry HectareThis fortnight, we start off with Douglas is Cancelled and The Outrun, before diving into our main course reviews of Starve Acre (20:57) and The Bear season 3 (36:52). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com 2024-09-261h 00
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceHow bummer is your bummer?This fortnight, it's a weird world in The Umbrella Academy season 4 (14:17) and Cuckoo (33:56). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2024-09-1249 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceEnd our long sufferingWe're off to the movies for a scare this fortnight, with latest scifi-horror sequel Alien: Romulus (15:52 with moderate spoilers throughout) and unsettling psychological media-horror I Saw The TV Glow (32:00). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2024-08-2951 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #221 - Time will destroy everythingAfter a few episodes falling a bit behind thanks to holiday schedules, we're back on the cutting edge of media with Deadpool & Wolverine (19:59) and House of the Dragon season 2 (37:42). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2024-08-1559 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #220 - Uninteresting FailureThis fortnight, we catch up with some earlier releases (because Nick was on holiday) - it's Peacemaker Tries Hard! (15:24) from DC Comics and the Netflix movie Spaceman (26:19). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2024-08-0137 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceCORRR MemoriesAn all-animation special this time, as we cover Scavengers Reign (15:52) and Inside Out 2 (30:35). Fuller shownotes on ModerateFantasyViolence.com2024-07-1848 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #218 - Doing the Double ThanosThis fortnight, we feel the otherworldly presences of Doctor Who (15:04) and Godzilla Minus One (39:57). Considerable spoilers for both, you have been warned. Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2024-07-0453 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #217 - How adult should a cartoon blue hedgehog be?This fortnight, we return for the second run of two podcast favourites: punk sitcom We Are Lady Parts (18:27) and crime comic Newburn (32:05). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2024-06-2045 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #216 - Hardcore Nominative DeterminismWhole new cinematic universes branch from the ground, as we cover Max Max prequel Furiosa (16:29) and Sandman-adjacent Netflix show Dead Boy Detectives (33:20). If you're reading this within about 4 hours of the episode dropping, you can still back Nick's latest comics kickstarter The Collected Letters of Courier Z! Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2024-06-0647 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #215 - Sweet innocent lovely corpse mutilationThis fortnight, two eagerly anticipated adaptations - the millennial-nostalgia event X-Men '97 (13:36) and post-apocalyptic video game series Fallout (27:28). And remember you can still back Nick's Courier Z Kickstarter for another two weeks. Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2024-05-2341 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #214 - The Meninist K-HoleThis fortnight, an exercise in extreme contrast with thoughtful historical drama Shogun (24:39) and cartoonish high school comedy Bottoms (40:18). Meanwhile, Nick is back on Kickstarter with The Collected Letters of Courier Z, a series of stories about a space-postwoman turning to crime. Check that out here. And see fuller shownotes about this episode at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2024-05-0956 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #213 - The worst job in the worldThis fortnight, we face the horrible present-future with Civil War (18:10), then retreat into a cosy fantastical past with Renegade Nell (34:48). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2024-04-2553 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #212 - EBV (Extreme Bloody Violence)We make a mockery of our podcast name this fortnight, tackling two releases where the violence is definitely not moderate - Invincible season 2 (15:03) and Monkey Man (34:15). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2024-04-1149 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #211 - A void in WalthamstowBack to Nick's superhero territory this fortnight, with the second season of powers-focused sitcom Extraordinary (20:40) and the first two issues of the new Ultimate Spider-Man series (36:02) from Marvel Comics. Fuller shownotes on ModerateFantasyViolence.com2024-03-2854 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #210 - The Golden Honk of the SandwormA big episode for Alastair this week, as we cover his annual Oscar predictions audio extravaganza, and the new Dune movie (16:11, with hard spoilers from 25:24), plus bonus piracy with Our Flag Means Death season 2 (36:52, spoilers from 43:34). Fuller shownotes on ModerateFantasyViolence.com2024-03-1450 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #209 - 80s Magic MikeSome seasonal February moments of dark intensity this fortnight, in The Iron Claw (12:19) and the new Mr & Mrs Smith series (26:37). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2024-02-2940 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #208 - Teenage Milked Ninja TurtlesWe're covering two separate ends of the movie spectrum this fortnight, with thoughtful current Oscar-contending movie American Fiction (15:40) on one side, and last year's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (29:38) on the other. Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2024-02-1542 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #207 - True Confessions of a Serious Film CriticThis fortnight, 2024 begins in earnest with Oscar-nominated film Poor Things (14:07) and new Marvel show Echo (28:06). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2024-02-0143 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #206 - Let’s quack onAs is traditional, the first episode of a new year is spent mopping up some leftovers from the end of the previous one, with What If... season 2 (12:49) and Slow Horses season 3 (31:17). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2024-01-1847 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #205 - What’s Earthworm Jim up to?The new year 2024 has begun, and that can only mean one thing - time for Moderate Fantasy Violence to talk about the previous one! Nick and Alastair assemble to look back on the movies (9:47) and TV shows (35:47) of 2023, both giving a broad overview chat, then running down their top 5 favourites each. Fuller shownotes (and full-length year-end summary articles) at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2024-01-041h 00
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceNew face! WAUUUGH!Time for our festive late-2000s nostalgia special, as we cover the Doctor Who 60th anniversary Fourteenth Doctor specials (11:38) and the new Scott Pilgrim Takes Off anime (36:36). Fairly liberal spoilers for both, so recommend watching them before listening if you're heavily invested in either property. Especially the Scott Pilgrim one. Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2023-12-2151 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #203 - Is Saltburn a British film?This fortnight, there's all kinds of sinister things happening at the universities, as we cover polarising dark academia movie Saltburn (13:49) and edgy superkids-at-uni show Gen V (37:05), a spin-off from The Boys. Fair warning - we manage not to explicitly spoil Saltburn, but do heavily imply the nature of the ending. You may want to see the film first if you feel strongly. Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2023-12-0754 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #202 - He Who ComplainsRight into the state-of-Marvel discourse this week with The Marvels (14:55, post-credits mega-spoilers from 25:29) and Loki season 2 (33:38, ending spoilers from 39:30). Don't say we're not relevant. Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2023-11-2354 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #201 - Someone’s gonna get sucked offBack to regular programming this fortnight, with the final series of Ghosts (12:10), the well-received BBC haunted house sitcom, and future-house scifi movie Foe (23:42). Fuller shownotes on ModerateFantasyViolence.com2023-11-0937 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #200 - Found families, related and otherwiseIt's our double-centennial episode! And to mark this frankly unnecessary amount of podcasting, we recommend more of our all-time favourites, with Nick bringing popular comic series Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye (15:08) and Alastair supplying cult movie The Royal Tenembaums (32:52). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2023-10-2645 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #199 - Bummer for you, bummer for youA robot rampage this fortnight, as we cover new scifi movie The Creator (11:40) and latest Star Wars streaming show Ahsoka (24:33). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2023-10-1242 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceAnd there’s a cowboy!This fortnight, we're battling romance itself in Love Everlasting (12:43) and capitalism in How To Blow Up A Pipeline (23:34). Heavy stuff. Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2023-09-2835 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceCarmy’s famous familyIntense times this fortnight, as we dive back into the hellish kitchen of The Bear's second season (14:14 with a few unlabelled spoilers, sorry), then a more literal underworld in Damn Them All. (31:44)2023-09-1443 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolencePandora's box of depressing jokesThis fortnight, we're both away in the lofty world of demons and angels in Good Omens 2 (12:27, ending spoilers from 23:01) and down in the dirty world of secret agents in Old Dog (29:55). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2023-08-3144 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #195 - They Spoiled The FilmIt's the return of the Netflix movie double-bill this fortnight, with They Cloned Tyrone (12:08) and Extraction 2 (23:47). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2023-08-1736 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceOh Frank, how could you?To our own surprise, we manage to cover burning-hot new movie Oppenheimer (13:29), along with some thoughts from Alastair about Barbie, along with latest Marvel mini-series Secret Invasion (28:32). Fuller shownotes on ModerateFantasyViolence.com2023-08-0342 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceCan I complain now?This fortnight, we're heading into the criminal underworld with Nimona (15:09) and then the literal underground with Silo season 1 (24:54). Fuller shownotes on ModerateFantasyViolence.com2023-07-2048 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMurders per dayWe travel all across the different sides of America this episode, with the dark underbelly in Poker Face (13:56) and an altogether more whimsical angle in Asteroid City (26:52). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2023-07-0639 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceThe Most Terrifying Bastard ImaginableA brutal duo this episode, as we cover cannibal teen drama Yellowjackets season 2 (15:02, mega-spoilers from 25:30) and ultraviolent Finnish revenge movie Sisu (34:08). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2023-06-2246 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceScreaming ServiceA pair of major cultural events this year, with Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (8:45) and Succession season 4 (26:57, with finale-ruining spoilers from 37:35). Fuller shownotes on ModerateFantasyViolence.com2023-06-0852 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceAre you Jedi or loser?Another animated anthology this episode, with Star Wars: Visions season 2 (12:43), so Nick and Alastair sit down to give you the usual top 3 episodes, followed by their thoughts on new internet-horror comic W0rldtr33 (26:44). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2023-05-2538 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #188 - All the Found Family you can eatThis fortnight, it's two different (but both wholly enjoyable) action movie flavours with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 (13:52) and Polite Society (28:18). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com and don't forget to back StoneCop, Nick's latest comics Kickstarter!2023-05-1140 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceDark-shaped holeMFV back for another fortnight, and for the second time in our history, we're covering a season of The Mandalorian (12:18), followed by a comic written by Alex Paknadel - specifically All Against All with art by Caspar Wijngaard (27:50). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2023-04-2741 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMetaverse or bustWe enter a world of imagination this fortnight, with two game-based movies: Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves (14:23) and, of course, Tetris (28:01). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2023-04-1342 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceGet on with the cryingA journey into two different dark corners of the human psyche this fortnight, with The Last Of Us (14:06) and Alan Partridge: Stratagem (28:01). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2023-03-3042 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceOscar Results Honkathon 2023It's Alastair's favourite time of year - he delivers his Oscar predictions, and then has them soundtracked by blaring sound effects by Nick. Oh, and we also reviewed Cocaine Bear (14:29) and Luther: The Fallen Sun (24:07).2023-03-1636 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMy brain is not happy with thatThis fortnight, it's time to don our capes and take flight in an all-superpowers fortnight, with Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania (11:12) and Extraordinary (27:24). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com.2023-03-0240 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMen not talking to each otherThe episode of Alastair's dreams this fortnight, as we cover two Oscar Best Picture contenders - The Banshees of Inisherin (13:01) and Triangle of Sadness (23:52). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2023-02-1636 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceBack to the seaWe continue to scour 2022 for the best outstanding media, this fortnight covering Our Flag Means Death (11:19) and Newburn (23:44). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2023-02-0234 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceCrap DivisionStarting 2023 as we begin every year - with leftover culture from the last one. This time, it's the second season of Slow Horses (15:30) and the movie White Noise (29:17). Fuller shownotes on ModerateFantasyViolence.com2023-01-1943 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceTheir orgasmic relationship with dinosaursOnly a few weeks after everyone else did their Best of 2022 posts, we're finally weighing in! We're talking about the year in film (11:07) and then counting down our favourite movies (23:35), and then giving TV the same treatment of chat (44:02) followed by chart (53:52). Fuller shownotes and our end of year written articles available at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2023-01-051h 13
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMusical Holiday SpecialMerry Christmas Violence! Yes, it's our annual somewhat festive special, this year covering The Peripheral (9:45, no Christmas content) and the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (23:27, lots of it). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2022-12-2234 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceSo, is it cannibalism?Another heaping helping of premium telly this fortnight, with hot new Star Wars series Andor (8:55) and eagerly awaited boat show 1899 (26:13, with hardcore utter spoilers from 33:57). Fuller shownotes from ModerateFantasyViolence.com2022-12-0848 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceThe End of EverythingA high-calibre menu this fortnight, as we cover Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (10:31) and The Bear (29:07). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2022-11-2443 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceGo outside!Our (slightly belated) BBC centennial special hits the airwaves, with reviews of Doctor Who: The Power of the Doctor (10:06) and Ghosts series 4 (28:26). Fuller shownotes on ModerateFantasyViolence.com2022-11-1042 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolencePart Thing/Part ManThree big TV shows this Halloween as we cover Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (13:36), She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (27:33) and, just in time for the season, Werewolf by Night (39:41). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2022-10-2750 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceUnusual Clunking NoisesThis fortnight, we're trapped in a basement in Inside Man (14:36) and the metaphorical prison of our own grief in After Yang (31:54). Fuller shownotes on ModerateFantasyViolence.com2022-10-1346 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceKraven's Visceral HuntTraumatised by the hellish present day, we return to the eighties to recommend each other beloved childhood franchise classics. Nick gets Alastair to read Spider-Man: Kraven's Last Hunt (14:36), while Alastair is going for Doctor Who: Earthshock (30:23). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2022-09-2948 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceLocke & NewquayFact takes on fiction this fortnight, as we return to the fantasy world of Game of Thrones with House of the Dragon (12:23), then dive into a big deep cave of reality with Thirteen Lives (26:39). Fuller shownotes on ModerateFantasyViolence.com2022-09-1542 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceA cyclone of meth-related violenceTwo of the TV events of the year arrive all at once this episode, as we cover Netflix's adaptation of The Sandman (12:11) and the final episodes of Better Call Saul (27:49, hard spoilers from 32:41). Fuller shownotes on ModerateFantasyViolence.com2022-09-0142 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceEat, Prey, NopeThis fortnight, it's a cinematic extravaganza with new Jordan Peele movie Nope (13:23, full spoilers from 16:00) and Predator prequel Prey (32:33). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2022-08-1843 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceEven sorrier about the covidThis fortnight, we've seen The Umbrella Academy (12:15) and read acclaimed comic mini-series The Many Deaths of Laila Starr (27:02) - the latter is a slight change to the advertised programme, as Nick finally got covid so couldn't go to the cinema. And if you forget that at any point, don't worry, he'll remind you. Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2022-08-0441 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceSorry about the helicopterPicked a busy week for a heatwave, as we try to fit in Thor: Love & Thunder (10:32), The Boys season 3 (23:32) and Ms Marvel season 1 (38:56), against a backdrop of crime. Fuller shownotes on ModerateFantasyViolence.com2022-07-2155 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceOther stories exist, guysThis fortnight, we're all about those six episode miniseries with Obi-Wan Kenobi (13:57, with final episode spoilers from 19:50) and We Own This City (27:27). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2022-07-0746 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceAcid flashbacks to childhoodWe're stretching the boundaries of the possible this fortnight, with meta-animated comedy Chip & Dale: Rescue Rangers (15:25) and silent comic Step By Bloody Step (29:33). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2022-06-2342 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceMFV #164 - Sound the honks!It's a dark world this fortnight, as we cover the beginning of the end for Better Call Saul (12:28, with full spoilers from 23:27), and then the dystopian sci-fi tales of Love, Death & Robots volume 3 (33:42). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2022-06-0952 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceThe ghost of George BestA high-powered episode this fortnight as we cover Everything Everywhere All At Once (15:16) and the final run of Derry Girls (30:35). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2022-05-2650 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceHello, Your MajestyAll Marvel all the time this fortnight, as we tackle Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (10:58, a few cameo spoilers towards the very end of the review) and Moon Knight (28:22, surprisingly spoiler-free). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2022-05-1244 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceThe Spoiler VolcanoWe're thrown back into the past this fortnight, with Viking vengeance movie The Northman (11:24) and time travel veteran Doctor Who's Legend of the Sea Devils (25:18). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2022-04-2839 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceNone of these people are coolThis fortnight, it's a rigidly disciplined military exercise with Peacemaker (11:53) and Black Crab (28:11). Fuller shownotes at http://www.moderatefantasyviolence.com/ And if you want to back Nick's Necromancer comic Kickstarter, we're coming into the final hours. Click here!2022-04-1438 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceConstant Panda-ingWe look on the sunny optimistic side of things with Pixar's Turning Red (13:46) and then... the other one with The Boys: Diabolical (25:04). And don't forget - the next episode of MFV goes up on the day Nick's Kickstarter ends, so why not back it now at this address? https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nickbryan/death-of-a-necromancer Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2022-03-3139 min
Moderate Fantasy Violence500 True FansThis fortnight, a long journey into the darkness as we cover The Batman (12:53) and then the second season of Euphoria (29:22). Fuller shownotes on ModerateFantasyViolence.com and if you fancy checking out Nick's new comics Kickstarter for his epic graphic novel about fun black magic, here it is: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nickbryan/death-of-a-necromancer2022-03-1748 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceDiageticvilleThis fortnight, in yet another all-Netflix extravaganza, we take in improv crime-sitcom Murderville (12:02) followed by credible Oscar contending movie The Power of the Dog (25:04). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2022-03-0339 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceThe People Demand Baby YodaWe armour up and hit the trail with Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett (14:30) and feel righteous terror with Don't Look Up (29:48). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2022-02-1746 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceThe MFV CurseIt's our annual occasionally-successful attempt to preview some likely Oscar contenders, this time covering Licorice Pizza (11:02) and The Tragedy of Macbeth (23:03). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2022-02-0333 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceI’m hot in this universe!Busy episode this fortnight, as we open with some Dr Who special chat, then finally cover Spider-Man: No Way Home (15:56, spoilers from 22:30), add a bonus review of Matrix Resurrections (40:20, spoilers throughout) and then finish with our impassioned thoughts on Dexter: New Blood (52:05, spoilers from 63:05). Good lord. Fuller shownotes available at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2022-01-201h 12
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceLife Without Jason SudeikisHappy new year! It's the annual retrospective episode, looking back at 2021, pausing only for a quick review of Hawkeye up-front, followed by a summary of the year in TV (15:37) and film (38:47). Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2022-01-061h 02
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceThe Ballad of Dickface PhilMerry Christmas! I mention it here because we barely do in the episode! Because we're too busy covering Doctor Who: Flux (11:00, with full spoilers throughout) and Wrath of Man (26:47)! And yes, Wrath of Man is replacing the promised Spider-Man: No Way Home review, as we couldn't make it to the cinema due to Omicron. Sigh. Fuller shownotes at http://www.moderatefantasyviolence.com/2021-12-2341 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceAll hail the ur-musical!This fortnight, we return to Netflix once more with Arcane (13:55) and Tick, Tick... Boom! (26:10) Fuller shownotes at ModerateFantasyViolence.com2021-12-0940 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceStandalone PricksIn this historic 150th episode, we've broken exciting new ground by... watching a couple of Netflix movies - specifically The Harder They Fall (12:35) and Army of Thieves (22:59). Fuller shownotes at http://www.moderatefantasyviolence.com/2021-11-2538 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceInteresting Failure WeekOne of our more underwhelming themed weeks this time, as we cover Eternals (11:13) and Last Night In Soho (22:54). Fuller shownotes at http://www.moderatefantasyviolence.com/2021-11-1137 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceTwo white guys spurting their blobs on each otherBig fortnight for our teenage selves, as we cover the new Dune adaptation (10:43) and equally important cinematic moment Venom: Let There Be Carnage (25:46). (Also features a brief check-in with Star Trek: Lower Decks season 2 up-front.) Fuller shownotes at http://www.moderatefantasyviolence.com/2021-10-2840 min
Moderate Fantasy ViolenceWhat if… interbreeding?This fortnight, we control our liquid intake and sit down for No Time To Die, the lengthy new James Bond film (11:15, with hard ending spoilers from 27:07), then make a final trip to the multiverse of Marvel's What If...? (32:03), including us each giving our top 3 episodes. Fuller shownotes at http://www.moderatefantasyviolence.com/2021-10-1449 min