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Geekfest Rants

90 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratings

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Episode 480 - American Graffiti & More American Graffiti - Review

March 17, 2024 21:43

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

Episode 479 - 40th Ann Empire-Jedi Posters - Making of Books

February 02, 2024 00:59

Today on GeekFest Rants, join Carlos as he reviews two new Star Wars posters, the 40th Anniversary, Matt Ferguson, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi one sheets. Then we'll look at three, John Walsh, Making of.. books: Conan the Barbarian, Escape from New York, and Flash Gordon....

Episode 478 - The Roddenberry Archive

December 12, 2023 02:16

Do you wish there was a place where we could access all sorts of Star Trek related media assets, data, and stories? Join Carlos and James today on GeekFest Rants as they explore a preview of the Roddenberry Archive. What exactly is this and where does the story inspirations comes...

Episode 477 - Enhanced Movie Experiences - Terminator Figure

October 31, 2023 00:36

What comes after 3-D movies? What is the next innovation in the movie watching experience? Join Carlos on GeekFest Rants as he takes all the latest enhanced movie watching experiences for a test ride with formats such as: Screen X, D-Box, and 4DX. Plus we review another great NECA action...

Episode 476 - Tron Lightcycle Run - Indiana Jones Retro Figures

September 29, 2023 01:25

Are you ready to enter the grid? Join Carlos and James today as they talk about the new Disney Tron Lightcycle Run ride. How does it compare to the Shanghai Disney Park version? We discuss the different seating options for riders. Plus, we review the latest entry into the Retro...

Episode 475 - Star Wars Kenner Action Figure Collecting Books

September 08, 2023 03:38

Today on GeekFest Rants it all about Star Wars Kenner action figures collecting books. Is there a definitive guide to collecting the classic original Star Wars Kenner action figures? The answer is Yes. Join Carlos today as we pore over six excellent Star Wars Kenner action figures collecting books. Could...

Episode 474 - Star Trek Round Up 2023

August 04, 2023 11:37

Are we in a new Golden Age of Star Trek? Join Carlos and James today on GeekFest Rants as they chat about all the Star Trek content available right now. From Discovery, to Picard, to Lower Decks, to Prodigy, to Strange New Worlds. And let's not forget what is on...

Episode 473 - McQuarrie Poster - Terminator Figure

July 10, 2023 21:53

Join us today on GeekFest Rants as Carlos reviews his latest Star Wars acquisition: a one-sheet concept, Ralph McQuarrie poster that was repurposed and finished by artist Lawrence Noble for Star Wars Celebration Japan(2008). Then we look at a NECA, The Terminator figure from a few years ago that we...

Episode 472 - Legos 2023

June 12, 2023 11:58

Are you a Lego Maniac? Join Carlos and guest James today on GeekFest Rants as they look at the status of their Lego collecting. Some of us have cut back and some of us have not only double down, but also found new avenues to explore. And by that we...

Episode 471 - Light & Magic - Review

February 22, 2023 01:56

Today on GeekFest Rants, Carlos reviews the Disney+ documentary Light & Magic. This could very well be the best doc about Lucasfilm's ground breaking special effect company Industrial Light & Magic. Here we learn from the founders and craftsmen of ILM such as George Lucas, Dennis Muren, Phil Tippett, Ken...

Episode 470 - Jaws & Saturday Night Fever Posters - New Action Figures

December 15, 2022 01:40

Today on GeekFest Rants we are going to need a bigger boat. Join Carlos as he dives into two iconic movie posters: Jaws and Saturday Night Fever. Hear the stories of how the art from the Jaws bestselling book easily transitioned to the movie poster by Roger Kastel. Plus, how...

Episode 469 - Icons Unearthed - Star Wars - Review

October 18, 2022 11:47

Today on GeekFest Rants, Carlos dives into the recent Vice documentary-series Icon Unearthed: Star Wars. This time around this particular documentary is able to share the perspectives of such Star Wars contributors as Producer, Howard Kazanjian and Editor, Marcia Lucas. This being the first time George Lucas' ex-wife participates with...

Episode 468 - The Northman - Everything Everywhere All at Once - Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness - The Batman - Reviews

July 19, 2022 11:37

Today at GeekFest Rants we begin to catch up with this spring/summer's crop of genre films. Join Carlos as he delves into The Northman, Everything Everywhere All at Once, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and The Batman. If this is just the beginning of the spring/summer film season,...

Episode 467 - Office Space - Severance - Bo Burnham-Inside

June 15, 2022 14:29

A Perfect Storm: a critical or disastrous situation created by a powerful concurrence of factors. Today on GeekFest Rants Carlos will examine three unrelated pieces of art, the film Office Space, the TV show Severance, and the musical special Bo Burham: Inside. What do all these have in common? Well,...

Episode 466 - Star Wars Kenner Style Bantha-Leia Review

June 01, 2022 15:37

Almost three years in the making, The Bantha has arrived. Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he reviews the fan made creature to compliment our Kenner Star Wars action figure collection. We'll go over the behind the scenes drama between rival companies The Fans Strike Back and Stan Solo...

Episode 465 - Raiders and Empire International Posters

May 13, 2022 21:33

It's time for posters of the month. Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he delves into two fantastic international genre posters, Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Empire Strikes Back. With Raiders we get Drew Struzan's vision for that classic film. For Empire we explore a different style...

Episode 464 - Star Wars Coffee Table Books

April 21, 2022 10:20

We are back! After a slight pause. So let's talk about Star Wars Coffee Table books. Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he attempts to lift some of these massive literary creations. These books are huge and heavy, most of them are Star Wars related but we have a...

Episode 463 - Star Wars Deleted Scene Figures

March 07, 2022 23:37

Today on GeekFest Rants we take another look at Star Wars action figures. This time around join Carlos as we focus on figures from the original trilogy based on deleted scenes. Star Wars and Return of the Jedi seem to have them mostly but we also see how The Book...

Episode 462 - Making of Alien Book - Alien and Conan Posters

February 07, 2022 12:31

Today on GeekFest Rants we look at another "Making-of" sci-fi/horror classic: Alien. Join Carlos as he pours over J.W. Rinzler's Making of Alien book. This is another must have publication for genre fans. These books are not only a commitment in the amount of time you will entrench yourself in...

Episode 461 - Star Wars Cameo Action Figures

January 13, 2022 22:27

When collecting action figures you have to set some rules or else you'll run out of room and/or go broke very fast. One of my rules for Star Wars figures is figures based on "behind the scenes" individuals or "behind the mask" actors. Join Carlos today on GeekFest Rants as...

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

December 27, 2021 12:57

Today on GeekFest Rants, Carlos will toast the end of 2021 with Posters of the Month and some Genre Wines. Up first we have the Return of the Jedi One Sheet Style A poster. This is the one we saw back in 1983 as we lined up to see Return...

Episode 459 - Ellison versus The Terminator - U.S.S. Excelsior

December 10, 2021 01:33

So the story goes, James Cameron got the idea for The Terminator while suffering from a fever dream in Rome during the post production of Piranha 2: The Spawning, his first film. However, sci-fi writer Harlan Ellison might disagree a little bit. Join Carlos at GeekFest Rants as he dives...

Episode 458 - Dune Review

November 21, 2021 17:07

If you walk without rhythm you won't attract the worm. This is more than just a song lyric from a Fatboy Slim/Christopher Walker music video. This is a reference to the movie and literary sci-fi classics Dune. Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he reviews the latest version of...

Episode 457 - Trek and Empire Posters - Revenge versus Vengeance

November 02, 2021 11:54

It's time for posters of the month. Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he tackles two new posters: Star Trek the Motion Picture (Rainbow Poster) and Procter & Gamble's free with purchase Empire Luke poster. Then we continue with our dual franchise theme by visiting the little known battle...

Episode 456 - Midnight Mass & Squid Game Review

October 20, 2021 11:49

It looks like Netflix did it again with two new great shows to add to their credits. Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he reviews the multi layer horror of Midnight Mass. From director/writer Mike Flanagan and starring the fantastic Hamish Linklater. And then we look at the South...

Episode 455 - Starlog and Creation Salute Star Wars 10th Anniversary Convention 1987

September 29, 2021 00:38

Were you at the first official Star Wars convention? Not Celebration 1 back in 1999. We are talking about Starlog and Creation Salute Star Wars 10th Anniversary Convention in 1987. Join Carlos today on GeekFest Rants as he recalls his trip to Los Angeles back when he was 17 years...

Episode 454 - Star Trek Space Travel History - Countdown - Geek Review

September 08, 2021 00:26

What is the history of space travel according to Star Trek? Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants and find out. Star Trek can be a little vague about current and near future space history but thanks to some Eaglemoss collector ships we have an insight into this fictitious narrative. From...

Episode 453 - High Geek Expectations

August 25, 2021 11:03

Have you ever been looking forward to your favorite director's next film and then when you see it, it completely disappoints you? Well, so have we. Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he looks at his favorite directors and pinpoints the time when they have disappointed him. Do directors...

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

August 09, 2021 11:59

Today on GeekFest Rants Carlos will highlight two new posters. First up is the Star Trek: The Motion Picture teaser poster by John Berkey. Then we have a Star Wars Proctor & Gamble point of purchase poster by Ken Glodammer. Finally we'll cover the sad news of the passing of...

Episode 451 - New Action Figures and T-Shirts

July 26, 2021 11:53

Are you an adult that still collects action figures and graphic t-shirts? Well, we are too. Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he focuses on his latest acquisitions in the world of action figures and graphic t-shirts. This will include properties like Star Trek, Escape from New York, G.I....

Episode 450 - Crime Thriller Mysteries on TV

July 12, 2021 22:46

We are back from a short break and this time we are going to look at some crime thriller mysteries on TV. We begin with The Head, a murder who-done-it with some The Thing vibes. Then, The Fall with Gillian Anderson in another fantastic performance. Yes this is the same...

Episode 449 - The Rise and Fall of Laserdiscs

June 17, 2021 11:35

One day in the distant future, when everyone will get around in flying cars, movies will be watched with LASERS. Well, let's not get ahead of ourselves. We might not have flying cars but the home video industry runs on Lasers. Actually it has been for almost 40 years. And...

Episode 448 - Star Wars and 2001 Posters, MOTU and G.I. Joe Figures

June 10, 2021 11:48

It's time for Posters of the Month: Today at GeekFest Rants, Carlos will profile three new genre posters. The first Star Wars Fan Club exclusive McQuarrie poster, the Star Wars children immunization poster, and the 2001: A Space Odyssey bathroom instructions poster. Then we take a look at two of...

Episode 447 - Platoon, from Script to Movie to Book

May 23, 2021 13:30

Once in a while Hollywood gets it right. Sometimes you hit the perfect storm of script, director, cast, crew, location, cinematography, music, and sound. Join Carlos today on GeekFest Rants as he takes a trip from rediscovering the Oliver Stone film Platoon, to reading the movie tie-in by Dale Dye...

Episode 446 - Mortal Combat & The Girl with All the Gifts, Review - The Martian, Book vs. Movie

May 11, 2021 22:12

Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he reviews two films on streaming services. First we have Mortal Kombat, inspired by the classic video game. Can this new outing at bringing this game to the silver screen work? Then we have The Girl with All the Gifts. A new twist...

Episode 445 - Them - Covenant & Narcos Reviews

April 29, 2021 12:01

Today on GeekFest Rants we dive into horror and crime. Join Carlos as he reviews the brand new Prime anthology series, Them: Covenant. This show combines the horror of 1950s racism with a supernatural twist. Then we take a turn to the show that made Pedro Pascal a star (aside...

Episode 444 - Ray Harryhausen Exhibit - Collector Profile

April 18, 2021 17:44

Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he reviews the virtual tour of the Ray Harryhausen - Titan of Cinema Virtual Exhibition Experience. This is a virtual version of the current exhibit taking place in Scotland chronicling the late, life and works of stop motion genius Ray Harryhausen. This includes...

Episode 443 - Zack Snyder's Justice League Review - More Repro Customs Wars

March 26, 2021 11:19

Today on GeekFest Rants Carlos will review Zack Snyder's Justice League. How does it stand up against Joss Whedon's Justice League. What about sequels? What about the aspect ratio? We'll cover it all. Then we dig a little deeper into the status of two of the biggest and best Repro/Customs...

Episode 442 - Gina Carano Controversy and Star Wars Toxic Fandom

March 10, 2021 12:48

Today on GeekFest Rants we'll take a deep dive into the Star Wars: The Mandalorian star Gina Carano's firing controversy. We will look at the social media posts that let to this event. But, we will take an even closer look at how the Toxic Star Wars fan community, particularly...

Episode 441 - Star Trek Future Ships

February 22, 2021 12:35

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

Episode 440 - The Warriors Action Figures - Westworld and Star Wars Read Posters

February 09, 2021 12:40

Today on GeekFest Rants we have action figures and posters. On the figure side Carlos will talk about the new Mezco, The Warriors 5 action figure set. Then on the poster side we look at the Michael Crichton sci-fi/western classic, Westworld drawn by Neal Adams. Plus, the new Grogu Read...

Episode 439 - Coming Soon to Marvel and Star Wars 2021

January 27, 2021 12:40

Today, join Carlos on GeekFest Rants as we finally get around going over the overwhelming announcements from last month's Disney Investor Day. We include primarily Marvel and Star Wars properties. This includes over three years worth of media, movies and television. Among our selections are Rangers of the New Republic,...

Episode 438 - Hidden Gems of 2020

January 18, 2021 12:11

As we continue to put 2020 behind us, and 2021 is off to a stubborn start, we have found some Hidden Gems out there in the entertainment world that you might have missed. From movies like Crawl, The Invisible Man, tv shows like The Wilds, The Liberator, to documentaires like...

Episode 437 - The Blade Runner Influence - Someone To Watch Over Me & Black Rain

January 05, 2021 01:53

We already know how influential Ridley Scott's Blade Runner was to filmmakers. However, did you know how influential it was to Ridley Scott himself? Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he digs into two lesser known Scott films, Someone to Watch Over Me and Black Rain. Here you will...

Episode 436 - Tenet - Review - The Kobayashi Maru

December 23, 2020 12:53

Join us today on GeekFest Rants as Carlos attempts to review the latest Christopher Nolan film, Tenet. This is Nolan's most ambitious yet confusing film to date. Then we take a look at the history of Star Trek's Kobayashi Maru. From Wrath of Khan, to books, to the gorgeous Eaglemoss...

Episode 435 - Antebellum - Review

December 13, 2020 17:06

Is it a drama, a supernatural thriller, is it time travel, is it horror, or is it a combination of some of these? Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he reviews the new controversial film Antebellum. This very critically polarizing film blends together modern themes of racism along with...

Episode 434 - Star Wars Memories Book Review - Clash of the Titans Poster

December 01, 2020 12:51

It's time to go behind the scenes of Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back with the Director of Fan Relations Craig Miller's book, Star Wars Memories. Join Carlos at GeekFest Rants as he reviews and highlights some of the best unknown stories from both the films and the many...

Episode 433 - Outdated Comedies

November 16, 2020 02:10

What happens when you sometimes rewatch a comedy 30 or 40 years later? Perhaps with a younger audience. Do the jokes still hold up? Can some of those jokes now be considered offensive or insensitive? Do social and/or moral norms change through the years? Or do we, as the audience,...

Episode 432 - Custom Kenner Star Wars Figures - Part 1

November 06, 2020 01:53

It's time to break out the X-Acto knife, the Dremel, the Crazy Glue, the Testor paints, and the Milliput. Join us today at GeekFest Rants as Carlos discusses his attempts at custom Kenner Star Wars figures creating. We'll cover some of the easiest figures to customize like X-Wing Luke(without helmet),...

Episode 431 - Six Films to Watch Before the 2020 Presidential Election

October 25, 2020 15:24

As we near the 2020 Presidential election, join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he recommends a number of films(and a TV show) to prep you for the issues that dominate this historic election. The films included are, All the President's Men, The Manchurian Candidate, The Handmaid's Tale(TV show), The...