Happy belated Halloween! This week, Campbell and Connor get creepy, discussing Sam Raimi's horror series The Evil Dead. Over the course of the episode, they will dive into the first three installments in the franchise, as well as dive down a somewhat incoherent slasher movie rabbit hole.
"You will be a minister of death praying for war." Campbell and Connor conclude their foray into Stanley Kubrick's filmography, discussing Full Metal Jacket and Eyes Wide Shut.
Happy belated 3-year anniversary of Reel Geeks! In honor of this momentous occasion, Campbell and Connor are revisiting a topic they discussed way back in episode 9! But this time, they are starting in the 1920's and going all the way to the 2020's! How much have their favorites changed since starting Reel Geeks? Have some films stood the test of time? Tune in to find out!
"I am become death, destroyer of worlds." Reel Geeks returns with hosts Campbell and Connor, reuniting post their study abroad stint, to unpack two divergent films: Oppenheimer and Barbie. The hosts delve into the intricate layers of Oppenheimer, a biographical drama chronicling the complex legacy of scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his pivotal role in the atomic bomb's development. Shifting gears, they then explore Barbie, examining its empowering narrative, while examining it's shortcomings. Campbell and Connor are glad to be back!
"Black is for orange. Yellow is for green. Green is for red and red is for yellow." They're back and ready to dive into the world of movies once again! After a short break to focus on their exams, Campbell and Connor return to share their thoughts on the latest additions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In this episode, they'll discuss Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, exploring their impressions and engaging in debates about the films' quality. Brace yourself for their candid take on Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, as they delve into their mixed feelings and acknowledge the disappointments they may have encountered. Additionally, they'll compare these recent releases to the rest of the MCU, offering their unique insights.
"Every day I buy a can of pineapple with a sell-by date of May 1." This week, Campbell and Connor discuss Chungking Express (1994) and In the Mood for Love (2000) by Hong Kong film director Wong Kar-wai. Campbell leads the conversation, giving some background on the director and on two of his most popular films.
Back from their summer break, Campbell and Connor share what they have been up to for the past few weeks. They also discuss their thoughts on Stranger Things 4 Vol. 2, as well as the season overall.
