Discerning Geeks Portal is a gateway into the exploration of all things geek: Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel, ‘80s movies, TV, and more. Dave, Todd, Andruw, and Preston, take a discerning look into the world of geek fandom. We care about intriguing storytelling, compelling characters, and thought-provoking themes, but we also love action, special effects, and comedy. We break down the positives, negatives, and mixed feelings about everything we cover. Step through the portal with us for fun and analytical discussions about geek culture, for fans, by fans.
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episode 153: #153 - Movie Review - Tombstone
Happy New Year! We welcome in 2024 with a slight departure from sci-fi and fantasy with the 1993 western, "Tombstone...
episode 152: #152 - Movie Review - Batman Returns
Concluding our run of Christmas movies, we review the 1992 superhero sequel, "Batman Returns," which maybe should be renamed "The Penguin & Catwoman: Featuring Batman...
episode 151: #151 - Movie Review - The Santa Clause
This week, technically our season 4 premiere though awkwardly timed right in the middle of our Christmas run, we reviewed "The Santa Clause" the first of the movie & TV franchise that stars Tim Allen as the next Father Christmas. And, we had special guests: Dave's daughters, Evangalyne and Josephine...
episode 150: #150 - Movie Review - Violent Night
Our 2nd Christmas movie review of 2023 is for the action-fantasy-heist film, "Violent Night," starring David Harbor, from "Stranger Things," as holiday legend and former warrior, Santa Claus.
- How much were supporting cast members of this movie previously in Lifetime and Hallmark movies?
- This is the type of movie that would normally be a tough sell for Todd and Dave...
episode 149: #149 - Movie Review - National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Merry Christmas, everyone! And, welcome to the Discerning Geeks Portal's first Christmas movie review since 2021! This week, we are reviewing the 1989 Christmas classic, "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation...
episode 148: #148 - TV Topic - Favorite Genre TV Seasons - PART 2 (of 2)
We resume our Favorite Genre TV Seasons topic with our respective top 6s. If you missed our #10 through #07 picks and honorable mentions, listen to episode #147 first...
episode 147: #147 - TV Topic - Favorite Genre TV Seasons - PART 1 (of 2)
This week, we begin a two-part discussion about our Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror/Superhero TV Seasons. Here in PART 1, we list our honorable mentions and the first 4 seasons in our ranked top 10 lists.
Those honorable mentions and #10 to #07 ranks are represented by the following TV shows...
episode 146: #146 - Movie Review - Wonder Woman
This week, we review the 2017 DCEU blockbuster, "Wonder Woman...
episode 145: #145 - Movie Review - Shazam!
We return to the DCEU, for our 2nd review in that franchise, the 2019 moderate hit, "Shazam!"
- Which support character received the earliest accolades in the review?
- Which Geek had a semi-cryptic and half-hearted compliment as his first positive of the review?
- Which Geek said this movie was on par with "Guardians of the Galaxy"?
- Which Geek said he could relate to the Freddie Freeman character?
- Which Geek...
episode 144: #144 - Movie Review - Ghostbusters (1984)
This week, we review the horror-comedy classic, "Ghostbusters," starring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones, Kate--... Just kidding, it's the 1984 version, with Bill Murray, Dan Akroyd, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, Sigourney Weaver, Rick Moranis, and Annie Potts...