Pop Culture Talk That’s Out Of This World
Episodes
Friday Dec 10, 2021
Friday Dec 10, 2021
So the story goes, James Cameron got the idea for The Terminator while suffering from a fever dream in Rome during the port production of Piranha 2: The Spawning, his first film. However, sci-fi writer Harlan Ellison might disagree a little bit. Join Carlos at GeekFest Rants as he dives into this behind the scenes potential lawsuit the pitted Harlan Ellison versus The Terminator, but really James Cameron.
Then we take a look at Star Trek's development of the iconic U.S.S. Excelsior. The ship that was suppose to replace The Enterprise, which was later commanded by Captain Sulu, and which class later became The Enterprise-B.
We will also look at some Eaglemoss creations depicting the concept versions of this ship.
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
If you walk without rhythm you won't attract the worm. This is more than just a song lyric from a Fatboy Slim/Christopher Walker music video. This is a reference to the movie and literary sci-fi classics Dune.
Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he reviews the latest version of this story and dips into the 1984 Lynch film plus the Sci-Fi Channel Mini Series.
Have we finally seen the best version of this story on the silver screen? Or is this a book that cannot be turned into a movie?
Saturday Nov 06, 2021
Saturday Nov 06, 2021
It's time for posters of the month. Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he tackles two new posters: Star Trek the Motion Picture (Rainbow Poster) and Procter & Gamble's free with purchase Empire Luke poster.
Then we continue with our dual franchise theme by visiting the little known battle between Revenge and Vengeance....that is Revenge of the Jedi versus The Vengeance of Khan. Who lost the war and ended up changing their name? Spoiler alert! They both did.
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
It looks like Netflix did it again with two new great shows to add to their credits. Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he reviews the multi layer horror of Midnight Mass. From director/writer Mike Flanagan and starring the fantastic Hamish Linklater.
Then we look at the South Korean import Squid Game. If you liked The Hunger Games and Battle Royale, you will not be disappointed.
Friday Oct 01, 2021
Friday Oct 01, 2021
Were you at the first official Star Wars convention? Not Celebration 1 back in 1999. We are talking about Starlog and Creation Salute Star Wars 10th Anniversary Convention in 1987.
Join Carlos today on GeekFest Rants as he recalls his trip to Los Angeles back when he was 17 years old to attend his first convention.
Some of the guests included Irvin Kershner, Anthony Daniels, Billy Dee Williams, and the creator of Star Wars, George Lucas. Along the way he visits some Hollywood studios and gets a tour of the Star Trek Next Generation set.
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
What is the history of space travel according to Star Trek? Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants and find out. Star Trek can be a little vague about current and near future space history but thanks to some Eaglemoss collector ships we have an insight into this fictitious narrative.
From the Botany Bay, to the Phoenix, to the Warp Delta, to many more.
Then we take a look at a moon landing sci-fi film that seems to have flown under our radar for 53 years called Countdown, starring James Caan and Robert Duvall. What did Hollywood think the moon landing was going to be like one or two years before it happened for real? Listen today and find out.
Friday Aug 27, 2021
Friday Aug 27, 2021
Have you ever been looking forward to your favorite director's next film and then when you see it, it completely disappoints you? Well, so have we. Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he looks at his favorite directors and pinpoints the time when they have disappointed him.
Do directors only have a number of great films in them? Is there a predictable trajectory to the quality of their films? Or are our fanboy expectation too high?
Plus, we'll also throw a few superstar actors to see if they suffered a similar fate.
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Today on GeekFest Rants Carlos will highlight two new posters. First up is the Star Trek: The Motion Picture teaser poster by John Berkey.
Then we have a Star Wars Proctor & Gamble point of purchase poster by Ken Glodammer.
Finally we'll cover the sad news of the passing of writer J. W. Rinzler. We'll look back at his days at Lucasfilm publishing to his most recent making-of film books.
Friday Jul 30, 2021
Friday Jul 30, 2021
Are you an adult that still collects action figures and graphic t-shirts? Well, we are too. Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he focuses on his latest acquisitions in the world of action figures and graphic t-shirts.
This will include properties like Star Trek, Escape from New York, G.I. Joe, The Thing, Star Wars, Mad Max, Halloween, and Annabelle. So the question is, are we an opener or a mint on card collector? Tune in and find out.
Thursday Jul 15, 2021
Thursday Jul 15, 2021
We are back from a short break and this time we are going to look at some crime thriller mysteries on TV. We begin with The Head, a murder who-done-it with some The Thing vibes.
Then, The Fall with Gillian Anderson in another fantastic performance. Yes this is the same Gillian Anderson from The X-Files.
Then we move on to Mare of Easttown with Kate Winslet. A good surprise from this ex-Titanic star.
And finally we get Clarice. The latest incarnation of the ongoing Silence of the Lambs universe.
Friday Jun 18, 2021
Friday Jun 18, 2021
One day in the distant future, when everyone will get around in flying cars, movies will be watched with LASERS. Well, let's not get ahead of ourselves. We might not have flying cars but the home video industry runs on Lasers. Actually it has been for almost 40 years. And it all started with Laserdiscs.
Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rans as he covers his personal experience with the easily forgotten video format of Laserdiscs. Was it a failed niche format for movie snobs or the beginning of a new technology that continues to this day? Actually it was all of the above.
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
It's time for Posters of the Month: Today at GeekFest Rants, Carlos will profile three new genre posters. The first Star Wars Fan Club exclusive McQuarrie poster, the Star Wars children immunization poster, and the 2001: A Space Odyssey bathroom instructions poster.
Then we take a look at two of the biggest rivals of the Star Wars Kenner figure line, Mattel's Masters of the Universe and Kenner's G.I Joe.
We purchased two figures to represent those lines from the newly recreated vintage style assortment.
Sunday May 23, 2021
Sunday May 23, 2021
Once in a while Hollywood gets it right. Sometimes you hit the prefect storm of script, director, cast, crew, location, cinematography, music, and sound.
Join Carlos today on GeekFest Rants as he takes a trip from rediscovering the Oliver Stone film Platoon, to reading the movie tie-in by Dale Dye and then researching the evolving script that makes up this cinematic masterpiece.
Thursday May 13, 2021
Thursday May 13, 2021
Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he reviews two films on streaming services. First we have Mortal Kombat, inspired by the classic video game. Can this new outing at bringing this game to the silver screen work?
Then we have The Girl with All the Gifts. A new twist on the zombie genre. Is it possible to provide something fresh when it comes to those nasty flesh eaters?
And finally we will compare the excellent film The Martian to the source book by Andy Weir. Which one do you think is better?
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Today on GeekFest Rants we dive into horror and crime. Join Carlos as he reviews the brand new Prime anthology series, Them: Covenant. This show combines the horror of 1950s racism with a supernatural twist. Then we take a turn to the show that made Pedro Pascal a star (aside from Game of Thrones) in the crime genre with Narcos. Here they chronicle the Colombian drug wars from the 70s to the 90s.
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he reviews the virtual tour of the Ray Harryhausen - Titan of Cinema Virtual Exhibition Experience. This is a virtual version of the current exhibit taking place in Scotland chronicling the late, life and works of stop motion genius Ray Harryhausen.
This includes classics like Jason and the Argonauts, Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger, Clash of the Titans, and many more. Then Carlos profiles collector Shamim Dana, a fellow toy and autograph collector.
Can your collection match up to Shamim's?
Friday Mar 26, 2021
Friday Mar 26, 2021
Today on GeekFest Rants Carlos will review Zack Snyder's Justice League. How does it stand up against Joss Whedon's Justice League. What about sequels? What about the aspect ratio? We'll cover it all.
Then we dig a little deeper into the status of two of the biggest and best Repro/Customs Star Wars action figure makers out there, Stan Solo and The Fans Strike Back.
Can these two leaders of the Star Wars Kenner style figure maker movement continue to succeed without destroying each other in the process? I sure hope so.
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Today on GeekFest Rants we'll take a deep dive into the Star Wars: The Mandalorian star Gina Carano's firing controversy.
We will look at the social media posts that let to this event. But, we will take an even closer look at how the Toxic Star Wars fan community, particularly Rebel Force Radio, is defending her posts and welcoming her with open arms to the dark side of fandom.
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Today on GeekFest Rants we have a video presentation. Join Carlos as he takes a look at Star Trek future ships. Some are time travel related, some are not. But all of them are also represented by Eaglemoss reproductions.
We'll explore their role on the episode they appeared on, their conceptual design, and their Eaglemoss recreations.
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Friday Feb 12, 2021
Friday Feb 12, 2021
Today on GeekFest Rants we have action figures and posters. On the figure side Carlos will talk about the new Mezco, The Warriors 5 action figure set. Then on the poster side we look at the Michael Crichton sci-fi/western classic, Westworld drawn by Neal Adams.
Plus, the new Grogu Read library poster inspired by the classic Yoda Read poster from the 80's.
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Today, join Carlos on GeekFest Rants as we finally get around going over the overwhelming announcements from last month's Disney Investor Day.
We include primarily Marvel and Star Wars properties. This includes over three years worth of media, movies and television.
Among our selections are Rangers of the New Republic, Ahsoka, Andor, The Bad Batch, Lando, The Book of Boba Fett, Rogue Squadron, Loki, What If…?, Ms. Marvel; Hawkeye, She-Hulk, Moon Knight, Thor: Love and Thunder, and many many more.
If you like what you see, it might be time to sign up for Disney+.
Monday Jan 18, 2021
Monday Jan 18, 2021
As we continue to put 2020 behind us, and 2021 is off to a stubborn start, we have found some Hidden Gems out there in the entertainment world that you might have missed.
From movies like Crawl, The Invisible Man, tv shows like The Wilds, The Liberator, to documentaires like The Bee Gees: How Do You Mend A Broken Heart and Eli Roth's History of Horror.
Join Carlos today on GeekFest Rants as he digs deep into 2020's media selections including some disappointments.
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
We already know how influential Ridley Scott's Blade Runner was to filmmakers. However, did you know how influential it was to Ridley Scott himself?
Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he digs into two lesser known Scott films, Someone to Watch Over Me and Black Rain.
Here you will easily find Blade Runner fingerprints all over these 80's back to back crime films.
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Join us today on GeekFest Rants as Carlos attempts to review the latest Christopher Nolan film, Tenet. This is Nolan's most ambitious yet confusing film to date.
Then we take a look at the history of Star Trek's Kobayashi Maru. From Wrath of Khan, to books, to the gorgeous Eaglemoss replica.
Kirk does not believe in the no win scenario.
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Is it a drama, a supernatural thriller, is it time travel, is it horror, or is it a combination of some of these? Join Carlos today at GeekFest Rants as he reviews the new controversial film Antebellum.
This very critically polarizing film blends together modern themes of racism along with an older civil war/slavery setting. Similar to a film like The Sixth Sense, this movie will keep you guessing what is going on until the shocking twist comes along.