Movie Geeks United
Movie Geeks United is one of the most popular movie-themed podcasts with a worldwide listening audience of close to 8 million. Includes more than 1000 original interviews with some of the brightest talents in the industry, including Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Duvall, Francis Ford Coppola, James Cameron, David Cronenberg, Brian De Palma, and more. Home of the internationally acclaimed The Kubrick Series.
Episodes
In Memoriam: LOUIS GOSSETT JR.
Oscar winning actor Louis Gossett Jr (An Officer and a Gentleman) passed away today (March 29, 2024) at the age of 87. We spoke with Mr. Gossett in 2020 for our Movie Geek Yearbook series. It was an interview that never aired, because the episode it was intended for was never produced, and the audio quality of our phone conversation wasn't too good. But today, on the occasion of his passing, we felt it needed to be shared. He was a man of great nobility, and very passionate about the work to which he devoted his life. We discuss so much of that work in this interview. Enjoy.
29/03/24•35m 36s
Summer of 1998 at the Movies
The Movie Geeks - Jamey DuVall, Adam Long and special guest Aaron Aradillas - discuss the films released during the summer season of 1998. Titles include Saving Private Ryan, There's Something about Mary and 54.
27/08/23•2h 6m
In Memoriam: WILLIAM FRIEDKIN
The Movie Geeks celebrate the work of director William Friedkin with a new discussion in the aftermath of his death, and replays of our two archived interviews with him from 2012 and 2013.
08/08/23•2h 21m
In Memoriam: Screenwriter Bo Goldman
Screenwriter Bo Goldman (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Scent of a Woman) has passed away at the age of 90. Our interview with Mr. Goldman was conducted in 2008.
27/07/23•42m 45s
The Blu Report - June 2023
The Movie Geeks discuss the roster of Blu-ray and 4K titles released in June of 2023.
24/07/23•1h 9m
The Blu Report - May 2023
The Movie Geeks offer a review of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, and discuss the roster of Blu-ray and 4K titles released in May of 2023.
23/06/23•1h 18m
The Blu Report - April 2023
The Movie Geeks discuss the latest movie news and review the roster of Blu-ray titles released in April of 2023.
14/05/23•1h 15m
The Blu Report - March 2023
The Movie Geeks reveal the roster of niche Blu-ray titles released during the month of March 2023.
16/04/23•52m 55s
40th Anniversary: SUPERMAN III
On the occasion of its 40th anniversary, Movie Geeks United co-host Adam Long and acclaimed author and film historian Ray Morton discuss the ill-fated Superman III.
08/04/23•1h 8m
The Making of The Towering Inferno
Acclaimed author Nat Segaloff returns to Movie Geeks United to discuss his latest book - More Fire! The Building of The Towering Inferno: A 50th Anniversary Explosion.
02/04/23•30m 10s
Director Matthew Robbins (Dragonslayer)
Movie Geeks United home entertainment correspondent Adam Long chats with Matthew Robbins, director of the popular 1981 classic Dragonslayer, which has just been released on 4K by Paramount Pictures.
23/03/23•11m 44s
The Blu Report - February 2023
The Movie Geeks reveal the roster of niche Blu-ray titles released during the month of February 2023.
17/03/23•1h 23m
The Blu Report - January 2023
Movie Geeks United home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reveals the roster of niche Blu-ray titles released during the month of January 2023.
26/02/23•42m 44s
The Blu Report - December 2022
The Movie Geeks review the roster of Blu-ray titles released during the month of December 2022.
22/01/23•1h 31m
The Making of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Movie Geeks United co-host Adam Long speaks with author and film historian Ray Morton about the production and legacy of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.
19/01/23•59m 16s
The Kubrick Series Uncut: LEE UNKRICH
Lee Unkrich is the Academy Award-winning director of Toy Story 3 and Coco. He’s also the foremost expert in all things related to Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining. His brilliant three-volume set on the film is now available through Taschen publishing. Click here for more information and to purchase this extraordinary set.
01/01/23•1h 23m
The Blu Report - November 2022
Movie Geeks United home entertainment correspondent Adam Long discusses the roster of Blu-ray titles released during the month of November 2022.
19/12/22•1h 4m
Examining the Sight and Sound Greatest Films Poll
Movie Geeks Jamey DuVall and Adam Long are joined by critic Tony Macklin for a lively discussion on the 2022 Sight and Sound poll of the greatest films of all time.
08/12/22•1h 5m
The Blu Report - October 2022
Movie Geeks United home entertainment correspondent Adam Long discusses the roster of Blu-ray releases during the month of October 2022.
13/11/22•1h 29m
The Blu Report- September 2022
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reviews the line-up of Blu-ray titles released during the month of September 2022.
15/10/22•1h 8m
The Blu Report - August 2022
Movie Geeks United! Home Entertainment Correspondent Adam Long reveals the roster of Blu-ray titles released during the month of August 2022.
17/09/22•55m 57s
45th Anniversary: THE SPY WHO LOVED ME
Movie Geeks United! co-host Adam Long discusses the production of the acclaimed James Bond entry The Spy Who Loved Me with writer and film historian Ray Morton.
08/09/22•1h 7m
Summer of 1997 At the Movies
The Movie Geeks review the roster of theatrical releases that were unveiled during the summer season of 1997. Titles include Men in Black, Con Air, Austin Powers: Man of Mystery and Air Force One.
21/08/22•2h 17m
The Blu Report - July 2022
Movie Geeks United reviews the Blu-ray titles released during the month of July 2022. Plus, reviews of new releases including Prey and Nope.
09/08/22•1h 16m
The Blu Report - June 2022
The Movie Geeks discuss the Blu-ray titles released during the month of June 2022. Plus, an in-depth review of Baz Luhrmann's Elvis.
04/07/22•1h 10m
Elvis Presley's Early Film Career
The Movie Geeks welcome Andrea Kalas, the Senior Vice President of Asset Management for Paramount Pictures, to discuss the new restoration of Elvis Presley's Blue Hawaii, as well as her previous efforts to restore Elvis' King Creole.
23/06/22•12m 13s
The Blu Report - May 2022
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reviews the line-up of Blu-ray titles released during the month of May 2022.
18/06/22•1h 33m
The Blu Report - April 2022
The Movie Geeks discuss the Blu-ray and 4K titles released during the month of April 2022.
15/05/22•57m 52s
The Blu Report - March 2022
The Movie Geeks discuss the Blu-ray and 4K titles released during the month of March 2022.
13/04/22•1h 18m
The Blu Report - February 2022
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long discusses the roster of Blu-ray titles released during the month of February 2022. Plus, reviews of Licorice Pizza, Spencer, and West Side Story, as well as a discussion on the controversial new broadcast decisions regarding this year's Oscar telecast.
16/03/22•1h 30m
The Blu Report - January 2022
Movie Geeks United! Home Entertainment Correspondent Adam Long discusses the list of Blu-ray titles released during the month of January 2022.
13/02/22•1h
The Blu Report - December 2021
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reviews the Blu-ray titles released during the month of December 2021.
23/01/22•1h 7m
30th Anniversary: JUICE
The Movie Geeks United! podcast speaks with acclaimed director and cinematographer Ernest Dickerson about his debut feature Juice, which is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary.
14/01/22•10m 31s
The Blu Report - November 2021
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long discusses the Blu-ray titles released during the month of November 2021.
18/12/21•1h 23m
75th Anniversary: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
Movie Geeks United! host Adam Long chats with Jimmy Hawkins and Karolyn Grimes, the actors who portrayed the Bailey children alongside Jimmy Stewart in Frank Capra's magical classic It's a Wonderful Life. A new 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for purchase In conjunction with the film's 75 anniversary.
30/11/21•9m 26s
The Blu Report - October 2021
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long discusses the Blu-ray titles released during the month of October 2021. This episode also features an interview with Paramount restoration supervisor Andrea Kalas, who discusses the work done on the new release of Rudolph Valentino's The Sheik on the occasion of the film's 100th anniversary.
13/11/21•1h 10m
30th Anniversary: THE DOORS
Movie Geeks United celebrates the 30th anniversary of Oliver Stone's The Doors with the film's co-writer Randall Jahnson.
31/10/21•52m 49s
The Blu Report - September 2021
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long discusses the roster of Blu-ray titles released during the month of September 2021.
16/10/21•1h 23m
30th Anniversary: FRANKIE & JOHNNY
Movie Geeks United! celebrate the 30th anniversary of director Gary Marshall's Frankie & Johnny with the film's co-star Jane Morris (True Lies, Runaway Bride).
20/09/21•45m 39s
The Blu Report - August 2021
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reveals the roster of specialty titles released on Blu-ray during the month of August 2021.
15/09/21•1h 14m
Summer of 1996 at the Movies - Part 2
The Movie Geeks review the films released during the months of July and August of 1996. Titles include Independence Day, Basquiat, and The Trigger Effect.
07/09/21•2h 11m
Summer of 1996 at the Movies - Part 1
The Movie Geeks - Jamey DuVall, Adam Long and Aaron Aradillas - run through the calendar of films released during the Summer of 1996. Titles include The Cable Guy, The Rock and Striptease.
21/08/21•1h 40m
40th Anniversary: FOR YOUR EYES ONLY
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the James Bond entry For Your Eyes Only, Movie Geeks United! host Adam Long chats with author and film historian Ray Morton (King Kong: The History of a Movie Icon from Fay Wray to Peter Jackson).
15/08/21•1h
The Blu Report - July 2021
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reveals the roster of Blu-rays released during the month of July 2021.
01/08/21•1h 9m
40th Anniversary: POLYESTER
The Movie Geeks celebrate the 40th anniversary of John Waters' POLYESTER with the film's line producer Robert Maier.
23/07/21•1h 7m
The Blu Report - June 2021
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reveals the Blu-ray titles released in the month of June 2021.
02/07/21•1h 21m
The Blu Report - May 2021
Movie Geeks United! co-host Adam Long reveals the roster of Blu-ray titles released during the month of May 2021.
05/06/21•1h 16m
SUMMER OF '42 - 50th Anniversary Cast Reunion
On this special episode of Movie Geeks United!, host Adam Long celebrates the 50th anniversary of the romance classic Summer of '42 with the film's stars Jennifer O'Neill, Jerry Houser and Oliver Conant.
15/05/21•1h 23m
The Blu Report - April 2021
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reveals the Blu-ray titles released during the month of April 2021.
08/05/21•1h 15m
45th Anniversary: KING KONG
Movie Geeks United! co-host Adam Long celebrates the 45th anniversary of the adventure classic KING KONG with esteemed author and film scholar Ray Morton (King Kong: The History of a Movie Icon from Fay Wray to Peter Jackson).
28/04/21•1h 28m
The Blu Report - March 2021
Movie Geeks United! co-host Adam Long reviews the plethora of Blu-ray titles released during the month of March 2021.
01/04/21•1h 2m
The Blu Report - February 2021
Movie Geeks United! co-host and home entertainment correspondent Adam Long discusses the Blu-ray titles released during the month of February 2021.
03/03/21•1h 8m
Writer/Director David Seltzer (The Omen, Lucas)
Movie Geeks United! co-host Adam Long speaks with acclaimed screenwriter and director David Seltzer about two landmark films celebrating an anniversary this year: the 1976 classic The Omen, for which he penned the screenplay, and the touching coming of age story Lucas (1986), which he wrote and directed.
23/02/21•40m 55s
The Blu Report - January 2021
MGU co-host Adam Long reveals the wealth of interesting Blu-ray titles released during the month of January 2021.
31/01/21•1h 17m
The Blu Report - December 2020
Movie Geeks United! co-host Adam Long runs through the specialty titles that populate the Blu-ray offerings for the month of December 2020.
11/01/21•1h 4m
The Blu Report - November 2020
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reveals the most notable Blu-ray releases during the month of November 2020.
13/12/20•1h 3m
Director John Badham
Acclaimed director John Badham (Saturday Night Fever, WarGames) chats with us about the second edition of his stellar book John Badham on Directing.
04/12/20•47m 52s
Actor Gavin MacLeod
Actor Gavin MacLeod (The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Love Boat) chats with Movie Geeks United! co-host Adam Long about the filming of the 1970 war adventure Kelly's Heroes, as well as his experiences working alongside figures like Robert Wise, Blake Edwards and Donald Sutherland.
27/11/20•39m 31s
Celebrating the Classics: JOE
The Movie Geeks celebrate the influential 1970 film JOE with the film's co-star K Callan, and additional insights from critic Tony Macklin and director Derek Wayne Johnson (John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs).
26/11/20•38m 51s
Exploring 70's Cinema with Jonathan Kirshner
Jonathan Kirshner, author of Hollywood's Last Golden Age: Politics, Society and the Seventies Film in America and editor of When Movies Mattered: The New Hollywood Revisited, discusses the lasting resonance of Five Easy Pieces, The King of Marvin Gardens, Chinatown and The Long Goodbye.
26/11/20•34m 54s
Celebrating the Classics: PATTON
Nicholas Sarantakes, author of Making Patton: A Classic War Film's Epic Journey to the Silver Screen, discusses the 20 year path to making the beloved Oscar-winning film.
25/11/20•51m 12s
Actor Barry Primus
Actor, writer, director and teacher Barry Primus discusses the craft of acting, and the remarkable films that grace his resume including Puzzle of a Downfall Child, Absence of Malice, Boxcar Bertha, and The Irishman.
25/11/20•54m 36s
The Blu Report - October 2020
Movie Geeks United! Home Entertainment Correspondent Adam Long reveals the diverse list of Blu-ray titles released during the month of October.
08/11/20•1h 22m
Celebrating the Classics: THE OTHER (1972)
Movie Geeks United co-host Adam Long speaks with film historian and video essayist Adam Zanzie about the under-the-radar horror classic The Other from director Robert Mulligan.
25/10/20•52m 37s
The Essentials with Author Jeremy Arnold
Author and film historian Jeremy Arnold discusses his new book - The Essentials Vol. 2: 52 More Must-See Movies and Why They Matter.
19/10/20•25m 7s
Cinematographer Phedon Papamichael (The Trial of the Chicago 7)
Acclaimed cinematographer Phedon Papamichael (Sideways, Ford v Ferrari) returns to our podcast to discuss his latest project - the highly acclaimed drama The Trial of the Chicago 7 written and directed by Aaron Sorkin.
05/10/20•42m 34s
Fright Favorites with Author David J. Skal
Author and film historian David J. Skal discusses his latest book - Fright Favorites: 31 Movies to Haunt Your Halloween and Beyond, a gorgeously produced volume commissioned by Turner Classic Movies.
04/10/20•34m 21s
The Blu Report - September 2020
Movie Geeks United home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reveals the roster of Blu-ray titles released during the month of September 2020.
28/09/20•1h 35m
Movie Geek Yearbook: THE BOYS IN THE BAND (1970)
In anticipation for the Netflix film The Boys in the Band starring Zachary Quinto and Jim Parsons premiering on September 30, here's a segment we devoted to the original 1970 William Friedkin film for our Movie Geek Yearbook series. This segment features our conversations with three scholars of queer cinema - Ramzi Fawaz, Matt Bell and David Gerstner.
16/09/20•20m 9s
Assistant Director Michael S. Glick
Michael S. Glick enjoyed a 35-year career as an assistant director and unit production manager. In this conversation conducted for our Movie Geek Yearbook series, he reminisces about working with Jack Nicholson, Cher and testy union leaders on The Witches of Eastwick, John Wayne on McQ, Al Pacino on The Godfather Part II and many more experiences.
11/09/20•52m 33s
The Blu Report - August 2020
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reveals the list of niche films released on Blu-ray during the month of August 2020.
09/09/20•1h 27m
Summer of 1995 at the Movies
The Movie Geeks review the films released during the Summer of 1995. Titles include Die Hard with a Vengeance, Apollo 13, Casper, Smoke and Braveheart.
07/09/20•2h 1m
The Films of Ridley Scott
Biographer Vincent LoBrutto joins us to discuss the subject of his new book - Ridley Scott: A Biography.
19/08/20•1h 7m
Movie Geek Yearbook: MARCH 1970
A panel of special guests joins host Jamey DuVall as he explores the majority of films released in the U.S. during March of 1970. Guests include legendary musician and composer Don Randi, assistant director Harvey Laidman, film professors Ramzi Fawaz, David Gerstner and Matt Bell, authors Stephen Prince (Savage Cinema: Sam Peckinpah and the Rise of Ultraviolent Movies), Garner Simmons (Peckinpah: A Portrait in Montage), David Weddle (If They Move...Kill 'Em!: The Life and Times of Sam Peckinpah), Chris Nashawaty (Crab Monsters, Teenage Cavemen and Candy Stripe Nurses: Roger Corman: King of the B Movie), Pawel Aleksandrowicz (The Cinematography of Roger Corman), Beverly Gray (Roger Corman: Blood-Sucking Vampires, Flesh-Eating Cockroaches and Driller Killers), Jan Herman (A Talent for Trouble: The Life of Hollywood's Most Acclaimed Director, William Wyler), Gabriel Miller (William Wyler: The Life and Films of Hollywood’s Most Celebrated Director), Kate Buford (Burt Lancaster: An American Life), Nik Havert (The Golden Age of Disaster Cinema), Nat Segaloff (Stirling Silliphant: The Fingers of God), Mary Elizabeth Strunk (Wanted Women), and Daniel Kremer (Sidney J. Furie: Life and Films), producer/director Dale Bell, cinematographers Richard Pearce and Malcolm Hart, professor Alan Brown, and Woodstock attendees Albert Froment and Mike Brinn. For more information and advanced access to future episodes and uncut interviews, visit MovieGeekYearbook.com.
11/08/20•2h 24m
The Films of Martin Ritt
The Movie Geeks speak with biographer Gabriel Miller, author of The Films of Martin Ritt: Fanfare for the Common Man. We discuss Ritt's values as a filmmaker, and his string of unforgettable movies, including Hud, The Molly Maguires, The Great White Hope, Norma Rae, The Front and Murphy's Romance. Please note that this interview was conducted in 2019 for our new podcast series Movie Geek Yearbook. Find out more by visiting moviegeekyearbook.com.
29/07/20•42m 51s
The Blu Report - July 2020
Movie Geeks United home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reveals the list of titles released on Blu-ray during the month of July 2020.
27/07/20•1h 32m
The Films of Robert Altman
The Movie Geeks speak with celebrated critic, scholar and author David Sterritt (Robert Altman: Interviews) about the works of director Robert Altman, including MASH, Nashville, McCabe & Mrs. Miller and A Prairie Home Companion.This interview was conducted in 2019 for our series Movie Geek Yearbook. Visit MovieGeekYearbook.com for more details.
24/07/20•47m 50s
The Films of Burt Lancaster
The Movie Geeks speak with author Kate Buford about her wonderful biography Burt Lancaster: An American Life.
20/07/20•47m 13s
Director Lesley Chilcott (Helter Skelter: An American Myth)
The Movie Geeks speak with acclaimed director Lesley Chilcott about her latest project - the six-part EPIX docuseries Helter Skelter: An American Myth. The series premieres on July 26.
17/07/20•19m 5s
Actor Stacy Keach
The Movie Geeks speak with acclaimed actor Stacy Keach (Fat City, Road Games, End of the Road) about his roster of extraordinary performances.
13/07/20•47m 42s
Legendary Musician DON RANDI
The Movie Geeks speak with legendary musician Don Randi about his collaborations with Phil Spector, The Wrecking Crew, Linda Ronstadt, Mama Cass, Brian Wilson, Glen Campbell and many others, as well as his film scoring duties for Roger Corman's delirious 1970 crime film Bloody Mama.
10/07/20•1h 26m
Actor Tom Skerritt
The Movie Geeks speak with acclaimed actor Tom Skerritt about his string of unforgettable films, including MASH, Alien, Top Gun and A River Runs Through It.
06/07/20•20m 27s
Movie Geek Yearbook: FEBRUARY 1970
A panel of special guests joins host Jamey DuVall as he explores the majority of films released in the U.S. during February of 1970. Guests include actor Stacy Keach, actress Dorothy Tristan, film analyst John Kenneth Muir (Horror Films of 1970s), Vincent Price Legacy UK and The Sound of Vincent Price curator Peter Fuller, And Now the Podcast Starts! co-host TD Velasquez, film historian Steve Haberman, screenwriter Fred Freeman, biographer Brian Scott Mednick (Gene Wilder: Funny and Sad), author Peter Brunette (The Films of Michelangelo Antonioni), film professor Melis Behlil, film professor Jon Lewis, photojournalist Alexandra Avakian, director Nile Southern, biographer Lee Hill (A Grand Guy: The Art and Life of Terry Southern<span style="background-color: rgb(252,...
01/07/20•1h 57m
The Blu Report - June 2020
Movie Geeks United home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reveals the list of titles released on Blu-ray during the month of June 2020.
29/06/20•1h 53m
The Films of Richard Pearce
The Movie Geeks speak with filmmaker Richard Pearce about his resume of incredible work - from his documentary efforts as a cinematographer (Woodstock, Hearts and Minds) to his efforts as a feature film director (Heartland, Country, No Mercy, A Family Thing, Leap of Faith).
26/06/20•1h 19m
In Memoriam: JOEL SCHUMACHER
One of our favorite guests - director Joel Schumacher - has passed away at the age of 80. In tribute to his legacy, here are replays of our two conversations with Mr. Schumacher where he discusses his films (St. Elmo's Fire, The Lost Boys, Falling Down) and insights into the industry.
22/06/20•1h 40m
Celebrating the Classics: MIKEY AND NICKY
The Movie Geeks celebrate director Elaine May's stunning 1976 crime film Mikey and Nicky starring Peter Falk and John Cassavetes with author Patrick Cooper (Aren't You Gonna Die Someday? Elaine May's Mikey and Nicky: An Examination, Reflection, and Making Of).
22/06/20•39m 21s
40th Anniversary: URBAN COWBOY
The Movie Geeks celebrate the 40th anniversary of Urban Cowboy with author and film historian Nat Segaloff. Mr. Segaloff was a close personal friend of the film's director - James Bridges - and shares personal stories of Bridge's involvement with the film as well as the additional highlights of his career. You can read more about Mr. Segaloff's superlative contribution to the preservation of film history by visiting his website at NatSegaloff.com.
19/06/20•40m 37s
The Films of Ida Lupino
Authors Therese Grisham and Julie Grossman (Ida Lupino, Director: Her Art and Resilience in Times of Transition) discuss the works of trailblazer Ida Lupino, the popular actress who transitioned into film directing with a string of daring, socially conscious films including Never Fear, Outrage, The Bigamist and The Hitch-Hiker.
17/06/20•55m 39s
Revisiting CHINATOWN
The Movie Geeks speak with author Sam Wasson about his latest book The Big Goodbye: Chinatown and the Last Years of Hollywood, an exploration of Roman Polanski's seminal 1974 detective noir starring Jack Nicholson.
14/06/20•44m 31s
Cinematographer Newton Thomas Sigel
The Movie Geeks speak with acclaimed cinematographer Newton Thomas Sigel (Drive, X-Men, Three Kings) about his roster of stunning work, including his latest collaboration with director Spike Lee on Da 5 Bloods. The film is available for streaming on Netflix beginning June 12.
12/06/20•31m 38s
The Films of John G. Avildsen
The Movie Geeks speak with director Derek Wayne Johnson about the career of his cinematic idol - director John G. Avildsen. Mr. Johnson celebrated Mr. Avildsen's contribution to film in his documentary John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs. His latest documentary - 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic - releases on digital platforms on June 9.This conversation was conducted in 2019 for our original podcast series Movie Geek Yearbook.
10/06/20•1h 1m
Rethinking SHOWGIRLS
The Movie Geeks speak with director Jeffrey McHale about his new documentary You Don't Nomi, which explores the lingering fascination and fandom surrounding Paul Verhoeven's much maligned 1995 film Showgirls. The documentary is released on all digital platforms on June 9.
08/06/20•20m 58s
Portrait of Peckinpah
In this conversation, we speak with film professor and writer Stephen Prince, the author of Savage Cinema: Sam Peckinpah and the Rise of Ultraviolent Movies. This interview was conducted in 2019 for our new series Movie Geek Yearbook. Additional interviews with Peckinpah scholars David Weddle and Garner Simmons are also included in this series. Visit MovieGeekYearbook.com for more information.
06/06/20•28m 12s
Movie Geek Yearbook: JANUARY 1970
An in-depth exploration of the films released in the U.S. during the month of January 1970. Guests include actor Tom Skerritt, actress Jane Alexander, actor Corey Fischer, director David Gregory (Blood and Flesh: The Reel Life and Ghastly Death of Al Adamson), author David Konow (Schlock-O-Rama: The Films of Al Adamson), actor John Gabriel, writer Diana Gould, author Charles Tranberg (Fredric March: A Consummate Actor), assistant director Michael S. Glick, film historian Steve Haberman, H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society founders Andrew Leman and Sean Branney, author Maura Spiegel (Sidney Lumet: A Life), essayist and long-time creative director at Twilight Time Julie Kirgo, author Marilyn Ann Moss (Giant: George Stevens, a Life on Film), film professor David Sterritt, critic Tony Macklin, author Mitchell Zuckoff (Robert Altman: The Oral Biography), author Kevin Kenny (Making Sense of the Molly Maguires), and author Gabriel Miller (The Films of Martin Ritt: Fanfare for the Common Man). Hosted by Jamey DuVall. For more information and advanced access to future episodes and uncut interviews, visit MovieGeekYearbook.com.
01/06/20•1h 43m
The Blu Report - May 2020
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reveals the roster of Blu-ray titles released during the month of May 2020. Films include Days of Thunder, The Great Escape and Inside Daisy Clover.
25/05/20•1h 28m
The Kubrick Series Uncut: LISA LEONE
Lisa Leone served as an actress, set decorator and researcher on Eyes Wide Shut. Her remembrances of working alongside Kubrick are surprising and illuminating.For more information on The Kubrick Series, visit TheKubrickSeries.com.
20/05/20•52m 44s
The Kubrick Series Uncut: DEREK LYONS
Derek Lyons is one of the most accomplished supporting background players in the history of film having appeared in many dozens of timeless films including Star Wars, Flash Gordon and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. The Shining was one of his earliest efforts.You can interact with Mr. Lyons and learn more about his stellar career by visiting his website at DerekLyonsSite.com. For more information on The Kubrick Series, visit TheKubrickSeries.com.
20/05/20•48m 18s
A Look Back at SUPERMAN II
Film historian and author Ray Morton (Close Encounters of the Third Kind: The Making of Steven Spielberg's Classic Film) chats with Movie Geeks United co-host Adam Long about the production and legacy of Superman II.
17/05/20•1h 8m
In Memoriam: LYNN SHELTON
Indie filmmaker Lynn Shelton has passed way at the age of 54. We were honored to welcome Ms. Shelton to our podcast in 2009 to discuss her breakthrough film Humpday alongside her film's stars Mark Duplass and Joshua Leonard. This is the replay of that interview.
17/05/20•14m 34s
The Kubrick Series Episode 6: Born to Kill
An exploration of Kubrick's seminal Vietnam War film with a panel of special guests including actors Matthew Modine and Vincent D'Onofrio, Kubrick's personal assistant Leon Vitali, cinematographer Douglas Milsome, journalist and author Tim Cahill, Vietnam veteran and film professor Harry Haines, film and philosophy professor Daniel Shaw. author Randy Rasmussen (Stanley Kubrick: 7 Films Analyzed), writer Jason Sanford, critics Glenn Kenny and Keith Uhlich, and a never-before-released interview with Kubrick himself.
14/05/20•1h 20m
The Blu Report - April 2020
Co-host and home entertainment correspondent Adam Long runs down the roster of specialty Blu-ray titles released during the month of April 2020.
30/04/20•1h 17m
The Kubrick Series Episode 5 (Remastered)
An assortment of Kubrick's closest collaborators and various critics and analysts examine the mysteries of Kubrick's masterpiece of horror, which stands as his most mainstream and pleasing, yet deceptively cryptic works.Guests include actor and Kubrick’s long-time personal assistant Leon Vitali, Steadicam inventor Garrett Brown, biographer Vincent LoBrutto, assistant director Brian W. Cook, film critics Glenn Kenny, Keith Uhlich, Robert Castle and Tony Macklin, personal assistant Tony Frewin, Stephen King authority and author Tony Magistrale, authors Randy Rasmussen, R. Barton Palmer, Geoffrey Cocks, and Mario Falsetto, film professor Steve Mamber, author and filmmaker Jay Weidner, ABC News reporter Bill Blakemore, ROOM 237 filmmakers Rodney Ascher and Tim Kirk, director Matt Reeves (Cloverfield), and film analyst John Krysko. Hosted by Jamey DuVall.
29/04/20•2h 2m
The Kubrick Series Episode 4 (Remastered)
In celebration of one of the most beautifully photographed and haunting films ever made, our panel of special guests explore the rewards of Kubrick's costume epic Barry Lyndon.Guests include actor and long-time Kubrick assistants Leon Vitali and Tony Frewin, writer/director Neil Labute (Your Friends and Neighbors), assistant directors Andy Anderson and Brian Cook, biographer Vincent LoBrutto, author Randy Rasmussen, critics Glenn Kenney, Robert Horton and Keith Uhlich, and film professor Steve Mamber. Hosted by Jamey DuVall.
23/04/20•1h 2m
40th Anniversary: DRESSED TO KILL
The Movie Geeks celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic thriller Dressed to Kill with filmmaker Sam Irvin, who served as director Brian De Palma's assistant on the film.
21/04/20•1h 14m
In Memoriam: Cinematographer ALLEN DAVIAU
Master cinematographer Allen Daviau (E.T., Empire of the Sun, Fearless, Bugsy) has passed away at the age of 77. We were honored to welcome Mr. Daviau to our podcast on several occasions. Here's a replay on one of our conversations in honor of his memory and legacy of fine work.
16/04/20•49m 29s
The Kubrick Series Episode 3 (Remastered)
A Clockwork Orange shocked and scandalized the world upon its initial release nearly 50 years ago, and continues to maintain its immense power to this day.Guests include actor Malcolm McDowell, Kubrick's personal assistant Tony Frewin, film professors Steve Mamber and R. Burton Palmer, biographer Vincent LoBrutto, authors Stuart Y. McDougal, Mario Falsetto, Peter Kramer and Randy Rasmussen, critic Keith Uhlich, and film and philosophy professor Daniel Shaw. Hosted by Jamey DuVall.
16/04/20•47m 59s
Actress Jane Alexander
The Movie Geeks speak with four-time Oscar nominated actress Jane Alexander (Kramer vs. Kramer, All the President's Men) about the highlights of her extraordinary career. This interview was conducted for our new series - Movie Geek Yearbook - which premieres its first episode on June 1. Visit MovieGeekYearbook.com for more details.
11/04/20•46m 41s
The Kubrick Series Episode 2 (Remastered)
A celebration of one of the towering achievements of the cinematic medium - 2001: A Space Odyssey - with behind the scenes anecdotes from key talents on the film and detailed analysis from a panel of top film critics and authors.Guests include actor Dan Richter (Moonwatcher), biographer Vincent LoBrutto, author Mario Falsetto, author Randy Rasmussen, critic Keith Uhlich, director Peter Hyams, producer Robert Watts, film analysts Barry Krusch and Dean Treadway, author Peter Kramer, film professor R. Barton Palmer, Kubrick's personal assistant Tony Frewin, and critic Robert Castle. Hosted by Jamey DuVall.
09/04/20•1h 9m
40th Anniversary: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK
The Movie Geeks celebrate the 40th anniversary of the classic adventure The Empire Strikes Back with Oscar winning editor Paul Hirsch. Mr. Hirsch's new autobiography titled A Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far, Far Away is now available wherever books are sold.
08/04/20•49m 41s
Quarantine Episode: Hollywood Pictures Edition
The Movie Geeks reminisce about a simpler time by discussing the run of predominantly disposable films produced by Hollywood Pictures throughout the nineties.
06/04/20•1h 28m
The Kubrick Series Episode 1 (Remastered)
Trace the origins of Stanley Kubrick's stellar career - from Look magazine photographer to director of early classics including 'Fear and Desire', 'Killer's Kiss', 'The Killing', 'Lolita', 'Paths of Glory', 'Spartacus' and 'Dr. Strangelove'.Guests include producer James B. Harris, actors Shane Rimmer, Shirley Douglas, and Richard Anderson, biographers Vincent LoBrutto (Stanley Kubrick: A Biography) and Ed Sikov (Mr. Strangelove), critics Erich Feursten and Keith Uhlich, authors Mario Falsetto (Stanley Kubrick: A Narrative and Stylistic Ananlysis), Peter Biskind (Easy Riders, Raging Bulls), and Randy Rasmussen (Stanley Kubrick: 7 Films Analyzed), Criterion Collection producer Curtis Tsui, director and cinematographer Peter Hyams (2010: The Year We Make Contact), film analyst Barry Krusch, and film professor R. Barton Palmer. Hosted by Jamey DuVall.
02/04/20•1h 33m
40th Anniversary: ALLIGATOR
Film historian and author Lee Gambin unravels the pleasures of Alligator, the cult film from 1980 starring Robert Forster.
31/03/20•55m 5s
The Blu Report - March 2020
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reveals the most notable titles released on the Blu-ray format during the month of March 2020.
23/03/20•1h 34m
Director James L. Conway
The Movie Geeks speak with James L. Conway, a prolific filmmaker who directed some of the most profitable independent films of all time for Sunn Classic Pictures, including In Search of Noah's Ark, Beyond and Back and The Lincoln Conspiracy.
22/03/20•40m 54s
Remembering PAPER MOON
The Movie Geeks celebrate Peter Bogdanovich's landmark PAPER MOON (1973) with co-star P.J. Johnson, the fetching young actress who portrayed the character of Imogene in the film opposite Ryan O'Neal and Oscar winner Tatum O'Neal.
22/03/20•37m 59s
Oscar Prediction Special
The Movie Geeks United! and Oscar, Oscar! podcasts join forces for this year's Oscar Prediction Special. Featuring Jason O'Brien, Jamey DuVall, Mark Johnson and Garney Johnson.
06/02/20•2h 55m
The Blu Report - February 2020
Co-host Adam Long reveals the roster of Blu-ray titles released during the month of February 2020.
27/01/20•57m 6s
The Blu Report - January 2020
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reveals the roster of niche Blu-ray titles released during the month of January 2020.
06/01/20•1h 1m
The Best Films of the Decade
Movie Geeks United! hosts Jamey DuVall and Adam Long are joined by film critic Tony Macklin as each reveal their top ten favorite films of the 2010's.
30/12/19•1h 48m
Screenwriter Richard Whitley (Rock 'n' Roll High School)
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long chats with screenwriter Richard Whitley about his experiences working on the cult classic Rock 'n' Roll High School. In commemoration of the film's 40th anniversary, Shout Factory has released a deluxe special edition Blu-ray that can be purchased at this link.
15/12/19•43m 12s
The Blu Report - December 2019
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reviews the roster of titles released on the Blu-ray format during the month of December, including Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Inside Moves, Iceman, Big Trouble in Little China, Silver Bullet and much more.IuinmL05bYTpceS34t63
02/12/19•58m 19s
The Blu Report: November 2019
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long runs down the roster of blu-ray titles released during the month of November 2019. Titles include Rock n Roll High School, Resurrection, RoboCop, Dracula, Road Games, Snow Falling on Cedars, Charley Varrick and dozens more.
25/11/19•1h 4m
The Blu Report: October 2019
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reveals the variety of films released on blu-ray during the month of October 2019.
31/10/19•1h 15m
Composer Alan Silvestri (Avengers: Endgame)
The Movie Geeks speak with acclaimed composer Alan Silvestri (Forrest Gump, Back to the Future) about his ambitious score for Avengers: Endgame and one of his most iconic collaborations with director Robert Zemeckis.
26/10/19•23m 17s
September 2019 Blu-ray Releases
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reviews the roster of blu-ray titles released during the month of September 2019.
04/10/19•59m 41s
10th Anniversary: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY
Released in theaters on September 25, 2009, a little movie titled Paranormal Activity quickly became one of the most successful horror phenomenons in modern cinematic history. Now, on the occasion of the film's 10th anniversary, we speak with lead actress Katie Featherston about the initial audition that would ultimately change the course of her life, the unusual process of filming an improvised movie, and the runaway success of the film and its subsequent sequels. Following our conversation with Katie, you'll hear a replay of our 2009 interview with writer/director Oren Peli, which was conducted during the week of the film's initial release.
26/09/19•35m 28s
40th Anniversary: STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE
Author and film historian Ray Morton discusses the origins, production and legacy of Star Trek: The Motion Picture on the occasion of the film's 40th anniversary.
17/09/19•57m 38s
Summer of 1994 at the Movies
The Movie Geeks return to their beloved annual series to examine the summer movie releases from 25 years ago. Summer of 1994 releases include Forrest Gump, The Lion King, Natural Born Killers, True Lies, The Crow and dozens more.
09/09/19•2h 8m
Actor/Director Danny Huston
The Movie Geeks speak with acclaimed actor and director Danny Huston (The Aviator, Birth, Wonder Woman) about his latest effort both in front of and behind the camera - The Last Photograph. The film premieres in select theaters and on demand on September 6.
06/09/19•20m 55s
Director Ric Roman Waugh (Angel Has Fallen)
The Movie Geeks speak with director Ric Roman Waugh (Felon, Shot Caller) about his latest film, the #1 box office hit Angel Has Fallen starring Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman and Nick Nolte.
29/08/19•22m 47s
August 2019 Blu-ray Releases
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long discusses the diverse array of blu-ray titles released during the month of August 2019.
27/08/19•1h 24m
The Art of Cinematography: Checco Varese
The Movie Geeks speak with acclaimed cinematographer Checco Varese, ASC (The 33, True Blood) about his origins as an architect and news cameraman, his experiences working with music legend Prince, and his latest work on the horror epic IT: CHAPTER 2.
23/08/19•35m 17s
40th Anniversary: Apocalypse Now
The Movie Geeks celebrate the 40th anniversary of the war epic Apocalypse Now by featuring a snippet of our 2009 interview with writer-director Francis Ford Coppola, and an in-depth conversation with editor Walter Murch from the archives of our sibling podcast Back By Midnight.
19/08/19•51m 22s
Art of the Score: David Arnold
Acclaimed composer David Arnold (Independence Day, Die Another Day) discusses his Emmy-nominated work on the Amazon series Good Omens, his approach to melody, and the lessons he imparts to young students eager to enter the film scoring field.
For more information on the Movie Geeks United! Art of the Score series, visit http://moviegeeksunited.net/artofscore.htm.
13/08/19•31m 38s
AUGUST 69: Episode 6 - The Girlfriend
He was the first victim on the evening of August 8, 1969. He became the ultimate symbol for being at the wrong place at the wrong time. But 18-year old Steven Parent was much more than a victim. Now, after 50 years of silence, his high school sweetheart shares her memories of the Steven she knew and loved, her regrets over the last moments they spent together, and the trauma that remained years after his passing.
For more information on the August 69 series, visit http://moviegeeksunited.net/tinseltowntragedies.htm.
11/08/19•57m 44s
AUGUST 69: Episode 5 - The Journalist
Tom O’Neill spent twenty years investigating the inconsistencies and lies behind Vincent Bugliosi’s Helter Skelter narrative. In our exclusive interview, he discusses the revelations contained in his new book Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA and the Secret History of the Sixties, including the lengths taken by Bugliosi to achieve his convictions and the secret tapes that might lead the way to more victims.
For more information on the August 69 series, visit http://moviegeeksunited.net/tinseltowntragedies.htm.
10/08/19•39m 8s
AUGUST 69: Episode 4 - The Tour Guide
In this fourth episode of AUGUST 69, Scott Michaels - Dearly Departed Tours owner, writer and host of Six Degrees of Helter Skelter and technical consultant on Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood - discusses the people and locations that continue to reflect the Helter Skelter saga in the Los Angeles of today.
For more information on AUGUST 69, visit http://moviegeeksunited.net/tinseltowntragedies.htm.
09/08/19•25m 24s
AUGUST 69: Episode 3 - The Juror
In this third episode of AUGUST 69, William McBride discusses his experiences as the youngest serving juror during the Tate Labianca murder trial. He reveals the most compelling evidence, the most memorable moments, and his thoughts on the possibility of one of the surviving killers being set free.
For more information on AUGUST 69, visit http://moviegeeksunited.net/tinseltowntragedies.htm.
08/08/19•26m 57s
AUGUST 69: Episode 2 - The Delivery Man
In this second episode of AUGUST 69, Dennis Hearst discusses his visit to the Cielo Drive residence of Sharon Tate just hours before she and others were murdered, and the testimony he provided during the Tate Labianca murder trial that followed. This is the first media interview Mr. Hearst has granted on his connection to these events in 50 years.
For more information on AUGUST 69, visit http://moviegeeksunited.net/tinseltowntragedies.htm.
07/08/19•50m 16s
AUGUST 69: Episode 1 - The Brother
In this premiere episode of AUGUST 69, the original series from the Movie Geeks United! podcast, Dr. Don Noyes More discusses the friendly relationship he enjoyed with Sharon Tate in the months leading up to her murder. Dr. More's brother was William Tennant, Roman Polanski's agent and friend who was called upon to identify the bodies at Cielo Drive on August 9, 1969. This is the first time Dr. More has spoken publicly on these incidents in 50 years.
For more information on the AUGUST 69 series, visit http://moviegeeksunited.net/tinseltowntragedies.htm.
06/08/19•31m 49s
July 2019 Blu-ray Releases
Movie Geeks United! co-host and home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reviews the myriad of blu-ray titles released during the month of July 2019.
02/08/19•55m 29s
Tinseltown Tragedies Preview: AUGUST 69
The Movie Geeks present a preview of their upcoming series August 69, an original slate of interviews with figures on the periphery of the horrid events on August 8-9 of that year. The series premieres on Monday, August 5. Visit http://moviegeeksunited.net/tinseltowntragedies.htm for more details.
30/07/19•2m 12s
MGU Review: ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD
The Movie Geeks share their thoughts on the new Quentin Tarantino film Once Upon a Time in...Hollywood starring Leonard DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie.
29/07/19•41m 58s
In Memoriam: Rutger Hauer
Acclaimed actor Rutger Hauer passed away at the age of 75 on July 19, 2019. In observance of his passing, here is a replay of our interview with Mr. Hauer from 2008.
24/07/19•32m 33s
Consultant Scott Michaels (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood)
Movie Geeks United! is thrilled to welcome Scott Michaels back to the show. The owner of Dearly Departed Tours and host of the popular documentary Six Degrees of Helter Skelter, Scott was called upon to advise Quentin Tarantino and his crew as they prepared to recreate the Los Angeles of 1969. For more information on Dearly Departed Tours, and Scott's expertise on the deliciously sordid history of Los Angeles, visit https://dearlydepartedtours.com.
24/07/19•27m 31s
Actress Rachel Redleaf (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood)
Movie Geeks United! speaks with actress Rachel Redleaf, a sparkling young talent who plays the role of Mama Cass in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon Time in...Hollywood. Visit Rachel's official website at https://www.rachelredleaf.com.
23/07/19•24m 51s
Critical Perspectives with Tony Macklin
Critic Tony Macklin chats with Movie Geeks United! host Jamey DuVall about the principles of meaningful criticism. Topics include the importance of preserving film history, the complicated legacy of The Birth of a Nation, and how effective criticism can reflect and deepen our sense of humanity.
You can read all of Tony's reviews at http://www.TonyMacklin.net.
20/07/19•45m 3s
June Blu-ray Releases
Movie Geeks United! co-hosts Jamey DuVall and Adam Long discuss their thoughts on new releases including Spiderman: Far from Home, Toy Story 4 and Midsommar, and review the specialty blu-ray titles released during the month of June 2019.
03/07/19•1h 5m
May Blu-ray Releases
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long discusses the diverse array of blu-ray titles released during the month of May 2019.
31/05/19•1h 26m
April Blu-ray Release Roundup
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reveals the most interesting blu-ray titles released during the month of April 2019. Titles discussed include Melvin and Howard, Scared Stiff, Modern Romance, An Innocent Man, A Face in the Crowd and many others.
03/05/19•1h 7m
35th Anniversary: GREMLINS
The Movie Geeks celebrate the 35th anniversary of the film Gremlins with director Joe Dante. This interview was originally conducted in 2009 with Aaron Aradillas on our sibling podcast Back By Midnight.
26/04/19•38m 25s
35th Anniversary: GHOSTBUSTERS
The Movie Geeks celebrate the 35th anniversary of the film Ghostbusters with co-star William Atherton. This interview was originally conducted in 2009 with Aaron Aradillas on our sibling podcast Back By Midnight.
25/04/19•52m 23s
35th Anniversary: FIRESTARTER
The Movie Geeks celebrate the 35th anniversary of Firestarter by premiering a 2009 interview with the film's director Mark L. Lester. This interview was conducted by Aaron Aradillas and our sibling podcast Back By Midnight. For more information on the Movie Geeks United Anniversary Series, visit http://moviegeeksunited.net/anniversary.htm.
24/04/19•19m 24s
The Art of the Score: Jay Chattaway
In this installment of the acclaimed Movie Geeks United! original series The Art of the Score, prolific composer Jay Chattaway (Maniac, Missing in Action, Silver Bullet) discusses his approach to film composition, his collaborations with director William Lustig, the Cannon Group and Dino De Laurentiis, and the reinvigorated fan base he's enjoyed due to his work on the Star Trek television franchise.
19/04/19•50m 33s
The Haunting of Sharon Tate; Movie Geeks Meet in LA; March Blu-ray Review
The Movie Geeks speak with Daniel Farrands, the director of the controversial new horror film The Haunting of Sharon Tate. Plus, MGU co-hosts Jamey DuVall and Adam Long meet for the first time during a cinema-centric trip to Los Angeles, we review new releases including the remake of Pet Sematary, and reveal the niche titles released on blu-ray during the month of March.
09/04/19•2h 4m
Oscar Post-Mortem; February Blu-ray Roundup
The Movie Geeks discuss their thoughts on the 91st annual Academy Awards ceremony, and home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reveals the roster of niche blu-ray titles released during the month of February 2019.
09/03/19•1h 34m
Oscars Pre-Show
The Movie Geeks discuss their last-minute predictions in the final moments before the 91st Annual Academy Awards ceremony.
25/02/19•1h 3m
Oscar Chaos; Paramount Woes; Albert Finney
The Movie Geeks celebrate the contributions of recently deceased actors Albert Finney, Bruno Ganz and Dick Miller, share their thoughts on the recent chaos surrounding revoked Academy Award decisions, and the current woes of the financially crunched Paramount Studios.
22/02/19•1h 26m
Oscar Series: Best Cinematography (Cold War)
The Movie Geeks welcome Best Cinematography nominee Lukasz Zal. Mr. Zal is nominated for his stunning work on Pawel Pawlikowski's Cold War.
09/02/19•17m 58s
Oscar Predictions Special
The Movie Geeks offer their predictions for the winners at this year's Academy Awards with esteemed film critic and our dear friend Tony Macklin. You can read Tony's reviews and hear his interviews with cinema's most legendary players at TonyMacklin.net.
01/02/19•1h 45m
January 2019 Home Entertainment Spotlight
Movie Geeks United home entertainment correspondent Adam Long runs down the catalogue titles that occupy the January 2019 blu-ray release schedule, and Dean Treadway reveals the latest offerings on Amazon Prime.
28/01/19•1h 34m
Oscar Series: Best Production Design (The Favourite)
The Movie Geeks speak with newly nominated production designer Fiona Crombie about her stellar work on The Favourite.
24/01/19•22m 36s
Slamdance Spotlight
The Movie Geeks celebrate the 24th annual Slamdance Film Festival by featuring interviews with three filmmakers whose works will premiere at the acclaimed Park City, Utah festival: director/screenwriter Mark Jackson (This Teacher), writer/director Alec Tibaldi (Spiral Farm) and director Heidi Yewman (Behind the Bullet).
The Slamdance Film Festival runs from Janury 25 - 31. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.Slamdance.com.
23/01/19•1h 15m
Oscar Series: Best Sound Editing (A Quiet Place)
The Movie Geeks speak with the sound team from the breakout horror film A Quiet Place, including newly Oscar nominated sound editors Ethan Van der Ryn and Erik Aadahl, and re-recording mixer Brandon Proctor.
22/01/19•35m 52s
Director Jen McGowan (Rust Creek)
The Movie Geeks welcome director Jen McGowan (Kelly & Cal) to the show to discuss her new film Rust Creek, which is currently playing in select theaters and across most VOD platforms.
17/01/19•23m 52s
December 2018 Blu-ray Recap
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long runs down the roster of niche blu-ray titles that were released throughout the month of December 2018. Titles include John Carpenter's Starman, Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation, and a 3 disc remastering of William Lustig's Maniac.
10/01/19•1h 25m
2019 Film Forecast
The Movie Geeks discuss the list of high profile films that are being released throughout the year. Titles discussed include Captain Marvel, The Lion King, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Downton Abbey, The Irishman, and many others.
03/01/19•1h 27m
35th Anniversary: Terms of Endearment
The Movie Geeks celebrate the 35th anniversary of Terms of Endearment by featuring a wide-ranging interview with actor Jeff Daniels. This interview was conducted in 2009 by host Aaron Aradillas from our sibling podcast Back by Midnight.
27/12/18•1h 1m
50th Anniversary: Monterey Pop
The Movie Geeks celebrate the 50th anniversary of the beloved musical document Monterey Pop with the film's director D.A. Pennebaker. This interview was conducted in 2009 by host Aaron Aradillas from our sibling podcast Back by Midnight.
27/12/18•51m 57s
40th Anniversary: Grease
The Movie Geeks celebrate the 40th anniversary of the musical sensation Grease with the film's director Randal Kleiser. This interview was conducted in 2009 by host Aaron Aradillas from our sibling podcast Back by Midnight.
27/12/18•39m 54s
35th Anniversary: The Right Stuff
In this archived episode from host Aaron Aradillas and our sibling podcast Back by Midnight, the late actor Donald Moffat, actress Veronica Cartwright, the late Oscar-winning editor Tom Rolf and composer Bill Conti discuss the influential American epic The Right Stuff.
27/12/18•1h 54m
20th Anniversary: The Last Days of Disco
In this archived episode featuring host Aaron Aradillas from our sibling podcast Back by Midnight, writer/director Whit Stillman, actor Chris Eigeman and critic David Edelstein discuss the comedy-drama The Last Days of Disco.
27/12/18•1h 19m
Composer Justin Hurwitz (First Man)
Two-time Oscar winning film composer Justin Hurwitz (Whiplash, La La Land) chats with us about the creation of his beautiful score to First Man.
18/12/18•21m 25s
Prosthetic Makeup Designer Mark Coulier (Suspiria)
Two-time Oscar winning makeup designer Mark Coulier (The Iron Lady) returns to our show to discuss his work on the fantastical horror update of Suspiria and the Golden era Hollywood tale Stan & Ollie.
18/12/18•16m 58s
Celebrating SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE with author Ray Morton
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long chats with acclaimed author and film scholar Ray Morton in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Superman: The Movie.
15/12/18•1h 12m
Critics Awards; Golden Globes; Kevin Hart Controversy
The Movie Geeks discuss the critics awards that have recently been bestowed this season, speculate on the potential winners among the Golden Globe nominees, and reveal their takes on the recent Kevin Hart/Oscar hosting controversy.
14/12/18•1h 38m
30th Anniversary: The Last Temptation of Christ
The Movie Geeks observe the 30th anniversary of director Martin Scorsese’s groundbreaking film The Last Temptation of Christ with author Thomas Lindlof (Hollywood Under Siege: Martin Scorsese, the Religious Right, and the Culture Wars).
13/12/18•1h 6m
Editor Barry Alexander Brown (BlacKkKlansman)
Editor Barry Alexander Brown (Malcolm X, 25th Hour) discusses his long-standing collaboration with director Spike Lee, and their work on their latest film BlacKkKlansman.
12/12/18•23m 34s
Makeup & Hair Designer Jan Sewell (Bohemian Rhapsody)
Makeup & Hair Designer Jan Sewell (The Danish Girl, The Theory of Everything) discusses the challenges of crafting the heyday of Freddie Mercury and Queen in the rollicking musical biopic Bohemian Rhapsody.
12/12/18•24m 49s
November 2018 Blu-ray Releases
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reveals the diverse array of blu-ray titles released during the month of November 2018.
11/12/18•1h 2m
William Goldman; Roma; Stan Lee
The Movie Geeks discuss the legacy of revered screenwriter William Goldman (All the President's Men, The Princess Bride), their impressions of new releases including Roma and The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, and the argument over Stan Lee's role in the dumbing of American cinema.
27/11/18•1h 26m
The Other Side of the Wind; Ultimate Netflix Debate
The Movie Geeks discuss the release of Orson Welles' final film - The Other Side of the Wind - as well as the accompanying documentary on its tumultuous production, and weigh the merits of the Netflix business model during an epic hour-long debate.
17/11/18•1h 31m
30th Anniversary: CHILD'S PLAY with screenwriter Don Mancini
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long chats with screenwriter/director Don Mancini (Child's Play franchise) to discuss a shared love of Irwin Allen disaster flicks, the hugely impressive evolution of the Child's Play movies, and all the interesting and talented artists who have entered Chucky's orbit along the way.
09/11/18•1h
October 2018 Blu-ray Releases
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long unleashes an exciting summary of blu-ray releases for the month of October 2018, including Shampoo, Sisters, Get Shorty, DOA, The Night Stalker, and The Wasp Woman.
01/11/18•2h
Halloween; The Hate U Give; Missing Oliver Stone
The Movie Geeks discuss their thoughts on the nee incarnation of Halloween, The Hate U Give, and the career trajectory of Oliver Stone.
26/10/18•56m 40s
First Man; True Stories, False Films; Corny 80s Movie Songs
The Movie Geeks share their thoughts on the new Neil Armstrong biopic First Man, discuss several recent film-related books, consider Mel Gibson's plans to remake The Wild Bunch, and dissect some of the most embarrassing theme songs from the films of the 1980's.
20/10/18•1h 44m
Film Historian and Author Lee Gambin
Home entertainment correspondent Adam Long chats with film historian and author Lee Gambin regarding the importance of thoughtful criticism, his blu-ray commentaries on a string of films including The Reincarnation of Peter Proud and Night of the Lepes, and the research efforts behind his books on the making of Cujo, the eco-horror genre and much more.
For more information and to purchase any one of Mr. Gambin's impressive works on blu-ray or in book form, including his definitive Nope, Nothing Wrong Here: The Making of Cujo, visit https://amzn.to/2yI4Mtr.
18/10/18•1h 9m
35th Anniversary: Jaws 3-D
Academy Award nominated production designer (Close Encounters of the Third Kind) and Jaws 3-D director Joe Alves discusses his storied career, including his beginnings working on the classic sci-fi favorite Forbidden Planet, his collaborations with director Steven Spielberg, and his experiences on the ill-fated third entry in the Jaws franchise.
05/10/18•55m 12s
A Star is Reborn; Ashby Lives; Neil Diamond in Blackface
The Movie Geeks discuss the latest movie news headlines, review A Star is Born, Blaze, The Predator, A Simple Favor, and the new documentary on director Hal Ashby, and bask in the majestic wonders of Neil Diamond's The Jazz Singer.
21/09/18•1h 30m
August 2018 Blu-ray Spotlight
Movie Geeks United! co-host and home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reviews the list of niche blu-ray titles released during the month of August 2018.
13/09/18•1h 4m
40th Anniversary: THE FURY
Movie Geeks United! welcomes Sam Irvin, a veteran director, screenwriter, and former assistant to Brian De Palma during the production of The Fury.
24/08/18•1h 18m
Spike Lee Returns; Amazon Prime Recap; Oscars Surrender
The Movie Geeks reveal their thoughts on Spike Lee's latest film BlacKkKlansman, discuss the current crop of available titles on Amazon Prime, and debate the recently announced changes to the annual Academy Awards telecast.
17/08/18•1h 21m
M:I 6; Requiem for a MoviePass; July Blu-ray Releases
The Movie Geeks discuss their thoughts on Mission: Impossible - Fallout, the imminent demise of MoviePass, the best mainstream theater chains, and the calendar of niche blu-rays released during the month of July 2018.
03/08/18•1h 33m
Movie Geek Game Night - Beat the Geek - Season 1 Finale
In this finale to the Movie Geeks United! original game show Movie Geek Game Night, Season 1 champion Mike White (The Projeciton Booth) faces off against MGU co-host Dean Treadway.
28/07/18•30m 35s
Movie Geek Game Night - Championship Episode - Season 1
In this championship episode of Movie Geek Game Night - the original game show from the Movie Geeks United! podcast - our three Season 1 winners compete for a spot in our Beat the Geek finale.
27/07/18•29m 45s
Movie Geek Game Night - Episode 3 - Season 1
In this third episode of Movie Geek Game Night - the original game show from the Movie Geeks United! podcast - three contestants from across the country face off in four challenging rounds of movie trivia. The winner returns for our Championship Episode and a chance to Beat the Geek - co-host Dean Treadway - in the season finale.
Tonight's contestants are Oscar, Oscar host Jason O'Brien (Alabama), William Lanham (Florida), and Donovan Schroeter (Arizona).
26/07/18•29m 40s
Movie Geek Game Night - Episode 2 - Season 1
In this second episode of Movie Geek Game Night - the original game show from the Movie Geeks United! podcast - three contestants from across the country face off in four challenging rounds of movie trivia. The winner returns for our Championship Episode and a chance to Beat the Geek - co-host Dean Treadway - in the season finale.
Tonight's contestants are filmmaker & criticJim Tudor (MIssouri), Michael Stoneking (Iowa), and Gregg Moore (Texas).
25/07/18•27m 0s
Movie Geek Game Night - Episode 1 - Season 1
In this premiere episode of Movie Geek Game Night - the original game show from the Movie Geeks United! podcast - three contestants from across the country face off in four challenging rounds of movie trivia. The winner returns for our Championship Episode and a chance to Beat the Geek - co-host Dean Treadway - in the season finale.
Tonight's contestants are Projection Booth host Mike White (Michigan), Julie Feucht (Ohio), and Kyle Flyberg (Washington).
24/07/18•29m 25s
Denzel Equalizes; Remembering Tab Hunter; Worst Movie Cliches
The Movie Geeks review a slate of recent releases including Boundaries, The Equalizer II and Love, Cecil, discuss the contributions of actor Tab Hunter, evaluate the filmmaking strengths of Clint Eastwood, and reveal a list of the worst movie cliches.
20/07/18•1h 20m
Ant-Man Returns; Reassessing Vertigo & Mulholland Drive; Polarizing Movies
The Movie Geeks review the new documentary Whitney and Ant-Man and the Wasp, debate the best of the Dirty Harry franchise, assess Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo in the age of the Me Too movement, and discuss a list of the most polarizing films ever made.
13/07/18•1h 46m
June 2018 Blu-ray Spotlight
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long discusses the diverse array of niche titles released on blu-ray throughout the month of June. Titles include The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Coming to America, Body of Evidence, Superfly, Night of the Lepus and dozens more.
07/07/18•1h 28m
40th Anniversary - Superman: The Movie
Actor Jeff East joins the Movie Geeks to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Richard Donner's Superman: The Movie. Mr. East, who portrayed the young Clark Kent in the film, shares anecdotes on a variety of figures he's worked with over the years, including Warren Oates, J. Lee Thompson, Christopher Reeve and Wes Craven.
03/07/18•1h 5m
Summer of 1993 at the Movies - Part 2
The Movie Geeks continue their exploration of the films that domainted the summer season of 1993. Titles include In the Line of Fire, Hocus Pocus, Son in Law, The Fugitive, Manhattan Murder Mystery, Needful Things, Searching for Bobby Fischer, and Weekend at Bernies II.
28/06/18•2h 4m
Summer of 1993 at the Movies - Part 1
In the first of two episodes, the Movie Geeks share their thoughts on the string of releases from the summer season of 25 years ago. Titles include Sleepless in Seattle, Jurassic Park, Cliffhanger, Guilty as Sin, Menace II Society, Last Action Hero, Dave and The Firm.
18/06/18•1h 22m
Pacino & Tarantino Unite; First Reformed; Hereditary
The Movie Geeks review new releases, including Hereditary and First Reformed, discuss the trailers for A Star is Born and the revamped Halloween, and dissect the latest casting announcements for Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
14/06/18•1h 37m
The Kubrick Series Uncut: Tony Zierra & Elizabeth Yoffe
Director Tony Zierra and producer Elizabeth Yoffe discuss their acclaimed new documentary Filmworker, which chronicles the life and cinematic contributions of Stanley Kubrick's longtime personal assistant Leon Vitali.
08/06/18•1h 3m
45th Anniversary: The Long Goodbye
The Movie Geeks celebrate the 45th anniversary of Robert Altman's The Long Goodbye with best-selling crime author Michael Connelly (The Lincoln Lawyer, Bosch) and film critic Tony Macklin.
For more information on Mr. Connelly and his staggering work, visit https://www.MichaelConnelly.com. To access the film criticism and classic filmmaker interviews of Mr. Macklin, visit http://www.TonyMacklin.net.
08/06/18•1h 27m
Solo Reactions; May Blu-ray Releases; Amazon Prime in June
The Movie Geeks discuss their thoughts on the new Star Wars adventure Solo, home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reveals the crop of blu-ray titles released in May, and co-host Dean Treadway reviews the June offerings on Amazon Prime.
01/06/18•1h 36m
Drew Friedman Doc; Vitali Unveiled; Deadpool Returns
The Movie Geeks speak with Kevin Dougherty, the director of an upcoming documentary titled Drew Friedman: Vermeer of the Borscht Belt, which chronicles the life and art of the acclaimed illustrator. Plus, discussions on the winners at this year's Cannes Film Festival and the casting of Burt Reynolds in Quentin Tarantino's latest, reviews of Deadpool 2, Tully, FIlmworker, and Lean on Pete, as well as a list of the worst performances ever delivered by great actors.
To contribute to the completion of Mr. Dougherty's film, visit their Kickstarter page at http://www.chiconeededthemoney.com/contribute/.
23/05/18•1h 35m
Hollywood's Dearly Departed with Scott Michaels
Scott Michaels, the owner of Hollywood's most addictive tour Dearly Departed, joins Movie Geeks United! correspondent Adam Long for a fun and wide-ranging conversation on Tinseltown's most bizarre celebrity deaths.
19/05/18•1h 3m
The Kubrick Series Uncut: Stanley Kubrick (1987)
This 2-hour never before heard interview with Stanley Kubrick was conducted by acclaimed author/journalist Tim Cahill for Rolling Stone magazine in 1987. Mr. Cahill has generously allowed us to share these recordings with listeners of Movie Geeks United! and The Kubrick Series.
For more information on The Kubrick Series, visit http://www.TheKubrickSeries.com. For access to Mr. Cahill's magazine Outside, visit https://www.outsideonline.com/1741411/tim-cahill.
14/05/18•2h 3m
45th Anniversary: The Exorcist
The Movie Geeks celebrate the 45th anniversary of The Exorcist with a replay of our interviews with the film's director William Friedkin and cinematographer Owen Roizman.
The conversation with Mr. Roizman was conducted by our sibling podcast Back By Midnight and its host Aaron Aradillas.
For more information on the Movie Geeks United! Anniversary Series, visit http://www.moviegeeksunited.net.
11/05/18•40m 43s
40th Anniversary: Halloween
The Movie Geeks celebrate the 40th anniversary of Halloween with a replay of interviews conducted by Aaron Aradillas of our sibling podcast Back By Midnight. Guests include the film's cinematographer Dean Cundey and co-star P.J. Soles.
For more information on the Movie Geeks United! Anniversary Series, visit http://www.moviegeeksunited.net.
10/05/18•1h 22m
35th Anniversary: WarGames
The Movie Geeks celebrate the 35th anniversary of WarGames with a replay of our archived interview with the film's director John Badham.
For more information on the Movie Geeks United! Anniversary Series, visit http://www.moviegeeksunited.net.
09/05/18•34m 25s
30th Anniversary: Child's Play
The Movie Geeks celebrate the 30th anniversary of the horror favorite Child's Play with a replay of our archived interview with the film's director Tom Holland.
For more information on the Movie Geeks United! Anniversary Series, visit http://www.moviegeeksunited.net.
08/05/18•43m 27s
10th Anniversary: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
The Movie Geeks celebrate the 10th anniversary of David Fincher's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button with replays of our archived interviews with the film's cinematographer Claudio Miranda and composer Alexandre Desplat.
For more information on The Movie Geeks United! Anniversary Series, visit http://www.moviegeeksunited.net.
07/05/18•55m 21s
2018 CinemaCon; Blu-ray Releases; Amazon Prime Recap
The Movie Geeks are joined by filmmaker Rick Jansen, who recaps the exciting goings on during the 2018 CinemaCon event in Las Vegas, including special presentations on Mission: Impossible - Fallout, David Gordon Green's Halloween, Suspiria and Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Plus, home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reveals the niche blu-ray releases for the month of April, and co-host Dean Treadway discusses the new titles available on Amazon Prime during the month of May.
01/05/18•1h 41m
2018 Atlanta Film Festival Recap
Movie Geeks United! co-host Dean Treadway reviews a slew of films from the 2018 Atlanta Film Festival, including Prison Logic, Hearts Beat Loud, Still, Eighth Grade, and the new Mister Rogers documentary Won't You Be My Neighbor? from Oscar-winning director Morgan Neville.
To commission and purchase a movie ad collage from Dean, visit http://filmicability.blogspot.com/2014/10/my-70s-movie-ad-collages-available-for.html.
25/04/18•1h 59m
RIP Milos Forman; Atlanta Film Festival; Elvis Presley
Movie Geeks United! co-host Dean Treadway reports from the 2018 Atlanta Film Festival and shares his thoughts on film premieres including Blindspotting and Poor Jane. Plus, the hosts review the new film You Were Never Really Here starring Joaquin Phoenix, discuss the legacy of recently deceased director Milos Forman (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest), and the misguided film career of Elvis Presley.
17/04/18•1h 22m
A Quiet Place; Pacino's Paterno; Ready Player One
The Movie Geeks review the latest releases, including The Last Movie Star, Paterno, Ready Player One and A Quiet Place, evaluate the greatest late career Al Pacino performances and the best films directed by Steven Spielberg, and discuss the ongoing battle between Netflix and the Cannes Film Festival/Academy Awards. Plus, the premiere of Johnny Greenwood's score for You Were Never Really Here.
13/04/18•1h 34m
And Then I Go Director Vincent Grashaw
The Movie Geeks welcome director Vincent Grashaw, whose new film And Then I Go releases on Digital HD and On Demand platforms on April 17. Based on Jim Shepard’s 2004 novel Project X, the film deals with subjects related to adolescence with moving candor, and stars Arman Darbo, Sawyer Barth, Melanie Lynskey, Justin Long, and Tony Hale.
11/04/18•56m 55s
Soderbergh Goes Unsane; Netflix vs. the Oscars; Blu-ray Report
The Movie Geeks review a slew of new release including Unsane, Game Night, Flower, and Isle of Dogs, discuss the saturation of Netflix product and what it could mean for future Oscar races, and ruminate on dozens of new blu-ray releases with home entertainment correspondent Adam Long.
27/03/18•1h 40m
Oscars Post-Mortem; Latest Reviews; 2018 Movie Preview
The Movie Geeks provide their post mortem on this year's Oscar ceremony, review Death Wish, The Death of Stalin and Red Sparrow, and discuss the latest movie headlines, including the Scorsese-produced Joker movie, the flurry of Manson-related projects on the way, and a few of the high profile films scheduled for release later this year. Plus, the premiere of Junkie XL's score for Tomb Raider.
15/03/18•1h 31m
Oscar Pre-Show
The Movie Geeks discuss final predictions and thoughts in the moments before the 90th Academy Awards.
05/03/18•1h 27m
February 2018 Blu-ray Spotlight
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reveals the diverse roster of blu-ray titles released throughout the month of February 2018. Titles include Criterion's 4K restoration of Night of the Living Dead, Twilight Time's Manhattan Murder Mystery, and a series of curios including Condorman and V.I. Warshawski.
02/03/18•1h 22m
Tarantino Controversy; Film Reviews; Listener Email
The Movie Geeks discuss the current controversies surrounding director Quentin Tarantino, review a slew of both new and classic film releases, and read recent emails from our magnificent listeners.
17/02/18•1h 36m
Oscar Predictions Special
The Movie Geeks are joined by our good friend and esteemed film critic Tony Macklin as we discuss our predictions for the winners of this year's Academy Awards. You can access Tony's terrific reviews and filmmaker interviews at TonyMacklin.net.
02/02/18•1h 43m
December/January Blu-ray Spotlight
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reveals the niche blu-ray titles released throughout the months of December 2017 and January 2018, including The Breakfast Club, The Hospital, China Moon, Code of Silence, Matinee, The Whales of August, Auntie Mame, Yor: The Hunter from the Future and many more.
19/01/18•1h 17m
Petty Getty; Payne's Stain; Oscar's Imposters
The Movie Geeks analyze how this year's Oscar race is taking shape, and review All the Money in The World, Downsizing, I Love You, Daddy, and a slew of additional recent and classic titles. Plus, a selection from Daniel Pemberton's score for Molly's Game.
12/01/18•1h 46m
35th Anniversary: The Executioner's Song
In this archived interview from our sibling podcast Back By Midnight, host Aaron Aradillas speaks with filmmaker Lawrence Schiller, the director of the influential 1982 TV film The Executioner's Song. Based on a novel by Norman Mailer, and starring Tommy Lee Jones and Rosanna Arquette, The Executioner's Song tells the story of Gary Gilmore, a convicted murderer who demanded execution by firing squad in 1977.
29/12/17•31m 26s
60th Anniversary: Fear Strikes Out
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long celebrates the 60th anniversary of the classic Fear Strikes Out with the film's female lead Norma Moore. Directed by Robert Mulligan and produced by Alan Pakula, the film tells the story of Jimmy Piersall, a major league baseball sensation who suffered from mental illness. Ms. Moore discusses her working relationship with all of the principle talents associated with the film, including star Anthony Perkins, and her additional experiences in classic Hollywood.
29/12/17•45m 24s
The Last Jedi; Golden Globe Predictions
The Movie Geeks share their thoughts on the latest and most divisive installment of the Star Wars franchise - The Last Jedi - and pick the winners among this year's crop of Golden Globe nominees.
21/12/17•1h 45m
Oscar Season Film Reviews
The Movie Geeks review an abundance of new releases, including Call Me by Your Name, Wonder Wheel, First They Killed My Father, I, Tonya, Hostiles, My Friend Dahmer and The Darkest Hour. Plus. the premiere of Alexandre Desplat's score for The Shape of Water.
14/12/17•1h 52m
MGU Interview: Screenwriter Herman Raucher
Movie Geeks United! correspondent Adam Long speaks with Oscar nominated screenwriter Herman Raucher (Summer of '42, The Watermelon Man, Sweet November) about the highlights of his extraordinary career, and his thoughts on the impressive list of collaborators he's enjoyed along the way including Paddy Chayefsky, Michel Legrand, Robert Mulligan and Sidney Lumet.
09/12/17•1h 3m
Spielberg's Post; Critics Awards; Lady Bird Soars
The Movie Geeks discuss the recent crop of film critic award recipients, and review the latest releases including Steven Spielberg's The Post, Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri, Lady Bird, Roman J. Israel, Esq., and Molly's Game. Plus, the premiere of Jon Brion's score to Lady Bird.
06/12/17•1h 46m
Franco's Disaster; Pacino's Habits; Troma's Placenta
It's blu-ray time as home entertainment correspondent Adam Long returns to reveal this month's list of niche releases. Plus, reviews of new films including The Disaster Artist, Wonder Wheel and Mudbound.
30/11/17•1h 51m
Justice League; Actors Direct; Shatner Sings
The Movie Geeks review the latest releases including Justice League, Loveless, Columbus, Blade of the Immortal, and Jim & Andy, debate the quality of this year's crop of documentaries, and reveal a list of the most underrated films directed by actors. The episode concludes with the glory that is William Shatner's The Transformed Man.
22/11/17•1h 51m
MGU Interview: BURT REYNOLDS
Movie Geeks United! co-host Dean Treadway welcomes legend Burt Reynolds for an unprecedented 90-minute interview. Mr. Reynolds reflects on some of his most iconic films, including Smokey and the Bandit, Deliverance, The Longest Yard and Boogie Nights, his underappreciated gems like Starting Over, The End, Best Friends and Sharky's Machine, and the host of extraordinary collaborators he's enjoyed along the way, including Jerry Reed, Dom DeLuise, Johnny Carson and Sally Field.
13/11/17•1h 57m
Thor Rocks; Spacey Shocks; Music Docs
The Movie Geeks review the latest releases, including Thor: Ragnarok, The Florida Project, The Square, LBJ and 78/52, consider the legacy of filmmaker John Landis, reveal a list of the greatest music documentaries of all time, and discuss the recent accusations regarding actor Kevin Spacey.
07/11/17•1h 50m
Toback Preys; Vaughn Slays; Blu-rays
The Movie Geeks discuss the recent sexual harassment allegations against writer/director James Toback, review the latest Vince Vaughn prison film Brawl on Cell Block 99, and reveal the month's most noteworthy blu-ray releases courtesy of home entertainment correspondent Adam Long.
28/10/17•1h 46m
Scorsese Essay; Fincher Flails; Oscar Hopes
The Movie Geeks discuss the latest updates in the ongoing Harvey Weinstein saga, Martin Scorsese's passionate defense of Mother!, nominee hopes for the next Academy Awards, and review David Fincher's Mindhunters, Loving Vincent, and much more.
21/10/17•1h 33m
Blade Runner 2049; Spielberg; Harassment in Hollywood
The Movie Geeks review Blade Runner 2049 and the new documentary on the life and works of Steven Spielberg, and discuss the recent allegations of sexual harassment posed against several figures in film culture.
14/10/17•1h 35m
Battle of the Sexes; The Vietnam War; Hugh Hefner
The Movie Geeks review Battle of the Sexes, American Made, Our Souls at Night, Gerald's Game, Brad's Status and The Vietnam War docuseries, share their thoughts on the recent passing of Hugh Hefner, and discuss the acclaimed restoration of Dario Argento's Suspiria.
04/10/17•1h 47m
Actress Karen Allen; September Blu-ray Releases
The Movie Geeks welcome actress Karen Allen to the program to discuss her new film Year by the Sea, plans for a fifth Indiana Jones adventure, and her hopes for a sequel to Starman. Plus, home entertainment correspondent Adam Long joins us to run down the array of blu-ray titles released during the month.
26/09/17•1h 58m
IT; mother!; RIP Harry Dean Stanton
The Movie Geeks review IT, mother!, The Hero and additional new and older releases, share their thoughts on this year's crop of honorary Oscar recipients, and discuss the legacy of recently deceased character actor Harry Dean Stanton.
19/09/17•1h 50m
RIP Tobe Hooper; Banning Film History; August Blu-ray Releases
The Movie Geeks discuss the passing of iconic horror director Tobe Hopper (The Texas Chain Saw Massacre), protest a recent theatrical ban of Gone With the Wind, share observations on a few new releases, and review this month's slate of blu-ray titles with home entertainment correspondent Adam Long.
28/08/17•1h 59m
RIP Jerry Lewis; Logan Lucky; Paul Thomas Anderson
The Movie Geeks discuss the recent passing of comedic icon Jerry Lewis, review a slate of new releases including Detroit, Logan Lucky and Beatriz at Dinner, and consider the career trajectory of director Paul Thomas Anderson.
26/08/17•1h 49m
Actor Eddie Deezen
MGU correspondent Adam Long chats with actor Eddie Deezen about his remarkable array of film credits, including I Wanna Hold Your Hand, Grease, Grease 2, 1941, WarGames and The Polar Express.
Follow Eddie's personal website at www.EddieDeezen.com.
16/08/17•57m 4s
Actor Jack O'Halloran
MGU correspondent Adam Long chats with actor Jack O'Halloran (Superman, King Kong, Dragnet) about the highlights of his fascinating career, and his insights on a variety of personalities including Marlon Brando, Robert Mitchum, Omar Sharif, and Steve McQueen.
14/08/17•55m 12s
July 2017 Blu-ray Spotlight
The Movie Geeks are joined by home entertainment correspondent Adam Long as they run down the slate of blu-rays released in the month of July.
05/08/17•1h 41m
Dunkirk; RIP Martin Landau and John Heard; Great Bad Movies
Movie Geeks United! superfan Dallas Norvell joins us to review Christopher Nolan's latest film Dunkirk, consider the legacies of recently deceased actors Martin Landau and John Heard, and discuss a list of the greatest bad movies ever made.
25/07/17•1h 58m
RIP George Romero; Tarantino and Manson; War for the Planet of the Apes
The Movie Geeks review the latest releases, including War for the Planet of the Apes and The Big Sick, and discuss the recent passing of director George A. Romero, the final cast list for Martin's Scorsese's The Irishman, and Quentin Tarantino's planned film on the Manson murders.
23/07/17•1h 25m
Han Solo Trouble; Baby Driver; Daniel Day-Lewis Retires
The Movie Geeks review Baby Driver, and discuss the recent troubles on the stand-alone Han Solo movie, the controversies surrounding Sofia Coppola's The Beguiled, the retirement of actor Daniel Day-Lewis, the most significant film of the new millennium, and political correctness in cinema.
16/07/17•1h 25m
30th Anniversary: Fatal Attraction
The Movie Geeks celebrate the 30th anniversary of Fatal Attraction with the film's screenwriter James Dearden and co-star Stuart Pankin.
07/07/17•52m 43s
Part 2: Summer of 1992 at the Movies
The Movie Geeks explore the films released during the Summer of 1992. In this second part, the films discussed include A League of Their Own, Unforgiven, Death Becomes Her, Raising Cain and Honeymoon in Vegas.
05/07/17•1h 16m
Part 1: Summer of 1992 at the Movies
The Movie Geeks explore the films released dureing the summer season of 1992. Included in this first part are Alien3, Lethal Weapon 3, Housesitter, Far and Away, Patriot Games, Unlawful Entry and many more.
03/07/17•1h 19m
June 2017 Blu-ray Spotlight
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reveals the niche titles released on blu-ray during the month of June 2017.
01/07/17•1h 22m
It Comes At Night; Oliver Stone; Rex Reed
The Movie Geeks review a slew of new releases, including It Comes At Night, The Red Pill and Oliver Stone's The Putin Interviews, and discuss the increasingly out of touch critical consensus, the curious case of ageism in superhero villains, and the forced retirement of venomous film critic Rex Reed.
24/06/17•1h 32m
In Memoriam: Director John G. Avildsen
John G. Avildsen, the director of classic films including Joe, Rocky, The Karate Kid and many others, has died at the age of 81. In recognition of his passing and his enormous contribution to cinema, we're premiering the following interview with Mr. Avildsen conducted by our sibling show Back By Midnight in 2009.
23/06/17•48m 7s
40th Anniversary: Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long celebrates the 40th anniversary of Close Encounters of the Third Kind with writer Ray Morton, the author of the definitive behind the scenes book Close Encounters of the Third Kind: The Making of Steven Spielberg's Classic Film.
23/06/17•1h 10m
Wonder Woman; Obit; Hedy Lamarr; Top Gun 2
The Movie Geeks offer their reviews of Wonder Woman, the new documentary Obit, season 5 of House of Cards, and the rarely seen 70's gem The Gravy Train, discuss the interesting life of actress/inventor Hedy Lamarr, and ruminate on the possibilities of Top Gun: Maverick.
13/06/17•1h 21m
May 2017 Blu-ray Release Spotlight
The Movie Geeks share their thoughts on the revivial of Twin Peaks, and discuss the diverse crop of blu-ray releases for the month of May with home entertainment correspondent Adam Long.
05/06/17•1h 57m
The Wizard of Lies; Alien: Covenant; Twin Peaks Expectations
The Movie Geeks review a series of new releases, including Wilson, Paris Can Wait and The Wizard of Lies, discuss their expectations of the new Twin Peaks series, and explore the past and future of the Alien franchise.
23/05/17•1h 32m
April 2017 Blu-ray Spotlight
Home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reveals the roster of blu-ray titles released throughout the month of April 2017. Plus, the Movie Geeks reflect on the career of director Jonathan Demme.
02/05/17•1h 51m
2017 Sunscreen Film Festival Spotlight
In this special episode, we're joined by some of the outstanding talents who are premiering projects at this year's Sunscreen Film Festival. The festival takes place from April 27-30 in St. Petersberg, FL. Visit www.SunscreenFilmFestival.com for more details.
Joining us on this episode are actor Dylan McDermott (The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Practice) and director Michael Mailer, whose new film co-starring Alec Baldwin and Demi Moore is titled Blind. Mr. McDermott will also premiere his new webseries titled Sugar at the fest.
Also joining us are actors Aaron Tveit and Edy Ganem, who co-star in the new film Created Equal. The film is directed by Bill Duke and co-stars Lou Diamond Phillips.
27/04/17•59m 14s
10th Anniversary Celebration
The Movie Geeks celebrate their 10th anniversary. Enjoy the inside stories behind the podcast, conversations with each contributor as they reflect on their favorite moments, and clips from some of our highest profile interviews, including James Cameron, Francis Ford Coppola, Brian De Palma, Joan Rivers and much more.
24/04/17•1h 58m
10th Anniversary Celebration
The Movie Geeks celebrate their 10th anniversary. Enjoy the inside stories behind the podcast, conversations with each contributor as they reflect on their favorite moments, and clips from some of our highest profile interviews, including James Cameron, Francis Ford Coppola, Brian De Palma, Joan Rivers and much more.
21/04/17•1h 58m
10th Anniversary Celebration
The Movie Geeks celebrate their 10th anniversary. Enjoy the inside stories behind the podcast, conversations with each contributor as they reflect on their favorite moments, and clips from some of our highest profile interviews, including James Cameron, Francis Ford Coppola, Brian De Palma, Joan Rivers and much more.
21/04/17•1h 58m
Critical Perspectives with Tony Macklin
Critic Tony Macklin joins MGU host Jamey Duvall to discuss his life and career, including the times he spent in the company of cinema legends John Wayne, Alfred Hitchcock, and Robert Altman, as well as his approach to film criticism.
Tony's archive of reviews and filmmaker interviews can be found at www.TonyMacklin.net.
21/04/17•53m 40s
March 2017 Blu-ray Spotlight
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long discusses the latest blu-ray releases including Being There, What Planet Are You From?, Saint Jack, S.O.B., Firestarter, Robocop 3, and dozens more.
03/04/17•1h 58m
Movie Reviews and 2017 Film Forecast
The Movie Geeks review Logan, Kedi, and several other new films currently in release, and look ahead to the most promising offerings throughout the remainder of the year.
12/03/17•1h 24m
Oscar Post-Show
The Movie Geeks reflect on this year's Oscar ceremony, and share their thoughts on the evening's surprises, the merits of the winners, and the wildest conclusion in Academy Award history.
28/02/17•1h
Oscars Pre-Show
The Movie Geeks broadcast live in the hours leading up to Hollywood's biggest night.
27/02/17•1h 34m
January-February 2017 Blu-Ray Releases
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long discusses the wealth of titles released on blu-ray throughout the months of January and February 2017. The panel also shares their thoughts on a series of new releases, including Logan starring Hugh Jackman.
24/02/17•1h 47m
Oscar Predictions Special
Critic Tony Macklin joins the Movie Geeks to discuss this year's crop of Oscar nominees and potential winners. To read Tony's reviews and interviews with many of cinema's most enduring stars, visit http://www.tonymacklin.net.
08/02/17•1h 53m
Blu-ray Release Spotlight
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reveals the blu-ray titled released during December 2016.
14/01/17•1h 34m
40th Anniversary: HELTER SKELTER
Actor Steve Railsback (The Stunt Man, Ed Gein) reflects on his portrayal of Charles Manson in the 1976 TV movie Helter Skelter.
01/01/17•1h 2m
Golden Globe Awards Prediction Special
The Movie Geeks review this year's slate of Golden Globe Award nominees, discuss the recently announced inductees into the National Film Registry, and critique the worst list we've ever featured on the show.
31/12/16•1h 36m
Director Ira Sachs (Little Men); Movie News and Reviews
The Movie Geeks speak to acclaimed director Ira Sachs, whose new film Little Men is now available on DVD and Digital HD from Magnolia Home Entertainment.
Plus, reviews of 20th Century Women, Jackie, Tower, and La La Land, and an overview of 2017's most promising releases.
14/12/16•1h 56m
MGU Review: STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE
In this special episode, co-host Dean Treadway shares his thoughts on the latest installment of the Star Wars franchise - Star Wars: Rogue One.
13/12/16•34m 4s
November 2016 Blu-ray Spotlight
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Lonreviews the diverse slate of blu-ray titles released in November 2016.
05/12/16•1h 56m
October 2016 Blu-ray Spotlight
Movie Geeks United home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reviews the slate of October 2016 blu-ray releases, and we reveal a list of the greatest horror movies from the 1980s.
30/10/16•1h 24m
September 2016 Blu-ray Spotlight
Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reviews the diverse range of blu-ray titles released during September of 2016.
09/10/16•1h 42m
August 2016 Blu-ray Releases
The Movie Geeks chat about the recent premieres at this year's Venice Film Festival, review Mel Gibson's latest film Blood Father, report on the 2016 Dragoncon event in Atlanta, consider the legacy of Gene Wand discuss the wealth of recent blu-ray releases with home entertainment correspondent Adam Long.
12/09/16•1h 53m
BEAUTIFUL PRISON Director Joel Vallie & Producer Eric Machiela
The Movie Geeks welcome acclaimed director Joel Vallie and producer Eric Machiela to discuss their phenomenal new film Beautiful Prison, which is now available on DVD and across all VOD platforms.
11/09/16•47m 53s
Movie Reviews
The Movie Geeks review a slew of new releases including Hell or High Water, Don't Breathe, Southside With You, Florence Foster Jenkins, Sausage Party and Hitchcock/Truffaut.
01/09/16•1h 25m
Director Joshua Marston
The Movie Geeks speak with director Joshua Marston (Maria Full of Grace) about his new film Complete Unknown starring Rachel Weisz and Michael Shannon.
31/08/16•16m 45s
Actor Johnny Simmons
The Movie Geeks speak with actor Johnny Simmons (The Perks of Being a Wallflower) about his new film The Phenom co-starring Ethan Hawke and Paul Giamatti.
31/08/16•13m 10s
Summer of 1991 at the Movies - Part 2
The Movie Geeks conclude their celebration of the films which pduring the summer season of 1991 by reviewing July and August releases.
22/08/16•1h 18m
Summer of 1991 at the Movies - Part 1
In this first part of our popular annual series, the Movie Geeks explore the films released during the summer movie season 25 years ago. Included in this episode are discussions othe releases from the beginning of May to the final week of June.
19/08/16•1h 14m
Movie News and Reviews
The Movie Geeks review Suicide Squad and Stranger Things, list the greatest sports movies ever made, discuss the Fall season's Oscar hopefuls, and debate the merits of Daniel Day-Lewis vs. Robert DeNiro as the greatest actors of all time.
14/08/16•1h 19m
Blu-ray Release Round-up
The Movie Geeks explore the latest blu-ray releases with home entertainment correspondent Adam Long.
08/08/16•1h 18m
Exploring Political Films with Tony Macklin
Listener favorite and film critic Tony Macklin joins co-host Jamey DuVall to discuss the world of the political film. Included in the discussion are classics including All the President's Men, All the King's Men, Being There, The Candidate and many others.
30/07/16•30m 51s
Movie News and Reviews
Movie Geeks United! special events correspondent Rich Gedney discuss the 50th anniversary gala for Kartemquin Films, the panel reviews the new releases Ghostbusters and Captain Fantastic, discuss the recent passing of director Hector Babenco (Ironweed), and reveal the greatest political films ever made.
25/07/16•1h 33m
Catching Up with the Stars of HOOP DREAMS
MGU special events correspondent Rich Gedney recently attended the 50th anniversary gala of Kartmequin Fims, the revolutionary production house behind some of the most influential documentaries in classic and modern cinema. Among their roster of achievements is the groundbreaking Hoop Dreams, the critically acclaimed 1994 work from director Steve James that follows the lives of two African-American high school students in Chicago and their dream of becoming professional basketball players.
Rich caught up with the subjects of Hoop Dreams – William Gates and Arthur Agee – to discuss the arduous five year production of the film, and how that experience has shaped them over the past 22 years.
14/07/16•14m 9s
June 2016 Blu-Ray Recap
The Movie Geeks review the latest releases - including The Shallows, Independence Day: Resurgence, and The Neon Demon - and welcome home entertainment correspondent Adam Long to discuss this month's crop of blu-ray releases.
01/07/16•1h 30m