Geekfest Rants

Star Trek Generations at 20 - by Steve Vivona

I should really, really hate Star Trek Generations. At the time of its release, my personal life was imploding. I was 24. My girlfriend of four years (who I thought I would marry) kicked me to the curb the day of its release, and my professional outlook was bleak at best. I was eagerly anticipating its release, knowing it would be the swan song for my beloved original crew, and here I was, engulfed by a bleak pall. Given its reputation among Trek fans, you'd think seeing it would've done nothing to improve my dark mood.

I liked it. I still do. That might have something to do with sentimentality and my mental state when I saw it, but I have watched Generations many times over the years, and its themes of mortality, change, and ultimately, hope, still resonate with me. Its execution was somewhat flawed, but I loved the acting. I loved the action sequences, especially the destruction of the Enterprise.

 

Episode 220 - Marvel's Phase 3

On this week's episode of GeekFest Rants Carlos, Steve V., and Carlos's Geek progeny Kyle discuss Marvel's newly unveiled plans for Phase 3 and how they stack up against DC's recently unveiled slate of films, that includes some of their A-list characters. Steve suspects that Marvel's B-list is still going to kick the crap out of DC's A-list.

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Episode 219 - Star Wars Marvel Comic Book Movie Adaptation

Time to dig up your old comic books.  Specifically the first six Star Wars comic book issues.  Join Carlos and James as they closely examine how different the Star Wars Marvel movie adaptation is from the actual film.  They'll examine how original artist and editor, Howard Chaykin and Roy Thomas, decided how to approach the making of the classic comic book and which elements to use as reference material. Also, they'll take a bonus look at the Special Edition comic book to see how it compares to the original.  

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Episode 219 - Star Wars Marvel Comic Book Movie Adaptation (1:19:59)

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Episode 218 - Power Rangers Interview - by A. Das Baron

Most people wax nostalgic, remembering the fond moments of their youth. Me? I have a soft spot for spandex clad action heroes fighting villains in giant rubber monster suits. Yes, I'm a sucker for all things Power Rangers/Super Sentai, so you bet when I heard a pair of Rangers were making an appearance at Toycon NJ this October, I powered up my Zord and hauled it to meet them! Kevin Duhaney and Jeff Parazzo weren't only cordial, but they were gracious enough to sit down with me and answer some questions. Keep your Morphers at a distance, because you might just Morph from excitement! Dino Thunder, Power up!

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 Episode 218 - Power Rangers Interview - by A. Das Baron (21:21)

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Episode 217 - Visiting Funny Business-Brick University

Today on GeekFest Rants we visit local comic book shop, Funny Business. There we talk to owners Brett and Chris, and learn about their store and their other venture, Brick University, an all Lego building class for fans of Lego. Find out what kind of toys/comics they sell and which items they will never part with.

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Episode 217 - Visiting Funny Business-Brick University (31:02)

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