Geekfest Rants

Episode 90 - Reality Entertainment on TV and Films

On today's GFR Carlos and James discuss "reality" entertainment as portrayed in films such as The Running Man, The Truman Show, Ed TV and The Hunger Games, and its "real-life" counterparts, including everything from Roman Gladiators to Survivor!

Episode 90 - Reality Entertainment on TV and Films (31:19)

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Con Memories Part III - by Steve Vivona

As Day Two of the Con loomed snowstorms, hailstorms and thunderstorms beset Southern California while the east coast was enjoying record highs. Saturday is traditionally a crazy day at a three-day event like this. 

On Friday, people are generally working and they program “lesser” guests and on Sunday many of the guests pack up and leave early. Creation is nothing if not savvy and they tend to leave one or two heavy hitters to the bitter end on Sunday.

As I mentioned previously I enjoyed Grand Slam because it offered more than just “Trek.” Saturday’s major events included a few “Trek” guests but the really big ones were from “Firefly,” and “Lost,” two of my favorite shows.

 

Episode 89 - Prince of Darkness - Geek Commentary

If Carlos and the Steves are together then it must be Carpenter time! Today, they continue their examination of the maestro's "Apocalypse Trilogy" with a commentary on the underrated Prince of Darkness!

Episode 89 - Prince of Darkness - Geek Commentary (1:50:38)

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The Hubris of Trying to Improve Upon God - by Tony Rossi

“Some things are not ours to tamper with; some things belong to God.”  That’s a line from the Season 4 episode of the science fiction TV series, “Fringe,” called “Novation,” but it reflects a theme that’s run throughout the show’s history.

Created by “Lost’s” J.J. Abrams, “Fringe” revolves around the FBI’s Fringe science investigation team led by Agent Olivia Dunham (Anna Torv), Dr. Walter Bishop (John Noble) and his son, Peter Bishop (Joshua Jackson). About 20 years ago, Walter was a ‘mad scientist’ type who performed experiments on children, using them as guinea pigs to push science beyond any previously-held human and moral boundaries. He felt that anything that can be accomplished should be accomplished regardless of the laws of nature or the dignity of human beings. Walter pushed that idea even further when he discovered a parallel universe made up of the same people alive in this world, but in slightly-altered circumstances.

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http://www.patheos.com/blogs/christophers/2012/02/the-hubris-of-trying-to-improve-upon-god/

Episode 88 - Reviewing The Avengers

On today's episode of GFR Steve V. and Carlos assemble to discuss the mammoth hit that is The Avengers! Steve's excitement boils over as his shares his joy that not only has his lifelong dream of an Avengers film been realized, it's well on its way to becoming the all-time box office champ!

Episode 88 - Reviewing The Avengers (47:39)

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Episode 87 - The Death of the Incredible Hulk - Solo Geek Commentary

On today's episode of GFR Steve V. wraps up his dissection of The Hulk TV movies with 1990's Death of the Incredible Hulk, featuring the final appearance of Bill Bixby as David Banner and Lou Ferrigno as the big green guy, before he went all CGI! This was never meant to be the final entry in the series, but Bixby's untimely death made the film 's title all the more ironic! 

Episode 87 - The Death of the Incredible Hulk - Solo Geek Commentary (1:40:04)

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Episode 86 - Viral Prometheus

On today's episode of GFR Carlos and James dissect the various new trailers and viral videos for Prometheus, the eagerly awaited "they say it's not a prequel", prequel to Alien, directed by Sir Ridley Scott!

Episode 86 - Viral Prometheus (37:23)

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Con Memories Part II - by Steve Vivona

 

(When last we met, Steve had arrived in LA and quickly ran to a screening at the Egyptian in Hollywood, attended by Leonard Nimoy and Jack Larson. We pick up as the con begins in full force!)

After an exhausting day, I awoke ready to face the relentless push of Grand Slam. If all you want to do is watch the stars do their Q & A’s it can be quite leisurely, but if you want autographs, photos, etc. it can get a tad stressful running from place to place, trying to ensure you don’t miss anything. 

Episode 85 - "Who's this Joss Whedon guy?"

Today on GFR as Steve V's anticipation for The Avengers reaches a fever pitch, he regales Carlos with the life and career of the film's director Joss Whedon! No stranger to genre fans, Whedon created such classics as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel and Firefly! Watch his career skyrocket as Avengers is poised to break all kinds of box office records this week!

Episode 85 - Who's this Joss Whedon guy (31:50)

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