66. Stanley Kubrick: Part 3

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.