Episode 179 - Defrosting The Thing From Another World

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02/12/2014

Episode 179 - Defrosting The Thing From Another World

Today on Geekfest Rants we look back at the 1951 Howard Hawks classic, The Thing From Another World. Join us as Carlos sits down with the two Mikes and thaw out this film. We'll discuss it's social themes, where it stands in sci-fi history, how it influenced the Carpenter remake, and where the story came from. And don't forget...Keep Watching The Skies.

Episode 179 - Defrosting The Thing From Another World (38:07)

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