Geekfest Rants

Episode 441 - Star Trek Future Ships

Today on GeekFest Rants we have a video presentation.  Join Carlos as he takes a look at Star Trek future ships.  Some are time travel related, some are not.  But all of them are also represented by Eaglemoss reproductions.  We'll explore their role on the episode they appeared on, their conceptual design, and their Eaglemoss recreations.

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Episode 441 - Star Trek Future Ships (1:03:44)

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VOY 5x24 'Relativity' Trailer: 

Star Trek Starships TV Commercial USA: 

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Episode 438 - Hidden Gems of 2020

As we continue to put 2020 behind us, and 2021 is off to a stubborn start, we have found some Hidden Gems out there in the entertainment world that you might have missed.  From movies like Crawl, The Invisible Man, tv shows like The Wilds, The Liberator, to documentaires like The Bee Gees: How Do You Mend A Broken Heart and Eli Roth's History of Horror.  Join Carlos today on GeekFest Rants as he digs deep into 2020's media selections including some disappointments. 

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Episode 438 - Hidden Gems of 2020 (1:10:11)

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The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart (2020) | Official Trailer 

HBO: https://youtu.be/B5tncybE7Wg The Wilds - Official Trailer | Prime Video: 

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Episode 436 - Tenet - Review - The Kobayashi Maru

Join us today on GeekFest Rants as Carlos attempts to review the latest Christopher Nolan film, Tenet. This is Nolan's most ambitious yet confusing film to date.  Then we take a look at the history of Star Trek's Kobayashi Maru.  From Wrath of Khan, to books, to the gorgeous Eaglemoss replica.  Kirk does not believe in the no win scenario.

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Episode 436 - Tenet - Review - The Kobayashi Maru (50:38)

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TENET - Official Trailer: 

TENET Explained! Full Movie Timeline & Final Scene Breakdown (Spoilers): 

TENET Pitch Meeting: 

Star Trek II the Wrath of Khan - Kobayashi Maru: 

Kobyashi Maru: 

Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan Theatrical Trailer: 

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Episode 416 - The Best of Star Trek Next Generation - Part 2

Today on GeekFest Rants we return to cover Part 2 of our Best of Star Trek The Next Generation.  Among these great episodes we have, All Good Things, Lower Decks, The Pegasus, Descent, Tapestry, Chain of Command, Relics, I Borg, The Inner Light, Parallels, and many more.  Perhaps today is a good day to.....watch some Star Trek.

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Episode 416 - The Best of Star Trek Next Generation - Part 2 (1:25:49)

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Star Trek TNG - "All Good Things..." 1994 TV Movie Promo: 

TNG 7x12 'The Pegasus' Trailer:

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Episode 414 - The Best of Star Trek Next Generation - Part 1

As we obey our Stay-At-Home order, what better time to dive deep into Star Trek The Next Generation.  Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he picks the best episodes of Next Generation.  He'll go over some fan favorites like The Best of Both Worlds, Darmok, The Inner Light, The Measure of a Man, an many, many more.......no kidding, we got about 41 of them and we'll discuss about half of them on this episode.  

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Episode 414 - The Best of Star Trek Next Generation - Part 1 (1:24:22)

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Star Trek: The Next Generation -- The Best of Both Worlds Blu-ray Trailer:

Star Trek TNG Darmok: https://youtu.be/fBW-Q9hHrWc

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Episode 408 - More Star Trek Short Treks and Picard

Today on GeekFest Rants Carlos and Steve wrap up their reviews of Star Trek: Short Treks with the Pike-centric "Ask Not", two animated shorts , "Ephraim and Dot" and "The Girl Who Made the Stars", and the Picard themed "Children of Mars".  Then we jump off to the eagerly awaited premier of Star Trek: Picard.  How does the show feel as a follow up in the Star Trek franchise?  Do the classic characters measure up to our contemporary standards?  And what's the best wine to have while watching the show?

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Episode 408 - More Star Trek Short Treks and Picard (1:21:49)

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STAR TREK Picard TV Spot 1 English (2020) | CBS Series: https://youtu.be/LWDUxyi4Ku8

Star Trek: Short Treks | Ask Not Trailer | CBS All Access: 

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Episode 403 - Star Trek Next Generation Uniforms

What is the Picard Maneuver?  A Star Trek star ship battle tactic?  A way of straightening up a Starfleet uniform?  Well...actually...it's both.   Today on GeekFest Rants join Carlos and Steve as they take a deep dive into the Prime universe of Star Trek the Next Generation uniforms.  We'll see how these uniforms evolved chronologically from Discovery to the soon to be released Picard series. Why did the Next Generation crew dislike the initial uniforms? What uniforms were abandoned before the release of Generations?  Which are our favorite uniforms?  Find all this out on this episode.

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Episode 403 - Star Trek Next Generation Uniforms (1:24:55)

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Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 1 Promo: 

Generations' Abandoned Uniforms: 

Ode To The Picard Maneuver (With Data):

Star Trek Generations Deleted Scene 7: Uncovering Lursa and B'Etor: 

Star Trek: The Next Generation S7E25 "All Good Things..., Part 1" Trailer: 

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Episode 402 - Short Treks - Discovery and Picard Trailers

Today on GeekFest Rants we continue to NOT keep your freaky to ourselves. Join Carlos and Steve as they dive into the first two hilarious Star Trek - Short Treks episodes of this season. This include the episodes Q & A and The Trouble with Edward.  Then we jump to the newest trailer for Star Trek - Discovery , season three.   And finally we wrap up with the current trailer for Star Trek - Picard.  We are starting to see a theme here.

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Episode 402 - Short Treks - Discovery and Picard Trailers (1:16:53)

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Star Trek: Discovery - Season 3 | NYCC Teaser Trailer | CBS All Access: 

Star Trek: Picard | NYCC Trailer | CBS All Access: 

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Episode 393 - Star Trek Borg Figures

Today on GeekFest Rants we find out that Resistance Is Futile. That is, resistance to trying to put together a video episode of GeekFest Rants.  Join Carlos as he takes a deep dive into the world of Star Trek Borg action figures.  Particularly Playmates but also Art Asylum.  But while here, we'll also take a wide look at the history of Star Trek figures. Today we truly go where no GeekFest Rants has gone before.

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Episode 393 - Star Trek Borg Figures (1:05:34)

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Star Trek (TNG) Playmates Commercial:

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" Playmates Toys Commercial (1994): 

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Episode 391 - Andrew E.C. Gaska - Not My Trek

As we live through this age of social media and nerd rage, one phrase that comes up every now and then is Not My Trek.  Today on GeekFest Rants we are joined by Andrew E.C. Gaska to try to debunk some of the most common arguments against modern Star Trek.  We'll chat about the look of the Klingons, Prime vs. Kelvin timelines, Star Trek: Discovery, The Orville, and the upcoming Star Trek: Picard.  It's time to move out of your parent's basement and accept progress.

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Episode 391 - Not My Trek (54:20)

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Star Trek: Short Treks | Comic Con Trailer (SDCC 2019): 

Why Klingons look that way in the 23rd century: 

They Are Klingons...: 

CANON, INTERRUPTED: THEORIES ON KLINGON DEVOLUTION: https://roguereviewer.wordpress.com/?s=klingons

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