Geekfest Rants

Episode 480 - American Graffiti & More American Graffiti - Review

Today on GeekFest Rants we look at the pre-Star Wars George Lucas hit, America Graffiti and it's sequel, More American Graffiti.  Join Carlos and James as they chime in on their views on these two films.  Does the sequel live up to the original?  What is the Happy Days connection to the original film.  Is life today anything like it was in 1962?

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American Graffiti Official Trailer #1 - Richard Dreyfuss Movie (1973) HD: 

More American Graffiti - Original Theatrical Trailer (1979): 

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Episode 460 - Jedi & Midnight Mass Posters - Genre Wine Bottles

Today on GeekFest Rants, Carlos will toast the end of 2021 with Posters of the Month and some Genre Wines.  Up first we have the Return of the Jedi One Sheet Style A poster.  This is the one we saw back in 1983 as we lined up to see Return of the Jedi.  A somewhat simple poster compared to the Style B.  Then we look at the Midnight Mass poster.  A vintage style looking poster for the best limited series of 2021.  And finally, we raise our wine glass to Genre Wines.  From the expanding Star Trek Wines collection to Skywalker Vineyards to even some John Carpenter's The Thing whiskey.  What on earth will Carlos collect next?

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Episode 460 - Jedi & Midnight Mass Posters - Genre Wine Bottles (1:03:51)

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Return of the Jedi: Original Teaser Trailer (1982): 

Midnight Mass | Teaser Trailer | Netflix: 

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Episode 457 - Trek and Empire Posters - Revenge versus Vengeance

It's time for posters of the month.  Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he tackles two new posters:  Star Trek the Motion Picture (Rainbow Poster) and Procter & Gamble's free with purchase Empire Luke poster.  Then we continue with our dual franchise theme by visiting the little known battle between Revenge and Vengeance....that is Revenge of the Jedi versus The Vengeance of Khan.  Who lost the war and ended up changing their name?  Spoiler alert!  They both did.

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Episode 457 - Trek and Empire Posters - Revenge versus Vengeance (46:56)

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Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) - HD teaser trailer: 

Revenge of the Jedi: Teaser Trailer: 

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Episode 452 - Star Trek and Star Wars Posters - J. W. Rinzler

Today on GeekFest Rants Carlos will highlight two new posters.  First up is the Star Trek: The Motion Picture teaser poster by John Berkey.  Then we have a Star Wars Proctor & Gamble point of purchase poster by Ken Glodammer.  Finally we'll cover the sad news of the passing of writer J. W. Rinzler.  We'll look back at his days at Lucasfilm publishing to his most recent making-of film books.  

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Episode 452 - Star Trek and Star Wars Posters - J. W. Rinzler (57:39)

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Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) - HD teaser trailer: https://youtu.be/5drkg1NFfLM

The Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - Book Trailer 2010: 

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Episode 449 - The Rise and Fall of Laserdiscs

One day in the distant future, when everyone will get around in flying cars, movies will be watched with LASERS.  Well, let's not get ahead of ourselves.  We might not have flying cars but the home video industry runs on Lasers.  Actually it has been for almost 40 years.  And it all started with Laserdiscs.  Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rans as he covers his personal experience with the easily forgotten video format of Laserdiscs.  Was it a failed niche format for movie snobs or the beginning of a new technology that continues to this day?  Actually it was all of the above.

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Episode 449 - The Rise and Fall of Laserdiscs (1:12:19)

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Pioneer LaserDisc Demo 1989: 

Don "Mr. Wizard" Herbert explains Pioneer laserdisc (1980): 

Leonard Nimoy demonstrates Magnavision LaserDisc Player: https://youtu.be/s4pBk3-fduU

1980 RCA Video Disc Player Commercial: 

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Episode 444 - Ray Harryhausen Exhibit - Collector Profile

Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he reviews the virtual tour of the Ray Harryhausen - Titan of Cinema Virtual Exhibition Experience.  This is a virtual version of the current exhibit taking place in Scotland chronicling the late, life and works of stop motion genius Ray Harryhausen.   This includes classics like Jason and the Argonauts, Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger, Clash of the Titans, and many more.  Then Carlos profiles collector Shamim Dana, a fellow toy and autograph collector.  Can your collection match up to Shamim's?

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Ray Harryhausen: Titan of Cinema exhibition: 

Ray Harryhausen Titan Of Cinema Exhibition -Edinburgh 31.10.2020: 

Visiting the RAY HARRYHAUSEN exhibition: 

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Episode 428 - GeekFest Rants 10th Anniversary Special

Today we take a pause from our usual geek topics to look back at how this show started.  Join Carlos as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary of GeekFest Rants.  We'll take a peek behind the curtain to see how the show was inspired and formed, who our past co-hosts have been and where do we go from here. If you enjoy the show and would like to take it to the next level and appear in it, contact us.  Let's see where the next ten years takes us.

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Episode 428 - GeekFest Rants 10th Anniversary Special (38:59)

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Martini Ranch / "Reach" Outtakes Directed by James Cameron (Official Video) : 

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Episode 422 - Celebrity Albums

What happens when an artist branches out to a different medium?  Sometimes it's fantastic and sometimes you get a celebrity music album.  Today on GeekFest Rants Carlos will explore the phenomenon of the Celebrity Album.  From the train wrecks , to the hits, to the personal guilty pleasure favorites.  Have a listen maybe some of your favorites made the list like Don Johnson, Joe Pesci, Clint Eastwood, Eddie Murphy, William Shatner, Sylvester Stallone, and many many more.

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Episode 422 - Celebrity Albums (55:03)

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William Shatner "Sings" 'Rocket Man' (1978) - BEST QUALITY!: 

Martini Ranch / How Can The Labouring Man Find Time For Self Culture ? (The Official Video):

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Episode 419 - Ghost Directors & Alan Smithee - Star Wars Posters

Will the real director please stand up. Did Steven Spielberg or Tobe Hooper direct Poltergeist?  Sometimes it's not as easy as looking at the credits to see who directed a movie.  Today on GeekFest Rants, Carlos will sift through Ghost Directors and the infamous Alan Smithee directing credit.  Then on posters of the month, we'll look at the Star Wars One Year Birthday poster and one of Boris Vallejo's The Empire Strikes Back Coca-Cola posters.

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Episode 419 - Ghost Directors & Alan Smithee - Star Wars Posters (1:02:29)

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Poltergeist (1982) Teaser Trailer:

Burger Chef-Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Poster Offer (1980)

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Episode 412 - Star Wars Posters - Huey Lewis - Weather

Who are the great artists that came up with the first Star Wars movie posters?  Here are a few: Tom Jung, Greg Hildebrandt, Tim Hildebrandt, and Tom Chantrell.  Today on GeekFest Rants, Carlos returns to posters of the month with the classic original Star Wars movie posters.  These are true works of art that have been and continue to be used to promote the Star Wars brand.  Plus, as a bonus, Carlos will review the possible final Huey Lewis and the News album, Weather.

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Episode 412 - Star Wars Posters - Huey Lewis - Weather (1:08:20)

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Star Wars TV Spot #1 (1977): 

The Breakdown: Huey Lewis and the News on ‘The Power of Love’:

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