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Movie Week in Review

219 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratings

The coverage ranges from Classic films to Now! Episodes generally consist of Spotlights of all kinds featuring in depth discussions on films and franchises

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MWIRE – Shaken Not Stirred – The Man With The Golden Gun

December 08, 2012 10:29 - 48 minutes - 45 MB

DE PLANE! DE PLANE!!! Continuing on in the Shaken Not Stirred Series, TFG1Mike and MovieRevolt Dan take on The Man With The Golden Gun! We see a young Count Dooku trying to destroy the world with solar energy.  Geeks: Mike “TFG1” Blanchard Dan “MovieRevolt” Clark Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching …

MWIRE – Shaken Not Stirred – Live And Let Die

December 02, 2012 17:21 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

Enter Moore, Roger Moore! Getting into yet another era of the Bond franchise, TFG1Mike and MovieRevolt Dan take on Live and Let Die. Sit back, relax, and listen in as we give you our thoughts on Roger Moore’s first outing as Bond!  Geeks: Mike “TFG1” Blanchard Dan “MovieRevolt” Clark Subscribe to us using iTunes or …

MWIRE – Shaken Not Stirred – On Her Majesty's Secret Service

December 02, 2012 17:21 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

Continuing on in the Months of Bond, TFG1Mike and MovieRevolt Dan take on Lazenby! In Mike’s opinion the worst Bond film, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, and Dan really liked it. Tune in to hear all their thoughts on the one “hit” wonder Lazenby as Bond!  Geeks: Mike “TFG1” Blanchard Dan “MovieRevolt” Clark Subscribe to …

MWIRE – Shaken Not Stirred – You Only Live Twice

November 25, 2012 03:23 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

James Bond is DEAD! Movie and Franchise Over! TFG1Mike and MovieRevolt Dan continue to be Shaken Not Stirred, as the YOLT is the final Connery Bond Film they’ll be reviewing.  Geeks: Mike “TFG1” Blanchard Dan “MovieRevolt” Clark Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching client by using: http://feeds.feedburner.com/MWIRE Download MWIRE_BOND-YOLT.mp3

MWIRE – Shaken Not Stirred – Goldfinger

November 25, 2012 03:23 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

This week in the Shaken Not Stirred MWIRE Spotlight, TFG1Mike and MovieRevolt Dan talk about Goldfinger. One of the BEST Bond films ever!!!! Q Branch Classic Oddjob A Golden Death Geeks: Mike “TFG1” Blanchard Dan “MovieRevolt” Clark Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching client by using: http://feeds.feedburner.com/MWIRE Download MWIRE_BOND-GOLDFINGER.mp3

MWIRE – Shaken Not Stirred – From Russia With Love

November 15, 2012 15:02 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

Continuing on in the Shaken Not Stirred Series, TFG1Mike and MovieRevolt Dan tackle the 2nd film in Bond’s history. The best thing about the film is that we have the first appearance of Desmond Lewelyn as Q. Tune into hear the guys’ other thoughts on From Russia With Love.  Q’s First Appearance!!!! Geeks: Mike “TFG1” …

MWIRE – Shaken Not Stirred – Dr. No

November 10, 2012 05:20 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

Kicking Off MWIRE’s Shaken Not Stirred series is 1962’s Dr. No. Yes that’s right, the film that started the James Bond franchise, join MovieRevolt Dan and TFG1Mike as they give you their impressions on the first film in the Bond Series!  Geeks: Mike “TFG1” Blanchard Dan “MovieRevolt” Clark Subscribe to us using iTunes or use …

MWIRE – Special Episode – Films of Fall/Winter 2012

August 25, 2012 20:49 - 2 hours - 132 MB

2012 is nearly over, so it’s once again time to talk about the rest of the film releases for Fall and Winter. Join OptimusSolo, Steve/Megatron, TFG1Mike, and MovieRevolt Dan as they come together to pick the films they are most interested in seeing from August to December 2012. This will be a recurring “preview” episode …

MWIRE – Episode 89 – Uncle Buck

August 17, 2012 02:57 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

In the 89th episode of Movie Week In Review we finally wrap up the 80’s films. To close it out we talk about that John Candy classic Uncle Buck.  Geeks: Mike “TFG1” Blanchard Steve “Megatron” Phillips Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching client by using: http://feeds.feedburner.com/MWIRE Download MWIRE_EP089.mp3

MWIRE – Episode 88 – Cocktail

August 04, 2012 04:40 - 1 hour - 62 MB

In  the 88th episode of MWIRE JT and TFG1Mike are learnin Coughlin’s Laws! Join them as they talk about that cool bartending 80’s movie Cocktail.  Geeks: Mike “TFG1” Blanchard JT From Saskatoon Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching client by using: http://feeds.feedburner.com/MWIRE Download MWIRE_EP088.mp3

MWIRE – Episode 87 – The Untouchables

July 28, 2012 05:17 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Ness … Elliot Ness! Steve, and Mike talk about the classic film, that flushed out Elliot Ness and Al Capone! Geeks: Mike “TFG1” Blanchard Steve “Megatron” Phillips Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching client by using: http://feeds.feedburner.com/MWIRE Download MWIRE_EP087.mp3

MWIRE – Special Episode – The Dark Knight Rises

July 27, 2012 13:00 - 2 hours - 130 MB

In 2005 Christopher Nolan rebooted Batman on the big screen, in a fantastically huge way. Batman Begins was how the legend began, and now Steve/Megatron, TFG1Mike, MovieRevolt Dan, Mike Powers, and Art Danner sit down to discuss the Nolan BatVerse, as well as give their thoughts on how the legend ends in The Dark Knight …

MWIRE – Special Episode – The Amazing Spider-Man

July 13, 2012 12:41 - 2 hours - 129 MB

All right web heads, it’s time to join the GCRN Web Heads as they talk about The Amazing Spider-Man, as we continue the summer blockbuster specials here on MWIRE.    Geeks: Steve “Megatron” Phillips Mike “TFG1” Blanchard Dan “MovieRevolt” Clark Mike “Boothninja81” Powers Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching client by …

MWIRE – Rant – Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

July 12, 2012 10:25 - 6 minutes - 6.21 MB

This just should not exist at all. The book nor the “film”  Abraham Lincoln in real life was too damn busy with The Civil War to be a damn vampire hunter. TFG1Mike has never read the book or seen the film, and he never plans to do either activities. The concept is just insulting to …

MWIRE – Special Episode – Marvel's The Avengers

May 11, 2012 11:27 - 2 hours - 134 MB

PODCASTERS ASSEMBLE! Steve/Megatron, TFG1Mike, MovieRevolt Dan, OptimusSolo, and Mike Powers assemble to talk about the greatest team up film ever. Five podcasters means five different opinions on Marvel’s The Avengers.   Geeks: Steve “Megatron” Phillips Mike “TFG1” Blanchard Kevin “OptimusSolo” Thompson Michael “BoothNinja” Powers Dan “Movie Revolt” Clark Subscribe to us using iTunes or use …

MWIRE – Special Episode – Films of Spring/Summer 2012

March 03, 2012 04:37 - 2 hours - 111 MB

Now that 2012 is here, and the end of the world has been debunked. Join OptimusSolo, Steve/Megatron, and TFG1Mike as they bring in long time listener Godspeed aka the Movierevolt to pick the films they are most interested in seeing from February to June 2012. This will be a recurring “preview” episode each Spring/Summer and …

MWIRE – Episode 86 – Top Gun

February 10, 2012 03:39 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

Join TFG1Mike and Gary Godsoe as they are Entering the Danger Zone today! We talk about the classic 1986 flight school film Top Gun! Geeks: Mike “TFG1” Blanchard Gary Godsoe Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching client by using: http://feeds.feedburner.com/MWIRE Download MWIRE_EP086.mp3

MWIRE – Episode 85 – Clue!

January 06, 2012 04:45 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

MWIRE is back and we are searching for the murderer! In 1985 Clue came out, and it was awesome! Join Lupis Convoy and TFG1Mike as they praise this awesome cult classic. With Tim Curry, Martin mull, and Christopher Lloyd HOW can you go wrong? GO WATCH THIS MOVIE!  Geeks: Mike “TFG1” Blanchard Lupis Convoy Subscribe …

MWIRE – Special Christmas Episode – Home Alone Franchise

December 03, 2011 21:47 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

Ahhh That’s right Steve and Mike are back for a Christmas episode. This time around talking about the Home Alone Franchise. Merry Christmas you filthy animal! Geeks: Mike “TFG1” Blanchard Steve “Megatron” Phillips Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching client by using: http://feeds.feedburner.com/MWIRE Download MWIRE_EP-XMAS2011.mp3

MWIRE – Episode 84 – Days Of Thunder

November 10, 2011 10:48 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

MWIRE welcomes Gary Godsoe from What’s On Joe Mind to Episode 84 of MWIRE. As he and TFG1Mike take to the track to talk about 1990’s Days Of Thunder!  Geeks: Mike “TFG1” Blanchard Gary Godsoe Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching client by using: http://feeds.feedburner.com/MWIRE Download MWIRE_EP084.mp3

MWIRE – Episode 83 – Trading Places

September 11, 2011 02:04 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MB

Join Steve and Mike as they continue the 80’s spotlight with the classic Trading Places! Geeks: Mike “TFG1” Blanchard Steve “Megatron” Phillips Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching client by using: http://feeds.feedburner.com/MWIRE Download MWIRE_EP083.mp3

MWIRE – Special Episode – Pirates of the Caribbean 4

September 10, 2011 16:00 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MB

After a year or more of waiting, Steve finally jumps into this final, and 4th film to what was supposed to be four June episodes in the POTC Month here on GCRN. He talks the new arrival of change to the franchise and the future. There will be comments / thoughts on the next two …

MWIRE – Special Episode – Pirates of the Caribbean 3

September 08, 2011 05:31 - 21 minutes - 20.4 MB

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End Steve discusses the final film of the trilogy before they dared resurrect the franchise. In this Steve talks about some of the great controversy and some of the unknowns with his favorite scenes. This is the 3rd of the lost four June episodes in the POTC Month here on …

MWIRE – Episode 82 – The Money Pit

September 06, 2011 21:01 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

Steve and Mike continue the journey into 80’s films with The Money Pit. Join them as they laugh at all the mishaps of a house that Walter & Anna bought. From electrical, to plumbing issues, and so much more there’s tons of laughs in this episode of MWIRE. Geeks: Mike “TFG1” Blanchard Steve “Megatron” Phillips …

MWIRE – Special Episode – Films of Fall/Winter 2011

August 02, 2011 00:26 - 1 hour - 72.9 MB

With Summer nearly over and so many great films have been released we look ahead to the rest of 2011. This time OptimusSolo joins Steve/Megatron and TFG1Mike as they pick the films they are most interested in seeing from August to December 2011. This will be a recurring “preview” episode each Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter. UNLEASH …

MWIRE – Episode 81 – Adventures In Babysitting

July 11, 2011 13:27 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

Mike and Steve bring in the 2 year anniversary episode and talk of the latest iTunes review. Following that Mike and TV’s Mr. Neil discuss the first of the 80’s Spotlight with Adventures in Babysitting. Geeks: Mike “TFG1” Blanchard Steve “Megatron” Phillips TV’s Mr. Neil Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching …

MWIRE – Special Episode – ID-4: Independence Day

July 07, 2011 14:39 - 1 hour - 62.8 MB

We will not go quietly into the night!! Join Steve, Mike and Kevin as they talk about one of the best summer blockbusters EVER! The film that launched Will Smith’s movie career into what it is today. Do you think there is life out there? What would happen if they came to earth? Find out …

MWIRE – Special Episode – Pirates of the Caribbean 2

June 25, 2011 15:15 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MB

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest We return to the Black Pearl in Dead Man’s Chest. Steve jumps into the 2nd of the Pirates films. This is the 2nd of four June episodes in the POTC Month here on GeekCast Radio Network.   Geeks: Steve “Megatron” Phillips Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any …

MWIRE – Special Episode – Pirates of the Caribbean

June 04, 2011 16:32 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MB

Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl Steve jumps into the crew of the Black Pearl doing the pirates films with his own unscripted record talking about the film. This is the first of four June episodes in the POTC Month here on GeekCast Radio Network.   Geeks: Steve “Megatron” Phillips Subscribe to …

MWIRE – Special Episode – Inception

June 04, 2011 16:29 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MB

Time to get inceptionalized! In this special episode we talk about the mind bending film Inception! Just another part of the special coverage here on Movie Week In Review. Geeks: Steve “Megatron” Phillips Mike “TFG1” Blanchard Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching client by using: http://feeds.feedburner.com/MWIRE Download MWIRE_SPCL-INCEPTION.mp3

MWIRE – Special Episode – The Town

May 14, 2011 05:45 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

It’s time to go back to Bahston!! That’s right MWIRE is covering The Town starring Ben Affleck who also directed the film. Join Mike Steve and Kevin as they talk about the 2010 film, you might even hear TFG1Mike’s Boston accent a few times!!! Geeks: Steve “Megatron” Phillips Mike “TFG1” Blanchard Kevin “OptimusSolo” Thompson Subscribe …

MWIRE – Special Episode – Tron Legacy

May 01, 2011 15:22 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

MWIRE Hasn’t returned yet, but we are back and we enter into the grid! As Steve and Mike talk all about Tron Legacy. The highly anticipated sequel to the movie that changed everything back in 1982. So get your Light Cycle wands and lets race through the grid! Geeks: Steve “Megatron” Phillips Mike “TFG1” Blanchard …

MWIRE – Special Episode – Tron (1982)

April 29, 2011 06:06 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

MWIRE Hasn’t returned yet, but we are back and we enter into the grid! As Steve and Mike talk all about Tron in this special episode. So get your Identity Discs ready and lets battle!! Geeks: Steve “Megatron” Phillips Mike “TFG1” Blanchard Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching client by using: http://feeds.feedburner.com/MWIRE …

MWIRE – Special Episode – Films of Summer 2011

April 01, 2011 02:58 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

Here is the first in a incremental show style we’re trying out. This week we’ll look at the movies for the first half of 2011 with an idea of what to look forward to. So Join Steve and Mike in this pre-return to the MWIRE! Geeks: Steve “Megatron” Phillips Mike “TFG1” Blanchard Subscribe to us …

MWIRE – Episode 80 – Grosse Pointe Blank

January 04, 2011 11:01 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

In Episode 80 Mike and Steve cover the black comedy Grosse Pointe Blank… which is one of Mike’s favorite John Cusack films. MWIRE will be going on hiatus til July. Geeks: Steve “Megatron” Phillips Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching client by using: http://feeds.feedburner.com/MWIRE Download MWIRE_EP080.mp3

MWIRE – Episode 79 – A Knight's Tale

January 04, 2011 10:48 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

A Modern Rockin Medieval Time is what is had in Episode 79 as JT joins TFG1Mike to talk about one of Heath Ledger’s roles before he became the Joker. So join them for some jousting!! Geeks: Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard Jonathan “JT” Toderian Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching client by using: …

MWIRE – Episode 78 – The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause

December 21, 2010 05:58 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MB

Closing out their Christmas coverage in 2010 Steve returns as he joins Mike and Tarah the trio have to face Martin Short as Jack Frost in The Escape Clause! Geeks: Steve “Megatron” Phillips Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard Tarah “RisingStar” Bleier Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching client by using: http://feeds.feedburner.com/MWIRE Download MWIRE_EP078.mp3

MWIRE – Episode 77 – The Santa Clause 2: The Mrs. Clause

December 21, 2010 05:49 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Episode 77 sees Mike and Tarah talking about Mrs. Clause. Continuing their Christmas coverage of the Santa Clause trilogy. The ultimate conclusion of this film is that it’s the lowest one in the trilogy. Again this was a ustream recorded episode. Geeks: Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard Tarah “RisingStar” Bleier Subscribe to us using iTunes or use …

MWIRE – Episode 76 – The Santa Clause

December 21, 2010 05:41 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

December is upon us that means it’s almost Christmas Time. Last year Steve and Mike covered pretty much all the “classic” Christmas movies on MWIRE. Because we are not for repeating ourselves this year we’ll be taking a look at the Tim Allen Christmas trilogy. First up is The Santa Clause. Steve was being a …

MWIRE – Episode 75.5 – Spaceballs

December 08, 2010 07:11 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

In episode 75.5 we are still alive and kicking as TFG1Mike, Steve/Megatron, and Optimus Solo end the Star Wars talk with discussing the spoof Spaceballs! May The Schwartz be with you!!!! Geeks: Steve “Megatron” Phillips Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard Kevin “Optimus Solo” Thompson Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching client by using: …

MWIRE – Episode 75 – Star Wars Saga Part II

December 03, 2010 02:42 - 2 hours - 164 MB

In Part II of Episode 75 we have been given Order 66.  So we conclude our Star Wars Saga talk with the Prequels! Geeks: Steve “Megatron” Phillips Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard Kevin “Optimus Solo” Thompson Mike “The Birdman” Dodd Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching client by using: http://feeds.feedburner.com/MWIRE Download MWIRE_EP075-2.mp3

MWIRE – Episode 75 – Star Wars Saga Part I

November 28, 2010 21:12 - 2 hours - 150 MB

In a podcasting galaxy far far away….. four geeks take on the Skywalkers, the Solo, The Yoda, and more as we here at the Geek Cast Radio Network give you Part I of II of our Star Wars Saga episodes. Geeks: Steve “Megatron” Phillips Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard Kevin “Optimus Solo” Thompson Mike “The Birdman” Dodd Subscribe …

MWIRE – Episode 74 – Hook

November 17, 2010 22:45 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Robin Williams is Peter Pan, Dustin Hoffman is Captain Hook….. now where’s the old dead croc? Geeks: Steve “Megatron” Phillips Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching client by using: http://feeds.feedburner.com/MWIRE Download MWIRE_EP074.mp3

MWIRE – Episode 73 – The Transporter

November 16, 2010 04:43 - 1 hour - 88.8 MB

Do you need a Transporter? We are listening!!! Join TFG1Mike and JT as they talk about the Jason Statham trilogy of Transporter films. Geeks: Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard Jonathan “Phreak711” Toderian Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching client by using: http://feeds.feedburner.com/MWIRE Download MWIRE_EP073.mp3

MWIRE – Episode 72 – Forrest Gump

November 12, 2010 06:27 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

In the 72nd episode we are talkin about that blasted feather, boxes of chocolates, and what mama says. Steve and Mike talk about Forrest Gump. Geeks: Steve “Megatron” Phillips Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching client by using: http://feeds.feedburner.com/MWIRE Download MWIRE_EP072.mp3

MWIRE – Episode 71 – Money Train

November 08, 2010 10:42 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

In the 71st episode TFG1Mike is joined by JT and they talk about the film that reunited Welsey Snipes and Woody Harrelson Money Train… Get on… or get out of the way! Geeks: Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard Jonathan “Phreak711” Toderian Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching client by using: http://feeds.feedburner.com/MWIRE Download MWIRE_EP071.mp3

MWIRE – Episode 70 – Ghostbusters Franchise

November 06, 2010 18:09 - 1 hour - 78.5 MB

Grab your PKE Meters, Proton Packs, Ghost Traps, and jump in the Ecto-1 because in the 70th episode TFG1Mike is joined by Peaugh and Optibotimus. The trio of Ghostbusters talk about a classic film franchise for Halloween 2010 here at the GCRN. That’s right Ghostbusters I and II!!!! Geeks: Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard Ben “Peaugh” Dolle …

MWIRE – Episode 69 – Summer Catch

November 02, 2010 10:06 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

In the 69th episode TFG1Mike is joined by JT or otherwise known as Phreak711 on twitter. The last time we heard from him was on ToonCast Episode 69. So here we go again this time Episode 69 of MWIRE has the guys on the ball fields of the Cape. It’s time for MWIRE’s Summer Catch …

MWIRE – Episode 68 – Antitrust

November 02, 2010 09:52 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

In a world where Tim Robbins is Bill Gates No One has the NURV to escape so in the 68th episode the guys discuss the computer movie of Antitrust as a conspiracy goes down. Geeks: Steve “Megatron” Phillips Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching client by using: http://feeds.feedburner.com/MWIRE …

MWIRE – Episode 67 – Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers The Movie

October 30, 2010 18:09 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

In the 67th episode the guys review the first MMPR Film which is in Steve’s opinion the best one. GO GO POWER RANGERS!!! Geeks: Steve “Megatron” Phillips Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching client by using: http://feeds.feedburner.com/MWIRE Download MWIRE_EP067.mp3