CINEMA GEEKS
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Western Retrospective: The Ox-Bow Incident
Today on Episode 259, the guys continue their Western Retrospective. They begin a new block of episodes for Revisionist Westerns with The Ox-Bow Incident. Do they find this film truly revisionist? How does it compare to the classics they have been covering? Tune in to find out!
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Planet of the Apes Retrospective: Battle for the Planet of the Apes
Today on Episode 258 the guys continue their Planet of the Apes Retrospective with another episode in which they discuss Battle for the Planet of the Apes.
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Western Retrospective: Shane
Today on Episode 257, the guys continue their Western Retrospective. Next up is one of the most critically acclaimed westerns of all-time, Shane. Is Shane a film that is benefitting more for being one of the earliest influences on the genre or is it truly a masterpiece? Tune in to find out!
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Planet of the Apes Retrospective: Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
Today on Episode 256, the guys continue their Planet of the Apes Retrospective with another episode in which they discuss Conquest of the Planet of the Apes.
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Western Retrospective: Rio Bravo
Today on Episode 255, the guys continue their Western Retrospective. Next up is our first team up of John Wayne and Dean Martin. Will these two be able to coexist and will this film live up to the hype that surrounds it within the genre? Tune in to find out!
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Planet of the Apes Retrospective: Escape From the Planet of the Apes
Today on Episode 254, the guys continue their Planet of the Apes Retrospective with another episode in which they discuss Escape from the Planet of the Apes.
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Western Retrospective: High Noon
Today on Episode 253, the guys continue their Western Retrospective. Next up is Gary Cooper in High Noon. At the time John Wayne and Howard Hawks really didn't care for High Noon but many critics loved it and found Cooper award worthy. Will Kevin and Dan align with the critics or will they be more in the John Wayne/Howard Hawks camp? Tune in to find out!
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Planet of the Apes Retrospective: Beneath the Planet of the Apes
Today on Episode 252, the guys continue their Planet of the Apes Retrospective with another episode in which they discuss Beneath the Planet of the Apes.
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Western Retrospective: Red River
Today on Episode 251, the guys continue their Western Retrospectiv. This time they begin a new block of 4 classic westerns, starting out with John Wayne's Red River. Does this film deserve to be ranked near the top of all-time westerns? Tune in to find out!
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Planet of the Apes Retrospective: Planet of the Apes 1968
Today on Episode 249, the guys being some alternate programming with a brand new retrospective! What are they covering this time? All ten films in the Planet of the Apes franchise. How will the film that started it all resonate with our hosts? Tune in to find out!
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Western Retrospective: The Naked Spur
Today on Episode 248, the guys continue their Western Retrospective with another episode in which they discuss overlooked westerns. The Naked Spur is not a film that you see get named that often amongst the best westerns of all-time, will the crew make a case that it belongs in that discussion or do they understand why it has been overlooked? Tune in to find out!
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Review: The Odyssey
Today on Episode 250, the guys take a break from their Western Retrospective to give you their thoughts on the film from Christopher Nolan, The Odyssey! How will this one rank amongst Nolan's filmography? Is this one of the best epic blockbusters of the generation? Tune in to find out.
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Western Retrospective: Johnny Guitar
Today on Episode 247, the guys continue their Western Retrospective with another episode in which they discuss overlooked westerns. Coming off of their biggest disagreement in McCabe and Mrs. Miller, will the guys find common ground once again with Johnny Guitar? Tune in to find out!
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Western Retrospective: McCabe and Mrs. Miller
Today on Episode 246, the guys continue their Western Retrospective with another episode in which they discuss overlooked westerns. This time they tackle McCabe and Mrs. Miller. Tune in to find out what they thought.
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Western Retrospective: The Magnificent Seven Original vs Remake
Today on Episode 244, the guys continue their Western Retrospective with another episode in which they discuss an original and a remake. This time they tackle the Magnificent Seven. Will the Classic ensemble led by Yul Brynner or the modern day version led by Denzel Washington lead the way to victory for the guys? Tune in to find out.
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Review: Masters of the Universe
Today on Episode 245, the guys take a break from their Western Retrospective to give you their thoughts on the new Masters of the Universe film, out now in theaters! Will it satisfy all of the nostalgia cravings or leave them wanting more? Tune in to find out.
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Western Retrospective: True Grit Original vs Remake
Today on Episode 243, the guys continue their Western Retrospective with another episode in which they discuss an original and a remake. True Grit is on the docket today. Will the guys prefer the classic John Wayne version or the modern Coen Brothers take on this story? Tune in to find out.
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Western Retrospective: 3:10 to Yuma Original vs Remake
Today on Episode 242, the guys continue their Western Retrospective but start a brand new block of episodes in which they discuss an original and a remake. First up is 3:10 to Yuma. Will the guys prefer the classic or modern version of this story? Tune in to find out.
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Western Retrospective: Once Upon a Time in the West
Today on Episode 241, the guys continue their Western Retrospective by looking at yet another Spaghetti Western. This time they go back to Sergio Leone for Once Upon a Time in the West. How will this one stack up to the others in this section of the retrospective? Tune in to find out.
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Western Retrospective: Django
Today on Episode 240, the guys continue their Western Retrospective bylooking at another Spaghetti Western, this time Django. How does the inspiration for Django Unchained stack up compared to the Dollars Trilogy? Tune in to find out!
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Western Retrospective: The Man with No Name Trilogy
Today on Episode 239, the guys continue their Western Retrospective by jumping into the world of Spaghetti Westerns. First they tackle the Man with No Name Trilogy which consists of A Fistful of Dollars, For a Few Dollars More and The Good the Bad and the Ugly! How will this subgenre compare to the John Ford trilogy they covered? Tune in to find out!
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Review: Project Hail Mary
Today on Episode 238, the guys take a quick break from their Western Retrospective to give you their thoughts on one of their most anticipated films of the year, Project Hail Mary. Did it live up to the hype? Tune in to find out!
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Western Retrospective: The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Today on Episode 237, the guys continue their Western Retrospective with their final John Ford film, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. Where will this film rank amongst the other two John Ford-John Wayne team-ups? Tune in to find out!
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Western Retrospective: The Searchers
Today on Episode 236, the guys continue their Western Retrospective with their 2nd film from John Ford, The Searchers. This film is often regarded as one of the best westerns of all-time. Will the hosts agree or disagree with that assessment? Tune in to find out!
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Western Retrospective: Stagecoach
Today on Episode 235, the guys begin a brand new restrospective series on the history of Western films. To start out they take a look at the classic John Ford film, Stagecoach. Will the series get off to a bumpy ride or will it be smooth sailing for these two pilgrims? Tune in to find out!
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Most Anticipated Films of 2026
Today on Episode 234, the guys give you their most anticipated films of 2026. Which films are they most looking forward to? What does 2026 look to have in store for us in cinema? Tune in to find out!
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Top 10 Films of 2025
Today on Episode 233, the gang give you their Top 10 films of 2025. How many films will appear on both lists? Which film will each host have at their number 1 spot? Tune in to find out!
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Box Office Prediction Draft 2026
Today on Episode 232, the guys take a look at their 2025 Box Office predictions and then battle each other to draft the best team of ten for the 2026 Box Office. Who will draft the better team? Tune in to find out!
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Favorite Holiday Films
Today on Episode 231, the guys get in the spirit of the Holidays and take turns counting down their Top 5 Favorite Holiday films. Which classics make their list? What are their honorable mentions, or non-christmas films that they watch every holiday. Tune in to find out!
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Cary Grant Retrospective: Wrap Party
Today on Episode 230, the guys take a final look at their Cary Grant Retrospective. Which film will rank #1 for them overall. What were their favorite performances from Cary Grant, the supporting casts and the leading ladies. How do they feel about Cary Grant overall? Tune in to find out!
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Cary Grant Retrospective: Charade
Today on Episode 229, the guys take a look at their final film in their Cary Grant Retrospective, Charade. Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn only got one film in which to work together. Would that cause some bumps in the road as they figured out each others style and timing or would the pairing of two of hollywood's most iconic actors be natural right out of the gate? Tune in to find out!
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Cary Grant Retrospective: An Affair to Remember
Today on Episode 228, the guys take a look at Grant's An Affair to Remember which came in as the 5th most romantic movie of all-time in 2002 when AFI created it's Top Romance list. Was it worthy of that placement? Tune in to find out!
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Cary Grant Retrospective: None But the Lonely Heart
Today on Episode 227, the guys take a look at Grant's second academy nominated performance in None but the Lonely Heart. How does this one stack up to Penny Serenade. Was it worthy of the nomination? Tune in to find out!
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Cary Grant Retrospective: Arsenic and Old Lace
Today on Episode 226, the guys take a look at one of Grant's most known films, Arsenic and Old Lace. Grant himself said this was one of his worst performances. Do the hosts agree or disagree with Grant? How does this fit in to his filmography overall so far? Tune in to find out!
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Cary Grant Retrospective: Penny Serenade
Today on Episode 225, the guys take a look at one of Grant's Oscar nominated roles, with Penny Serenade. How will the hosts handle the switch from comedy to drama for Grant? Was the award nomination justified? Find out on this episode of the Cinema Geeks!
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Cary Grant Retrospective: The Philadelphia Story
Today on Episode 224, the guys travel to Philadelphia...kind of...to discover how the ensemble of Katherine Hepburn, Jimmy Stewart and Cary Grant handle this classic story. Will a bit of domestic abuse be enough to derail this one for the guys? Find out on this episode of the Cinema Geeks!
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Cary Grant Retrospective: His Girl Friday
Today on Episode 223, the guys continue their trek through the filmography of Cary Grant with His Girl Friday. Directed by Howard Hawks, as was the previous film, Bringing Up Baby, which of the two worked more for the hosts? Find out on this episode of the Cinema Geeks!
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Cary Grant Retrospective: Bringing Up Baby
Today on Episode 222, the guys begin a brand new series focusing on the films of Cary Grant. After getting so much enjoyment from the Hitchcock series, will the Cary Grant series do the same for the guys? How will his non-Hitchcock films stack up against his pairings with the iconic director. Find out on this episode of the Cinema Geeks!
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Hitchcock Retrospective: Wrap Party
Today on Episode 221, the guys wrap up their Alfred Hitchcock Retrospective. What were their favorite performances over the course of the fifteen films? What were their most suspensful moments? Finally, what were their final rankings of all of the films? For that and more, tune in to this episode of the Cinema Geeks!
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Hitchcock Retrospective: To Catch A Thief
Today on Episode 220, the guys watch the final Hitchcock film in their retrospective, To Catch A Thief. Will the final film have the guys going out on a high note or leave a bitter taste in their mouths. Tune in to see who has the early lead and more on this episode of The Cinema Geeks!
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