Geekfest Rants http://www.geekfestrants.com/ Visit Geekfest Rants to hear great shows about the latest happenings in the wide world of Geekdom! Hear your favorite Geeks (Carlos, Steven L, Steve V, Tony, Brian, and Rob) discuss film, television, science fiction, comics, toys and more! en-US Wed, 15 May 2013 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.typepad.com/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Geekfest Rants podcasts and postings may not be copied or reposted without proper credit given. Editing any material on this site is not permitted.Geek,Fest,Rants,geeks,television,reviews,movie,reviews,entertainment,reviewsTV & Filmcmperrone@yahoo.comCarlos PerroneCarlos PerronenoGeek,Fest,Rants,geeks,television,reviews,movie,reviews,entertainment,reviewsWe take fanboy obsessions to new heights!For over 20 years we've talked movies, television, comics, toys, and sci-fi. Opinionated...insightful...and completely trivial. Episode 140 - Falling Into The Black Hole http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GeekfestRants/~3/P-r7gNB-Jjc/episode-140-falling-into-the-black-hole.html http://www.geekfestrants.com/2013/05/episode-140-falling-into-the-black-hole.html On today's Geekfest Rants, Carlos and James discuss cult classic, "The Black Hole" Disney's answer to Star Wars (Hey wait, doesn't Disney own Star Wars??) Back in 1979, every studio had an answer to Star Wars, whether it was Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek The Motion Picture or this interesting, if... On today's Geekfest Rants, Carlos and James discuss cult classic, "The Black Hole" Disney's answer to Star Wars (Hey wait, doesn't Disney own Star Wars??) Back in 1979, every studio had an answer to Star Wars, whether it was Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek The Motion Picture or this interesting, if flawed, space tale. Coverage includes merchandising, music and all aspects of the film.

Episode 140 - Falling Into The Black Hole

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]]> Previous Podcasts cmperrone@yahoo.com (Carlos Perrone) Wed, 15 May 2013 07:00:00 -0400 noOn today's Geekfest Rants, Carlos and James discuss cult classic, "The Black Hole" Disney's answer to Star Wars (Hey wait, doesn't Disney own Star Wars??) Back in 1979, every studio had an answer to Star Wars, whether it was Battlestar Galactica, Star TreCarlos PerroneOn today's Geekfest Rants, Carlos and James discuss cult classic, "The Black Hole" Disney's answer to Star Wars (Hey wait, doesn't Disney own Star Wars??) Back in 1979, every studio had an answer to Star Wars, whether it was Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek The Motion Picture or this interesting, if...Geek,Fest,Rants,geeks,television,reviews,movie,reviews,entertainment,reviewshttp://www.geekfestrants.com/2013/05/episode-140-falling-into-the-black-hole.html Episode 139 - What Is Cult Status? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GeekfestRants/~3/s-t126eY2ek/episode-139-what-is-cult-status.html http://www.geekfestrants.com/2013/05/episode-139-what-is-cult-status.html What ingredients go into a successful cult film or tv series? Usually, it's failure! On this week's GFR, Carlos and Steve V. discuss films and tv shows that have been reborn from the ashes, many enjoying a second life thanks to a rabid fan base. Their far-reaching discussion includes Pitch... What ingredients go into a successful cult film or tv series? Usually, it's failure! On this week's GFR, Carlos and Steve V. discuss films and tv shows that have been reborn from the ashes, many enjoying a second life thanks to a rabid fan base. Their far-reaching discussion includes Pitch Black, the Evil Dead films, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Highlander, The Rocky Horror Picture Show and shows such as Firefly, Chuck, Veronica Mars, Arrested Development and much more!

Episode 139 - What Is Cult Status

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]]> Previous Podcasts cmperrone@yahoo.com (Carlos Perrone) Wed, 08 May 2013 07:00:00 -0400 noWhat ingredients go into a successful cult film or tv series? Usually, it's failure! On this week's GFR, Carlos and Steve V. discuss films and tv shows that have been reborn from the ashes, many enjoying a second life thanks to a rabid fan base. Their farCarlos PerroneWhat ingredients go into a successful cult film or tv series? Usually, it's failure! On this week's GFR, Carlos and Steve V. discuss films and tv shows that have been reborn from the ashes, many enjoying a second life thanks to a rabid fan base. Their far-reaching discussion includes Pitch...Geek,Fest,Rants,geeks,television,reviews,movie,reviews,entertainment,reviewshttp://www.geekfestrants.com/2013/05/episode-139-what-is-cult-status.html Episode 138 - James Bond Music - Part 3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GeekfestRants/~3/mDNE548N5nQ/episode-138-james-bond-music-part-3.html http://www.geekfestrants.com/2013/05/episode-138-james-bond-music-part-3.html Today on Geekfest Rants Carlos and James bring you the third chapter of our James Bond music special. This time around we hit the Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan years. Here the Bond music continues to grow with entries such as Tina Turner's "GoldenEye" and Madonna's "Die Another Day". Plus... Today on Geekfest Rants Carlos and James bring you the third chapter of our James Bond music special. This time around we hit the Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan years.  Here the Bond music continues to grow with entries such as Tina Turner's "GoldenEye" and Madonna's "Die Another Day". Plus the score changes hands a few times and comes to rest with David Arnold.

 Episode 138 - James Bond Music - Part 3
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]]> Previous Podcasts cmperrone@yahoo.com (Carlos Perrone) Wed, 01 May 2013 07:00:00 -0400 noToday on Geekfest Rants Carlos and James bring you the third chapter of our James Bond music special. This time around we hit the Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan years. Here the Bond music continues to grow with entries such as Tina Turner's "GoldenEye"Carlos PerroneToday on Geekfest Rants Carlos and James bring you the third chapter of our James Bond music special. This time around we hit the Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan years. Here the Bond music continues to grow with entries such as Tina Turner's "GoldenEye" and Madonna's "Die Another Day". Plus...Geek,Fest,Rants,geeks,television,reviews,movie,reviews,entertainment,reviewshttp://www.geekfestrants.com/2013/05/episode-138-james-bond-music-part-3.html Episode 137 - Kea Alwang, Young Adult Fantasy Author Interview http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GeekfestRants/~3/SfZ-irGtHbE/episode-kea-alwang-ya-author.html http://www.geekfestrants.com/2013/04/episode-kea-alwang-ya-author.html This week on GeekFest Rants, contributor Brenda Laux interviews Young Adult Author, Kea Alwang. Kea is writing a fantasy/scifi series you might want to point out to your favorite fangirl. Brenda and Kea discuss the story behind the series, the geek factor behind the author, and the subject of bullying--a... This week on GeekFest Rants, contributor Brenda Laux interviews Young Adult Author, Kea Alwang. Kea is writing a fantasy/scifi series you might want to point out to your favorite fangirl. Brenda and Kea discuss the story behind the series, the geek factor behind the author, and the subject of bullying--a rather hot topic these days and a factor in the Based on a Dream series. Book One, Treehugger, has scored stunning reviews that demonstrate how nicely readers relate to the characters. Book Two, Risktaker, launches next month.

 Episode 137 - Kea Alwang, Young Adult Fantasy Author Interview
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TREEHUGGER is available in print and ecopy at AMAZON.COM and BN.COM

Contact Kea Alwang:

kea(@)keaalwang(dot)com
Kea Alwang, YA Author (Facebook) 
www.keaalwang.com
www.basedonadreambooks.com
@kea_alwang 

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]]> Previous Podcasts cmperrone@yahoo.com (Carlos Perrone) Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:00:00 -0400 noThis week on GeekFest Rants, contributor Brenda Laux interviews Young Adult Author, Kea Alwang. Kea is writing a fantasy/scifi series you might want to point out to your favorite fangirl. Brenda and Kea discuss the story behind the series, the geek factorCarlos PerroneThis week on GeekFest Rants, contributor Brenda Laux interviews Young Adult Author, Kea Alwang. Kea is writing a fantasy/scifi series you might want to point out to your favorite fangirl. Brenda and Kea discuss the story behind the series, the geek factor behind the author, and the subject of bullying--a...Geek,Fest,Rants,geeks,television,reviews,movie,reviews,entertainment,reviewshttp://www.geekfestrants.com/2013/04/episode-kea-alwang-ya-author.html Episode 136 - They Live - Geek Commentary http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GeekfestRants/~3/1sqR1zvPTUQ/episode-136-they-live-geek-commentary.html http://www.geekfestrants.com/2013/04/episode-136-they-live-geek-commentary.html On today's episode of GFR, Carlos and the Steves tackle yet another John Carpenter classic from the 80s, They Live, starring none other than wrestling legend "Rowdy" Roddy Piper! A scathing satire on consumerism and greed, it resonates just as deeply today, if not more so! This is the trio's... On today's episode of GFR, Carlos and the Steves tackle yet another John Carpenter classic from the 80s, They Live, starring none other than wrestling legend "Rowdy" Roddy Piper! A scathing satire on consumerism and greed, it resonates just as deeply today, if not more so! This is the trio's fourth Carpenter commentary and you can expect more in the future!

 Episode 136 - They Live - Geek Commentary
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]]> Previous Podcasts cmperrone@yahoo.com (Carlos Perrone) Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:00:00 -0400 noOn today's episode of GFR, Carlos and the Steves tackle yet another John Carpenter classic from the 80s, They Live, starring none other than wrestling legend "Rowdy" Roddy Piper! A scathing satire on consumerism and greed, it resonates just as deeply todaCarlos PerroneOn today's episode of GFR, Carlos and the Steves tackle yet another John Carpenter classic from the 80s, They Live, starring none other than wrestling legend "Rowdy" Roddy Piper! A scathing satire on consumerism and greed, it resonates just as deeply today, if not more so! This is the trio's...Geek,Fest,Rants,geeks,television,reviews,movie,reviews,entertainment,reviewshttp://www.geekfestrants.com/2013/04/episode-136-they-live-geek-commentary.html Episode 135 - Vintage Star Wars Toys - Part 3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GeekfestRants/~3/FodBE6sgKc4/episode-135-vintage-star-wars-toys-part-3.html http://www.geekfestrants.com/2013/04/episode-135-vintage-star-wars-toys-part-3.html Today at Geekfest Rants Carlos and James return to one of their favorite topics, Vintage Star Wars Toys. Join us once again as we open up the Kenner vault to see what goodies await. This time around we concentrate on Star Wars second tier items. Such gems as the Imperial... Today at Geekfest Rants Carlos and James return to one of their favorite topics, Vintage Star Wars Toys.  Join us once again as we open up the Kenner vault to see what goodies await.  This time around we concentrate on Star Wars second tier items.  Such gems as the Imperial Troop Transporter, the Land of the Jawas, and Darth Vader's Tie Fighter.

 Episode 135 - Vintage Star Wars Toys - Part 3

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Here are a couple of links to the original Kenner commercials for these toys:

Land of the Jawas Commercial

Creature Cantina Commercial

Patrol Dewback Commecial

Darth Vader's Tie Fighter Commercial

Droid Factory Commercial

Imperial Troop Transporter Commercial

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]]> Previous Podcasts cmperrone@yahoo.com (Carlos Perrone) Wed, 10 Apr 2013 07:00:00 -0400 noToday at Geekfest Rants Carlos and James return to one of their favorite topics, Vintage Star Wars Toys. Join us once again as we open up the Kenner vault to see what goodies await. This time around we concentrate on Star Wars second tier items. Such gemsCarlos PerroneToday at Geekfest Rants Carlos and James return to one of their favorite topics, Vintage Star Wars Toys. Join us once again as we open up the Kenner vault to see what goodies await. This time around we concentrate on Star Wars second tier items. Such gems as the Imperial...Geek,Fest,Rants,geeks,television,reviews,movie,reviews,entertainment,reviewshttp://www.geekfestrants.com/2013/04/episode-135-vintage-star-wars-toys-part-3.html Episode 134 - Dredd - Geek Review http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GeekfestRants/~3/oBoxr7jZ634/episode-134-dredd-geek-review.html http://www.geekfestrants.com/2013/04/episode-134-dredd-geek-review.html On this week's GFR Carlos and Steve V. tackle last year's inexplicably unsuccessful Dredd reboot starring Star Trek's Karl Urban. This film had it all - perfect casting, attention to detail and faithfulness to the source material, and yet it failed. In fact, it did worse than the 1995 Stallone... On this week's GFR Carlos and Steve V. tackle last year's inexplicably unsuccessful Dredd reboot starring Star Trek's Karl Urban. This film had it all - perfect casting, attention to detail and faithfulness to the source material, and yet it failed. In fact, it did worse than the 1995 Stallone version (which Steve thought was ok, of course!) We do our best to make sense of it all!

 Episode 134 - Dedd - Geek Review

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]]> Previous Podcasts cmperrone@yahoo.com (Carlos Perrone) Wed, 03 Apr 2013 07:00:00 -0400 noOn this week's GFR Carlos and Steve V. tackle last year's inexplicably unsuccessful Dredd reboot starring Star Trek's Karl Urban. This film had it all - perfect casting, attention to detail and faithfulness to the source material, and yet it failed. In faCarlos PerroneOn this week's GFR Carlos and Steve V. tackle last year's inexplicably unsuccessful Dredd reboot starring Star Trek's Karl Urban. This film had it all - perfect casting, attention to detail and faithfulness to the source material, and yet it failed. In fact, it did worse than the 1995 Stallone...Geek,Fest,Rants,geeks,television,reviews,movie,reviews,entertainment,reviewshttp://www.geekfestrants.com/2013/04/episode-134-dredd-geek-review.html Episode 133 - Remembering Starlog Magazine http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GeekfestRants/~3/HGTfaKzoDuA/episode-133-remembering-starlog-magazine.html http://www.geekfestrants.com/2013/03/episode-133-remembering-starlog-magazine.html Before the internet gave us access to Ain't It Cool News, Dark Horizons, You Tube, Collider, and Super Hero Hype, all we geeks had was print media and Starlog Magazine was the place to go. Join Carlos and James as they recall the days when we eagerly awaited the next... Before the internet gave us access to Ain't It Cool News, Dark Horizons, You Tube, Collider, and Super Hero Hype, all we geeks had was print media and Starlog Magazine was the place to go.  Join Carlos and James as they recall the days when we eagerly awaited the next issue of Starlog Magazine to learn about upcoming genre projects as well as conventions and merchandise.

 Episode 133 - Remembering Starlog Magazine
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]]> Previous Podcasts cmperrone@yahoo.com (Carlos Perrone) Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:24:05 -0400 noBefore the internet gave us access to Ain't It Cool News, Dark Horizons, You Tube, Collider, and Super Hero Hype, all we geeks had was print media and Starlog Magazine was the place to go. Join Carlos and James as they recall the days when we eagerly awaiCarlos PerroneBefore the internet gave us access to Ain't It Cool News, Dark Horizons, You Tube, Collider, and Super Hero Hype, all we geeks had was print media and Starlog Magazine was the place to go. Join Carlos and James as they recall the days when we eagerly awaited the next...Geek,Fest,Rants,geeks,television,reviews,movie,reviews,entertainment,reviewshttp://www.geekfestrants.com/2013/03/episode-133-remembering-starlog-magazine.html Episode 132 - James Bond Music - Part 2 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GeekfestRants/~3/3UISuZjFnXc/episode-132-james-bond-music-part-2.html http://www.geekfestrants.com/2013/03/episode-132-james-bond-music-part-2.html On today's GFR Carlos and James continue their discussion of Bond music throughout Roger Moore's tenure. During this time we saw some big theme song hits like Duran Duran's "A View to a Kill" and McCartney's "Live and Let Die," to name two. But there was almost always the steady... On today's GFR Carlos and James continue their discussion of Bond music throughout Roger Moore's tenure. During this time we saw some big theme song hits like Duran Duran's "A View to a Kill" and McCartney's "Live and Let Die," to name two. But there was almost always the steady hand of John Barry to conduct the orchestra and give Bond that distinctive sound for so many years.

 Episode 132 - James Bond Music - Part 2
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]]> Previous Podcasts cmperrone@yahoo.com (Carlos Perrone) Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:00:23 -0400 noOn today's GFR Carlos and James continue their discussion of Bond music throughout Roger Moore's tenure. During this time we saw some big theme song hits like Duran Duran's "A View to a Kill" and McCartney's "Live and Let Die," to name two. But there was Carlos PerroneOn today's GFR Carlos and James continue their discussion of Bond music throughout Roger Moore's tenure. During this time we saw some big theme song hits like Duran Duran's "A View to a Kill" and McCartney's "Live and Let Die," to name two. But there was almost always the steady...Geek,Fest,Rants,geeks,television,reviews,movie,reviews,entertainment,reviewshttp://www.geekfestrants.com/2013/03/episode-132-james-bond-music-part-2.html Episode 131 - Superman: the Movie - Geek Commentary http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GeekfestRants/~3/VWrN8AS2Zjw/episode-131-superman-the-movie-geek-commentary.html http://www.geekfestrants.com/2013/03/episode-131-superman-the-movie-geek-commentary.html On this week's GFR it's almost all hands on deck as 5 of the Core 6 - Carlos, the Steves, Tony and Brian get together for a commentary on the granddaddy of all superhero flicks and something they all agree is a classic - Superman: The Movie! Will Man of... On this week's GFR it's almost all hands on deck as 5 of the Core 6 - Carlos, the Steves, Tony and Brian get together for a commentary on the granddaddy of all superhero flicks and something they all agree is a classic - Superman: The Movie! Will Man of Steel hold a candle to this wonderful film?

 Episode 131 - Superman - the Movie - Geek Commentary

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]]> Previous Podcasts cmperrone@yahoo.com (Carlos Perrone) Wed, 13 Mar 2013 07:00:00 -0400 noOn this week's GFR it's almost all hands on deck as 5 of the Core 6 - Carlos, the Steves, Tony and Brian get together for a commentary on the granddaddy of all superhero flicks and something they all agree is a classic - Superman: The Movie! Will Man of..Carlos PerroneOn this week's GFR it's almost all hands on deck as 5 of the Core 6 - Carlos, the Steves, Tony and Brian get together for a commentary on the granddaddy of all superhero flicks and something they all agree is a classic - Superman: The Movie! Will Man of...Geek,Fest,Rants,geeks,television,reviews,movie,reviews,entertainment,reviewshttp://www.geekfestrants.com/2013/03/episode-131-superman-the-movie-geek-commentary.html Geekfest Rants podcasts and postings may not be copied or reposted without proper credit given. Editing any material on this site is not permitted.Carlos PerronenonadultWe take fanboy obsessions to new heights!