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DVD Geeks - 08.30.10

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:19:00 -0500

DVD Geeks welcomes very special guest host Robert Meyer Burnett (Free Enterprise, The Hills Run Red) to geek out with us over the week’s newest DVD releases.
We’ll plunge the depths with Asylum’s latest release “Titanic 2” and see the darkest side of horror with the seminal ‘60s anthology series “Thriller.”

We’ll also step back into the groovy ‘60s (with a modern twist) with the French super spy Hubert de la Bath in the subtly hilarious “OSS 117, Lost in Rio.” FInally, we’ll take a long loving look at the iconic horror “The Evil Dead” in its first Blu-ray release.

All that plus Geek Picks our weekly honorable mentions and more.

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DVD Geeks - 08.23.10

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:34:00 -0500

The quirky, droll and hilarious musical duo “Flight of the Conchords” are back (or at least re-packaged by HBO) in a complete series box set. We’ll revisit this fan-favorite series as well as the included new 30-minute “One Night Stand” live appearance special.

Then we’ll investigate the very curious tale of “Dorian Gray” in this new adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s gothic horror. In this re-telling of the story of a decadent man who has made a pact with the devil, Victorian London becomes a playground of lust and debauchery for a man who doesn’t age.

Speaking of debauchery, “Addicted to Her Love” is another cautionary tale about excess and obsession set in the post high-school days of a group of teens. It’s a gritty look at peer pressure and drugs with a young outcast becoming the supplier for a group of privileged friends.

We’ll look at two bizarre families in the Christopher Walken con-man film ”$5 A Day” and the Andy Garcia film “City Island” about what happens when all of the family secrets finally are revealed.

Finally, we’ll look at Brittany Murphy’s last film “Abandoned” – a psychological thriller about a young woman trapped in a hospital that seems to have completely lost track of her boyfriend. Either she is mentally unraveling or she’s the victim of an elaborate scheme.

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DVD Geeks - 08.16.10

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:34:00 -0500

Better late than never, we’ve got the original computer-generated TV host MAX HEADROOM in the complete series DVD release from Shout! Factory. We’ll see if the 1987 series set “20 minutes into the future” still holds up.

We’ll also dare to keep up with THE JONESES in this dark satire about consumerism starring David Duchovny and Demi Moore. As if their uber-perfect lives aren’t hard enough to aspire to, we’ll also throw in a hard-core physical challenge with the British reality series THE DIETS THAT TIME FORGOT. Who knew history and weight loss could be so completely captivating?

Finally, we’ll visit one of our geekier passions with a long look at the role-playing documentary THE DUNGEON MASTERS. It’s a year-in-the-life of three intense game masters as they reconcile their passion for Dungeons & Dragons with their often mundane real lives.

All that plus our weekly honorable mentions, Geek Picks and more including a quick rundown of highlights from the recent Creation Entertainment Star Trek convention in Las Vegas.

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DVD Geeks - 08.02.10

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:12:00 -0500

We’re still reeling from the insanity of Comic-Con 2010, but that little excursion gave us the opportunity to meet up with some old friends and share in our common passions for DVDs.

On tonight’s show, we welcome friend and fellow geek Dayton Ward (also known as an excellent writer of science fiction novels) to let loose with his knowledge and enthusiasm for a handful of Roger Corman’s productions from the late ‘70s. We mark the occasion of the release of PIRANHA, HUMANOIDS FROM THE DEEP, DEATHSPORT and BATTLETRUCK by analyzing what made the Corman low-budget film factory so good.

We’ll also share the weeks other honorable new releases and much more.

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DVD Geeks - 07.26.10

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:05:00 -0500

Didn’t make it to Comic-Con? Well DVD Geeks did, and we’ll have a recap of some of the more interesting DVD news in tonight’s special abbreviated episode along with some of this week’s crop of new releases.

Coming this week is the remake of the 1982 special effects classic “Clash of the Titans” along with another ‘80s throwback with “G.I. Joe A Real American Hero: The Movie.” Fans of hard-to-find music are already mourning the loss of indie music shops, and this documentary, “I Need That Record: The Death of the Independent Record Store,” will give you a place to take heart or raise your blood pressure. Spy genre fans will want our heads-up on the espionage spoof “Operation Endgame” and horror fans will want a look a the 10th entry into the Puppet Master series with “Puppet Master: Axis of Evil.” Finally, we’ll look at the big studio version of a film that had humbler roots with the Jude Law vehicle “Repo Men.”

We’ll also be previewing more awesome Roger Corman collection titles from Shout! Factory and other not-to-be-missed DVD releases in the coming weeks.

It all starts at 5pm Pacific/7pm Central only on Fearless Radio!

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DVD Geeks - 07.19.10

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:16:00 -0500

We’ve got two Roger Corman classics in new, extensive DVD sets – the 1981 “Alien” knockoff “Galaxy of Terror” and the 1982 “Alien” knockoff “Forbidden World” (aka “Mutant”). Corman is a master of producing better-than-you-think low-budget schlock, and these DVDs give the movies a worthy treatment for home video with extensive extras.

We’ll also look at a very personal documentary “Prodigal Sons” which traces the journey of a transgender woman who makes her way back home to rural Montana to re-connect with her estranged family.

We’ve also got a little slice of horror for you with “2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams” – the sequel to the remake of Herschell Gordon Lewis’ 1964 splatter fest about a group of redneck cannibals.

All that plus our weekly honorable mentions and Geek Picks!

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DVD Geeks - 07.05.10

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:07:00 -0500

It’s another jam-packed episode of digital goodness from DVD Geeks! On tonight’s show:

Tom Ford self-finances, wrote and directed his debut feature film “A Single Man” starring Colin Firth and based on the book by Christopher Isherwood. Firth plays George Falconer, a gay man contemplating suicide in the months after his lover’s death. Taking place in the sophisticated (and closeted) ‘60s in southern California, we see Falconer’s planned last day as he says goodbye and finds the glimpses of life around him.

Another ‘60s throwback comes in the form of the oft-maligned Doctor Who story “The Space Museum” featuring the first Doctor, William Hartnell. Releasing this week with a slew of vintage Who titles, we’ll focus on what makes this one such a favorite for fans to bash.

Following that, we’ll look at the robot-surveillance sci-fi drama “Eyeborgs” and the gritty urban cop drama “Brooklyn’s Finest” from first-time writer Michael C. Martin.

Finally, we’ll spend a few moments in ancient Greece with one of Ray Harryhausen’s effects masterpieces, “Jason and the Argonauts.” “Jason…” gets the full Blu-ray treatment including a host of new special features and a careful restoration.

All that plus our weekly honorable mentions, Geek Picks and more!

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DVD GEEKS - 06.28.10

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:20:00 -0500

On tonight’s DVD Geeks! We’ve got babes and blood as well as a retro-romp through the ‘80s.

First up, we’ll see a new kind of post-apocalytpic zombie horror with the remake

of “The Crazies.” It’s a small-town-gone-mad story when a virus leaks into the water supply turning friendly neighbors into violent madmen. Timothy Olyphant stars as the sheriff who is trying to keep his town and his life together against the oncoming diseased masses.

Next up, we’ll look at the latest video release from the popular Suicide Girls web site called “Suicide Girls Must Die.” Touted as the first ever “reality horror,” we’ll see how these tattooed models in various stages of undress fare in the woods when they start mysteriously disappearing.

We’ll also look at the indie effort from first-time director/writer Jake Goldberger called “Don McKay.” Also a small-town story, Don McKay returns home to his high-school sweetheart after 25 years to discover that his old home is full of dark secrets. Thomas Hayden Church stars alongside Elizabeth Shue in this surprising (very) dark comedy.

Finally, we’ll go back into the hot tub to revisit the ‘80s with John Cusack, Rob Cordry and Craig Robinson. In “Hot Tub Time Machine” the guys get whisked back to 1986 to make up for their youthful mistakes and try to carve out a better future. One of the best titled comedies of all time, we’ll see if the DVD lives up to the hype.

All that plus our weekly Geek Picks and honorable mentions! Join us at 7pm on Fearless Radio!

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DVD Geeks - 06.14.10

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:08:00 -0500

We’ve spent so much time on our show praising the oft-maligned cult-classic FLASH GORDON that we’re thrilled to go back once more to Mongo and welcome its first ever Blu-ray release. The 1980 film, with a rock soundtrack by Queen, is a candy-coated visual feast that is just as much fun today as it was 30 years ago.

Next. we’ll explore another ‘80s classic as the TV series TALES OF THE GOLD MONKEY makes its US DVD debut. The 1930s adventure series starred Stephen Collins as pilot Jake Cutter getting into hi-jinks in exotic locales with his one-eyed sidekick, Jack the dog.

We’ll also have a look at the Universal reboot of the classic monster film WOLFMAN and delve deeply into our love for schlock with the Blu-ray release of the notorious SHOWGIRLS.

All that plus Geek Picks, weekly honorable mentions and much more

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DVD Geeks - 06.07.10

admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:45:00 -0500

DVD Geeks triumphantly returns to the airwaves tonight at our home on Fearless Radio!

We’re bringing you the deepest detailed reviews on the weeks most intriguing new releases as well as a few that may have passed you by.

First up, we’re looking at Martin Scorsese’s foray into the world of dark, psychological horror with SHUTTER ISLAND starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Then we’ll detour into a comedy classic with the 30th anniversary Blu-Ray release of CADDYSHACK. We’ll round out our featured selections with a groundbreaking 30-year-old documentary that kick-started the modern gay-rights movement, WORD IS OUT.

We’ll also tease some of the exciting features you’ll be looking forward to next week including TALES OF THE GOLD MONKEY and our awesome exclusive interview with a very special guest.

All that plus our weekly honorable mentions, Geek Picks and more!

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