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Movie Week in Review
by GeekCast Radio Network, LLC
Movie Week in Review is your ticket to the ultimate movie discussion. Every week, we dissect a new film or film series, covering plot, trivia, behind-the-scenes secrets, and our honest opinions.
Episodes
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Idiocracy Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. The hosts discuss Mike Judge's 2006 satirical comedy Idiocracy, exploring its status as a cult classic, its themes regarding anti-intellectualism and consumerism, and the uncanny way its depiction of a dumbed-down future has mirrored…
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Movie Week in Review Series Finale
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. After nine years and 200 episodes, the hosts reflect on their journey covering cinema on the Geekcast Radio Network. They recount how the show began, discuss their experiences with different co-hosts, and share their personal top-ten...
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A Christmas Story 2, Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure, Home Alone 3, and Home Alone 4 Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. This episode examines a selection of widely considered poor holiday films. The hosts discuss the quality of sequels like A Christmas Story 2 and Christmas Vacation 2, noting the casting changes and lack of the original series' charm. The...
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Star Trek Kelvin Universe Films Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. This episode covers the three films in the Kelvin Timeline: 2009's Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness, and Star Trek Beyond. The hosts discuss the shift in tone toward action-adventure, the performances of the new cast members in iconic...
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Star Trek: The Next Generation Films Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. This episode covers the four feature films starring the cast of The Next Generation: Generations, First Contact, Insurrection, and Nemesis. The hosts examine how these entries bridged the gap between the TOS and TNG eras, discuss the...
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Star Trek: The Original Series Films Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. This episode covers the first six feature films of the Star Trek franchise, beginning with The Motion Picture and concluding with The Undiscovered Country. The hosts analyze the development, production history, and varying quality of each...
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Con Air Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. The hosts revisit the 1997 action film Con Air to celebrate its 20th anniversary. They discuss the film's ensemble cast, including Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, John Malkovich, Ving Rhames, and Steve Buscemi, while sharing memories of when...
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Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. This episode explores the 1991 cult classic comedy starring Christina Applegate. We discuss the film's unique tone as a transition between 80s 'kids in danger' adventure movies and more grounded family comedies. We also break down the...
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. The hosts discuss the impact and narrative structure of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, examining how it balances legacy characters with a new generation of leads. They analyze the film's pacing, the introduction of characters like Rey…
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The Karate Kid Franchise Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. We revisit the entire Karate Kid franchise, from the 1984 original through the 2010 reboot. We break down the production history, casting choices, and box office performance of each film, including The Next Karate Kid and the Jackie...
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Rambo Franchise Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. This episode covers the entire Rambo film franchise, analyzing the shift from the grounded, character-driven survival story of First Blood to the more bombastic, action-heavy sequels. The hosts discuss their initial experiences with the...
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The Rocky Franchise Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. The hosts revisit the entire Rocky series, tracking the evolution of the character from the gritty, grounded drama of the original 1976 film through the escalating spectacle of its sequels. They discuss the franchise's shift in tone, the...
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Blank Check Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Dave and Steve discuss the 1994 film Blank Check, touching on the unbelievable premise of a child acquiring a million dollars, the cast, and the fun, nostalgic nature of the movie. They reflect on the film's production and legacy, noting...
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Mission: Impossible Franchise Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. This episode covers the first three films of the Mission: Impossible franchise, discussing their evolution from Brian De Palma's original through the stylistic shifts of John Woo and J.J. Abrams. The hosts examine memorable set pieces…
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The Shawshank Redemption Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. This episode covers the 1994 film The Shawshank Redemption, exploring its lasting impact and status as a classic. The hosts discuss the central performances of Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman, the role of institutionalization, and the…
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Kingsman: The Secret Service Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. The hosts discuss their reactions to the action-spy film Kingsman: The Secret Service, highlighting the movie's unique pacing, comic book origins, and standout action sequences. They explore the satirical take on the James Bond genre, the...
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Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, Before Midnight Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. TFG1Mike and MovieRevolt Dan revisit Richard Linklater's Before trilogy—three films spanning the characters' 20s, 30s, and 40s. They discuss how the series evolves from two strangers meeting on a train in Vienna to a mature couple...
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The Hustler Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. TFG1 Mike and MovieRevolt Dan revisit the 1961 Paul Newman classic about Fast Eddie Felson, a pool hustler obsessed with defeating the legendary Minnesota Fats. They discuss the film's black-and-white cinematography, the toxic…
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Beverly Hills Cop Franchise Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. The hosts revisit the Beverly Hills Cop trilogy, discussing their personal histories with the films and the evolution of the series from its 1984 origin to the third installment. They analyze the strong character chemistry between Eddie...
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The Terminator Franchise Overview
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Mike and Steve dive into all five Terminator films, ranking them and discussing what works and what doesn't across the series. They talk about James Cameron's direction, Arnold Schwarzenegger's evolution from villain to protector, the...
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Interview with Brian Ward on Short Films and Shout Factory
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Brian Ward, DVD producer at Shout Factory, returns to discuss his work as a director and writer of short films made through the 48-Hour Film Project. He details four recent shorts—The Junket, Rerouting, The Pattern, and Almost…
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Interview with Joe Kraemer on Mission Impossible Rogue
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Composer Joe Kraemer discusses scoring Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, his first interview ever to air on Movie Week in Review. He talks about working with director Christopher McQuarrie and star Tom Cruise, how he wove the original...
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The Breakfast Club Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Mike and Doug celebrate the 30th anniversary of John Hughes' The Breakfast Club, discussing how this 1985 film defined the teen coming-of-age genre and still resonates today. They explore the film's R rating, its cultural impact, the...
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Ferris Bueller Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Mike and Steve Megatron revisit a 2009 episode from The TFG1 Podcast where they first reviewed John Hughes' Ferris Bueller's Day Off, then follow it with a fresh look at the film ahead of its 30th anniversary. They discuss the movie's...
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The Three Musketeers (1993) Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. TFG1Mike and Doug Abel discuss Disney's 1993 adaptation of The Three Musketeers, starring Charlie Sheen, Oliver Platt, Kiefer Sutherland, and Chris O'Donnell. They break down the cast filmographies, compare the fencing choreography to…
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Good Will Hunting Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Mike and Steve discuss Good Will Hunting, the 1997 drama that launched Matt Damon and Ben Affleck to stardom. They cover the film's Boston setting and culture, the performances of Robin Williams, Damon, Affleck, and the supporting cast…
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It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. TFG1Mike and Doug Abel dive into Stanley Kramer's 1963 comedy classic about a diverse group of strangers racing to find $350,000 in buried cash. They discuss the all-star ensemble cast including Spencer Tracy, Sid Caesar, Ethel Merman…
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Cloak and Dagger Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. TFG1Mike and Doug Abel revisit the 1984 spy-adventure film Cloak and Dagger, discovering it's nothing like they remembered from childhood. They discuss the film's implausible plot involving a kid and a government conspiracy, the casting…
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Rounders Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. TFG1Mike and Doug Abel dive into the 1998 poker film Rounders, starring Matt Damon and Edward Norton. They discuss the film's solid cast including John Malkovich, Famke Janssen, and Martin Landau, the various poker variants featured...
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Galaxy Quest Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. TFG1Mike, Doug Abel, and Nicole discuss the 1999 Star Trek homage film Galaxy Quest, covering its cast (Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell), its loving parody approach to the source material, and the...
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Paycheck Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Mike and Doug revisit John Woo's 2003 sci-fi thriller Paycheck, starring Ben Affleck, Uma Thurman, and Aaron Eckhart. They discuss the film's Philip K. Dick source material, its near-future premise involving memory erasure and reverse...
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This Film Is Not Yet Rated Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. TFG1Mike and MovieRevolt Dan discuss the documentary that investigates the secretive MPAA rating system. They explore how the board operates, the lack of transparency around who rates films and why, and how the system treats independent...
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Guardians of the Galaxy Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. TFG1Mike and Mike Booninja Powers discuss Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy—a film that subverts the superhero genre by centering on ordinary criminals thrust into an extraordinary situation. They explore James Gunn's direction, the film's...
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Shaft Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. TFJR Mike and Doug Abel revisit John Singleton's 2000 action film starring Samuel L. Jackson as the titular detective. They discuss the plot involving racist heir Walter Wade Jr., the cast including Christian Bale and Jeffrey Wright, and...
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Beetlejuice Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. TFG1Mike and Steve Megatron revisit Tim Burton's 1988 comedy-fantasy classic, examining Michael Keaton's chaotic performance as the Ghost with the Most, the film's enduring charm nearly three decades later, and why it remains one of the…
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Dredd Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. TFG1Mike and Revolt Dan revisit the 2012 Judge Dredd starring Karl Urban, comparing it to Stallone's 1995 version and examining how this darker take stays truer to the comics. They discuss the film's simple but effective plot structure,...
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Summer 2014 Films Recap
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. The hosts rewind through the summer 2014 blockbuster season, discussing what worked, what didn't, and what stood out—both positively and negatively. They break down the year's most diverse comic book slate, explore how different genres...
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S.W.A.T. Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. TFG1Mike and Doug Abel dive into the 2003 action film S.W.A.T., discussing its standout ensemble cast—Colin Farrell as Jim Street, Samuel L. Jackson as Hondo, LL Cool J, Michelle Rodriguez, and Jeremy Renner—and the film's impressive...
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The Thomas Crown Affair (1999) Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. TFG1Mike welcomes Doug Abel from Talkin' Bout My Generation to discuss the 1999 heist thriller starring Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo. They compare it to the 1968 Steve McQueen original, break down the clever art heist plot and the...
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The Thin Man Goes Home and Song of the Thin
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Jeremy Fein and Mike conclude their three-part series on The Thin Man franchise by diving into the final two films. They discuss the memorable train sequence in The Thin Man Goes Home, its hometown mystery plot, and the family dynamics...
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Another Thin Man and Shadow of the Thin Man Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Mike and Jeremy continue their 80th-anniversary retrospective of the Thin Man franchise with the third and fourth films. Another Thin Man brings the Charles family to Long Island for a murder mystery involving a wealthy colonel…
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Frequency Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. For their five-year anniversary episode, the hosts revisit Frequency, the 2000 sci-fi thriller starring Dennis Quaid and Jim Caviezel as a father and son who communicate across time via ham radio during a solar disturbance. They discuss…
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The Thin Man and After The Thin Man Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. TFG1Mike and Jeremy Fein dive into the first two films of the classic Thin Man series, celebrating 80 years since the original's release. They discuss William Powell and Myrna Loy's chemistry, the brilliant dinner party reveal in the…
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The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. The team digs deep into The Amazing Spider-Man 2, comparing it to the Raimi trilogy and the first reboot, then spoiling the hell out of the film. They discuss Electro, Harry Osborn's descent into villainy, Gwen Stacy's death, the…
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Captain America: The Winter Soldier Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Steve Megatron and TFG1Mike dive deep into Captain America: The Winter Soldier, discussing how it connects to the broader MCU, the reveal of Hydra's infiltration of SHIELD, the return of Bucky as the Winter Soldier, and the film's…
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Muppets Most Wanted In-Depth
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. TFG and Jeremy Fine dive deep into the Muppet franchise with special focus on Muppets Most Wanted. They explore the films that built up to it, discuss the appeal and shortcomings of the sequel, and examine what works and doesn't in the...
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Need for Speed Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Mike and JT discuss the 2014 Need for Speed film starring Aaron Paul and Michael Keaton. They explore the movie's fidelity to the game franchise, from arcade-style racing sequences to cops and spike strips, and debate whether the plot—a...
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Summer 2013 Movies Recap
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. A look back at the summer 2013 film season covering box office hits and misses, critical reception, and what the hosts actually watched. Discussions include Pacific Rim, Iron Man 3, Man of Steel, The Heat, The Great Gatsby, The Conjuring,...
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Star Trek: The Motion Picture Review
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Steve and Kevin dive into the very first Star Trek film from 1979, exploring its origins as a scrapped Phase Two television pilot and its role in launching the franchise on the big screen. They discuss the film's ambitious scope, Jerry...
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Fall/Winter 2013 Film Preview and First Half Recap
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. The hosts revisit their spring/summer 2013 film picks and dive into their most anticipated movies for the second half of the year. From August through December, they discuss upcoming releases including Elysium, Kick-Ass 2, The World's…
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Movie Week in Review is your ticket to the ultimate movie discussion. Every week, we dissect a new film or film series, covering plot, trivia, behind-the-scenes secrets, and our honest opinions.
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