Movie Geeks United
426 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 50 ratingsMovie 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.
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Episodes
Critical Perspectives with Tony Macklin
July 20, 2019 02:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBCritic 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.
June Blu-ray Releases
July 03, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBMovie 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.
May Blu-ray Releases
May 31, 2019 23:30 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBMovie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long discusses the diverse array of blu-ray titles released during the month of May 2019.
April Blu-ray Release Roundup
May 03, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBMovie 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.
35th Anniversary: GREMLINS
April 26, 2019 20:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBThe 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.
35th Anniversary: GHOSTBUSTERS
April 25, 2019 20:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBThe 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.
35th Anniversary: FIRESTARTER
April 24, 2019 20:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBThe 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.
The Art of the Score: Jay Chattaway
April 19, 2019 02:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBIn 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.
The Haunting of Sharon Tate; Movie Geeks Meet in LA; March Blu-ray Review
April 09, 2019 23:00 - 2 hours - 114 MBThe 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.
Oscar Post-Mortem; February Blu-ray Roundup
March 09, 2019 00:30 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBThe 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.
Oscars Pre-Show
February 25, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBThe Movie Geeks discuss their last-minute predictions in the final moments before the 91st Annual Academy Awards ceremony.
Oscar Chaos; Paramount Woes; Albert Finney
February 22, 2019 00:30 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBThe 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.
Oscar Series: Best Cinematography (Cold War)
February 09, 2019 03:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBThe Movie Geeks welcome Best Cinematography nominee Lukasz Zal. Mr. Zal is nominated for his stunning work on Pawel Pawlikowski's Cold War.
Oscar Predictions Special
February 01, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBThe 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.
Oscar Predictions Special
February 01, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBThe 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.
January 2019 Home Entertainment Spotlight
January 28, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBMovie 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.
Oscar Series: Best Production Design (The Favourite)
January 24, 2019 00:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBThe Movie Geeks speak with newly nominated production designer Fiona Crombie about her stellar work on The Favourite.
Slamdance Spotlight
January 23, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBThe 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.
Oscar Series: Best Sound Editing (A Quiet Place)
January 22, 2019 23:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBThe 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.
Director Jen McGowan (Rust Creek)
January 17, 2019 03:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBThe 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.
The Best Films of 2018
January 15, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBThe Movie Geeks reveal their favorite films from 2018.
December 2018 Blu-ray Recap
January 10, 2019 03:30 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBMovie 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.
2019 Film Forecast
January 03, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBThe 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.
35th Anniversary: Terms of Endearment
December 27, 2018 22:30 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBThe 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.
50th Anniversary: Monterey Pop
December 27, 2018 20:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBThe 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.
40th Anniversary: Grease
December 27, 2018 17:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBThe 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.
35th Anniversary: The Right Stuff
December 27, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn 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.
20th Anniversary: The Last Days of Disco
December 27, 2018 02:30 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBIn 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.
Composer Justin Hurwitz (First Man)
December 18, 2018 04:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBTwo-time Oscar winning film composer Justin Hurwitz (Whiplash, La La Land) chats with us about the creation of his beautiful score to First Man.
Prosthetic Makeup Designer Mark Coulier (Suspiria)
December 18, 2018 03:30 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBTwo-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.
Celebrating SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE with author Ray Morton
December 15, 2018 21:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBMovie 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.
Critics Awards; Golden Globes; Kevin Hart Controversy
December 14, 2018 23:30 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBThe 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.
30th Anniversary: The Last Temptation of Christ
December 13, 2018 03:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBThe 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).
Editor Barry Alexander Brown (BlacKkKlansman)
December 12, 2018 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBEditor Barry Alexander Brown (Malcolm X, 25th Hour) discusses his long-standing collaboration with director Spike Lee, and their work on their latest film BlacKkKlansman.
Makeup & Hair Designer Jan Sewell (Bohemian Rhapsody)
December 12, 2018 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBMakeup & 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.
November 2018 Blu-ray Releases
December 11, 2018 01:30 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBMovie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reveals the diverse array of blu-ray titles released during the month of November 2018.
William Goldman; Roma; Stan Lee
November 27, 2018 01:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBThe 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.
The Other Side of the Wind; Ultimate Netflix Debate
November 17, 2018 01:00 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBThe 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.
30th Anniversary: CHILD'S PLAY with screenwriter Don Mancini
November 09, 2018 21:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBMovie 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.
October 2018 Blu-ray Releases
November 01, 2018 19:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBMovie 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.
Halloween; The Hate U Give; Missing Oliver Stone
October 26, 2018 01:30 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBThe Movie Geeks discuss their thoughts on the nee incarnation of Halloween, The Hate U Give, and the career trajectory of Oliver Stone.
First Man; True Stories, False Films; Corny 80s Movie Songs
October 20, 2018 01:00 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBThe 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.
Film Historian and Author Lee Gambin
October 18, 2018 01:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBHome 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, Not...
35th Anniversary: Jaws 3-D
October 05, 2018 18:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBAcademy 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.
September 2018 Blu ray Recap
October 01, 2018 23:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBMovie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reveals the library of titles released on blu ray during the month of September 2018, including new offerings from the Criterion Collection, Warner Archive, Olive Films, Scream Factory, Twilight Time, Kino Lorber and others. Support this podcast
A Star is Reborn; Ashby Lives; Neil Diamond in Blackface
September 21, 2018 01:00 - 1 hour - 83 MBThe 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.
August 2018 Blu-ray Spotlight
September 13, 2018 01:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBMovie 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.
40th Anniversary: THE FURY
August 24, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBMovie Geeks United! welcomes Sam Irvin, a veteran director, screenwriter, and former assistant to Brian De Palma during the production of The Fury.
Spike Lee Returns; Amazon Prime Recap; Oscars Surrender
August 17, 2018 22:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBThe 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.
M:I 6; Requiem for a MoviePass; July Blu-ray Releases
August 03, 2018 23:30 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBThe 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.