Geekfest Rants

Episode 84 - The Trial of the Incredible Hulk - Solo Geek Commentary

On today's GFR as we ramp up to the release of The Avengers, Steve continues his examination of Marvel superheroes on film with a solo commentary on the second Hulk TV movie from 1989, "The Trial of the Incredible Hulk". Featuring the first live action appearance of Daredevil and let's not forget the Hulk's classic purple pants.

Episode 84 - The Trial of the Incredible Hulk - Solo Geek Commentary (1:37:23)
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Episode 83 - Anatomy of a Stormtrooper - Part 2

On today's GFR we continue with Part 2 of our Anatomy of a Stormtrooper special.  Carlos and James conclude their fascinating discussion on the minutiae of Stormtrooper culture, lives and ethos. They discuss the theories of Order 66, clone individuality, and do clones get to retire?  What's next: a discussion on Tusken Raider mating rituals or maybe Jawa banking policies?

Episode 83 - Anatomy of a Stormtrooper - Part 2 (26:58)

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Convention Memories - by Steve Vivona

For those of us living in the Northeast the convention situation is abysmal. The only one worth its salt within a 100-mile radius is Chiller. While they have great guests it is a disorganized nightmare that gets worse with each passing year. 

Back around 2004, I really got into the convention scene in a big way. I traveled to the West Coast three years in a row and, aside from the exorbitant prices, they were the best con experiences I ever had.

Other shows held nationally in places like Michigan, Florida and Texas are better organized but their guests are strictly the B-list and the same year after year. Creation, for all their price gauging and silly rules, is still the best game in town. They get the A-list stars of sci-fi (and their prices reflect it) and they provide the best possible con experience going. 

Episode 82 - Anatomy of a Stormtrooper - Part 1

Members of the 501st pay attention! On today's episode of GFR Carlos and James are all about the Clonetroopers and Stormtroopers! They leave no stone unturned as they discuss their history from clones to recruits, the inspiration behind them, their life cycle and other little know facts and theories!

Episode 82 - Anatomy of a Stormtrooper - Part 1 (26:39)
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Episode 81 - The Incredible Hulk Returns - Solo Geek Commentary

Starting today Steve V. will be doing a series of superhero-based commentaries in honor of this summer's blockbuster, The Avengers! On this installment of GFR, Steve V. provides solo commentary (in order to avoid being mocked in person by his fellow geeks) over The Incredible Hulk Returns, the 1988 TV movie that brought the character back to the screen after six years! Yes, it's cheesy but it's great fun, and worth a look to see just how far superheroes on film have come! 

Episode 81 - The Incredible Hulk Returns - Solo Geek Commentary (1:37:09)

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Episode 80 - The Walking Dead - Season 2 Recap

This week's episode of GFR features our end-of-season wrap up for the controversial second season of Walking Dead. Carlos and the Steves hash out what they liked and didn't like about AMC's monster hit and their hopes for next season!

Episode 80 - The Walking Dead - Season 2 Recap (39:29)

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The Best Movie of the 80s - by Steve Vivona

I remember the 80s very fondly. I loved television, and in years prior I zoned out on a hefty diet of baseball games and sitcoms. Thanks to the advent of cable tv I could now watch “Cannonball Run II” 5 times a week!

I got my first VCR in 1984 and starting taping my favorites. In 1986 I received my second VCR after haranguing my parents endlessly so I could have one in my room (many thanks to my friend Ray who sped up the process by crashing into me on my bike thereby netting me a sympathy gift!)

I started renting new releases at the video store, copying them and gorging myself on multiple viewings.

Big titles for me then included “Lethal Weapon,” “Running Scared,” any “Rocky” film, “Robocop,” "Predator," “Commando," etc. But there was one that stood above them by leaps and bounds.

A friend of mine saw a commercial for “Highlander,” and thought it “looked cool.” That meant we should see it. The film received such limited distribution that my father had to drive us about 15 miles to the nearest theater to see it.

Episode 79 - Reservoir Dogs - Geek Commentary

On today's installment of GFR Rob, Steve and Carlos provide an audio commentary over Quentin Tarantino's classic Reservoir Dogs, a film that had a great impact on all three of them, forever altering their perceptions of modern film making!

Episode 79 - Reservoir Dogs - Geek Commentary (1:43:25)
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