Archive for March, 2009
Con Trek, the New Series on XBOX Live!
Con Trek is the new series from Captain Pixel Productions (parent company to CineGeek) that delves deep into the world of fandom by sending two unsuspecting hosts into the weird and wild world of multi-genre conventions all over the country. The first episode finds hosts Brittney Eskew and Alan Smith deep in the heart of [...]
On Blu-Ray: Quantum of Solace
Directed By Marc Foster
Starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench
Most of the people I know who are hardcore James Bond fans universally agree that Sean Connery is the superior Bond. I, being the weirdo I guess, have always preferred Roger Moore. The reason for this is primarily because I grew up with Moore in [...]
On DVD: Happy Go Lucky
Written and Directed Mike Leigh
Starring: Sally Hawkins, Alexis Tegerman, Eddie Marsan, Kate O’Flynn
I am long time fan of Mike Leigh’s films, with Secrets and Lies being my favorite. So, anytime this man puts out a film, I am either right there in the theater, or popping it into the DVD player. Happy Go Lucky [...]
CineGeek Podcast Episode 57: Big Bang Theory, Google Earth Gags, and Wine and Chocolates
This week we have some wine and sweets and discuss Friday Night Lights, Lost, BSG, and Playboy online!
On Blu-Ray: The Kite Runner
Directed by Marc Forster
Starring Khalid Abdalla, Zekeria Ebrahimi, Ahmad Khan Mahmoodzada
The Kite Runner written by Khaled Hosseini is a highly praised novel that had people talking. So, is this an example of the movie is equally as good as or better than the book? The Kite Runner is finally released on Blu Ray by [...]
In Comics: Catch up on War of Kings Digitally!!
Wondering what War of Kings is all about? Well here’s your chance to get in on all the action for FREE courtesy of Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited at
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After the Skrulls threatened his kingdom during Secret Invasion, Black Bolt’s quest to ensure Inhuman dominance in the galaxy begins! The acclaimed team of writers Dan Abnett & [...]
On DVD: Paramount Centennial Collection: The Odd Couple
Directed By: Gene Sachs
Starring: Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau
This is the seventh installment of Paramount’s Centennial Collection. Another beautifully restored and presented treasure from the Paramount catalog. The previous selections featured the glorious and glamorous, Audrey Hepburn, William Holden, Cary Grant, Fred Astaire, Grace Kelly and Humphrey Bogart now comes The Odd Couple, the Neil [...]
CineGeek Webcast Episode 56: SyFy, Fiber bars, Kevin Smith, and Dark Avengers
This week we class up the joint with a special guest, author and filmmaker Stephen Zimmer. We dicuss his new book The Exodus Gate. Also on tap are discussions about the Watchanam dropoff, Kevin Smith’s bext project, the SCIFI Channel rebranding, and of course comics of the week!
On Blu-Ray: Bolt: Blu Ray 3 Disc Special Edition
Directed by Chris Williams and Byron Howard
Featuring voices by Malcolm McDonald, Miley Cyrus, John Travolta, Mark Walton
I didn’t get a chance to see this film in the theater when it came out. It did look pretty cute to me: big eyed dog and a wise cracking hamster. So, I was pretty happy when I [...]
On DVD: Paramount Centennial Collection: To Catch a Thief
Directed By: Alfred Hitchcock
Starring: Cary Grant, Grace Kelly
This is the sixth installment of Paramount’s Centennial Collection. Another masterpiece hauled from the Paramount vaults and re-mastered and re-released. This time it’s the Hitchcock classic To Catch a Thief. The Cary Grant and Grace Kelly caper slash love story set in the French Riviera.
The Movie
John [...]
