Movie Week in Review

Movie Week in Review

by GeekCast Radio Network, LLC

After Shows Film Reviews

The Punisher Review

A deep dive into the 2004 action film The Punisher, starring Thomas Jane and John Travolta. We discuss the origin of the character, the film's production, its reception, and the subsequent reboot into Punisher: War Zone. We also analyze the movie's soundtrack, cast, and the differences between the theatrical and extended cuts.

X-Men, X2, and The Last Stand Review

An analysis of the original X-Men film trilogy. The discussion covers casting choices like Patrick Stewart as Professor Xavier and Kelsey Grammer as Beast, the portrayal of iconic characters like Wolverine and Magneto, and the overall narrative progression across the three movies. The hosts also touch on production details, box office performance, and the legacy of the series.

The Bourne Trilogy Review

A look at the original Bourne trilogy, analyzing the plot, character arcs, and production history of The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, and The Bourne Ultimatum. We break down iconic sequences like the Moscow car chase, discuss the shift in Matt Damon’s career, and examine the impact of the shaky-cam aesthetic on the series' reception.

Triple X and Triple X State of the Union Review

A breakdown of the action film franchise, discussing the plot, gadgets, and stunts of the original Vin Diesel-led movie and its Ice Cube-starring sequel. The conversation touches on production details, reception, music, and the differing approaches to the spy genre in each installment.

Super Troopers Review

A look back at the 2001 comedy film from the Broken Lizard troupe. The discussion covers the highway patrol barracks rivalry, the cast, memorable pranks, and behind-the-scenes production details. We also touch on the film's critical reception and news regarding the planned sequel.

Mission: Impossible Trilogy Review

An analysis of the Mission: Impossible film franchise, covering the plots, action sequences, and evolving themes of the first three entries. The discussion explores the distinct directorial styles of Brian De Palma and J.J. Abrams, the series' signature use of masks and misdirection, and the character development of Ethan Hunt across the trilogy.

National Treasure and Book of Secrets Review

This episode covers the adventure films National Treasure and its sequel, Book of Secrets. We discuss the plot, the history-themed treasure hunts, the cast including Nicolas Cage, and our personal enjoyment of the series despite negative critical reception. We also touch on the DVD special features, box office performance, and book tie-ins.

Die Hard Film Franchise Review

An analysis of the four-film Die Hard action series, exploring the characters, plot structure, and production of each entry. The panel shares their memories of first watching the films, discusses the series' impact on the action genre, and debates the quality of each sequel compared to the 1988 original.

Big Fat Liar Review

An analysis of the 2002 comedy starring Frankie Muniz and Paul Giamatti. The hosts discuss the plot, the film's pranks, and its connection to Aesop's The Boy Who Cried Wolf. They also review the DVD special features and share their personal ratings for the movie.

The Naked Gun Trilogy Review

A deep dive into the three-film comedy franchise starring Leslie Nielsen. We examine the evolution of the characters, the plot points of each entry, and the box office performance, while debating how well these slapstick films hold up today.

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