#132 - Movie Review - Highlander
06/03/23 • 84 min
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This week we review the classic 1986 fantasy film, "Highlander."
In what ways does the opening scene of this movie have significance in 1980s wrestling, including the backstories of eventually-famous Hulk Hogan and Vince McMahon Jr.? And, which Geek is the one to know about it (this should be an easy one)?
Which Geek noticed something dirty in Connor MacLeod's apartment?
What do the Geeks feel about the look, tone, cult status, and 1980s-ness of the movie?
Which Geek compared this movie's cult status and resurgence to that of "Killer Klowns From Outer Space," which the Geeks reviewed in episode #020 (still one of this podcast's best episodes -- and remastered, slightly, a few months ago; give it a listen)?
Could the Geeks make it 20 minutes into the podcast before mentioning the soundtrack by famous British band, Queen?
How much did opinions vary about the acting in the movie? Were any performances described as a "block of wood"? Which character was over-the-top for one or more of the Geeks?
Which actors were allegedly intoxicated sometimes during filming?
How was the sword fighting in this movie compared to lightsaber duels in Star Wars?
What do the Geeks think about the basic premise of the movie?
What did the Geeks have to say about "Highlander II: The Quickening," regarded as one of the worst movies of all time?
Which Geeks were fans of the Highlander TV show, featuring Connor's distant cousin, Duncan?
How does the ending of this movie make the continuation of a franchise problematic?
And, when "Best MCU Phase 1 Movie" was rolled as an upcoming topic, which Geek assumed the obvious answer would be "The Avengers," and did another Geek imply opinions on that topic might not be so obvious?
Listen now for the answers to these and other timeless, ageless, immortal questions, as There Can Be Only One...review...of..."Highlander."
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This week we review the classic 1986 fantasy film, "Highlander."
In what ways does the opening scene of this movie have significance in 1980s wrestling, including the backstories of eventually-famous Hulk Hogan and Vince McMahon Jr.? And, which Geek is the one to know about it (this should be an easy one)?
Which Geek noticed something dirty in Connor MacLeod's apartment?
What do the Geeks feel about the look, tone, cult status, and 1980s-ness of the movie?
Which Geek compared this movie's cult status and resurgence to that of "Killer Klowns From Outer Space," which the Geeks reviewed in episode #020 (still one of this podcast's best episodes -- and remastered, slightly, a few months ago; give it a listen)?
Could the Geeks make it 20 minutes into the podcast before mentioning the soundtrack by famous British band, Queen?
How much did opinions vary about the acting in the movie? Were any performances described as a "block of wood"? Which character was over-the-top for one or more of the Geeks?
Which actors were allegedly intoxicated sometimes during filming?
How was the sword fighting in this movie compared to lightsaber duels in Star Wars?
What do the Geeks think about the basic premise of the movie?
What did the Geeks have to say about "Highlander II: The Quickening," regarded as one of the worst movies of all time?
Which Geeks were fans of the Highlander TV show, featuring Connor's distant cousin, Duncan?
How does the ending of this movie make the continuation of a franchise problematic?
And, when "Best MCU Phase 1 Movie" was rolled as an upcoming topic, which Geek assumed the obvious answer would be "The Avengers," and did another Geek imply opinions on that topic might not be so obvious?
Listen now for the answers to these and other timeless, ageless, immortal questions, as There Can Be Only One...review...of..."Highlander."
You can contact us at...
E-Mail: [email protected]
Facebook: #DiscerningGeeksPortal
Twitter: @discerninggeeks
Please rate or review us wherever you listen to podcasts.
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#131 - Todd & Preston's Drive-Time Chat #02 - Grimm rewatch, Star Wars, DC, Marvel, streaming services, and more...
1 RecommendationsWelcome everyone to the 2nd installment of Todd & Preston's Drive-Time Chat #02, where the car ride is imaginary, but the conversation is real.
In this episode, Todd & Preston covered the following topics...
“Grimm”
Peacock and Paramount Plus
“Obi-Wan Kenobi”
“Andor”
Streaming services in general
“Titans”
“Gotham”
“Doom Patrol”
“Peacemaker”
Clarification of previous “Star Wars” comments
Is “superhero fatigue” a real thing?
The MCU
“Fantastic Four”
“Squirrel Girl”
“Spider-Man” and “Young Avengers”
“Highlander”
“Drive In With Joe Bob Briggs”
Horror Movies
The Movie Trivia Schmoedown
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#133 - Movie Review - The Entity
1 RecommendationsThis week, the Portal takes an usually serious, scary, and mature turn as the Geeks review the 1982 supernatural horror film, "The Entity," a movie about a struggling single mother who is repeatedly assaulted & violated by a malevolent & unseen force.
Which genres & specific movies does Preston compare to this movie?
How well does this movie explore tough topics like trauma, abuse, survivorship, etc.?
What moments or plot points were shot but left out of the movie?
What kind of special effects were used for one disturbing bedroom scene?
How much is this movie inspired by an alleged real-life poltergeist case?
What are some of the theories on who or what the entity actually is?
How effective (or not) or out-of-place (or not) was the ending of the movie?
How do the tough themes in the movie lead to a few tangents about hot-button issues of today and things going on in the news (including the switching of teams by a politician from the Geeks' home state)?
What bizarre way did Todd find an excuse to once again mention the quirky 1990s CBS dramedy "Picket Fences"? (We get it; you binge-rewatched the show on Hulu last year. In fairness, he didn't mention "Babylon 5" this time tough.)
What is Preston's explanation for how the protagonist is able to detect that the entity is weaker at one point?
This was one of the Dave Teague picks left on topics list after he passed away. Why did the Geeks think Dave Teague wanted us to watch this movie?
Todd said his objectivity & subjectivity were at odds with each other on this movie. How did that affect his final grade?
How far apart (or not) were Todd & Preston's grades on the movie despite agreeing so much on the quality & content?
And, what movie did the Geeks randomly roll to review soon?
Listen now for the answers to these and other questions as the Geeks attempt to examine...but not be haunted by...The Entity.
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