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Dave checks in with an unplanned episode to catch up on what he’s been watching, reading, and thinking about—from Superman and Supergirl to Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Marvel’s latest announcements, and getting back into comics. Plus, some thoughts on podcasting without a schedule, creating when the motivation is there, and what Geek This looks like right now.
X-Men ’97 brought the mutants back, but this was a lot more than a trip down nostalgia lane. Dave and David look back at the complete first season, from its surprisingly intense story and Gambit's devastating fate to Magneto and Xavier's complicated friendship, Marvel cameos, Mister Sinister, and what that ending could mean for Season 2. Before diving into spoilers, David shares his experience slowly making his way through Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, while Dave geeks out about Twenty One Pilots' Clancy and two very different takes on Edgar Allan Poe's The Fall of the House of Usher. Plus, the guys touch on Deadpool & Wolverine, Spider-Man Noir, James Gunn's Superman, Madame Web, and the future of Marvel and DC.
Before streaming gave us everything on demand, there was SNICK, Fox Kids, VHS tapes, Saturday morning cartoons, and the crushing realization that you missed your favorite show because you weren't in front of the TV when it aired. Dave and David take an impromptu trip through the shows and movies that helped make them geeks, from Batman: The Animated Series, X-Men, Spider-Man, Street Sharks, Pokémon, Doug, and All That to Toy Story, Batman '89, Small Soldiers, The Pagemaster, and other childhood favorites. Along the way, they look at how streaming changed the way we watch TV, which childhood favorites deserve another reboot, and why nostalgia—even when it's lying to us—can be so hard to resist.
X-Men is back, and somehow it feels like the '90s all over again. Dave and David share their first impressions of X-Men '97 and look back at the animated series that introduced them to Wolverine, Gambit, Rogue, Cyclops, and the rest of Marvel's mutants. They discuss how the revival captures the look and feel of the original series, Magneto taking control of the X-Men, Storm's surprising storyline, and whether the show's success could lead to more Marvel animation. Plus, David geeks out about Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core while Dave dives deep into Twenty One Pilots, the lore behind their music, and the road to Clancy.
The spice must flow—but apparently it takes two movies for Dave to fully get on board. Dave and David dive into Denis Villeneuve's Dune and Dune: Part Two, discussing how the sequel changed their appreciation of the first film and why the two movies work best when treated as one massive story. They talk about Paul Atreides' complicated transformation, Chani's role in the story, the stacked cast, massive sandworms, the Bene Gesserit's influence, and where the Dune universe could go next. Plus, David geeks out about Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core and his new PlayStation Portal, while Dave recommends Delicious in Dungeon and discovers that starting keto while watching an anime about food might not have been his best idea.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom seemed like a pretty good time—until Dave and David started talking about it. Recorded together immediately after seeing the movie, the guys work through their feelings on the final entry in the DCEU and somehow manage to lower their scores the longer the conversation goes. They dig into the movie's uneven tone, forgettable villains, questionable CGI, Arthur and Orm's relationship, jokes that don't always land, and an ending that doesn't exactly give the old DC universe a heroic sendoff. Plus, Dave recommends Corridor Digital and revisits Dredge, while David catches up on awards-season movies and shares what he's been playing.
Are we still excited about the MCU? Dave and David wrap up Loki Season 2, share their thoughts on The Marvels, and try to figure out how they feel about the increasingly uncertain future of Marvel's cinematic universe. They dig into Loki's surprisingly emotional finale and glorious new purpose, the rushed parts of Season 2, the future of Kang, and whether Tom Hiddleston has really said goodbye to the character. Then it's on to The Marvels, where Ms. Marvel and Monica Rambeau steal the show, Secret Invasion somehow becomes even less relevant, and the guys wonder whether Marvel is finally starting to course-correct. Plus, there's What If...? Season 2, Echo, Deadpool 3, and plenty of speculation about what comes next.
Loki is back, Marvel is messing with time again, and somehow we're already halfway through Season 2. Dave and David break down the first three episodes, from Loki's time-slipping and the introduction of the instantly lovable O.B. to Victor Timely, Sylvie, Ravonna Renslayer, Miss Minutes, and the increasingly complicated path toward Kang. While Dave is enjoying the ride, David has one big concern: can Loki possibly wrap all of this up in only three more episodes? That question leads into a bigger conversation about Marvel's Disney+ problems, The Marvels, the future of Kang and the Fantastic Four, and whether the MCU can rebuild its momentum before audiences stop caring. Plus, David shares his early thoughts on Marvel's Spider-Man 2, while Dave geeks out about Pokémon Scarlet and the creative world of Fakemon (fake Pokemon).
Are we actually tired of superhero movies, or are we just tired of mediocre ones? Before jumping into Loki Season 2, Dave and David revisit the first season, from Loki's unexpected return and relationship with Sylvie to the TVA, He Who Remains, Kang, and the multiverse mess that followed. That leads into a bigger conversation about the state of superhero movies after Avengers: Endgame, the disappointment of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Marvel's overwhelming output, and whether superhero fatigue is really a problem of quantity over quality. Plus, David checks out Gen V and starts MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios, while Dave gets hooked on Taskmaster and dives back into Pokémon Scarlet.
After a few false starts and a very long break, Geek This is back—for real this time. Dave and David get behind the microphones again to talk about why the podcast disappeared, what finally made bringing it back possible, and what they want this new version of the show to become. Along the way, they catch up on what they've been watching, from Only Murders in the Building and MASH to The Boys, Gen V, weird movies on Prime Video, and way too much YouTube. They also tease future Geek This ideas, including Loki coverage, horror movies, Spider-Man, guests, and a new franchise-spanning series called Now This Is Franchising. Mostly, though, they're just happy to be talking about geeky stuff together again.
After ten years of Geek This, Dave sits down alone to answer a question listeners had been asking for years: what happened to the podcast? He looks back at the burnout, changing schedules, solo episodes, and loss of momentum that eventually pushed the show into an indefinite hiatus—and explains why continuing Geek This without David never felt right.
It’s the first official episode of To The Movie & Back! We review the new Marvel Studios Special Presentation, Werewolf By Night, which was directed by Michael Giacchino. We also touch on his amazing career as a composer two other shorts he made, Monster Challenge and Short Trek: Ephraim and Dot . (Ephraim and Dot is exclusive to Paramount+ subscribers.) Dave also shares his distaste for The Wizard of Oz, David gives some thoughts on where we might see this short tie into the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ponder if Ghost will sponsor us, and if it was John. A lycanthrope superhero fights evil using the abilities given to him by a curse brought on by his bloodline. Werewolf By Night Synopsis IMDB Listing Werewolf By Night Official Trailer Monster Challenge Short Film Follow the show on Letterboxd! Subscribe to To The Movie & Back!
Yes indeedy! David Hunt and Dave Clements are getting back together behind microphones in order to talk about movies! After many conversations about bringing GEEK THIS back, we decided it would be best to have a fresh start and focus on one topic because, quite frankly, GEEK THIS simply became too much. We were dipping into industry news, comics, movies, TV, and video games, which sounds like a great idea. It was all over the place, especially when we weren’t making it together. So now we’re making TO THE MOVIE & BACK (or TTMB for short). Rather than discussing what’s new in theaters, we’re taking a page from our own book and extending the concept we put into place with the Batman On Film series. We’re compiling lists focused on characters, actors, directors, and franchises, then reviewing each of those films. It’s a way for us to ensure we don’t get too lost in the weeds, yet always have something new to talk about every episode. We’ve also decided to batch record each month. In theory, it should be less of a struggle to get episodes out this way. Subscribe now so you don’t miss the first episode, due to be released in October 2022, then twice per month after that!
It’s been a week since I got my Xbox Series S and I thought I’d talk about it. This one’s rambly, like always, but in the near future I’m hoping to have some friends – new and old – join me in a discussion about all three of the new generation of consoles!
David Hunt and I are having discussions on bringing the podcast back! I decided to sit down behind the microphone by myself to share my thoughts, give a glimpse of what may be coming and why it matters. I’ve also asked for your input as a listener, so please let me know by getting in touch via the contact form or social media! My Twitter is @mrdaveclements and that’s a good place to find me on the internet. Can’t wait to start things up again and hear your feedback and ideas! Contact Form: https://www.geekthispodcast.com/contact/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrdaveclements
A lot of us are stuck at home right now and it might be rough for you. For me, there's not a lot of difference in my day-to-day, but the current situation can take its toll, for sure, no matter who you are. That said, I thought I'd hop on the mic and talk about video games. Oddly enough, I may be playing less than I had previously. Weird, right?
I had some things on my mind that I felt the need to share regarding the way we, as pop culture fans, handle changes to franchises and characters we love. I hope you enjoy this impromptu rant. I’d love to know what you think, too! Let me know on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrdaveclements Thanks for listening.
Two companies stand at the forefront of comics book publishing. While this is common knowledge, a good majority of readers may not have experienced the seminal issues that laid so much of the groundwork for what would come in the 80+ years that were to follow. This time on The Cape Gauntlet we'll be going back to the late 1930's. We'll be taking a look at Action Comics #1 from National Allied Publications and Marvel Comics #1 from Timely Comics. While Action Comics debuted Superman, Marvel Comics debuted the concept of the Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner; both of which would become staples in each company's future. Action Comics #1 The cover of Superman's first appearance in Action Comics #1. As we touched on in the last episode of The Cape Gauntlet, National Allied Publications released Action Comics #1 in 1938. It tells the story most of us know, about a baby being rocketed from his dying planet to Earth, where he is adopted, becomes Clark Kent and Superman, and saves the day. While the story is familiar to many of us, there are some differences that are the basis of what the character would become as more writers and artists got involved in fleshing him out. For instance, Superman's power set isn't as wide-ranging as more recent iterations. We see that he can leap 1/8 of a mile, hurdle 20-story buildings, "raise tremendous weights", outrun a train, and "that nothing less than a bursting shell could penetrate his skin". We also don't see any mention of kryptonite. We do, however, see the first appearance of Lois Lane, who would become the love interest for Clark Kent and Superman as more stories were published. One interesting fact is that Action Comics wasn't just about Superman, as most readers might think, given the current run, in which he is the main focus. No, in 1938, the book was an anthology and Superman by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster was just the first story. While most of the other stories never grew to be much more than a strip in this series of comics, a closer look shows the roots of another character: Zatara, the father of current DC Comics magic-user Zatanna, who would become an ally of Batman, a hero we'll touch on in a future episode. Marvel Comics #1 Human Torch debuts on the cover of Timely Comics' Marvel Comics #1. Timely Publications released their first book, Marvel Comics #1 in 1939. In it, they debuted the Human Torch. He was created by Carl Burgos, but he wasn't the smart-Alec kid brother, Johnny Storm, when he made his first appearance. In fact, he wasn't human at all; he was a "synthetic man" built by Professor Horton, who is worried he's created a monster. Once a couple of press members see the android burst into flames after being exposed to oxygen, they demand the professor destroy it or face "the power of the press". After receiving a second opinion from the Scientists' Guild, Horton realizes he has no control over the Human Torch and decides to "entomb him in a concrete block". This is supposed to buy him more time so he can find a way to fix the Torch and not destroy his creation. As time passes, however, the concrete block explodes caused by an ever-so-slight leak that gave the Torch oxygen. As the Torch runs through the town, we see that he is much more human than the professor first let on, as he asks himself, "Why must everything I touch turn into flame?" Firefighters attempt to extinguish him, but to no avail. The Torch runs off to put himself out in a nearby pool which happens to belong to Sardo, a bad guy who decides to use the android's ability to commit insurance fraud. The Human Torch misunderstands Sardo's intentions and, after being set free, goes after the crook. During the fight, a canister of nitrogen extinguishes the flames and proves the android is invincible after he's shot in the head and the bullet melts upon contact. Sardo,
As we enter the Christmas season, it was only fitting to review some of my favorite heist movies. It is the biggest time of year for consumerism, so why not celebrate like this!? For my first installment of Heistmas, I'm talking about Ocean's Eleven, which will always hold a special place in my thief-movie-loving heart. The original Ocean's Eleven starred The Rat Pack - Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis, Jr - and was released in 1960. That, however, is not the movie I’m talking about today. I’m referring to the 2001 Steven Soderberg-directed film starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon, Bernie Mac, Eliott Gould, Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Don Cheadle, Shaobo Qin, and Carl Reiner. What a cast! If you’ve somehow missed Ocean's Eleven, the plot is simple: Danny Ocean (played by George Clooney) is released from prison after serving 4 of his 5-year sentence for felony fraud. Within 24 hours, he and his old partner, Rusty (Brad Pitt), put together a plan to rob three big-time Las Vegas casinos simultaneously. I know there are better heist movies out there but this movie holds its place of my favorite in the heist genre because the reveal at the end was something I had never seen before. In addition to that, the complexity of weaving the storylines of each character into the overall plan Danny and Rusty have required a lot of planning on writer, Ted Griffin’s part, as well as Soderberg’s as the director. The casting for Ocean's Eleven is spot-on and I can’t think of any other people who would have been better in any of the roles, aside from possibly Andy Garcia. I would have rather seen Al Pacino in that role, but we do get him in the second sequel, Ocean's Thirteen, so I guess it’s better than not getting him at all. Music tends to play a big part in my enjoyment of movies. Luckily the music here fits the mood of the entire film and rings back to the original from 1960. The one song that always pops into my head when thinking of Ocean's is “A Little Less Conversation” by Elvis Presley. While it’s easy to get stuck on well-known songs like that, David Holmes’ original music has the right energy and truly sets the tone for this particular heist. It’s cool, energetic, and keeps your attention during the montages where the crew is setting up or pulling off the job. The only problem I have from a music standpoint is that I can’t listen to the music without some of the lines from the movie when I pull it up on a streaming platform like Spotify. Nevertheless, I still love the feel it adds to the movie and, in a way, is a character itself. What are your thoughts on Steven Soderberg’s Ocean's Eleven? Have thoughts about this episode? I'd love to hear them! Use the contact form or hit me up on Twitter! Use the promo code GEEKTHIS for a free month at Blubrry.com Coming to you this week from the Friendlies + Co Studio in Logansport, Indiana.
With the recent release of El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie on Netflix, I decided it was time to share my impression of Breaking Bad as whole, with a brief overview of the show, touching on Better Call Saul, and a short piece on El Camino itself.
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