The Geeks take a U-turn this episode to spotlight some of the geniuses BEHIND the camera. Specifically the people who make movies beautiful to watch. Production Designers, Art Directors, Costumers, Makeup Artists, Composers... Listen in as we count down our favorite aesthetically pleasing films where every detail is perfected and every shot could be framed.
You know those movies that are so bad they're good? Come on...they can't all be bangers. Well, today we honor some of the best of the worst. Or...worst of the best if you will. Not bad movies...great movies. If they're on, we're watching them. But it's a collection of gigantic plot holes, dodgy effects, less-than-stellar dialogue, and maybe a huge helping of camp. They're movies we love to love. We just don't always admit it. Happy Holidays from the Gen X Cinema Geeks!
Coming to you direct from a(nother) 3-day holiday weekend...the Gen X Cinema Geeks are baaaaack. The saucy cinematic siblings of silliness are counting down their favorite movies of all time. With loose interpretations of "favorite". Be prepared to be wowed by the selections of your intrepid hosts as they show you just how unnuanced their tastes can be! You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll reach for your popcorn.
In honor of all the great Fathers out there, the Geeks are bringing you a special Father's Day episode. Join us as we celebrate the holy grail of movie fathers - some make tough choices for their kids, some are strong father figures, and some leave trails of disaster in their wake. But all are standing up and doing the work! Warning - this episode contains some language and spoilers! Proceed accordingly.
Lucky you! A new pot of gold from your favorite sparring cinema siblings to fill your Irish heart with joy. Or something like that. Join us as we travel back in time to the early aughts which are surprisingly full of space stations, Victorian poets, Hobbitses (what's hobbitses, Precious?), Zombies, and one a$$-kicking amnesiac super spy. The pre-cogs tell us this episode is top notch - no crimes here. Although....Kris sings again, so that could honestly be counted as one.
After a long hiatus and much life stuff, the geeks are back to geeking. It's a world-building extravaganza as we tackle the embarrassment of cinematic riches that was 2001. There's Hobbits, wizards, Denzel Washington, paperwork, ghosts, and unidentified jet engine mayhem. Rich gets to fanboy, Kris gets to sing (although we all wish she would stop that). Mostly, it's just good clean fun. Except for a couple swear words. Ooops. Sorry Mom.
It's post Y2K and pre LOTR in the cinematic universe. We are back with the year 2000...kickoff to the aughts. Join us as we celebrate the triumphant return of Juliette Binoche, Kris gets more #basic than normal, but still manages to sing, Rich finds his new groove, and we return to our normal witty-bantering form after a long absence (which shall not be repeated and we endeavor not to undertake any such delays in the future).
The grand finale of secret lists is finally here! The wait is over! There are a lot of exclamation points happening! Will Rich continue down his dark path? Does he just need a hug? Does #basic Kris take on the preeminent film organization in the world? In an episode full of cooking rats, singing nuns, Hobbits and wizards, a trifecta of Audreys, and a relic-hunting archaeology professor, the Geeks take on their latest assignment with gusto. Join us for the last of lists and prepare for the aughts!
After a long hiatus, the geekery has returned to a podcast platform near you! Will Rich finally break out of the depressing slog list? Will Kris reveal a wretched hive of scum and villainy? Will there be Denzel Washington? Are you rushing or dragging? Are there sparkly vampires or the good kind? Is that really Chopper? Why so serious? So many questions. You'll just have to tune in to get the answers...
Also known as The Secret Lists Part Deux. Well we had such a rip-snorting, cracking good time with our secret lists that we forged in secret a master list...no wait...that's not right.
You'll have to tune in to find out if Rich can pronounce any of the names on his list, if Kris remains #basic, and which Sour Patch Kids are the best. No for reals though.
We poured our little black and white hearts and souls into these lists. And yes...for those of you following along at home, there is Denzel. We know that's why you listen, and we support that. Any catchy descriptors would ruin the surprise and the one thing we love is a surprise. And Denzel. And needle drops. And Shakespeare. And snacks. So, I guess there's more than one thing. But just sit patiently and wait for your surprise people. The answer is just a click away....
Well, we are fresh out of 1990's years to review. But you know...geeks are gonna geek. So we're back with new lists. We'd love to share them with you, but that would take all the fun out of the episode.
Be there when the envelopes are opened and the secret lists revealed! Be there when we talk about [censored] and [censored]. Hilarity ensues when Kris pontificates about [censored].
But we like you...so here's a little hint... There will be cauldrons and dragons. Kurgans and Gelflings. Investigative journalists and baseball players. Figure skaters and serial killers. You won't want to miss it!
There can be only one. And it's us.
It's the end of the decade here at Geek Headquarters, but what a way to go! How can a year that brought us The Matrix, Fight Club (even though we can't talk about it), Office Space and The Sixth Sense also have given us Jar Jar Binks?? In this episode, we say goodbye to our favorite decade and prepare for our next adventure. Shenanigans happen. Hilarity ensues. Denzel Washington is mentioned. What could go wrong??
1998...the year that really tied the room together. It was a year of seeing double, two Queen Elizabeths, two big asteroids, two big WW2 movies, two cool capers, two alternate realities, two times Gwyneth Paltrow was British, two first feature films from legendary directors... But only ONE DUDE. Will Kris sing again? Of course she will. Will Rich actually sing? Why are we singing anyway? Will 1998 mark the triumphant return of Denzel Washington? Spoiler alert...YES. Tune in to hear more as we blab all about the films that made 1998 one for the history books.
Weeeee're baaaaaack. After a seriously long intermission, your favorite Geeks are back with a vengeance recapping our favorite flicks of 1997. Will Jodie Foster or Ethan Hawke make it to space? Will Casey Affleck ever get that sandwich? Do all Rich's movies involve ice or snow? Would two people REALLY have fit on the door? Does anyone even know who Rolo Tamassi is? And will Martin Blank ever recover from all that Ethan Fromme damage? Tune in to find out...and GET OFF MY PLANE!
Lucky number 7...also known as, GenX Cinema Geeks and the Nerdy Hallows. Or something like that. Join the Geeks as we deconstruct yet another year of 1990s cinema...one that we both struggled with. What's up 1996?? It was the year of breakout roles, (HELLOOOOOO Ed Norton!) and a Scottish chap and future Jedi Master. Soundtracks for days...nay...years.........nay...DECADES. Does adding more ellipses even count?
Follow along with us to find out if the surprise ending was what we intended! Or technical difficulties. (Spoiler alert, we didn't intend to cut you all off). We meant to say have a great week! Does Kris sing again? Does anyone show you the money? Are we so money and we don't even know it? You'll have to listen to find out!
And after all that...we STILL don't know where Fargo takes place. We're geeks, not geographers. But at least we're not Goofy.
After a loooong hiatus (who are we kidding? Equipment failure...) your favorite geeks are back in Episode 6 - On Her Majesty's Geeky Service. The closest a pair of geeks will ever get to the coolness of being James Bond. Join us as we count down our favorite films of 1995. Rich chokes on air. Kris sings. It's absolute mayhem. It was a year of twisty plots, phenomenal ensembles and the magical Jane Austen. Does it get much better than that?? As if.
The Gen X Cinema Geeks have been hacked! While Kris was with the away team, Rich and his Gen Z, non-movie-fan daughter took over the mic to bring you their Oscar predictions. His...based on actual knowledge. Hers...based on the coolest names. Will they be right? Will Kris reclaim her hosting helm? Will the Gen Z beat her dad in wins?? It's anyone's guess...
Episode 5 - Gen X and the Order of the Geeks. Will there be Denzel? Will there be Juliette? You'll have to tune in to find out as we recap our favorite films from 1994 - a CRACKING good year that had us struggling to rank them. Find your inner Hakuna Matata with your Big Kahuna Burger and a tasty beverage and listen to the geeks be....well...geeks as we play 21! (Not really) sponsored by Geritol. Rich brings his Peter Lorre impression, Kris gets almost everyone's name right...it's a big win for everyone!
Welcome to Episode 4 - A new hope for the geeks as we deconstruct another rip-snorting year of movie mayhem. Join us as we recount a tremendous year for films -- a year of dinosaurs and huckleberries. Shakespeare and the one-armed man. Denzel Washington and Steven Spielberg. Secret Gardens, Notre Dame football and Mr. Oogie Boogie. We'll ask important questions like: how many quotes from Tombstone can we fit in a 90 minute podcast? And, can Kris actually get anyone's name right this episode? It's sure to be a fantastic time, we hope you'll join us!
Episode III - The Return of the Geeks. Happy New Year to All from your soon-to-be-favorite geek siblings. Join us as we pontificate on the "rip-snorting" cinema year that was 1992 - a year of genies, vampires, figure skaters, and other assorted "yutes". Make sure your toe pick is secure and slide into home as we count down our favorite films.