Reel Geeks

Happy belated Halloween! This week, Campbell and Connor get creepy, discussing Sam Raimi's horror series The Evil Dead. Over the course of the episode, they will dive into the first three installments in the franchise, as well as dive down a somewhat incoherent slasher movie rabbit hole.

"You will be a minister of death praying for war." Campbell and Connor conclude their foray into Stanley Kubrick's filmography, discussing Full Metal Jacket and Eyes Wide Shut.

Happy belated 3-year anniversary of Reel Geeks! In honor of this momentous occasion, Campbell and Connor are revisiting a topic they discussed way back in episode 9! But this time, they are starting in the 1920's and going all the way to the 2020's! How much have their favorites changed since starting Reel Geeks? Have some films stood the test of time? Tune in to find out!

"I am become death, destroyer of worlds." Reel Geeks returns with hosts Campbell and Connor, reuniting post their study abroad stint, to unpack two divergent films: Oppenheimer and Barbie. The hosts delve into the intricate layers of Oppenheimer, a biographical drama chronicling the complex legacy of scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his pivotal role in the atomic bomb's development. Shifting gears, they then explore Barbie, examining its empowering narrative, while examining it's shortcomings. Campbell and Connor are glad to be back!

"Black is for orange. Yellow is for green. Green is for red and red is for yellow." They're back and ready to dive into the world of movies once again! After a short break to focus on their exams, Campbell and Connor return to share their thoughts on the latest additions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In this episode, they'll discuss Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, exploring their impressions and engaging in debates about the films' quality. Brace yourself for their candid take on Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, as they delve into their mixed feelings and acknowledge the disappointments they may have encountered. Additionally, they'll compare these recent releases to the rest of the MCU, offering their unique insights.

This week, Campbell and Connor have mixed it up with a LIVE reaction to the 95th Annual Academy Awards! They share their thoughts on the nominees and their predictions for the winners. They also discuss a recent trip to the theater to see Cocaine Bear.

"Every day I buy a can of pineapple with a sell-by date of May 1." This week, Campbell and Connor discuss Chungking Express (1994) and In the Mood for Love (2000) by Hong Kong film director Wong Kar-wai. Campbell leads the conversation, giving some background on the director and on two of his most popular films.

This episode, Campbell and Connor share their experiences in their respective film classes at college. They dive into what they have learned, and how it applies to the podcast!

“Here's Johnny!” This week, Campbell and Connor continue their journey through the filmography of Mr. Kubrick. In this episode, they analyze and discuss A Clockwork Orange and The Shining.

*REUPLOAD* “The way of water has no beginning and no end.” In the final episode of 2022, Connor and Campbell share their thoughts on the highly-anticipated sequel to the 2009 blockbuster hit, "Avatar: The Way of Water." They discuss the stunning visuals and world-building, as well as the compelling themes and characters. In addition, Connor and Campbell also touch on the recently released MCU film, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." They share their excitement for the continuation of the Black Panther story and how it stacks up to the rest of Phase 4 of the MCU. Tune in for a lively and insightful discussion on these two blockbuster films.

"I saw you go in the engine room. You're the Imposter. We all know it." Welcome to a new year of Reel Geeks! To kick off 2023, Campbell and Connor will be discussing the Knives Out sequel: Glass Onion. Tune in to hear their thoughts and a debate over how entertaining the movie was. They also discuss how it holds up against the first film. 

We're back! After an impromptu break, Campbell and Connor have returned to talk about movies and stuff. This episode, they share their thoughts and reactions to both of the Borat movies, and catch up on what they've been up to since the last episode.

Boo! It's October, so it's time for some spooky movies! Join Campbell and Connor as they breakdown Rosemary's Baby and share their thoughts after watching for the first time.

Crank up the music! This episode, Connor and Campbell discuss their favorite film scores, composers, original soundtracks, and everything else music related. They also share their thoughts on how music is best utilized in film.

“I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that” This week, Campbell and Connor embark on a new series, digging into the filmography of the great Stanley Kubrick. In this episode, they discuss two of his first movies: Dr. Strangelove, and 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Yes, you read that right. Campbell and Connor decided to take a different approach to this episode. Rather than discussing movies, they will be discussing food. They argue over the importance of breakfast, share their favorite and least favorite dishes, and much more! Tune in to hear this unique episode!

“What's a bad miracle?” This week, Campbell and Connor discuss Jordan Peele's newest film, Nope. They dive into the symbolism and metaphors behind the thriller, as well as sharing their overall thoughts, and how it compares to his other movies.

"Suffering For Your Gods Is Your Only Purpose" This week, Campbell and Connor discuss the newest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thor: Love and Thunder. Listen in to see how they feel it stands up to the rest of Phase 4.

Back from their summer break, Campbell and Connor share what they have been up to for the past few weeks. They also discuss their thoughts on Stranger Things 4 Vol. 2, as well as the season overall.

“You've broken everything.” This week, Campbell and Connor discuss and share their thoughts on the long awaited 4th installment of the Stranger Things saga. Particularly, volume 1. SPOILERS AHEAD!

“Sooner or later though, you always have to wake up.” This week, Campbell and Connor share their thoughts on one of the highest grossing movies of all time, James Cameron's Avatar. They discuss the reputation of the first film, as well as thoughts on the upcoming sequel.

“Things just got out of hand.” This week, Campbell and Connor discuss and breakdown the second Doctor Strange film. They also share where it ranks for them amongst the other MCU films.

Campbell and Connor discuss the final two episodes of Moon Knight, "Asylum" and "Gods and Monsters." They also share their thoughts on the show overall, and how it holds up against the other Disney+ Marvel shows.

"I mean, I told you not to go in that house." This week, Campbell and Connor breakdown and discuss Jordan Peele's feature films, Get Out (2017) and Us (2019).

Campbell and Connor discuss the third and fourth episodes of Marvel's Moon Knight: “The Friendly Type” and “The Tomb.”

“Only one is a wanderer; two together are always going somewhere.” This week, Campbell and Connor breakdown one of the most famous films of all time, Alfred Hitchcock's 1958 classic: Vertigo. Tune in as they share their initial thoughts and discuss it's impact on the film industry.

Campbell and Connor discuss the second episode of Marvel's Moon Knight: “Summon the Suit.”

“I'll take you to mom no matter what.” Campbell and Connor discuss what is long overdue, their first international film, Train to Busan (2016). In this episode, they breakdown the film, connecting it to other zombie media, as well as Campbell's Korean cultural connections!

Starting their fifth weekly mini-series, Campbell and Connor discuss the first episode of Marvel's Moon Knight: "The Goldfish Problem.”

“Are you crackin' wise? I oughta punch you in the nose, Hopscotch.” Campbell and Connor discuss the family film trilogy that made a great impact on both their childhoods (And yes, that does say an hour and four minutes, get over it).

“I am vengeance.” In this episode, Campbell and Connor share their thoughts on The Batman (2022). As always, this episode includes a spoiler-free and a spoiler section.

“This is the girl.” Campbell and Connor are once again discussing filmmaker David Lynch. This time, diving into one of his most popular films. Listen in as they discuss their thoughts and theories on Mulholland Drive.

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” In this episode, Campbell and Connor discuss one of the most beloved filmmakers of the 1980s. Although they focus on three films (The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and Uncle Buck), they also discuss a little bit about his entire filmography.

In their first “everything but movies” episode, Campbell and Connor discuss some of the other important parts of their friendship, such as music, video games, and more.

“As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster.” In this episode, Campbell and Connor discuss Martin Scorsese's acclaimed mob movie, Goodfellas. Join them as they share facts about the production of the film and the shockingly true story behind it.

“They're starting to come through… and I can't stop them.” In part two of their Spider-Man Special, Campbell, Connor, and returning guest Josh, review Spider-Man: No Way Home. They also share their personal rankings of all the Spider-Man movies to date.

NOTE- This episode was originally recorded and uploaded on 4/17/21. It was unintentionally re-uploaded on 12/24/21. Campbell and Connor discuss episode five of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: “Truth.”

Campbell and Connor discuss the fifth (“Ronin”) and sixth (“So This Is Christmas?”) episodes of Hawkeye. They also share their thoughts on the series as a whole, and how it compared to the other Disney+ shows of 2021.

With Spider-Man: No Way Home just around the corner, Campbell and Connor bring you a two-episode Spider-Man Special. In part one, they discuss and compare the 'Raimi Trilogy' and The Amazing Spider-Man 1 & 2. They share their thoughts on Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's performances, the many villains throughout the films, and much more!

Connor and Campbell continue with Hawkeye, discussing episode 3 ("Echoes") and episode 4 ("Partners"). They also discuss popular theories and predictions surrounding the show, and possible connections to Spider-man: No Way Home.

“Who you gonna call?” On this week's episode, Campbell and Connor are back with another Ghostbusters episode. This time discussing the 2021 sequel, Ghostbusters: Afterlife!

In their fourth weekly mini-series, Campbell and Connor discuss the first two episodes of Marvel's Hawkeye: "Never Meet Your Heroes" and "Hide and Seek." 

“You're about to meet the greatest warriors the world has ever known.” In this episode, Campbell and Connor rank and discuss all 10 eponymous heroes from the polarizing new Marvel film, Eternals.

“Fear is the mind killer.” Connor, Campbell, and guest Jonathan discuss this past weekend's sci-fi blockbuster, Dune. Campbell and Connor also compare the film to the novel.

“My family's always been in meat.” Campbell and Connor discuss what is arguably the first “slasher” film, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Campbell and Connor share their experiences regarding film clubs at school. They end the episode with a discussion on the 1957 classic: 12 Angry Men.

“You can't outrun who you really are.” In this episode, Campbell and Connor discuss their thoughts on the latest MCU installment, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

“I mean, say what you want about the tenets of National Socialism, Dude, at least it's an ethos.” Campbell and Connor discuss the Coen brothers 1998 film, The Big Lebowski.

“It is happening again…” In this extended episode, Campbell, Connor, and special guest Josh talk about David Lynch's groundbreaking television project, Twin Peaks. Grab a cup of coffee and a slice of cherry pie because this will be one damn fine discussion.

In this episode, Campbell and Connor do not discuss a certain David Fincher movie about an underground brawling group starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton.

"You Get To Make Your Own Choices Now.” In this episode, Campbell and Connor discuss and review the long-awaited first MCU movie of Phase 4, Black Widow.